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Discover how to get started with WWT's Labs and Learning Paths. This learning path will guide you through creating an account, navigating the platform, launching labs, and exploring structured learning content - all designed to help you build technical skills using WWT's Advanced Technology Center.

This learning path examines the key technologies shaping today's cable broadband networks. It covers the basics of DOCSIS infrastructure and RF spectrum splits, then dives into how things are evolving with virtual CMTS (vCMTS) and Distributed Access Architecture (DAA), and covers the basics of Precision Time Protocol (PTP). It all wraps up with a hands-on lab showcasing a vCMTS deployment on Red Hat OpenShift.

This intermediate learning path on Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) is tailored for network professionals who are ready to move beyond the basics and develop a deeper, more practical understanding of OSPF in enterprise networks. The path explores key deployment and optimization techniques including route redistribution between OSPF and other protocols, effective route summarization at ABRs and ASBRs, and implementing route filtering to control routing information flow. It also covers OSPF area types in detail, including standard stub areas, totally stubby areas, and Not-So-Stubby Areas (NSSA), with guidance on when and how to use each to simplify routing and improve scalability. Throughout, the learning path emphasizes best practices, common design mistakes to avoid, and hands-on configuration strategies to help learners confidently apply OSPF in complex, real-world environments.

This learning path provides a comprehensive introduction to Cisco Catalyst Center, guiding network professionals through the platform's core features and advanced capabilities. Learners will start by understanding the hierarchical design model and how it supports scalable management and policy deployment. The course covers device discovery, inventory management, and provisioning workflows, enabling consistent network configuration and automation. It also addresses software image upgrades, lifecycle management, including End-of-Life (EoX) insights, and essential system administration tasks. A significant portion is dedicated to Software-Defined Access (SDA) fabric design, including control and border nodes, as well as implementing secure, policy-driven segmentation through micro-segmentation using Scalable Group Tags (SGTs). By the end, participants will be equipped to deploy, operate, and optimize Cisco Catalyst Center in modern enterprise environments.