Brocade Certified Layer 4-7 Professional

Course details

Overview:

This advanced course provides an in-depth study of Server Load Balancing (SLB) using Brocade ADX ServerIron products.

The course focuses on advanced techniques of implementing SLB in a variety of network topologies. It includes an intense study of SLB theory of operations, configuration, network design and troubleshooting.

The course is lab-intensive and as result, fast-moving. Key topics include, but are not limited to; Load Balancing, Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB), SSL, High Availability (HA) and Layer 7 switching. This is a blended learning course that includes a instructor-led event with additional web-based training content. 

Objectives:

• Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:
• Identify key SLB techniques available using the Brocade IP Networking products.
• Implement advanced designs and configurations in Server Load Balancing (SLB).
• Implement a Basic SLB design.
• Implement advanced SLB, Health Checks and Layer 7 switching features.
• Tune the Brocade SLB implementation for fast Active-Active failover and thus HA.
• Determine the appropriate SLB design for a given network.
• Implement the Packet Capture feature.
• Describe and implement SSL framework.
• Identify key security issues and implement DoS protection. 
• List key architectural components.
• Discuss and implement GSLB and Route Health Injection (RHI).
• Prepare for the Brocade Certified Layer 4 – 7 Professional (BCLP) certification exam (150-420).

Content:

• Provides an in-depth study of Server Load Balancing (SLB) using Brocade ADX ServerIron products.
• Focuses on advanced techniques of implementing SLB in a variety of network topologies.
• Includes an intense study of SLB theory of operations, configuration, network design and troubleshooting.
• Lab-intensive and fast-moving. Key topics include, but are not limited to; Load Balancing, Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB), SSL, High Availability (HA) and Layer 7 switching.
• This is a blended learning course that includes a three day instructor-led event with additional web-based training content.
• The web-based content includes the BCLP in a Nutshell guide, it also includes classroom content deemed optional because of classroom time constraints.