Server Load Balancing - Deployment and Troubleshooting - Session ID: APP-T01
Network design, firewall placement, SSL termination, and trouble shooting. A tiered and flat data center model will be covered with traffic flow and network diagrams. Three of the most common load balancer configuration will be covered in detail as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the design. SSL termination devices will be presented in detail: which advantages they offer, how they fit in the network, what are their features, and how to offer, measure their performance. Trouble shooting of the load balancing designs and how architectures can effect the ability to maintain clear trouble shooting points of the network.
The agenda will be as follows:
- Session 1: Content Networking Overview and Design Considerations
This session is a discussion of the protocols used in content networks and provides an overview on how to scale this kind of network traffic. We then discuss different designs for load balancing and their respective advantages and disadvantages.
- Session 2: High Availability
In this session we will outline the options to design redundant content networks, how to monitor the health of servers and how to ensure persistence for applications that relay on all requests belonging to the same transaction are sent to the same physical server.
- Session 3: SSL
We will review the key concepts of the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and how this highly CPU intense processing can be offloaded from the server into the network. We will also cover advanced concepts like SSL initiation, back-end encryption, URL rewrite and HTTP header insert.
- Session 4: Case Studies
The session will demonstrate best practices deploying Content Switching. We will discuss some customer cases and what were the major lessons learned from that deployment.
Session 5: Troubleshooting, Global Load Balancing
We will share tips and tricks for troubleshooting content switches and conclude the techtorial with a discussion of global distributed data center.
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Data Center and Branch Infrastructure Consolidation Designs - Session ID: APP-T02
Enterprises are going through a trend to consolidate all application infrastructure into fewer data center to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Similarly, there's a trend to consolidate the islands of branch application infrastructure into the data center. In this session, you'll learn how to scale/secure applications in the data center and maintain branch employee experience while reducing overall TCO.
The agenda will be as follows:
- Session 1: Technologies, Protocols, and Applications
This session provides a detailed technical analysis of the protocols used for web, video, print and file services typically deployed in branch offices. We will discuss the challenges encountered when deploying these services
- Session 2: Branch Solution
This session discusses how to consolidate all application infrastructure required to deliver these branch office services into a few data center to reduce the total cost of ownership. If you are looking for solutions how to distribute SW upgrades to remote PCs, protect your users data with backups and still manage the growth of the storage requirements, provide e-learning solutions to all of the employees or accelerate web based application this session should help you.
- Session 3: Deploying Application Engines
Application Engines are network devices that act as a proxy to deliver the services in the branch. This session covers the deployment aspects for each of the web, video, print and file services that are running on the Application Engine and how the Application Engine communicates with services in the data center.
- Session 4: Customer case
The session will demonstrate best practices deploying a content network with 3200 content engines. We will discuss in detail what was achieved, how and what were the major lessons learned with such a large scale deployment
- Session 5: Troubleshooting
We will conclude this techtorial with a discussion of tips and tricks for troubleshooting where we will share the experience we gained when working with customer deployments.
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Storage & Optical - Session ID: DCT-T01
The objective of this session is to introduce the concepts of Storage Area Networking, from the Business as well as the Technology point of view. Protocols like Fibrechannel, FICON, Infiniband, FCIP and iSCSI are explained and comparison made with TCP/IP networking. A positioning of when to use which protocol will be made, with network designs, covering characteristics like scalability, security, high availability. Design consideration for Backup Datacenter / Business Continuity Datacenter will also be covered. Applications like SAN-Tap and technologies like 4/8/10 Gbps Fibrechannel, Infiniband and Disk Block Level, I/O and Host Virtualization will be introduced as well. The audience should have a basic understanding of Storage Technology. Pre-requisites: None
The agenda will be as follows:
- Storage Network Protocols & Technologies for the Data Center
- IP Storage Protocol Design and Implementations
- Business Continuance and Disaster Recovery in a Data Center environment
- Selected Topics of New Hot Storage Technologies
- Case Study: Cisco IT Storage Strategy
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Architecting Data Center Infrastructure and Services - Session ID: DCT-T02
The objective of this Techtorial is to understand the design of consolidated server farms with network-based security and application optimization services. This session guides you through the network design choices of server cabling requirements, the choice of modular or fixed-form factor switches, and the spanning-tree and routing implications, design choices involved with deploying load balancers and firewalls. This session describes how to fine tune the design for minimal convergence time, unwanted topology changes, optimal path selection and scalability. Special focus is given to the deployment and integration of blade servers and extended dispersed clustered servers. This Techtorial also discusses various management aspects of Data Center Networking management and operations. It identifies the key areas of management, presents a framework to manage them, and addresses available tools to accomplish management goals of data centers. The audience should have a basic understanding of Routing & Switching technologies as well as server farms. This session is targeted to Network Managers who need to understand the full deployment of a Data Center IP Infrastructure.
This Techtorial will cover the below topics:
- L2, L3 protocols, Network services, Load balancing, Caching
- Security Threats and Technology for Data Center
- Security, Load Balancing, Caching, SSL
- Deploying Extended dispersed Cluster using L2
- Network Management Tools
- Next Generation Data Center Solutions
Associated Sessions: DCT-D02, DCT-D04
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Deploying Mobility and Wireless Technologies in the Enterprise Campus - Session ID: CAM-T01
Starting with a reminder of the WLAN technology (radio channels 2,4GHZ, 5GHz, WLAN radio cells overlapping…), the session will then present the WLAN usages and architectures. Integrated wired and wireless architecture will be described in the autonomous Access point model and the centralized Light Weight Access Point model. The WLAN security will cover the deployment of access control and privacy enforcement technologies, and also the intrusion prevention mechanisms configuration. The session will show how to detect and contain a rogue access point or client, and raise alarm on DDoS attacks. Usage and configuration of advanced features like dynamic VLAN assignment, L2 and L3 fast secure roaming, location tracking services will be part of the session. Ease of deployment, WLAN management and monitoring will be detailed for small and large networks. Enterprise mobility will also be covered, by looking at network design for outdoor mobility (VPN, Mobile IP...), Guest access networks, extranet etc.
The agenda will be as follows:
- Technology & WLAN Architectures
- Security
- Advanced features
- Network management
Associated Sessions: CAM-A02, CAM-A03
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IP Multicast - Session ID: IPM-T01
While IP Multicast at its simplest is easy to configure, IP Multicast routing is almost a complete technology unto itself and uses more complex mechanisms than unicast routing. This session takes attendees‚from zero to light-speed‚ in an intense day of IP Multicast training which includes a printed guide. The session begins with the basic multicast concepts such as distribution trees, multicast addresses and address assignment. It also covers the mechanics of the Protocol-Independent Multicast (PIM) routing protocol in extensive detail. PIM Sparse Mode Rendezvous Points (RPs) and their use are also presented including the use of Auto-RP, BSR, and Anycast RPs. Once these fundamental concepts have been covered, the session introduces major extensions to the PIM multicast model, such as bidirectional PIM (Bidir) and Source Specific Multicast (SSM), that allow network designers to tailor the performance, scalability, and security of multicast networks. Finally, the session presents several topics on deploying IP Multicast in enterprise networks with detailed deployment information and case studies for basic and advanced IP Multicast networks.
This session is suitable for network engineers who work in service provider or enterprise network environments. No previous knowledge of IP Multicast is required.
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MPLS - Session ID: IPM-T02
This Techtorial is intended to give a broad technical overview of MPLS technology and its applications.
MPLS is a L3 switching technology which allows the construction of dynamic infrastructures based on IP principles, while introducing the fundamental concepts previously provided by Layer 2 technologies which offered capabilities such as VPNs, security, independence of core versus edge, traffic-engineering, fast-rerouting, back-up and provisioning.
MPLS has become the main technology of choice for Service Providers to provide IPVPN services which deliver high levels of security, scalability and efficiency. Some large Enterprises have started to use MPLS to build new network infrastructures in order to provide subsidiaries and partners with a cost effective and secure communications services from a common platform.
MPLS is also considered by the Networking community as the convergence core for IPVPN, Leased-line and Virtual-circuit services through its capability to provide Virtual-Circuit emulation (L2VPN).
MPLS is also becoming one of the main technologies able to cover the new growing market of Ethernet MAN.
The MPLS Techtorial is ideal for network architects and engineers who want to understand MPLS technical concepts and services, or those who simply want to get an update on the latest developments and deployment techniques. This session does not provide details of debugging or operational techniques.
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Routing Protocols Deployment - Session ID: IPM-T03
This Techtorial will focus on best practice and practical deployment aspects of IP Routing Protocols taking the latest developments into consideration. The objective is to provide guidelines on how to take advantage of the latest routing technology developments which increase stability and scalability in Service Provider or large Enterprise networks. During the course of the Techtorial detailed case studies, configuration examples and trouble shooting guidance will be provided.
The audience should be familiar with the routing protocols ISIS , OSPF, EIGRP, BGP as well as with MPLS and the concept of RFC2547bis MPLS VPNs. The presenters assume that the audience has practical experience in large networks.
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IPv6 - Session ID: IPM-T04
IPv6 was developed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) to be the next- generation IP protocol, overcoming the shortcomings of IPv4. The most obvious of the IPv4 shortcomings is a limited address space that will soon be exhausted. The size of the IPv6 address space allows for the deployment of an almost limitless number of IP-enabled devices. An understanding of the theory, deployment, operation and co-existence of IPv6 with IPv4 is critical for anyone involved with the design and implementation of IP-enabled networks. The Techtorial begins by examining the needs and applications for IPv6. Then the basics of IPv6, including addressing, operation and configuration are covered in addition to a comparison with IPv4. The session then covers mobile IPv6, IPv6 routing protocols (RIPng, IS-IS, OSPFv3, and BGP), and integration and co-existence with IPv4. The final part of the session is concerned with IPv6 deployment scenarios and case studies illustrating the concepts already covered. The session provides all the necessary information to start testing and implementing IPv6.
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Access to Next Generation Networks - Session ID: BBA-T01
This techtorial will provide an overview of Service Provider Access and Aggregation solutions. Its objective is to form the basis for the in-depth presentations in the main session group.
1) The NGN session will provide a general introduction into the concepts of Next Generation Networks. It will outline how Broadband Networks will evolve towards offering sets of converged services on the basis of packet-based networks. Besides the fundamental architectural and technological aspects there will also be a discussion on the economic benefits of NGNs.
2) The services in NGNs can be provided over a large variety of access technologies. We can observe already today a proliferation of access mechanisms. Their respective use depends primarily on the physical infrastructure available to certain service providers, and on the bitrates required for the services to be offered. This session will provide an overview of the most widely used access network technologies and show their characteristics relative to the typical requirements for broadband access networks.
3) Ethernet-based Fiber to the Home and Fiber to the Business architectures have become very popular during the past few years for access to both residential and business services. This session provides an overview of the architectures deployed in metropolitan areas and outlines their characteristics in terms of throughput, scalability, resiliency and topological constraints.
4) There is a clear trend for DSL aggregation networks to move away from ATM to Ethernet technology with Gigabit or even Ten Gigabit rates. This trend is based on the requirement for sufficiently high affordable bandwidth in the aggregation network to support triple play services, most notably streaming video services with guaranteed bitrates. This session will provide an overview of the aggregation and architectures that are deployed for this type of application.
5) Services that extent beyond Internet access require sophisticated control schemes that include authorization, admission control, accounting. This session will provide an overview of service delivery architectures which support all the necessary functionality for the support of services and applications in an NGN context.
6) While interception of voice connections for the purpose of law enforcement has been a legal requirement in voice networks for a long time, legal interception for packet based services in Internet-type networks has now become mandatory in many countries. This session will provide an introduction into the concepts of legal interception mandated for NGNs.
7) The deployment of networks supporting a wide range of services requires interworking between a large number of different entities in a network. This cannot achieved without a stable set of standards which allow the use of systems from many different manufacturers. This session will provide a brief overview of the relevant standards for NGNs.
8 ) This session will provide a number of selected case studies of services and architectures which have been successfully implemented in Europe .
Associated Sessions: BBA-D01, BBA-D02, BBA-D03, BBA-D04, BBA-D05, BBA-D06, BBA-D07
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CiscoWorks LMS 2.5 - A Practical Guide - Session ID: NMS-T01
This Techtorial is about managing your enterprise network and uses CiscoWorks LMS 2.5 as the example solution.
Starting with an introductory discussion of the various principles of network management, we will discuss the protocols and features commonly used in network management, including Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Network Time Protocol (NTP), Domain Name Service (DNS) and Syslog. We will conclude the introductory discussion with examples of how to configure your IOS and CatOS devices for maximum manageability.
The session then moves on to explore the use of the new CiscoWorks LAN Management Solutions (LMS) 2.5 bundle with its new user interface and work-flows. The various components of Common Services, CiscoView, Device Credential Repository, Resource Manager Essentials 4.0, Campus Manager 4.0, Device Fault Manager 2.0 and Internetwork Performance Monitor 2.6 will be discussed.
Later in the day advanced topics such as the use of LMS with partner products, integration with AAA/CiscoSecure ACS, using redundant Device Credential Repository instances, implementing Single Sign-On, using command-line features and obtaining troubleshooting information for assistance with TAC will be explained. The session concludes with a discussion of operational best practices in performing network discovery and deploying mass configuration and software image updates.
This session is targeted to network administrators and engineers with a base knowledge of networking, Network Management, and SNMP.
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MPLS Operations and Management: A Practical Guide - Session ID: NMS-T02
Attendees learn the tools and techniques necessary to understand the Cisco MPLS Embedded Management strategy and offerings. The session covers Cisco MPLS operations and management (OAM) embedded tools, techniques for using them in troubleshooting, and demonstrations of Cisco network management applications such as Cisco IP Solution Center to manage them. Each tool is first explained giving technical details and relations to standards, then used by attendees in a lab setting for troubleshooting and diagnosis. Next, the instructors demonstrate offline management of the feature using Cisco IP Solution Center. Finally, the instructors explain how the tools and techniques fit into Cisco's strategy for MPLS OAM. Attendees also learn about interoperability and scalability testing and status of the tools. A detailed case study of an actual deployment is presented. The session concludes with a discussion of where Cisco IOS future direction and efforts lie in the area of MPLS OAM. Tools such as MPLS SNMP MIB modules, MPLS LSP ping, MPLS LSP traceroute, virtual circuit connectivity verification (VCCV), bidirectional failure detection (BFD), OAM interworking, MPLS LSR Self-Test, and the Cisco MPLS Embedded Management architecture are covered, along with the use of value-added applications such as Cisco Service Assurance Agent (SAA), NetFlow, and the Cisco IP Solution Center EMS for MPLS fault detection and diagnostics.
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The Trip to the IPsec Land - Session ID: SEC-T01
This session is targeted at network engineers, architects familiar with IP networks who want to learn more about IPsec.
This session will start with IPsec concepts, and quickly dive in into more advanced topics such as large scale VPN, Public Key Infrastructure, QoS, NAT, ...
After attending this session, participants should understand all aspects of the IPsec technology as well as how to deploy IPsec VPN (both site to site and remote access)
The agenda will be as follows:
1) Scaling IPsec VPN with routing
2) Public Key Infrastructure
3) Ipsec for remote access
4) Advanced topics (QoS, NAT, IPv6, dynamic DNS, …)
5) Managing Ipsec network
Associated Sessions: SEC-D02 SEC-A02 SEC-A03
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Mitigating Denial of Service Attacks - Session ID: SEC-T02
Over the last years DoS attacks have become commonplace, whilst their complexity and strength has grown significantly. Service providers are under increased pressure from their customers to mitigate DoS attacks against them. This techtorial shows how DoS attacks can be detected and mitigated. We will demonstrate throughout this day how you can use your existing network as well as the Cisco Guard to mitigate DoS attacks.
The target audience is service provider technical and operational staff. The techtorial covers basic techniques as well as advanced concepts. We will show simulated attacks, and explain step by step how to understand and mitigate them.
The agenda will be as follows:
- Overview on DoS Attacks in the Internet: What we see in the Internet
- Detecting and analysing attacks: How to see what's going on
- Advanced detection: Arbor networks and Cisco MARS
- Network mitigation techniques: All you can do on your routers
- Advanced mitigation: Cisco DoS solutions
- Working through an attack: Step-by-step demo"
Associated Sessions: SEC-A06
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Introduction to Enterprise IP Telephony Design & Deployment - Session ID: VVT-T01
Introduction of IPT concepts and design, focusing on Enterprise IP Telephony, this techtorial is for people with a non- or limited Enterprise IP telephony background. This full-day session introduces the major elements of an IP telephony (IPT) solution plus guidelines for designing and deploying a converged IP telephony network. Topics include network infrastructure including QoS and high-availability designs; telephony infrastructure including deployment models, dial plan considerations, and call processing; and voice messaging integration and legacy migration issues. This session also discusses practical, workable solutions to accomplish these network migration and integration issues. Generic configuration examples are included.
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Introduction to IP Telephony Voice Applications - Session ID: VVT-T02
This introductory session will go through each of the Cisco Voice application products explaining functionality and deployment methods. It will then pull these applications together into an example deployment. We will look at options for desktop integration, Voice and Unified messaging, Conferencing and collaboration, IVR and small to medium sized Contact Centre solutions. We will look at the products from a installation, administration and a end user view. The session will be presented using a combination of slides, whiteboard and product demonstrations. This session is for technical decision makers and implementers wanting to gain an understanding of voice Application deployment.
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Session Initiation Protocol: Intro to Advanced - Session ID: VVT-T03
This session begins with a primer on the IETF Standardization process that leads to an introduction to the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), its core components, its syntax, its addressing, and the formation of a SIP message.
Next the offer/answer concept is presented, which is central to the protocol, including request and response definitions, message header
formation, and basic call flows. Not every SIP message is successful, so an examination is shown for various error recoveries which increase the
robustness of the protocol itself.
The next portion of the session more thoroughly covers such SIP functionality as signal flows for each SIP request method (14 in all)
including complete message decoding, security considerations, capabilities such as QoS preconditions (involving the use of RSVP), and content
indirection. The supporting technologies of MIME, SDP, and RSVP are also discussed briefly. Current efforts to provide services such as location
conveyance and an IP-E911/112-style emergency service are discussed, as well as interworking with two other VoIP protocols, MGCP and H.323.
Finally, an open discussion of where the SIP protocol is currently, as well as where it is going, is given.
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CCIE Routing and Switching - Session ID: CCI-T01
For over a decade, Cisco Systems' expert-level CCIE program has set the professional benchmark for internetworking expertise. CCIE emphasizes acquired skills and knowledge, validating an individual's technical expertise through practical performance-based testing. By becoming a CCIE certified expert, individuals can realize greater career opportunity, compensation and customer satisfaction. CCIE Routing and Switching exams reflect Cisco Systems enduring dedication to identify those experts capable of implementing and maintaining High Availability and Advanced Network Routing and Switching capabilities in state-of-the art networks in the world s most challenging environments. Although not all topics found on the lab exam blueprint can be presented, this session serves as exam tutorial that addresses the technologies and concepts emphasized in the CCIE Routing and Switching certification exam. Most of the topics are covered using router and switch configuration examples in an exam environment. Led by CCIE program content experts, this highly interactive session is designed to assist candidates preparing for CCIE lab testing, however, engineers that are not pursuing a CCIE certification are also welcome to attend. This techtorial will cover: core internetworking topics including IP Routing, Switching and IPv6. Discussion will emphasize critical issues such as Quality of Service (QoS), IP Multicast, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routing protocols concepts and configuration essentials.
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CCIE Security - Session ID: CCI-T02
For over a decade, Cisco Systems' expert-level CCIE program has set the professional benchmark for internetworking expertise. CCIE emphasises acquired skills and knowledge, validating an individual's technical expertise through practical performance-based testing. By becoming a CCIE certified expert, individuals can realise greater career opportunity, compensation and satisfaction. This session serves as the exam tutorial that addresses the technologies and concepts emphasised in the Security track. Topics covered from the CCIE Security Written and Lab blueprints using configuration examples as in the exam environment. Led by CCIE program experts, this highly interactive session is designed to assist candidates in preparing for CCIE Security exam.
The session will cover:
- CCIE Program Overview; general program information including written and lab exam details followed by CCIE Security overview and update/announcement(s).
- Overview of basic internetworking topics that is required for all CCIE certifications, including Routing protocols, Switching, ATM, Frame Relay and ISDN.
- Session will mainly emphasise and focus on core security topics such as Firewall, IDS, AAA, VPN, DoS Attacks and other Advance Security topics; both; concepts and configuration essentials in the exam environment. Discussion will also span on the recent enhancements and changes made to the Security track.
- Session will wrap up with Preparation and Resources, Exam tips, and other test taking strategies.
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CCIE Voice - Session ID: CCI-T03
CCIE Voice Certification recognizes experts with the highest level of technical knowledge and hands-on experience in the field of IP Telephony. Unlike any other CCIE tracks, CCIE Voice tests candidates on their ability to design, configure, and troubleshoot complex Voice over IP networks. Engineers who achieved the CCIE Voice certifications benefit from immediate recognition, career advancement opportunities, higher compensation, and job satisfaction. This session serves as the exam tutorial that addresses the technologies and concepts emphasised in the Voice track. Topics from the CCIE Voice Written and Lab blueprints will be discussed along with configuration examples similar to those one would expect to see in the exam. Led by CCIE program experts, this highly interactive session is designed to assist candidates in preparing for CCIE Voice exam.
The session will cover:
- An overview of the CCIE Program and its Voice Certification with recent updates and announcements.
- Sessions will mainly emphasise and focus on core Voice topics such as Call Manager, Unity, Gateways, Analog/Digital Voice Signalling protocols, VoIP signalling protocols, dial plans and other advanced voice subjects. Both concepts and configuration essentials will be discussed. Discussion will also span on lab taking techniques and additional issues encountered during the exam.
- Sessions will wrap up with Preparation and Resources, Exam tips, and other test taking strategies.
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