Managing Enterprise Networks with Cisco Prime Infrastructure

Cisco Prime Infrastructure is a unified solution that allows you to manage the network, devices, applications and users from one place thus simplifying the management of wireless and wired networks. This 5 day instructor led course is focused on v2.2 of the Prime Infrastructure product, enhancements in the software have meant that this course is longer in duration than it's predecessor WMUAPI and flows differently to accommodate the changes to the Prime Infrastructure menu format.

The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows:

• Knowledge of networks and networking terminology (CCNA Routing and Switching or equivalent)
• Knowledge of wireless networks and wireless networking terminology (CCNA Wireless or equivalent)

In addition it would be beneficial if delegates have previous training in or experience with network administration, management, and troubleshooting

Course material in English

This course is intended for Cisco network engineers and technicians.

Course Objectives

Upon completing this course, you will be able to meet these objectives:

• Describe fundamental network management concepts and introduce the features of Cisco Prime Infrastructure
• Manage the inventory with Cisco Prime Infrastructure
• Map the network using the tools in Cisco Prime Infrastructure
• Manage user access to tasks, functions, and devices in Cisco Prime Infrastructure
• Manage the devices and configuration archive in Cisco Prime Infrastructure
• Work with Cisco AVC, QoS, and Cisco IWAN services using Cisco Prime Infrastructure tools and deploy Cisco TrustSec identity services using Cisco Prime Infrastructure.
• Monitor and troubleshoot your network with Cisco Prime Infrastructure
• Perform system administration tasks in Cisco Prime Infrastructure

Course Content

• Module 1: Cisco Prime Infrastructure Overview
• Module 2: Inventory Management
• Module 3: Map the Network
• Module 4: Role-Based Access Control
• Module 5: Configuration Management
• Module 6: Services Management
• Module 7: Monitor and Troubleshoot
• Module 8: System Administration

Detailed Course Outline

Module 1: Cisco Prime Infrastructure Overview

• Defining Network Management
• Exploring the Network Management Process
• Introducing Cisco Prime Infrastructure
• Installing Cisco Prime Infrastructure
• Getting Started with Cisco Prime Infrastructure
• Configuring Initial Server Settings

Module 2: Inventory Management

• Populating the Network Inventory
• Managing the Network Inventory
• Managing Groups
• Managing Network Device Software Images

Module 3: Map the Network

• Managing Wireless Maps
• Managing Network Topology Maps

Module 4: Role-Based Access Control

• Managing Virtual Domains
• Managing Local User Authentication and Authorization
• Managing Remote AAA Mode Settings

Module 5: Configuration Management

• Managing the Configuration Archive
• Managing Configuration Templates for Wired Devices
• Managing Configurations for Wireless Devices
• Using Plug and Play

Module 6: Services Management

• Working with AVC, QoS, and IWAN Services
• Deploying Cisco TrustSec Identity Services
• Managing Enterprise Networks with Cisco Prime Infrastructure v2.2

Module 7: Monitor and Troubleshoot

• Monitoring Devices and Interfaces
• Monitoring the Wireless Network
• Monitoring Applications
• Tracking Clients and Users
• Generating Reports

Module 8: System Administration

• Managing the Server
• Using Cisco Prime Infrastructure API
• Using Operations Center