Cisco - CCNA Cloud

Duration

Duration:

Only 6 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

25/9/2023 (Monday)

Overview

This certification retired on 24th February 2020. Our closest replacement is CCNA.

Get CCNA Cloud certified, twice as fast as traditional training, and qualify yourself for a career in cloud.

In just six days, you'll get the skills you need to deliver entry-level provisioning and support of Cisco Cloud solutions. Your expert Certified Cisco Systems Instructor will immerse you in official curriculum using our unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique - helping you build and retain knowledge faster.

You'll study a range of exciting topics, including:

  • Cloud characteristics and models
  • Cloud deployments
  • Cloud compute
  • End-user support
  • Infrastructure, administration and reporting

As part of the course, you'll be prepared for and sit both CCNA Cloud exams - 201-451 and 210-455 - at the Firebrand Training Centre. This will be covered by you Certification Guarantee.

CCNA Cloud is a job role focused certification. Earning the certification will qualify you for the role of Cloud Engineer, Cloud Administrator, or Network Engineer. Get certified now and prove your cloud knowledge.

Seven reasons why you should sit your CCNA Cloud course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be CCNA Cloud certified in just 6 days. With us, you’ll be CCNA Cloud trained in record time
  2. Our CCNA Cloud course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals. No hidden extras
  3. Pass CCNA Cloud first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
  4. You’ll learn more CCNA Cloud. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
  5. You’ll learn CCNA Cloud faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
  6. You’ll be studying CCNA Cloud with the best. We’ve been named in Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified 134,561 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business
  7. You'll do more than study CCNA Cloud courseware. We use practical exercises to make sure you can apply your new knowledge to the work environment. Our instructors use demonstrations and real-world experience to keep the day interesting and engaging

Benefits

Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need:

  • Intensive group instruction
  • One-on-one instruction attention
  • Hands-on labs
  • Lab partner and group exercises
  • Question and answer drills
  • Independent study

This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering training. Courses that include certification come with a certification guarantee. Pass first time or train again for free (just pay for accommodation and exams on your return). We do not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes.

Curriculum

Cisco Cloud Fundamentals (CLDFND) v1.1

Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  • Describe common cloud characteristics and service models
  • Compare cloud deployment models
  • Explain the function of the data centre as a major resource for cloud services
  • Illustrate key features of Cisco UCS
  • Define server virtualisation
  • Describe network architectures for the data centre
  • Describe Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI™)
  • Describe infrastructure virtualisation
  • Define virtual application containers
  • Analyse storage provisioning concepts
  • Describe basic SAN and NAS storage concepts
  • Describe the differences between all the storage access technologies
  • Identify the various Cisco storage network devices
  • Describe various reference architectures for converged infrastructure

Outline

Introduction to Cloud Computing

  • Introducing Cloud Computing Basic Concepts
  • Describing Cloud Service Models
  • Comparing Cloud Deployment Models
  • Exploring the Cisco Intercloud™ Solution

Cloud Networking

  • Describing Cisco Data Centre Network Architecture
  • Exploring Virtual Networking
  • Identifying Cisco Nexus® 1000V Series Switches
  • Defining and Analysing Cisco Virtual Networking Service Appliances
  • Defining and Analysing Software-Defined Network Fundamentals
  • Describing the Cisco ACI Solution

Cloud Storage

  • Comparing Storage Options
  • Describing Fibre Channel Storage Networking Concepts
  • Exploring NAS Basic Concepts
  • Identifying Cisco MDS and Cisco UCS Invicta™ Products

Cloud Compute

  • Describing the Cisco UCS C-Series Product Family
  • Identifying the Cisco UCS B-Series Product Family
  • Explaining Cisco UCS Provisioning
  • Defining Server Virtualisation

Cloud Automation and Reference Architectures

  • Exploring Reference Architectures for Converged Infrastructure
  • Describing Cloud Automation, Provisioning, and Management Platforms

Lab outline

  • Examine Cisco Intercloud Fabric Director
  • Explore the Cisco UCS Manager GUI
  • Review Cisco UCS Series Configuration
  • Deploy VMware ESXi Server on Cisco UCS Servers
  • Examine the Cisco Prime Network Services Controller
  • Deploy Cisco Virtual Security Gateway
  • Deploy Cisco ASA 1000V Cloud Firewall

Cisco Cloud Administration (CLDADM) v1.1

Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  • Identify the components of the Cisco cloud management software solution
  • Explain the fundamentals of cloud infrastructure administration
  • Describe reporting and charge-back
  • Provision clouds using preconfigured templates
  • Perform cloud management, monitoring, and remediation

Outline

Cisco Cloud Technologies Overview

  • Reviewing Cloud Environments
  • Reviewing the Virtual Infrastructure
  • Understanding Cisco UCS Director
  • Understanding the Cisco Cloud Solution

Cisco Cloud Administration

  • Administering the Portal in Cisco UCS Director
  • Describing VM Operations in Cisco UCS Director
  • Describing Cisco Prime Service Catalog Services

Cisco Cloud Provisioning

  • Deploying Cisco UCS Templates with Cisco UCS Director
  • Explaining Cisco UCS Director Application Containers
  • Describing the Basics of Cisco Virtual Application Container Services

Cloud Systems Management and Monitoring

  • Understanding System Monitoring in Cisco UCS Director
  • Monitoring Dashboards in Cisco UCS Director
  • Reporting in Cisco UCS Director (CloudSense)
  • Creating Budget and Resource Limits in Cisco UCS Director
  • Describing Cisco UCS Performance Manager

Cloud Remediation

  • Configuring Serviceability Options
  • Interpreting Logs for Root Cause Analysis
  • Reviewing Backup Cisco UCS Director Configurations

Lab outline

  • Explore Cisco UCS Director Portal and Register Virtual and Physical Components
  • Explore Cisco UCS Director Portal Administration Tasks
  • Explore Cisco UCS Director VM Operation Tasks Using Predefined Workflow
  • Explore Cisco Prime Service Catalog
  • Explore VM, Cisco UCS, and Server Templates in Cisco UCS Director
  • Explore Application Container Tasks Defining Two-Tier Application Container
  • Explore Cisco UCS Director Monitoring Capabilities
  • Explore Cisco UCS Director Built-In Reports
  • Explore Monitoring Dashboards in Cisco UCS Director and Generate a Top-N Report
  • Explore Charge-Back Reporting Capabilities of Cisco UCS Director
  • Enable Serviceability Options in Cisco UCS Director
  • Explore Logs in Cisco UCS Director
  • Back Up Cisco UCS Director Configuration to a Backup Server

Exam Track

You'll sit the following exams at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

  • Understanding Cisco Cloud Fundamentals (CLDFND), 210-451
  • Introducing Cisco Cloud Administration (CLDADM), 210-455

What's Included

Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.

Our Certification Programs includes

  • Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)TM Delivery
  • Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software including MeasureUp *
  • Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
  • Examination vouchers **
  • Near site testing, Transportation to/from Testing Center are provided ***
  • Accommodation, all meals, unlimited beverages, snacks and tea / coffee****
  • Examination Passing Policy

Please note

  • * Not on all courses
  • ** Examination vouchers are not included for the following courses: PMP, CAPM and CISSP CBK Review
  • *** Not included in our PMP, CAPM, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, (ISC)2 or ITIL Managers and Revision Certifications
  • **** Accommodation not included on the CISSP CBK Review Seminar

Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.

Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.

Examination Passing Policy

Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year.  Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for the CCNA Cloud certification. However, Firebrand recommend that you possess a minimum of one years’ experience working in a data centre and/or cloud network environment.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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"Very intense but also found it enjoyable."
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"The course is very intensive and there is a lot of information to absorb in 5 days."
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"Totally enjoyable experience"
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