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• OPTFND: Course Overview

  The Cisco Optical Technology Foundations learning path delves into the essential topics of fiber-optic technology for telecommunications. Starting with an introduction to fiber-optic principles, it progresses through optical fiber solutions and applications.

  The learning path also explores dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) and optical network components. Training on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting prepares learners for real-world challenges.

  The learning path concludes with management systems, emphasising the strategic oversight of optical networks.

• OPTFND: Course Modules

  Module 1: Introduction to Fiber Optics

  Module 2: Optical Fiber Solutions

  Module 3: Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexing and Optical Network Components

  Module 4: Optical Fiber Installation and Maintenance

  Module 5: Optical Management Systems Solutions

• OPTFND: Course Objectives

  By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of fiber-optic principles, including installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and management.
  • Learn about DWDM and optical network components.
  • Become an asset in the telecommunications industry.
  • Gain knowledge for protocols, solutions, and designs to acquire professional- and expert-level telecommunications roles.

• OPTFND: Prerequisites

  There are no formal prerequisites to these courses.

• DCFNDU: Course Overview

  The Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations learning path helps you prepare for entry-level data center roles.

  In this learning path, you will learn the foundational knowledge and skills you need to configure Cisco data center technologies, including networking, virtualisation, storage area networking, and unified computing.

  You will get an introduction to Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI), as well as automation and cloud computing. You will get hands-on experience configuring features on Cisco Nexus Operating System (Cisco NX-OS) and Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS).

• DCFNDU: Course Modules

  Module 1: Cisco Data Center Foundations
  • Describing the Data Center Network Architectures.

  Module 2: Cisco Data Center Switching
  • Describing the Cisco Nexus Family and Cisco NX-OS Software
  • Describing Layer 3 First-Hop Redundancy
  • Describing Port Channels and vPCs
  • Describing Data Center Ethernet Enhancements.

  Module 3: Cisco Data Center Virtualisation
  • Describing Switch Virtualisation
  • Describing Machine Virtualisation
  • Describing Network Virtualisation.

  Module 4: Cisco Data Center Storage
  • Introducing Basic Data Center Storage Concepts
  • Describing Fibre Channel Communication Between the Initiator Server and the Target Storage
  • Describing Fibre Channel Zone Types and Their Uses
  • Describing Cisco NPV Mode and NPV
  • Describing FCoE.

  Module 5: Cisco Unified Computing Systems
  • Describing Cisco UCS Components
  • Describing Cisco UCS Manager.

  Module 6: Cisco Data Center Advanced Services
  • Automating the Data Center
  • Describing Cisco ACI
  • Describing Cloud Computing.

• DCFNDU: Course Objectives

  By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Describe the foundations of data center networking and cloud computing.
  • Describe Cisco Nexus products, and explain the basic Cisco NX-OS functionalities and tools.
  • Describe switch, machine, and network virtualisation.
  • Compare storage connectivity options in the data center.
  • Gain knowledge for protocols, solutions, and designs to acquire entry-level data center roles.

• DCFNDU: Prerequisites

  There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:

  • Good understanding of networking protocols
  • Good understanding of the VMware environment
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems.

• CLFNDU: Course Overview

  The Understanding Cisco Collaboration Foundations learning path introduces Cisco collaboration technology.

  You’ll understand Cisco collaboration technology, parameters, endpoints, dial plan components, accessories, and maintenance, enabling you to effectively deploy and manage Cisco collaboration solutions.

• CLFNDU: Course Modules

  Module 1: Intro to Cisco Collaboration
  • Collaboration Technology and Benefits
  • Initial Parameters for Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

  Module 2: User and Endpoints
  • Endpoints and Registration Process
  • Codecs and Call Signalling
  • Manage Users in Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

  Module 3: Dial Plan Components
  • Dial Plan Basics
  • Class of Service
  • Endpoint Features.

  Module 4: Accessories and Maintenance
  • Cisco ISR as a Gateway
  • Cisco Unified Communications Manager Media Resources
  • Reporting and Maintenance
  • Additional Requirements for Video Endpoints
  • Cisco Unity Connection.

• CLFNDU: Course Objectives

  By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Gain an understanding of Cisco user and endpoint collaboration to enhance communication across teams and individuals.
  • Understand codecs for audio and video communication and call signalling protocols used in Cisco Unified Communications Manager.
  • Gain knowledge to administer user accounts and configure user features and settings within Cisco Unified Communications Manager.
  • Learn to design and configure a dial plan, numbering plans, and route patterns for call routing in Cisco Unified Communications Manager.
  • Configure and manage media resources and interpret reports in Cisco Unified Communications Manager.
  • Configure video endpoints and explore Cisco Unity Connection integration in Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

• CLFNDU: Prerequisites

  There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:

  • Internet web browser usability knowledge and general computer usage
  • Knowledge of Cisco Internetwork Operating System (Cisco IOS®) command line.

• SPFNDU: Course Overview

  The Understanding Cisco Service Provider Network Foundations learning path teaches you the architectures, protocols, software and hardware platforms, and solutions within the Service Provider realm and provides you with the foundational knowledge necessary to follow further service provider learning paths.

  Completing this learning path will prepare you to take professional-level service provider courses and learning paths.

• SPFNDU: Course Modules

  Module 1: Introduction to SP Network Architectures
  • Introducing Service Provider Architectures
  • Describing Internet Governance Organisations
  • Introducing Access and Core Technologies in Service Provider Environment.

  Module 2: Software Configuration Basics
  • Configuring Cisco IOS and Cisco IOS XE Router
  • Configuring Cisco IOS XR Router.

  Module 3: SP Routing and MPLS Foundations
  • Introducing Routing Technologies in Service Provider Environment
  • Describing MPLS.

  Module 4: Layer 2 Services Foundations
  • Introducing Switching Technologies in the Service Provider Environment
  • Introducing Overlay Technologies.

  Module 5: Network Services and Automation Basics
  • Implementing Layer 3 Services
  • Implementing Service Provider Services
  • Introducing Programmability on Cisco IOS XR Routers.

• SPFNDU: Course Objectives

  By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Describe network architectures, devices, and software used by service providers.
  • Describe the various internet governance organisations, 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 (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.

• SPFNDU: 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 IPv4 and IPv6 Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networking
  • Familiarity with a typical service provider environment
  • Basic knowledge about networking devices and their roles.

• WLFNDU: Course Overview

  The Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations learning path teaches you the knowledge and skills necessary to position, plan, implement, operate, and manage a Cisco wireless LAN (WLAN) network.

  You will build your knowledge of the critical aspects of RF technology and industry standards for Wi-Fi and security and how to leverage that knowledge for the design, installation, and configuration of a WLAN network of any size.

  Completing this learning path will enable you to implement a WLAN network for your organisation and give you the foundational knowledge necessary to prepare for the Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD) and Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI) courses.

• WLFNDU: Course Modules

  Module 1: Wireless Fundamental
  • RL and WLAN Theory
  • WLAN Math and Antennas
  • Wi-Fi Operations.

  Module 2: WLAN Security
  • Basic WLAN Security
  • Advanced WLAN Security
  • Configuring WLAN Security.

  Module 3: WLAN Architecture
  • Cisco Wireless Network Architecture
  • Implementing Cisco Wireless Network
  • Implementing Cisco Wireless Network Wired Support.

  Module 4: WLAN Implementation
  • Deploying Cisco Centralised Wireless Networks
  • Configuring Cisco Centralised Wireless Networks
  • Maintaining and Troubleshooting Cisco Wireless Networks
  • Managing and Monitoring Cisco Wireless Networks with Cisco DNA Center.

• WLFNDU: Course Objectives

  By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Understand critical aspects of RG technologies, including RF frequencies, antenna types, and how to overcome installation challenges.
  • Understand bout different WLAN architectures provided by the Cisco solution and how to implement them.
  • Manage a WLAN implementation.

• WLFNDU: Prerequisites

  There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:

  • General knowledge of networks
  • General knowledge of wireless networks
  • Routing and switching knowledge.