CCNA Cloud | Firebrand Training

Overview

This certification retired on 24^th 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.

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

You'll be CCNA Cloud trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 6-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your CCNA Cloud course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass CCNA Cloud first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study CCNA Cloud with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134.561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

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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

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

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.

Are you ready to get certified in record time?

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.

Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

If you have any doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites please call 21 96 61 82 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants, who can help you with a training plan.

Reviews

We've currently trained 134.561 students in 12 years. We asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently,
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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	24/2/2024 (Saturday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	29/6/2024 (Saturday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	10/8/2024 (Saturday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	21/9/2024 (Saturday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	2/11/2024 (Saturday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	14/12/2024 (Saturday)	Open	Nationwide

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