Cisco Service Provider

Кому следует посетить

Инженерам сопровождения и технической поддержки.
Специалистам технических и инженерных служб
Системным администраторам

Предварительные требования

Внедрение и администрирование сетевых решений Cisco (CCNA)
Осуществление IP маршрутизации Cisco — ROUTE

Цели курса

Курс Configuring BGP on Cisco® Routers (BGP) v4.0 предоставляет слушателям глубокие знания протокола маршрутизации BGP, который лежит в основе работы Internet и новых технологий, таких как Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS). В курсе рассматриваются теория, конфигурация BGP на маршрутизаторах Cisco® и методы отладки работы BGP. Также рассматриваются вопросы проектирования BGP в сетях и правила использования различных функций BGP.

Приобретаемые практические знания

По заданному сценарию конфигурировать, отслеживать и отлаживать работу BGP для организации междоменной маршрутизации на нескольких автономных системах
В сетях с подключением AS к нескольким ISP управлять политиками BGP для влияния на выбор маршрута
Использовать атрибуты BGP для управления выбором маршрута
Подключать пользовательскую сеть к Internet
Конфигурировать BGP в транзитной автономной системе
Описывать вопросы масштабирования BGP, настраивать отражение маршрута(route reflection), конфедерации
Оптимизировать BGP в работающей сети

Содержание курса

Модуль 1. Обзор BGP

Введение в BGP
Понимание BGP Path Attributes
Установка сессий BGP
Обработка маршрутов BGP
Базовая конфигурация BGP
Мониторинг BGP и поиск неисправностей

Модуль 2. Транзитные автономные системы в BGP

Работа с транзитной AS
Взаимодействие по IBGP и EBGP в транзитной AS
Пересылка пакетов в транзитной AS
Конфигурация транзитной AS
Мониторинг IBGP и поиск неисправностей в транзитной AS

Модуль 3. Выбор маршрутов с использованием управления политиками

Использование сетей BGP с несколькими подключениями к внешним сетям
Использование фильтров AS-Path
Фильтрация с использованием префикс-листов
Использование исходящей фильтрации маршрутов
Применение Route-Map в качестве фильтров BGP
Применение изменений в политике BGP

Модуль 4. Выбор маршрутов с использованием атрибутов

Влияния на процесс выбора маршрута BGP с помощью атрибута Weight
Установка атрибута BGP Local Preference
Использование AS-Path Prepending
Понимание атрибута BGP Multi-Exit Discriminator
Об атрибуте BGP Community

Модуль 5. Подключение Потребитель-Провайдер с помощью BGP

Понимание требований к Подключению Потребитель-Провайдер
Организация подключения Потребителя с использованием статической маршрутизации
Подключение Потребителя к одному провайдеру по нескольким каналам
Подключение Потребителя к нескольким провайдерам

Модуль 6. Масштабирование сетей провайдеров услуг

Масштабирование IGP и BGP в сетях провайдеров услуг
Введение в отражатели маршрутов (Route Reflector)
Дизайн сетей с Отражателями Маршрутов
Конфигурация и мониторинг Отражателей Маршрутов
Введение в Конфедерации
Конфигурация и мониторинг Конфедераций

Модуль 7. Оптимизирование масштабируемости BGP

Улучшение сходимости BGP
Ограничение числа префиксов, получаемых от соседа BGP
Применение групп соседей BGP (Peer Group)
Использование подавления маршрутов BGP (Route Dampening)

Кому следует посетить

Сотрудники компаний-провайдеров
Channel Partner/Reseller
Конечные заказчики

Сертификации

Этот курс является частью следующих программ сертификаций:
Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE)

Предварительные требования

Сертификация Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) или аналогичный уровень знаний и опыта
Рекомендуется освоение материалов курса CCNA Basics и ICND или аналогичный уровень знаний и опыта, который может быть получен при прохождении курсов Cisco
Курс построения масштабируемых сетей Cisco (BSCI) и Конфигурирование BGP на роутерах Cisco (BGP)
Настоятельно рекомендуется обладание практическим опытом построения и эксплуатации сетей на оборудовании Cisco
Курс QoS рекомендуется, так как знание QoS подразумевается в некоторых частях курса

Цели курса

Курс позволит слушателям получить информацию от основ технологии до сложных конфигураций VPN. Основное внимание в курсе уделяется технологиям MPLS VPN с точки зрения Сервис провайдера и конфигурированию оборудования для достижения этих функций в текущей маршрутизируемой среде. Предоставляется базовая информация по продвинутым возможностям и функциям, таким как Traffic Engineering, Fast Reroute и Any Transport over MPLS (AToM), которые представлены только на уровне концепции. MPLS Traffic Engineering и другие возможности путем дополнительного целевого изучения документации, также они будут освещаться в других курсах Cisco.

По окончании данного курса слушатели смогут:

Описать базовые архитектуры MPLS в frame-mode и cell-mode и идентифицировать, как они поддерживают приложения, решающие текущие проблемы в классической маршрутизации IP
Описать процесс распространения меток Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) объясняя назначении меток, распространение меток, сохранение меток, сходимость LDP и Penultimate Hop Popping (PHP) в двух режимах работы протокола.
Видя диаграмму типичного решения для сетей MPLS идентифицировать команды IOS необходимые для конфигурации и наблюдения за протоколом MPLS на маршрутизаторах WAN
Описать архитектуру связи MPLS’s каждый-с каждым и объяснить модель маршрутизации и распространения пакетов в этой архитектуре
Видя диаграмму типичного решения для сетей MPLS идентифицировать команды IOS необходимые для конфигурации и наблюдения за работой простых MPLS VPN сетей
Успешно реализовать типичные решения для сложных VPN и описать, как эти модели используются для реализации управляемых централизованных сервисов и подключения к Интернет
Конфигурировать базовые сервисы технологии MPLS TE, идентифицировать основные сетевые сценарии где применение технологии MPLS TE является необходимым и оправданным

Программа курса

Модуль 1. Функции MPLS

Технология MPLS
Описание меток и стеков меток MPLS
Сервисы MPLS

Модуль 2. Назначение и распределение меток

Протокол LDP
Распределение меток в Frame-Mode MPLS
Описание сходимости в Frame-Mode MPLS

Модуль 3. Внедрение Frame-Mode MPLS на платформе Cisco IOS

Использование коммутации Cisco Express Forwarding
Настройка Frame-Mode MPLS на платформе Cisco IOS
Проверка Frame-Mode MPLS на платформе Cisco IOS
Поиск и устранение неисправностей в Frame-Mode MPLS на платформе Cisco IOS

Модуль 4. Технология MPLS VPN

Знакомство с VPN
Знакомство с архитектурой MPLS VPN
Знакомство с моделью маршрутизации MPLS VPN
Пересылка пакетов MPLS VPN

Модуль 5. Внедрение MPLS VPN

Использование механизмов MPLS VPN на платформах Cisco IOS
Настройка таблиц VRF
Настройка MP-BGP сессий между пограничными маршрутизаторами провайдера
Настройка протоколов маршрутизации малой масштабируемости между маршрутизаторами провайдера и клиента
Проверка работы MPLS VPN
Настройка OSPF как протокола маршрутизации между маршрутизаторами провайдера и клиента
Настройка BGP как протокола маршрутизации между маршрутизаторами провайдера и клиента
Поиск и устранение неисправностей MPLS VPN

Модуль 6. Комплексные MPLS VPN

Знакомство с Overlapping VPN
Знакомство с Central Services VPN
Использование расширенных функций импорта и экспорта VRF
Знакомство с сервисом управляемых маршрутизаторов клиента

Модуль 7. Доступ в интернет и MPLS VPN

Комбинирование доступа в интернет и MPLS VPN
Внедрение раздельных сервисов доступа в интернет и VPN
Внедрение доступа в интернет как отдельного VPN

Модуль 8. Обзор MPLS TE

Знакомство с концепцией Traffic Engineering
Обзор компонентов MPLS TE
Настройка MPLS TE на платформе Cisco IOS
Проверка настроек MPLS TE на платформе Cisco IOS

Предварительные требования:

Данный курс является курсом повышенной сложности и для того, чтобы курс прошел максимально эффективно для слушателей, необходимо посетить следующие курсы:

Junos Troubleshooting in the NOC (JTNOC);
Advanced Junos Service Provider Routing (AJSPR);
Junos MPLS and VPNs (JMV);
Junos Multicast Routing (JMR);
Junos Class of Service (JCOS).

Описание курса:

2-дневный курс AJSPT включает следующие темы: поиск и устранение неисправностей аппаратной и программной частей маршрутизатора, протоколов OSPF, IS-IS, BGP,политик маршрутизации, MPLS, VPN (2 и 3 уровней), CoS, а также работа с проблемами, возникающими в результате потери и задержки пакетов. Данный курс состоит из теоретического материала и практических занятий, в процессе выполнения которых слушатели изучат основные принципы и команды, используемые в процессе мониторинга и устранения неисправностей. Лабораторные работы выполняются на оборудовании MX-серии, но это не препятствует использовать полученные знания и навыки при работе с другими платформами под ОС JUNOS.

Для кого предназначен курс:

Курс рекомендован и будет полезен специалистам, которые занимаются настройкой, мониторингом и устранением неисправностей на оборудовании операторов связи.

Программа курса:

Module 1: Introduction to IPv6

Lesson 1-1: Explaining the Rationale for IPv6
Lesson 1-2: Evaluating IPv6 Features and Benefits
Lesson 1-3: Understanding Market Drivers

Module 2: IPv6 Operations

Lesson 2-1: Understanding the IPv6 Addressing Architecture
Lesson 2-2: Describing the IPv6 Header Format
Lesson 2-3: Enabling IPv6 on Hosts
Lesson 2-4: Enabling IPv6 on Cisco Routers
Lesson 2-5: Using ICMPv6 and Neighbor Discovery
Lesson 2-6: Troubleshooting IPv6

Module 3: IPv6 Services

Lesson 3-1: IPv6 Mobility
Lesson 3-2: Describing DNS in an IPv6 Environment
Lesson 3-3: Understanding DHCPv6 Operations
Lesson 3-4: Understanding QoS Support in an IPv6 Environment
Lesson 3-5: Using Cisco IOS Software Features

Module 4: IPv6-Enabled Routing Protocols

Lesson 4-1: Routing with RIPng
Lesson 4-2: Examining OSPFv3
Lesson 4-3: Examining Integrated IS-IS
Lesson 4-4: Examining EIGRP for IPv6
Lesson 4-5: Understanding MP-BGP
Lesson 4-6: Configuring IPv6 Policy-Based Routing
Lesson 4-7: Configuring FHRP for IPv6
Lesson 4-8: Configuring Route Redistribution

Module 5: IPv6 Multicast Services

Lesson 5-1: Implementing Multicast in an IPv6 Network
Lesson 5-2: Using IPv6 MLD

Module 6: IPv6 Transition Mechanisms

Lesson 6-1: Implementing Dual-Stack
Lesson 6-2: Describing IPv6 Tunneling Mechanisms

Module 7: IPv6 Security

Lesson 7-1: Configuring IPv6 ACLs
Lesson 7-2: Using IPsec, IKE, and VPNs
Lesson 7-3: Discussing Security Issues in an IPv6 Transition Environment
Lesson 7-4: Understanding IPv6 Security Practices
Lesson 7-5: Configuring Cisco IOS Firewall for IPv6

Module 8: Deploying IPv6

Lesson 8-1: Examining IPv6 Address Allocation
Lesson 8-2: Understanding the IPv6 Multihoming Issue
Lesson 8-3: Identifying IPv6 Enterprise Deployment Strategies

Module 9: IPv6 and Service Providers

Lesson 9-1: Identifying IPv6 Service Provider Deployment
Lesson 9-2: Understanding Support for IPv6 in MPLS
Lesson 9-3: Understanding 6VPE
Lesson 9-4: Understanding IPv6 Broadband Access Services

Module 10: IPv6 Case Studies

Lesson 10-1: Planning and Implementing IPv6 in Enterprise Networks
Lesson 10-2: Planning and Implementing IPv6 in Service Provider Networks
Lesson 10-3: Planning and Implementing IPv6 in Branch Networks

Lab Details

Lab 2-1: Enabling IPv6 on Hosts
Lab 2-2: Using Neighbor Discovery
Lab 3-1: Using Prefix Delegation
Lab 4-1: Routing with OSPFv3
Lab 4-2: Routing with IS-IS
Lab 4-3: Routing with EIGRP
Lab 4-4: Routing with BGP and MP-BGP
Lab 5-1: Multicasting
Lab 6-1: Implementing Tunnels for IPv6
Lab 7-1: Configuring Advanced ACLs
Lab 7-2: Implementing IPsec and IKE
Lab 7-3: Configuring Cisco IOS Firewall
Lab 9-1: Configuring 6PE and 6VPE

Course Overview

The Understanding Cisco Service Provider Network Foundations (SPFNDU) v1.0 course is designed to provide you with the foundational knowledge for the suite of Cisco® CCNP® Service Provider courses. The course expands what you learned from the Cisco CCNA® course with a focus on theoretical and practical knowledge needed for the Service Provider environment. Through a combination of lessons and hands-on practice, you will learn about architectures, protocols, software and hardware platforms, and solutions within the Service Provider realm. While this course does not lead directly to a certification exam, it does cover foundational knowledge critical to the success in the Service Provider Technology track. This course also earns you 30 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.

This course will help you:

Acquire the foundational knowledge to understand the Cisco Service Provider Network methodologies, tools, and functions
Learn the skills to manage the software and hardware platforms, structures, and protocols within the Service Provider realm

Who should attend

This course is designed for network and software engineers and hold job roles such as:

Network administrator
Network engineer
Network manager
System engineer
Project manager
Network designer

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:

Knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networking
Familiarity with typical service provider environment
Basic knowledge about networking devices and their roles

Course Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

Describe network architectures, devices, and software used by service providers
Describe the various Internet governance organizations, their roles, and tools available for governance information verification
Configure Cisco Internetwork Operating System (Cisco IOS®) and Cisco IOS XE routers
Describe Cisco IOS XR software, perform initial configuration, and explain platform daily tasks
Describe various access and core technologies used by service providers
Describe various major switching technologies used by service providers
Describe major overlay technologies and their usage, and configure Virtual Extensible LAN I (VxLAN)
Describe various major routing protocols used by service providers
Configure Layer 3 services used by service providers
Describe Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), components, protocols, and MPLS usage
Describe usage of various services used and maintained by service providers
Introduce Linux networking, Bourne Again Shell (BASH) scripting, and their usage within Cisco IOS XR software

Lab Topology

Review Lab Environment
Examine Governance Data
Perform an Initial Cisco Internetworking Operating System (IOS XE) Configuration
Configure Connectivity and Connectivity Verification on Cisco IOS XE Devices
Perform Initial Cisco IOS XR Configuration
Configure and Verify Connectivity on Cisco IOS XR
Configure Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS)
Configure Routing Information Protocol (RIPv2) and RIP extension (RIPng)
Configure Basic Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
Configure MPLS
Configure Internet Protocol Service Level Agreement (IP SLA)
Configure Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) with Object Tracking
Configure Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRFs)
Configure Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Use Linux Command Line Interface
Configure IOS XR Using a Bash Script

Outline:

Introducing Service Provider Architectures
Describing Internet Governance Organizations
Configuring the Cisco IOS and Cisco IOS XE Router
Configuring Cisco IOS XR Router
Introducing Access and Core Technologies in the Service Provider Environment
Introducing Routing Technologies in the Service Provider Environment
Describing MPLS
Implementing Layer 3 Services
Introducing Switching Technologies in the Service Provider Environment
Introducing Overlay Technologies
Implementing Service Provider Services
Introducing Programmability on Cisco IOS XR Routers

Course Objectives

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies (SPCOR 350-501) v1.0 course teaches you how to configure, verify, troubleshoot, and optimize next-generation, Service Provider IP network infrastructures. It provides a deep dive into Service Provider technologies including core architecture, services, networking, automation, quality of services, security, and network assurance.

This course also helps you prepare to take the Implementing and Operating Cisco® Service Provider Network Core Technologies (350-501 SPCOR) exam, which is part of the new CCNP® Service Provider certification and the Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider Core certification.

This course will help you:

Configure, verify, troubleshoot, and optimize next-generation, Service Provider IP network infrastructures
Deepen your understanding of Service Provider technologies including core architecture, services, networking, automation, quality of services, security, and network assurance
Validate your knowledge and prepare to take the Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies (350-501 SPCOR) exam

After taking this course, you should be able to:

Describe the Service Provider network architectures, concepts, and transport technologies
Describe the Cisco Internetwork Operating System (Cisco IOS®) software architectures, main IOS types, and their differences
Implement Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) in the Service Provider network
Implement Integrated Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS) in the Service Provider network
Implement Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routing in Service Provider environments
Implement route maps and routing policy language
Describe IPv6 transition mechanisms used in the Service Provider networks
Implement high-availability mechanisms in Cisco IOS XR software
Implement traffic engineering in modern Service Provider networks for optimal resource utilization
Describe segment routing and segment routing traffic engineering concepts
Describe the VPN technologies used in the Service Provider environment
Configure and verify Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) L2VPN in Service Provider environments
Configure and verify MPLS L3VPN in Service Provider environments
Implement IP multicast services
Describe the Quality of Service (QoS) architecture and QoS benefits for SP networks
Implement QoS in Service Provider environments
Implement control plane security in Cisco devices
Implement management plane security in Cisco devices
Implement data plane security in Cisco devices
Describe the Yet Another Next Generation (YANG) data modeling language
Implement automation and assurance tools and protocols
Describe the role of Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) in Service Provider environments
Implement virtualization technologies in Service Provider environments

Who should attend

Network administrators
Network engineers
Network managers
System engineers
Project managers
Network designers

Certifications

This course is part of the following Certifications:

Cisco Certified Network Professional Service Provider

Prerequisites

Intermediate knowledge of Cisco IOS or IOS XE
Familiarity with Cisco IOS or IOS XE and Cisco IOS XR Software configuration
Knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 TCP/IP networking
Intermediate knowledge of IP routing protocols
Understanding of MPLS technologies
Familiarity with VPN technologies

Course Content

Describing Service Provider Network Architectures
Describing Cisco IOS Software Architectures
Implementing OSPF
Implementing IS-IS
Implementing BGP
Implementing Route Maps and Routing Protocol for LLN [Low-Power and Lossy Networks] (RPL)
Transitioning to IPv6
Implementing High Availability in Networking
Implementing MPLS
Implementing Cisco MPLS Traffic Engineering
Describing Segment Routing
Describing VPN Services
Configuring L2VPN Services
Configuring L3VPN Services
Implementing Multicast
Describing QoS Architecture
Implementing QoS
Implementing Control Plane Security
Implementing Management Plane Security
Implementing Data Plane Security
Introducing Network Programmability
Implementing Automation and Assurance
Introducing Cisco NSO
Implementing Virtualization in Service Provider Environments

Course Overview

The Implementing Cisco Service Provider Advanced Routing Solutions (SPRI) course teaches you theories and practices to integrate advanced routing technologies including routing protocols, multicast routing, policy language, Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), and segment routing, expanding your knowledge and skills in service provider core networks.

This course prepares you for the 300-510 Implementing Cisco® Service Provider Advanced Routing Solutions (SPRI) exam.

This course will help you:

Gain the high-demand skills to maintain and operate advanced technologies related to Service Provider core networks
Increase your knowledge and skills for implementing Service Provider core advanced technologies through hands-on application and practical instruction
Prepare to take the 300-510 SPRI exam
What to expect in the exam
The 300-510 SPRI exam certifies your knowledge of implementing service provider advanced routing technologies including routing protocols, policy language, MPLS, and segment routing. After you pass 300-510 SPRI, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider Advanced Routing Implementation certification, and you satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP Service Provider certification.

Who should attend

This course is for professionals who need knowledge about implementing various Service Provider core technologies and advanced routing technologies.

Network administrators
System engineers
Project managers
Network designers
Certifications
This course is part of the following

Certifications:

Cisco Certified Network Professional Service Provider

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you should have Service Provider knowledge at the professional level, equivalent to the material in the following Cisco courses:

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Cisco Internetwork Operating System (Cisco IOS®) or IOS XE and Cisco IOS XR Software configuration
Knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 TCP/IP networking
Intermediate knowledge of BGP, OSPF, and ISIS routing protocols
Understanding of MPLS technologies
Understanding of multicast technologies
Familiarity with segment routing
Knowledge at the professional level equivalent to those learned in the following certifications:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
Understanding Cisco Service Provider Network Foundations (SPFNDU)
Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies (SPCOR)

Outline:

Implementing and Verifying Open Shortest Path First Multiarea Networks
Implementing and Verifying Intermediate System to Intermediate System Multilevel Networks
Introducing Routing Protocol Tools, Route Maps, and Routing Policy Language
Implementing Route Redistribution
Influencing Border Gateway Protocol Route Selection
Scaling BGP in Service Provider Networks
Securing BGP in Service Provider Networks
Improving BGP Convergence and Implementing Advanced Operations
Troubleshooting Routing Protocols
Implementing and Verifying MPLS
Implementing Cisco MPLS Traffic Engineering
Implementing Segment Routing
Describing Segment Routing Traffic Engineering (SR TE)
Deploying IPv6 Tunneling Mechanisms
Implementing IP Multicast Concepts and Technologies
Implementing PIM-SM Protocol
Implementing PIM-SM Enhancements
Implementing Interdomain IP Multicast
Implementing Distributed Rendezvous Point Solution in Multicast Network

Course Overview

The Implementing Cisco Service Provider VPN Services (SPVI) v1.0 course prepares you to manage end-customer Virtual Private Network (VPN) environments built over a common service provider Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) backbone. You will complete hands-on labs to reinforce MPLS VPN fundamental concepts, benefits, and classification, MPLS components, MPLS control plane and data plane operations, MPLS VPN routing using Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), Layer 2 and Layer 3 MPLS VPNs, IPv6 MPLS VPN implementations, IP Multicast VPNs, and shared services VPNs. The course also covers solutions for deploying MPLS VPN crossing multiple Service Provider domains that improve the use of network bandwidth.

This course prepares you for the 300-515 Implementing Cisco® Service Provider VPN Services (SPVI) exam. By passing this exam, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider VPN Services Implementation certification, and you satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP® Service Provider certification.

What to expect in the exam

The 300-515 SPVI exam certifies your knowledge of implementing service provider VPN services including Layer 2, Layer 3, and IPv6. After you pass 300-515 SPVI, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider VPN Services Implementation certification, and you satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP Service Provider certification.

Who should attend

This course is for network professionals who need to learn the techniques to implement, configure, monitor, and support Service Provider VPN solutions based on MPLS backbones.

Network administrators
Network engineers
Network supervisors
Network managers
Network Operations Center (NOC) personnel
Network designers
Network architects
Channel partners

Certifications

This course is part of the following Certifications:

Cisco Certified Network Professional Service Provider
Prerequisites
Before taking this course, you should have Service Provider knowledge at the professional level.

In the new certification program, foundational material is covered in these courses:

Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
Understanding Cisco Service Provider Network Foundations (SPFNDU)
Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies (SPCOR)

Course Objectives

This course will help you:

Gain valuable skills in reinforcing MPLS VPN fundamental concepts, benefits, and classifications
Learn to configure optional paths for traffic to avoid network congestion
Prepare to take the 300-515 SPVI exam

After taking this course, you should be able to:

Describe VPN concepts and operation in a Service Provider environment
Implement Layer 3 MPLS VPN operations in a Service Provider environment
Implement Layer 3 Inter-domain MPLS VPN services traversing multiple Service Providers
Implement Layer 3 Multicast MPLS VPN operations in a Service Provider environment
Troubleshoot typical issues in Layer 3 MPLS VPN environments
Implement Layer 2 VPN operations in a Service Provider environment
Troubleshoot Layer 2 VPN issues in a Service Provider network
Implement MPLS VPN solutions for IPv6 environments
Troubleshoot MPLS VPN solutions for IPv6 environments

Outline:

Introducing VPN Services

VPN Fundamentals
MPLS VPN Control Plane Operation

Troubleshooting MPLS VPN Underlay

Troubleshoot Core Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP)
Troubleshoot Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)

Implementing Layer 3 MPLS VPNs

Multiprotocol BGP (MP-BGP) Routing Requirements in MPLS VPNs
Provider Edge to Customer Edge (PE-to-CE) Routing Requirements in Layer 3 MPLS VPNs

Implementing Layer 3 Interdomain MPLS VPNs

Inter-Autonomous System (AS) for Layer 3 MPLS VPNs
Content Security and Control (CSC) for Layer 3 MPLS VPNs

Implementing Layer 3 Multicast MPLS VPNs

Multicast VPN (MVPN) Fundamentals
Implement Intranet MVPN

Troubleshooting Intra-AS Layer 3 VPNs

Troubleshoot PE-CE Connectivity
Troubleshoot PE-to-Route Reflector

Implementing Layer 2 VPNs

Layer 2 Service Architecture and Carrier Ethernet Services
Refresh on Traditional Ethernet LAN (E-LAN), E-Line, and E-Tree Solutions

Troubleshooting Layer 2 VPNs

Troubleshoot Common Issues for Traditional E-Line, E-LAN, and E-Tree Ethernet Solutions
Troubleshoot Common Issues for Ethernet VPN (EVPN) Native, EVPN Virtual Private Wire Service (VPWS), and EVPN Integrated Routing and Bridging (IRB) Solutions

Implementing Layer 3 IPv6 MPLS VPNs

Classical Solutions for Deploying IPv6 over IPv4 Environments
Using 6VPE to Deploy IPv6 Connectivity over MPLS Environment

Troubleshooting Layer 3 IPv6 MPLS VPNs

Troubleshooting PE-to-PE Connectivity

Course Overview

The Implementing Segment Routing on Cisco IOS XR (SEGRTE201) v2.0 course covers the fundamental concepts of Segment Routing (SR), how to configure and verify segment routing within an Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP), and the interworking of Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) with segment routing. You will learn how to implement Topology-Independent Loop-Free Alternate (TI-LFA) using segment routing, and how to instantiate and verify segment routing traffic engineering policies. You will also learn how to implement segment routing within Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).

How you’ll benefit

This course will help you:

Learn how to configure and verify segment routing within an Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP)
Prepare to implement topology-independent loop-free alternate using segment routing
Learn to implement segment routing within Border Gateway Protocol

Who should attend

Systems engineers
Network engineers
Field engineers
Technical support personnel
Channel partners and resellers

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you should have:

Familiarity with Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS®) XR software
Knowledge of general networking concepts

Course Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

Describe the key concepts of segment routing
Implement and verify IGP segment routing
Migrate an existing Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) LDP-based network to segment routing
Implement and verify TI-LFA segment routing
Instantiate segment routing policies
Instantiate multidomain segment routing policies
Configure and verify BGP prefix segments and SR-based services

Lab Topology

Configuring and Verifying IGP Segment Routing
Migrating from LDP to Segment Routing
Configuring and Verifying TI-LFA Fast Reroute
Configuring and Verifying SR Policies
Configuring and Verifying Multidomain SR-TE
Configuring and Verifying BGP Segment Routing

Outline:

Introduction to Segment Routing
IGP Segment Routing Implementation and Verification
Segment Routing and LDP Interworking
Topology Independent – Loop Free Alternate
Segment Routing Policies – Traffic Engineering (SR-TE)
Multidomain SR Policies
BGP Prefix Segment and Egress Peer Engineering

Содержание курса:

Module 1. The Concept of Service Provider Routing

1.1. SP Routing Overview
1.2. Link State IGP Routing
1.3. BGP Introduction
1.4. BGP Scalability

Module 2. Implementing MPLS L3 VPN

2.1. MPLS Overview
2.2. SP VPN Technology Overview
2.3. The concept of VRFs
2.4. Using MP-BGP between PEs
2.5. CE-PE Routing Using Different Protocols
2.6. Multipoint MPLS L3 VPN

Module 3. Implementing MPLS L2 VPN

3.1. Metro Ethernet Introduction
3.2. MPLS L2 Pseudowires
3.3. Virtual Private Lan Service.
3.4. VPLS BGP Auto-Discovery
3.5. MPLS EVPN

Module 4. Traffic Engineering

4.1. The Concept of Traffic Engineering
4.2. RSVP Based Traffic Engineering
4.3. Introduction to Segment Routing (SR)
4.4. SR and LDP Interworking
4.5. TI-LFA
4.6. Segment Routing Traffic Engineering (SR-TE)

Module 5. Cisco Evolved Packet Network Manager

5.1. Exploring Cisco EPN Manager
5.2. Viewing Devices and Inventory
5.3. Viewing Network Topologies and Circuits
5.4. Using Dashboards
5.5. Managing Alarms and Events
5.6. Generating Reports
5.7. Performing Basic Administration
5.8. Adding Devices
5.9. Backup and Restoring
5.10. Performing System Maintenance
5.11. Software Image Management (SWIM)
5.12. Configuration Management
5.13. Monitoring with Policies
5.14. Provisioning Carrier Ethernet Services
5.15. Provisioning Cisco MPLS Traffic Engineering Services

Labs

Course Overview

The Cisco Aggregation Services Router 9000 Series Essentials v6.1 course introduces you to the features and functions of the Cisco® Aggregation Services Router (ASR) 9000 Series platforms. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs, you will gain an understanding of all major aspects of the platform, including hardware, Layer 2 and Layer 3 services, routing protocols including Segment Routing, Layer 2 and Layer 3 multicast, Quality of Service (QoS) features, and network virtualization. The course investigates Cisco Internetworking Operating System (IOS) XR 64-Bit Linux-based feature parity in the environment, as well as how to install Cisco IOS® XR 64-Bit software packages.

This course will help you:

Understand the essential features and functions of the ASR 9000 Series routers running Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit software
Practice Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit configurations on the ASR 9900 Series router in lab exercises
Configure Cisco ASR 9900 configuration changes and restore older versions of the configuration
Install the Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software operating system, Package Information Envelopes (PIEs), and Software Maintenance Updates (SMUs)
Understand data flow through the Cisco ASR 9000 and ASR 9900 Series router

Who should attend

This course is designed for technical professionals who need to know how to deploy Cisco ASR 9000 Series routers in their network environment. The primary audience for this course includes:

System engineers
Technical support personnel
Channel partners, resellers

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:

Basic IOS XR 64-Bit Software configuration commands
Basic knowledge of router installation and some experience with installation tools
Routing protocol configuration experience with BGP, Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS), and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Knowledge of Layer 2 IEEE switching and related protocols
Strong knowledge of MPLS configuration or multicast configuration experience
Experience troubleshooting Cisco routers in a large network environment

Course Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

List and describe the major features and benefits of a Cisco ASR 9000 Series router
List and describe the major features and benefits of the Cisco 64-Bit IOS XR operating system
Understand data flow through the Cisco ASR 9000 Series router
Configure Cisco ASR 9000, back out of configuration changes, and restore older versions of the configuration
Install the Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software operating system, package information envelopes, and software maintenance updates
Enable multicast routing on a Cisco ASR 9900 Series router
Configure Layer 3 VPN services
Configure Ethernet link bundles
Configure local Ethernet Line (E-Line) Layer 2 VPN (L2VPN)
Configure Ethernet over Multiprotocol Label Switching (EoMPLS) E-Line L2VPN
Configure EoMPLS with pseudowire backup
Configure local Ethernet LAN (E-LAN) L2VPN
Describe Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) L2VPN
Describe VPLS with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) autodiscovery
Configure service-based Connectivity Fault Management (CFM)
Configure Layer 2 multicast features
Describe basic QoS implementation
Describe how to configure and verify network Virtualization (nV) on the ASR 9000 series

Course Outline:

Cisco Aggregation Services Router 9000 Series Essentials (ASR9KE)
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Hardware
Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Architecture and Linux Fundamentals
Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Installation
Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Configuration Basics
Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Routing Protocols
Multicast Routing
Cisco Multiprotocol Label Switching
Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Segment Routing
Layer 3 VPNs
Cisco ASR 9000 Layer 2 Architecture
Point-to-Point Layer 2 Services
Layer 2 Multicast
Quality of Service

Lab Topology

ASR 9904 Hardware Discovery Lab
Device Discovery and Initial Configuration
Installing Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software
Cisco IOS XR 64-Bit Software Operations
Configuring IS-IS Routing
Configuring OSPF Routing
Configuring Internal BGP (iBGP) Routing
IPv4 Multicast Configuration
Configuring Multiprotocol Label Switching
Configuring and Verifying IGP Segment Routing
Configuring Layer 3 Virtual Private Network
Local E-Line Service
EoMPLS Service

Course Overview

The Introduction to Cisco IOS XR (IOSXR100) v2.1 course introduces you to the features and functions of the Cisco® Internetwork Operating System (Cisco IOS®) XR Software operating system. You learn the fundamental concepts on which the operating system is based and Cisco IOS XR basic operations, system administration, and troubleshooting. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on lab exercises, you gain an understanding of all major aspects of the operating system, including the architecture, high-availability components, scalability features, configuration basics, basic software operations, configuration file overview, Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) services, Network Time Protocol (NTP) configuration, packet filtering, and management plane protection. You also learn how to monitor the Cisco IOS XR operating system, and how to work with error messages and core dumps.

This course will help you:

Prepare to deploy, implement, configure, operate, and maintain Cisco IOS XR routers
Gain hands-on practice using Cisco IOS XR software
Deepen your understanding of the Cisco IOS XR software architecture and capabilities
Who should attend
System installers
System integrators
System administrators
Network administrators
Solution designers

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:

Experience working with Command-Line Interface (CLI)–based network devices
Knowledge of general routing concepts

Course Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

Describe the Cisco IOS XR software architecture, high availability components, and scalability features
Perform basic configurations on a Cisco IOS XR router
Describe Cisco IOS XR software operations
Describe the configuration file system
Perform Cisco IOS XR software installations
Configure AAA services
Configure NTP
Configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), telemetry, and logging
Configure routing protocols
Monitor processes
Use error messages and core dumps

Course Outline:

Cisco IOS XR Software Overview

Platform Overview
Cisco IOS XR Architecture
Cisco IOS XR High Availability

Cisco IOS XR Software Configuration Basics

Cisco IOS XR Configuration Operations
Cisco IOS XR Initial Configuration
Reviewing the Configuration

Cisco IOS XR Software Operations

Examining Configuration Operations
Examining Configuration Rollback and Recovery
Configuration File System Overview

Examining the Binary Configuration
Examining the Commit Database
Examining the ASCII Configuration
Examining the Nonvolatile Generation (NVgen) Files
Verifying Cisco Fabric Services (CFS) Integrity

Cisco IOS XR Software Installation

Software Package Basics
Installing Software Packages

AAA Security

AAA Fundamentals
Task-Based Security
Configuring a User Security Policy
Authentication with Remote Servers
Configuring Router to AAA Server Communication
Configuring Authentication
Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus (TACACS+) Command Authorization
Configuring Accounting
AAA Troubleshooting

Network Time Synchronization

Network Time Protocol

SNMP, Telemetry, and Logging

Examining SNMP
Examining Telemetry
Examining Logging

Basic Routing Configuration

Configuring Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS)
Configuring Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Configuring Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
Configuring Routing Protocol for LLN (RPL) Policy

Packet Filtering

Access Control Lists
Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding
Management Plane Protection

Monitoring Process

Examining Processes and Threads
Process Crashes
Commands for Debugging Processes
Restartability of Processes
Process Monitoring
Identifying Memory Problems
Memory Depletion

Core Dumps

Core Dump Fundamentals
Using Core Dump Information

Course Overview

The NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) training introduces you to Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO). You will learn to install Cisco NSO and use it to manage devices and create services based on YANG templates with XPath. This training provides an overview of NSO as a network automation solution as well as introducing you to NETCONF, YANG, and XPath. You will learn about managing devices and creating device templates, service management and service package creation, network element drivers, interfacing with other systems using APIs, configuring and troubleshooting system settings, managing alarms and reporting, configuring NSO for scalability and performance, and capabilities that can be added to Cisco NSO.

How You’ll Benefit

This course will help you:

Learn to install Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO)
Practice configuring devices with NSO
Practice designing and managing services with YANG models
Gain confidence with NSO configuration

Who should attend

System installers
System integrators
System administrators
Network administrators
Solutions designers

Prerequisites

Cisco require students to have the following knowledge and skills:

Basic knowledge of the Cisco Command-Line Interface (CLI) or the CLI of UNIX-like operating systems
Working knowledge of UNIX-based operating systems and basic tasks
Basic knowledge of programming constructs
Basic knowledge of YANG data modeling
Basic knowledge of the NETCONF communication protocol
Knowledge of XML data structures and schemas
Basic management of network components (routers, switches, etc.)
The following Cisco courses can help you gain the necessary background

Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE)
Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions (CSAU)

Course Objectives

Explain the transactional service activation and how it relates to business requirements
Explain how Cisco NSO communicates with network devices
Understand the NETCONF protocol and be able to read and write simple YANG models
Understand the difference between devices that are fully NETCONF capable and those that are less or not NETCONF capable
Understand the support for candidate configuration and confirmed commit support
Use logs to troubleshoot the Cisco NSO deployment and check NSO communication with network devices
Explain the YANG service model structure
Design a real-world usable service
Explain the mapping logic of service parameters to device models and consequently to device configurations
Describe the use of different integration options and APIs
Explain how to implement action with use of config-templates in NSO package
Explain the use of Reactive FASTMAP in for manipulating and implementing advanced NFV components
Describe the use of feature components and function packs
Define and explain the ETSI MANO principles and solution
Work with the alarm console, and understand the NSO alarm structure and how it conforms to modern network operations procedures
Describe Cisco NSO 5.3 new features and changes in NSO

Course Outline:

Cisco Network Service Orchestrator (NSO) Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (v4.0) (NSO201)
Introducing Service Orchestration with Cisco NSO
Exploring Cisco NSO Architecture
Orchestrating Network Solutions
Describing Cisco NSO Operation
Installing Cisco NSO
Exploring the Advantages of NETCONF
Managing Devices Using the Device Manager
Creating YANG Models
Using Services
Implementing Services with Model-to-Model Mapping
Designing Services in Cisco NSO
Managing the Service Lifecycle
Programming with Python in Cisco NSO
Configuring and Troubleshooting System Settings
Discovering Cisco NSO Northbound APIs
Managing Alarms and Reporting
Configuring Cisco NSO for Scalability and Performance
Describing Cisco NSO VNF Manager and Function Packs

Lab Topology

Install Cisco NSO
Use Device Manager
Create a Device Template
Create a Loopback Template Service
Create a VLAN Template Service
Create an L3VPN Template Service
Migrate a CDM Device
Set Up a Device Using Python Scripts
Create an SVI Python Template Service
Use NSO RESTCONF API with Postman

Course Overview

The Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) Advanced for Python Programmers (NSO300) v4.0 course continues the learning journey of the NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) v4.0 course with NSO to include customizing templates with Python programming, Docker deployment, and Nano services. You will learn to create advanced services using the NSO application framework and Python scripting with both new and existing Layer 3 Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPN services. You will also learn how to manage and scale these services to reduce operation consumption, and increase both security and available physical space, since Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs) replace physical hardware. You will use Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) orchestration features, and Cisco Elastic Services Controller (ESC) to manage virtualized network functions.

This course will help you:

Tailor a Cisco Network Services Orchestrator solution for your organization
Manage virtualized network functions (VNFs) automated, efficient, and dynamic network functioning

Who should attend

System engineers
System integrators
System programmers
System administrators
Network administrators
Solutions designers

Prerequisites

Before you take this course, Cisco recommends that you have the knowledge and skills obtainable by attending the Cisco Network Service Orchestrator (NSO) Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (v4.0) (NSO201) class, plus have knowledge in the following areas:

Basic knowledge of the command line of UNIX-like operating systems
Basic knowledge of Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF)
Basic knowledge of Yet Another Next Generation (YANG) data modelling
Basic knowledge of Python software development
Course Objectives
Describe the NSO application framework
Deploy NSO in Docker
Implement Python- and template-based service
Describe service lifecycle integration
Describe the implementation of Layer 3 MPLS VPN service for a new service deployment
Implement Nano services
Describe the implementation of Layer 3 MPLS VPN service for an existing deployment
Describe managed services
Implement stacked services
Describe how to scale service orchestration
Describe the European Telecommunications Standards Institute Management and Orchestration (ETSI MANO) Framework
Manage VNF Lifecycle with Cisco ESC
Implement NFV

Course Outline:

Discovering the NSO Application Framework

NSO Transaction Model and Mapping Options
NSO Python API Overview

Deploying NSO in Docker Containers

Comparing NSO Deployments
NSO in Docker Overview

Developing Python and Template-Based Service

Service Strategy
Service Design—Service Model

Integrating Service Lifecycle

Service Lifecycle Overview
Integration Options Overview

Developing a Layer 3 MPLS VPN Service for New Service Deployment

Service Strategy
Service Design—Service Model

Developing Nano Services

Nano Services
Service Design Manual Resource Allocation

Developing Layer 3 MPLS VPN Service for Existing Deployment

Existing Service Deployment Strategy
Existing Service Deployment Design

Introducing Managed Services

Managed Services Overview
Resource Allocation

Implementing Stacked Services

Stacked Services Strategy
Implementing Resource-Facing Services

Scaling Service Orchestration

Optimization Options
Layered Services Architecture Design

Discovering the ETSI MANO Framework

Network Functions Virtualization Initiative
ETSI MANO

Managing VNF Lifecycle with Cisco ESC

Introduction to Cisco ESC
VNF Lifecycle Management

Orchestrating NFV

NFV Orchestration (NFVO) Bundle Introduction
VNF Descriptor

Lab Topology

Create NSO Docker Environments
Create Switch Virtual Interface (SVI) Service Using Premodification Service Callback
Implement Nano Services
Create an L3VPN Service Using Dynamic ID Allocation
Perform an L3VPN Service Upgrade
Implement Stacked Services
Deploy Link State Advertisement (LSA) Service
Integrate Cisco ESC and OpenStack
Deploy NFV for Demilitarized Zone [[OK?]](DMZ) Service
Implement Self-Test Action

Course Overview

The Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) Administration and DevOps (NSO303) v4.0 course continues the learning journey of the NSO Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (NSO201) v4.0 and NSO Advanced for Python Programmers (NSO300) v4.0 courses by introducing you to the system administration and DevOps focusing on NSO; the robust bridge linking network automation and orchestration tools, examining the development, operation, and administration task functions. You will learn how to set up, configure, deploy, and maintain a Cisco Network Services Orchestrator solution, and learn best practices for using DevOps. The examples shown in this course demonstrate real-world scenarios to prepare you for deployment and management of new or existing NSO instances. The course guides you through the setup of a production ready NSO instances using system installation with access control settings, the deployment of NSO in Docker containers, and introduces modern DevOps concepts and tools such as Git and Continuous Delivery/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). You will learn how to migrate CDM devices, how to build NETCONF NEDs from the NSO CLI, how to handle NSO Alarms, and many more features that benefit you in your journey with Cisco NSO.

This course will help you:

Install, configure, and maintain a Cisco Network Services Orchestrator solution
Apply DevOps best practices for Cisco NSO development, operations, and administrative tasks
Implement Layered Service Architecture (LSA) within a Cisco NSO solution

Course Content

Cisco NSO Administration
Scalability
DevOps Fundamentals
Cisco NSO Operations

Who should attend

DevOps engineers
Integration engineers
Network and software architects
Network engineers
Software engineers
System administrators

Prerequisites

Before you take this course, we recommend that you have the knowledge and skills obtainable by attending the Cisco Network Service Orchestrator (NSO) Essentials for Programmers and Network Architects (v4.0) (NSO201) class, including:

Basic knowledge of the Cisco Command-Line Interface (CLI)
Basic knowledge of the CLI of UNIX-like operating systems
Basic knowledge of Yet Another Next Generation (YANG) data modelling
Basic knowledge of Python software development

Course Objectives

After completing this course, you should be able to:

Describe network and IT convergence
Describe Cisco NSO architecture
Describe Linux
Configure Cisco NSO
Set up access control to Cisco NSO system
Describe Cisco NSO Integration Options
Explain version control systems and basic git concepts
Describe the purpose of continuous integration and continuous delivery
Implement Cisco NSO high availability
Describe scalable system management
Describe software development methodologies
Describe service maintenance
Perform NED upgrades
Use Cisco NSO for managing services and their associated device configurations
Describe Cisco NSO change management
Explain service problem management
Use Cisco NSO for service monitoring and compliance reporting
Describe Cisco NSO inventory management
Describe Cisco NSO use cases

Course Outline:

Cisco NSO Administration and DevOps (NSO303)
Introducing Network and IT Convergence
Introducing Cisco NSO Architecture
Introducing Linux
Explaining Cisco NSO Setup
Exploring Access Control
Describing Integration Options
Explaining Version Control System
Describing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
Introducing Scalability and High Availability
Describing Scalable System Management
Describing Software Development Methodologies
Introducing Service Maintenance
Performing Network Element Driver (NED) Upgrades
Introducing Configuration Management
Describing Change Management
Explaining Service Problem Management
Explaining Service Monitoring and Compliance Reporting
Introducing Inventory Management
Describing Cisco NSO Use Cases

Lab Topology

Perform NSO System Install
Implement Role-Based Access and PAM
Using Cisco NSO APIs
Learn to work with Git
Use NSO in Docker
Configure High Availability
Migrating a Monolithic Service to LSA
Deploying the LSA Services
Use the Network Connectivity Tool (NCT)
Perform Service Backup and Restore
Migrate a CDM Device
Build a NETCONF NED
Replacing a Device
Troubleshoot NSO Alarms and Services
Creating a Compliance Report

Course Overview

The Cisco NCS2000 Deploying 96-Channel Flex Spectrum (OPT201) v3.0 course shows you how to plan, configure, and control optical networks using the Cisco® Network Convergence System (NCS) 2000 series Flex Spectrum platform.

The course teaches you how to design Flex Spectrum networks with multi-degree Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer (ROADM) multi-shelf nodes using the Cisco Transport Planner (CTP) software.

You’ll learn how to:

Install the Cisco NCS 2000 series hardware
Configure an optical network and circuits using the Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) software
Learn which components and configurations take advantage of and/or are required for the Flex Spectrum 96-channel feature
Configure optical networks with multidegree ROADM multishelf nodes
Configure optical networks with colorless, contentionless, omnidirectional, and MPO cross-connect advanced features
Describe and configure the NCS 2000 400-Gbps Xponder line card
How you’ll benefit

This class will help you:

Gain an in-depth understanding of how to install, deploy, and maintain a Cisco Optical Networking Services (ONS) 15454 Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) network
Practice what you learn through hands-on labs

Who should attend

This course is designed for technical professionals who need to know how to deploy a Cisco NCS 2000 Series Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (DWDM) network with Flex Spectrum.

The primary audience for this course includes:

Designers
Systems engineers and implementation staff
Network operations center personnel
Technical support personnel who are involved with the deployment, operations, and maintenance of the Cisco NCS 2000 Series
Channel partners and resellers

Prerequisites

To fully benefit from this course, you should first complete the Cisco Fundamentals of Fiber Optics Technology (FFOT) video training course, or have an equivalent level of knowledge and skills.

Course Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

Describe the hardware and components required and used with the Flex Spectrum feature
Design optical networks in the Cisco Transport Planner software
Install the hardware, including multishelf nodes
Perform node turn-up and create circuits using the Cisco Transport Controller software
Configure optical networks with multidegree ROADM multishelf nodes
Configure optical networks with colorless, contentionless, omnidirectional, and MPO cross-connect advanced features
Describe and configure the NCS 2000 400-Gbps Xponder line card
Add a node to an existing DWDM ring
Describe the NCS 2000 Troubleshooting Guide
Use the features and documentation with Transport Controller to perform maintenance, testing, and basic troubleshooting

Course Outline:

Cisco NCS 2000 Series Deploying 96-Channel Flex Spectrum (OPT201)
DWDM and Flex Spectrum Foundation
NCS 2000 Chassis and Cards
Design ROADM Networks with CTP
Hardware Installation and Multishelf
Node Turn-Up and Circuit Creation
Advanced Feature Networks and Circuits
Testing, Maintenance, and Basic Troubleshooting
Spectrum Switched Optical Network

Lab Topology

Cisco Transport Controller
Cisco Transport Planner
Adding a Node to Existing DWDM Ring Network
Optical Channel Network Connection (OCHNC) Circuits
Optical Channel Client Connection (OCHCC) Circuits
Colorless Ports and Circuits
Contentionless Circuits
Connection Verification
Performing the Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) Test
Maintenance and Performance Monitoring
MSTP Troubleshooting
Configuring the 400XP card

Course Overview

The Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE) v2.0 course is designed to equip you with fundamental skills in Python programming. Through a combination of lectures and lab experience in simulated network environments, you will learn to use Python basics to create useful and practical scripts with Netmiko to retrieve data and configure network devices. Upon completion of this course, you should have a basic understanding of Python, including the knowledge to create, apply, and troubleshoot simple network automation scripts.

This course will help you:

Explain the need for network engineers to learn how to program
Explain how programming relates to the journey into network automation and programmability
Create useful and practical scripts to retrieve data and configure network devices
Create, apply, and troubleshoot simple network automation scripts
Gain hands-on experience with Python programming

Who should attend
This course is intended for:

Network administrators
Network engineers with little or no programming or Python experience
Network managers
Systems engineers

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you should have:

Familiarity with Cisco IOS®-XE software or other Cisco network device configuration and operation skills
Basic network management knowledge
Cisco CCNA® certification or equivalent knowledge
The following Cisco courses can help you gain the knowledge you need to prepare for this course:

Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)

Course Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

Create a Python script
Describe data types commonly used in Python coding
Describe Python strings and their use cases
Describe Python loops, conditionals, operators, and their purposes and use cases
Describe Python classes, methods, functions, namespaces, and scopes
Describe the options for Python data manipulation and storage
Describe Python modules and packages, their uses, and their benefits
Explain how to manipulate user input in Python
Describe error and exception management in Python
Describe Python code debugging methods

Course Outline:

Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE)
Introducing Programmability and Python for Network Engineers
Scripting with Python
Examining Python Data Types
Manipulating Strings
Describing Conditionals, Loops, and Operators
Exploring Classes, Methods, Functions, Namespaces, and Scopes
Exploring Data Storage Options
Exploring Python Modules and Packages
Gathering and Validating User Input
Analyzing Exceptions and Error Management
Examining Debugging Methods
Course Summary

Lab Topology

Execute Your First Python Program
Use the Python Interactive Shell
Explore Foundation Python Data Types
Explore Complex Python Data Types
Use Standard String Operations
Use Basic Pattern Matching
Reformat MAC Addresses
Use the if-else Construct
Use for Loops
Use while Loops
Create and Use Functions
Create and Use Classes
Use the Python main() Construct
Traverse the File Structure
Read Data in Comma-Separated Values (CSV) Format
Read, Store, and Retrieve Data in XML Format
Read, Store, and Retrieve Date in JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) Format
Read, Store, and Retrieve Data in a Raw or Unstructured Format
Import Modules from the Python Standard Library
Import External Libraries
Create a Python Module
Prompt the User for Input
Use Command-Line Arguments
Manage Exceptions with the try-except Structure
Manage Exceptions with the try-except-finally Structure
Use Assertions
Use Simple Debugging Methods
Use the Python Debugger
Code a Practical Debugging Script

Course Overview

The Cisco Service Provider 5G Technologies Foundations (SPMBL100) v1.0 course introduces mobile network components, basic 5G concepts, and features of 5G technology including faster data speeds, higher device capacity, and improved user experience. You will examine the mobile packet core solutions, 5G transport architecture, and Cisco® automation and orchestration tools used in 5G networks. You will also learn about the Cisco 5G Non-standalone (NSA) and the Cisco Ultra Cloud Core 5G standalone (SA) platform solutions, the Cisco 5G converged Software-Defined Networking (SDN) transport architecture, and Cisco edge computing solutions. You will study the Cisco Network Function Virtualization (NFVI) architecture, Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO), and Cisco Elastic Services Controller (ESC). You will learn how 5G is distributed with Telco Data Center (DC) with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI®). And finally, Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP), Cisco Crosswork™, and the Cisco 5G security architecture will also be presented.

How you’ll benefit

This course will help you:

Use the higher data speeds of 5G to access data more quickly and accommodate every device with increased capacity
Learn how 5G technology delivers lower latency, higher device capacity, and a more uniform user experience

Who should attend

Customer support engineers
Field engineers
Network engineers
Network consulting engineers

Prerequisites

Before enrolling in this course, you should have knowledge in the following areas:

Knowledge of general networking concepts
Experience working with command-line interface (CLI)-based network devices
Basic understanding of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
Familiarity with service provider architectures

The following Cisco course may help you meet these prerequisites:

Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
Understanding Cisco Service Provider Network Foundations (SPFNDU)

Course Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

Describe mobile network architecture basics
List enabling technologies for 5G and describe 5G key use cases
Perform basic operations on a Cisco 5G NSA mobile packet core
Describe the Cisco 5G Converged SDN Transport Architecture
Describe Cisco NFVI and perform basic operations using Cisco ESC and Cisco Virtualized Infrastructure Manager (VIM)
Describe Cisco service provider automation and orchestration solutions to deploy and manage 5G network functions
Describe the Cisco Ultra Cloud Core architecture and deploy the Cisco SMI
Explain the 5G ready distributed Telco DC with Cisco ACI solution
Describe the Cisco 5G security architecture

Course Outline:

Mobile Network Fundamentals

5G Key Use Cases
Examining Mobile Network Components

Enabling Technologies for 5G

Introduction to 5G NR Characteristics
Cloud Radio Access network (RAN)

Cisco 5G NSA Solution

5G NSA Basics
5G NSA StarOS Configurations

Cisco 5G Converged SDN Transport Architecture

Cisco 5G Transport Ready Devices
Application Awareness and Network Slicing with Segment Routing

Cisco NFV Infrastructure, Cisco Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs), Cisco VIM, and Cisco ESC

NFVI and SDN Architecture Overview
Cisco VIM Pod Configurations

Cisco Service Provider Automation and Orchestration

Telemetry Basics
ZTP Fundamentals

Cisco Ultra Cloud Core

Cisco Ultra Cloud Core Basics
Kubernetes and Docker Fundamentals

5G Ready Distributed DC with Cisco ACI

Cisco ACI in Telco Data Centers
5GC Deployment

Mitigating Threats in 5G

Introduction to 5G Cybersecurity Risks
Mitigating 5G Cybersecurity Risks

Course Overview

The Operating and Implementing Cisco WAN Automation Engine (SPWAE) v1.0 course teaches you, through a combination of lectures and labs, how to install the Cisco® WAN Automation Engine (WAE), builds your confidence with Cisco WAE configuration and basic troubleshooting, and enables you to practice designing and managing bandwidth and traffic engineering.

Who should attend

This course is designed for:

System installers
System integrators
System administrators
Network administrators
Solutions designers

Prerequisites

Before enrolling in this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:

Knowledge of general networking and routing concepts
Basic knowledge of routing protocols: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
Understanding of Cisco Multiprotocol Label Switching Traffic Engineering (MPLS TE) technologies
Understanding of Segment Routing Traffic Engineering (SR-TE) technologies
Basic knowledge of Linux server operation and Linux tools
Basic understanding of network automation and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) concepts

These are the recommended Cisco offerings that may help you meet these prerequisites:

Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies (SPCOR)
Implementing Segment Routing on Cisco IOS XR (SEGRTE201)

Course Objectives

This course will help you:

Learn to install Cisco WAN Automation Engine
Gain confidence with Cisco WAE configuration and basic troubleshooting
Practice designing and managing bandwidth and traffic engineering
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Explain WAE basics, the purpose of WAE, and its capabilities
Understand the Cisco WAE solution implementation
Describe the network module configuration process
Describe WAE Design software tools, demands creation, BGP modeling, and Failure and Simulation analysis
Describe Cisco WAE Design traffic engineering and QoS modeling
Explain how to use API with WAE Design and WAE Server
Describe the function, components, and processes of Cisco WAE Live

Course Outline:

Operating and Implementing Cisco WAN Automation Engine (SPWAE)
WAE Solution and Architecture Overview
Implementing a Cisco WAE Solution
Network Model Configuration
WAE Design Fundamentals
Cisco WAE Design Traffic Engineering and Optimization
Introducing Cisco WAE API
Cisco WAE Live Deployment

Lab Topology

Start with Cisco WAE
Cisco WAE Server Setup and Collector Configuration
Get Started with Cisco WAE Design
Describe Traffic with Demands
Failures and Simulation Analysis
Engineer Traffic Using Metrics and SR-TE
Cisco WAE Design Remote Procedure Call (RPC) API
Configure Cisco WAE Live

Course Objectives

Classify the Cisco NCS 540 platform hardware and understand the variations between large, medium, small, and fronthaul form factors, their features, use cases, and positioning
Describe the hardware architecture of the NCS 540 series and the components necessary for packet queuing and forwarding, understand the life of a packet on ingress and egress traffic
Explain the system architecture for traffic queuing, scheduling, and forwarding to introduce concepts of Cisco IOS XR modular QoS on the NCS 540 platform
Describe the methods and protocols for establishing timing and synchronization on Cisco IOS XR router platforms
Describe the Cisco NCS 540 fronthaul router family and its features and how they can be used to make mobile network architecture simpler
Describe Cisco IOS XR software architecture, its programmable features, and how to install software packages
Explain how to install Cisco IOS XR software packages
Recognize, implement, and manage system security features within Cisco IOS XR software systems, ensuring the protection of network infrastructure and data
Describe the main factors leading to the development and deployment of segment routing, segment types, segment routing global block (SRGB), and configure and verify intermediate system to intermediate system (IS-IS) and open shortest path first (OSPF) segment routing operation
Discuss how topology independent loop-free alternate (TI-LFA) is implemented in Cisco IOS XR software
Demonstrate segment routing traffic engineering (SR-TE) and the traffic engineering components used in segment routing
Implement and configure advanced SR-TE features and SR IPv6
Describe the components and functionality of Layer 3 multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) virtual private networks (VPNs) implementation in Cisco IOS XR software deployments
Implement Layer 2 VPN operations in a service provider environment
Explain how Ethernet VPN (EVPN) gets around the problems that regular Layer 2 VPNs have, what the model for EVPN delivery is, and how to implement and troubleshoot EVPN solutions
Comprehend and implement model-driven telemetry for enhanced network visibility and management

Course Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:
Knowledge of core Cisco networking technologies
Understanding of implementing and operating Cisco networking solutions
Recognition of general networking concepts and protocols
Basic knowledge of router installation and some experience with installation tools
Routing protocol configuration experience with border gateway protocol (BGP), IS-IS, and OSPF

Course Outline

Cisco NCS 540 Series Hardware Overview
Cisco NCS 540 System Architecture
Cisco NCS 540 QoS Architecture
Timing and Synchronization
Cisco NCS 540 xHaul Design
Cisco IOS XR Software Fundamentals
Cisco IOS XR Software Installation and Upgrade
Cisco IOS XR Software System Security
Segment Routing Fundamentals
Segment Routing Topology-Independent Loop-Free Alternate
Segment Routing Traffic Engineering
Advanced Segment Routing Traffic Engineering Features
Segment Routing IPv6
Layer 3 MPLS VPN Implementation with Cisco IOS XR Software
Layer 2 VPNs and Ethernet Services Fundamentals
Cisco IOS XR Software EVPN Operation and Implementation
Cisco IOS XR Software Programmability
Model-Driven Telemetry

Lab Outline

Configure and Verify NTP
Cisco IOS XR Software Installation
Configure and Verify MPP
Configure and Verify uRPF
Configure and Verify Segment Routing
Configure and Verify SR TI-LFA Using IS-IS
Configure and Verify SR TI-LFA Using OSPF
Configure and Verify SR TE Using IS-IS
Configure and Verify SR TE Using OSPF
Configure and Verify ODN and Flexible Algorithm
Configure and Verify SRv6
Configure and Verify Layer 3 VPN
Configure and Verify EVPN VPWS
Configure and Verify Devices by Using Model-Driven Programmability
Configure and Verify Model-Driven Telemetry

Course Objectives

Get an overview of Cisco Network Function Infrastructure, Cisco Network Infrastructure Manager, Cisco Virtualized Infrastructure Manager (VIM), and Cisco Network Service Orchestrator (NSO) Virtualized Infrastructure Manager
Understand the concept of networking and deployment operation in OpenStack platform
Get an overview the security features available in Cisco Network Functions Virtualization (NFVI) solution
Describe the application hosting architecture on a Cisco IOS XR router
Introduce containers and describe container architecture
Describe Kubernetes concepts, such as Kubernetes objects, and how nodes, pods, and clusters fit into them
Describe cloud computing, cloud deployment models, cloud service models, and Carrier-Neutral Facilities (CNFs)
Implement and configure Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), Segment Routing (SR), and SRv6
Describe the operation and data flow of the Layer 3 Virtual Private Network (VPN) control plane
Configure Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) security and optimization options
Describe Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) control plane security mechanisms
Configure unicast reverse path forwarding, Media Access Control Security (MACsec), and remote-triggered black-hole filtering
Get an overview of high-availability technologies and multi-homing scenarios in the service provider network
Describe the benefits, enablement, implementation, and configuration of Segment Routing Traffic Engineering (SR-TE)
Describe Quality of Service (QoS) options for public cloud connectivity
Discuss high availability mechanisms used in routing (anycast) and services Domain Name System (DNS)
Implement On-Demand Next Hop
Comprehend and implement model-driven telemetry and use Cisco ThousandEyes for enhanced network visibility and management
Describe the basic concepts, history, and purpose of telemetry, including the telemetry push model and telemetry collectors
Discuss the efficiency and ease of use of various encoding methods, including Google Protocol Buffers (GPB), Compact GPB, and Key-value GPB, as well as JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) and transport protocols
Describe gNMI subscription modes, gRPC outputs, performance with different encodings, and key ideas related to gRPC
Describe features, the architecture, and components of Cisco Crosswork Network Controller (CNC)

Course Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills you are expected to have before attending this training are:
Routing protocol configuration experience with BGP, Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS), and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Knowledge of Layer 2 IEEE switching and related protocols, including MPLS configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco routers in a large network environment
These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offerings:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) 2.0
Understanding Cisco Service Provided Network Foundations (SPFNDU) 1.0
Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies (SPCOR) 1.1

Course Outline

Cisco NFV Infrastructure
Cloud Computing
Service Provider Model-Driven Programmability
Network Orchestration using NSO
Container Orchestration
Cisco Crosswork Network Controller
Cloud Interconnect Solutions
Data Center Interconnect Solutions
Service Provider High Availability
Service Provider Core Optimization
Service Provider Performance Monitoring
Service Provider Control Plane Security
Service Provider Data Plane Security

Lab Outline

Deploy a VNF Using OpenStack
Configure and Verify Devices by Using Model-Driven Programmability
Network Orchestration using NSO
Configure and Verify Application Hosting Within a Docker Container
Configure and Verify Layer 3 VPN
Configure and Verify EVPN VPWS
Configure and Verify SR TI-LFA Using IS-IS
Configure and Verify SR TI-LFA Using OSPF
Configure and Verify SR-TE Using IS-IS
Configure and Verify SR-TE Using OSPF
Configure and Verify ODN and Flexible Algorithm
Configure and Verify Model-Driven Telemetry
Implement BGP Security
Implement RTBH Filtering

Course Objectives

Implement and configure MPLS and describe MPLS label propagation in service provider networks
Describe the main factors leading to the development and deployment of segment routing, describe the various types of segments that are used in segment routing, describe the Segment Routing Global Block (SRGB), and configure and verify Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) segment routing operation
Implement and configure Segment Routing IPv6
Describe the components and functionality of Layer 3 MPLS VPNs implementation in Cisco IOS XR Software deployments
Identify the routing protocol and LDP information necessary for Layer 3 MPLS VPN troubleshooting
Discuss Multicast LDP (MLDP) implementation and troubleshooting method for Layer 3 multicast MPLS VPN
Implement MPLS VPN solutions for IPv6 environments
Describe common issues and fixes for provider edge to provider edge (PE-PE) and provider edge to customer edge (PE-CE) connectivity in an IPv6 MPLS VPN environment
Implement Layer 2 VPN operations in a service provider environment
Explain how EVPN gets around the problems that regular Layer 2 VPNs have, what the model for EVPN delivery is, and how to implement and troubleshoot EVPN solutions
Explain the advantages of EVPN IRB, how it is implemented, and how to troubleshoot problems when building EVPN IRB solutions
Demonstrate how to configure EVPN-SR data center fabric solutions
Explain advanced EVPN features to support network engineers in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex EVPN networks

Course Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills you are expected to have before attending this course are:
Familiarity with service provider network operation
Familiarity with Cisco IOS XR software configuration and operation
Ability to implement and troubleshoot routing protocol including OSPF, IS-IS, and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) in a service provider network
These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offerings:
Understanding Cisco Service Provider Network Foundations (SPFNDU v 1.0)
Cisco IOS XR Software Essentials (IOSXRE v 1.0)

Course Outline

Cisco IOS XR Software MPLS Operation and Implementation
Segment Routing Fundamentals
Segment Routing IPv6
Layer 3 MPLS VPN Implementation with Cisco IOS XR Software
Layer 3 MPLS VPN Troubleshooting
Layer 3 Multicast MPLS VPN Implementation
Layer 3 IPv6 MPLS VPNs Implementation
Layer 3 IPv6 MPLS VPN Troubleshooting
Layer 2 VPNs and Ethernet Services Fundamentals
Cisco IOS XR Software EVPN Operation and Implementation
Cisco IOS XR Software EVPN IRB
EVPN-SR Data Center Fabric
EVPN Advanced Features

Lab Outline

Configure and Verify MPLS
Configure and Verify Segment Routing
Configure and Verify SRv6
Configure and Verify Layer 3 VPN
Implement 6VPE
Configure and Verify EVPN Virtual Private Wire Service (VPWS)

Course Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:
Describe the various Cisco 8000 Series hardware components
Explain the system architecture of the Cisco 8000 Series systems
Describe the packet flows through the Cisco 8000 Series Router and Command-Line Interface (CLI) commands for verifying packet flows through various Cisco 8000 Series router components
Describe how the QoS features are implemented within the Cisco 8000 Series router, how to examine the Virtual Output Queueing (VOQ) QoS architecture, and describe how to implement modular VOQ, including congestion avoidance, priority flow control, and congestion management
Describe the Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC) Operating System
Describe Cisco Internetwork Operating System (Cisco IOS®) XR Software architecture
Explain how to install Cisco IOS XR software packages
Describe how to provision network devices by using Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
Implement and configure Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) and describe MPLS label propagation in service provider networks
Describe the main factors leading to the development and deployment of segment routing, describe the various types of segments that are used in segment routing, describe the Segment Routing Global Block (SRGB), and configure and verify IS-IS and OSPF segment routing operation
Describe how to implement and verify Topology Independent Loop-Free Alternate (TI-LFA) in a segment routing environment, the benefits of Segment Routing for Traffic Engineering (SR-TE), and briefly describe the tools required for enabling it
Describe the fundamentals of Ethernet VPN (EVPN), how to configure and verify EVPN Native, and how to configure and verify EVPN Virtual Private Wire Service (VPWS)
Describe the operation and data flow of the Layer 3 VPN control plane, describe different Layer 3 MPLS VPN models, and describe how to configure and verify a basic Layer 3 VPN by using Cisco IOS XR 64-bit software
Implement and configure advanced SR-TE features
Implement and configure Segment Routing over IPv6 (SRv6)
Implement and configure model-driven telemetry
Describe programmable features of Cisco IOS XR software
Describe the application hosting architecture and how to deploy a third-party application on a Cisco IOS XR router

Course Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you should have:
Basic knowledge of router installation and some experience with installation tools
Routing protocol configuration experience with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Intermediate System-to- Intermediate System (IS-IS), and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Knowledge of Layer 2 IEEE switching and related protocols
Strong knowledge of MPLS configuration experience
Experience troubleshooting Cisco routers in a large network environment

Course Outline

Cisco 8000 Series Hardware Fundamentals
Cisco 8000 System Architectur
Packet Flow Through the Cisco 8000 Series Router
Traffic Management and QoS on Cisco 8000 Routers
SONiC Basics
Cisco IOS XR Software Architecture
Cisco IOS XR Software Installation
Automatic Provisioning
Cisco IOS XR MPLS
Introducing Segment Routing
Segment Routing TI-LFA and Traffic Engineering
EVPN Layer 2 Basics
Layer 3 VPNs
Advanced SR-TE Features
SRv6
Telemetry
Cisco IOS XR Programmability
Application Hosting Overview

Lab Outline

Investigate and Monitor Cisco 8000 Series Hardware
Troubleshoot Traffic Through the Cisco 8000 Router
Cisco IOS XR Software Installation
Configure and Verify Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
Configure and Verify Multiprotocol Label Switching
Configure and Verify Segment Routing (SR)
Configure and Verify SR TI-LFA Using IS-IS
Configure and Verify SR TI-LFA Using OSPF
Configure and Verify SR-TE Using IS-IS
Configure and Verify SR-TE Using OSPF
Configure and Verify Basic EVPN
Configure and Verify Layer 3 VPN
Configure and Verify On-Demand Next-Hop (ODN) and Flexible Algorithm
Configure and Verify Segment Routing over IPv6 (SRv6)
Configure and Verify Model-Driven Telemetry
Configure and Verify Devices by Using Model-Driven Programmability
Configure and Verify Application Hosting Within a Docker Container

Course Objectives

Describe Cisco IOS XR Software architecture
Explain how to install Cisco IOS XR Software packages
Describe how to provision network devices by using zero touch provisioning
Describe how to perform initial configurations on a Cisco IOS XR router
Recognize, implement, and manage system security features within Cisco IOS XR Software systems, ensuring the protection of network infrastructure and data
Monitor device performance through CLI and logging services
Describe the methods and protocols for establishing timing and synchronization on Cisco IOS XR router platforms
Describe the operation of Cisco IOS XR AAA Software services, task-based security mechanisms and user security policies
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco IOS XR Software AAA services in a network environment
Recognize how to implement QoS in various scenarios and environments, including Cisco IOS XR Software and a service provider environment
Define the Cisco IOS XR implementation requirements for deploying common routing protocols and managing the Routing Information Base, Route Policy, forwarding, and load balancing mechanisms
Implement and configure MPLS and describe MPLS label propagation in service provider networks
Configure SNMP in Cisco IOS XR Software environments for optimum performance and efficient management of network resources
Describe the programmable features of Cisco IOS XR Software
Comprehend and implement model-driven telemetry for enhanced network visibility and management
Describe the application hosting architecture and how to deploy a third-party application on a Cisco IOS XR router
Illustrate how to efficiently monitor processes using process monitoring concepts and tools such as employing the monitor processes command to track and manage system activities

Course Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills you are expected to have before attending this course are:
Experience working with CLI-based network devices
Knowledge of general routing concepts

These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offering:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions 1.0

Course Outline

Cisco IOS XR Software Fundamentals
Cisco IOS XR Software Installation and Upgrades
Automatic Provisioning
Cisco IOS XR Software CLI Basics
Cisco IOS XR Software System Security
Cisco IOS XR Software Logging Configuration
Timing and Synchronization
Cisco IOS XR Software AAA Service Fundamentals
Cisco IOS XR Software AAA Service Implementation
Cisco IOS XR Software Modular QoS
Cisco IOS XR Software Routing Protocol Configuration
Cisco IOS XR Software MPLS Operation and Implementation
Network Management with SNMP on Cisco IOS XR Software
Cisco IOS XR Software Programmability
Model-Driven Telemetry
Application Hosting Overview
Cisco IOS XR Software Process Monitoring

Lab Outline

Cisco IOS XR Software Installation
Configure and Verify ZTP
Initial Configuration of a Cisco IOS XR Router
Configuration Commit and Rollback
Configure and Verify MPP
Configure and Verify uRPF
Configure and Verify Logging
Configure and Verify NTP
Configure and Verify User Security Policies
Cisco IOS XR AAA Configuration
Configure and Verify Modular QoS
Configure and Verify IS-IS
Configure and Verify OSPF
Configure and Verify BGP
Configure and Verify MPLS
Configure and Verify SNMP
Configure and Verify Devices by Using Model-Driven Programmability
Configure and Verify Model-Driven Telemetry
Configure and Verify Application Hosting Within a Docker Container

Course Prerequisites

To fully benefit from this course, you should have:
Knowledge of general networking concepts
Experience working with CLI-based network devices

Course Outline

Converged SDN Transport Fundamentals
Introducing Segment Routing
Segment Routing Topology-Independent Loop-Free Alternative (TI-LFA) and Traffic Engineering (TE)
Multidomain SR-TE
VPN and Services Overview
EVPN Layer 2 Basics
Layer 3 VPNs
Operation Simplification and Automation Foundation
Network Orchestration Using NSO
Network Automation Using Cisco WAE

Lab Outline

Configure and Verify Segment Routing
Configure and Verify SR TI-LFA
Configure and Verify SR-TE
Configure and Verify Multidomain SR-TE
Configure and Verify Basic EVPN
Configure and Verify Layer 3 VPN
Cisco NSO Overview
Cisco WAE Overview