Labs & Learning

This Learning Series covers the fundamentals of network engineering. Through hands-on labs and real-world examples, you will develop the practical skills necessary to build and maintain robust networks. It is perfect for aspiring network engineers, IT professionals, or anyone interested in understanding the backbone of today's interconnected world.

This Learning Series is designed to Discover and Experience Cisco Catalyst (Viptela) SD-WAN. Cisco Catalyst (Viptela) SD-WAN is a solution that provides secure and scalable connectivity for enterprises by optimizing and simplifying the management of their wide area networks.

This learning series will explore Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), which are advanced network security devices that combine traditional firewall capabilities with additional features such as intrusion prevention, application awareness and control, and advanced threat protection. These firewalls go beyond the capabilities of traditional firewalls by providing deeper inspection of network traffic and more granular control over applications and user activities.

This learning series will explore Passive Optical Networks (PON). PON is a fiber-optic communication system typically deployed to deliver high-speed internet, TV, and phone services to homes and businesses. It uses a single optical fiber that splits passively (without powered equipment) to connect multiple users. This technology is efficient, cost-effective, and reliable because it reduces the need for active electronic components in the network, lowering maintenance and energy costs.

Welcome to the AI Essentials Learning Series. This series is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand key aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As AI continues to revolutionize industries and transform the way we live and work, it is crucial to understand the fundamental components that enable its remarkable performance. This series of learning paths will provide you with a comprehensive overview of AI, High Performance Storage, High Performance Networking, High Performance Compute, and Security, all tailored to the specific needs of AI applications.

This Learning Series covers several key network engineering concepts, including VLANs and Trunks, EtherChannels, and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). Through practical labs and real-world scenarios, you'll gain hands-on experience in configuring and managing resilient networks. The journey begins with VLANs and trunking, where you'll learn about network segmentation. Next, you'll explore EtherChannels to enhance link aggregation and redundancy. Finally, you'll master Spanning Tree Protocol to prevent network loops and optimize performance. Ideal for aspiring network engineers, IT professionals, or anyone looking to expand their knowledge of contemporary network infrastructure.

Cloud networking is the practice of using cloud-based infrastructure and services to facilitate communication and data exchange between various as-a-service providers. This learning series will build your knowledge of the various terminology across providers relative to network connectivity.

This learning series provides knowledge pertaining to understanding Threat Detection and Incident Response fundamentals to enhance threat detection, response, and mitigation across diverse cyber security environments. In addition, you will learn the basics about network security and how next-generation firewalls (NGFW) fits in and establish a baseline knowledge to help aid you through the Next-Generation Firewall learning paths.

The infrastructure automation learning series is an educational program designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to automate and manage complex IT infrastructures efficiently. Participants learn how to streamline and standardize infrastructure deployment, configuration, and management processes. The series delves into best practices for creating scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure, enabling learners to implement automation solutions effectively within various IT environments. By the end of the program, individuals gain a comprehensive understanding of automation tools and strategies that enhance productivity, reduce manual intervention, and optimize infrastructure operations.

Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a security framework of policies and procedures that helps organizations manage user identity by using different technologies. At its core, IAM is getting the right people and access to the right resources at the right time. This learning series will cover the fundamentals of IAM with some of the leaders of Identity Providers (IdP), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), and Privilege Access Security (PAS).