Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Management and Operation Training Course

The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) program was established by The Linux Foundation and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).

Today, Kubernetes is a leading platform for container orchestration.

NobleProg has been delivering Docker and Kubernetes training since 2015. With over 360 successfully completed training projects, we have become one of the most recognised training providers globally in the field of containerization.

Since 2019, we have also been assisting our customers in validating their performance in Kubernetes environments by preparing them for and encouraging them to pass the CKA and CKAD exams.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is designed for System Administrators and Kubernetes users who wish to validate their knowledge by passing the CKA exam.

Additionally, the training focuses on gaining practical experience in Kubernetes Administration, so we recommend participating even if you do not intend to take the CKA exam.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Numerous exercises and practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.
• To learn more about CKA certification, please visit: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-kubernetes-administrator-cka

The Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) programme was developed by The Linux Foundation and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), the organisation responsible for hosting Kubernetes.

This instructor-led, live training session (available online or on-site) is designed for developers who wish to validate their skills in designing, building, configuring, and exposing cloud-native applications on Kubernetes.

Additionally, the training emphasises gaining practical experience in Kubernetes application development. Therefore, we recommend attending even if you do not plan to sit for the CKAD exam.

NobleProg has been delivering Docker and Kubernetes training since 2015. Having successfully completed over 360 training projects, we have established ourselves as one of the most recognised training providers globally in the field of containerisation. Since 2019, we have also assisted our customers in validating their performance in Kubernetes environments by preparing them to pass the CKA and CKAD exams.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Numerous exercises and practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a tailored training session for this course, please contact us to arrange it.
• To learn more about CKAD, please visit: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-kubernetes-application-developer-ckad/

Jitsi Meet is a fully encrypted, 100% open-source video conferencing solution that you can self-host on your own servers. It supports HD video, screen sharing, collaborative editing, and live streaming without requiring accounts or exposing meeting data to third-party platforms.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate DevOps and system administrators who wish to deploy Jitsi Meet as a replacement for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Jitsi Meet using Docker or Debian packages.
• Configure Prosody, Jicofo, and Jitsi Videobridge for optimal performance.
• Set up TURN servers for NAT traversal and firewall compatibility.
• Secure meetings with passwords, lobby rooms, and end-to-end encryption.
• Integrate Jitsi with LDAP, SSO, and calendar systems.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Matrix is an open protocol designed for secure, decentralized, real-time communication. Organizations are increasingly adopting Matrix with the Element client as a viable alternative to Slack and Microsoft Teams, enabling them to maintain end-to-end encryption, ensure on-premise data residency, and establish federation with external trusted partners.

The Nessus vulnerability scanner is a highly versatile platform designed for the detection and management of vulnerabilities. Beyond mere vulnerability detection, it offers extensive capabilities, including baseline auditing. In this context, your system configuration is evaluated against industry-leading hardening standards.

Through this instructor-led course, we will introduce the core components of the solution and its diverse functionalities. Each module within the application will be thoroughly explained, with practical use cases outlined.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be equipped to conduct vulnerability scans—both authenticated and unauthenticated—on nearly all IP-based systems. They will learn to analyze scan results to eliminate false positives, prioritize findings based on risk, and recommend compensating controls. This training will empower participants to assess the security posture of their systems using Nessus and determine the most effective remediation strategies.

Audience:

• Infrastructure managers
• System administrators
• System Auditors
• System compliance officers
• Vulnerability managers
• Cybersecurity managers

Format:

A blend of lectures, discussions, and hands-on practice.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) targets network and system administrators wishing to deploy enterprise-grade network monitoring using open-source tools, free from vendor dependencies.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to deploy LibreNMS and Zabbix, monitor network devices, create dashboards and alerts, implement distributed monitoring, and integrate with external systems.

In this instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite), participants will learn how to use ONAP to automate networking services.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand, install and configure the various components in the ONAP ecosystem.
• Carry out real-time, policy-driven orchestration and automation of physical and virtual network functions.
• Design, create, orchestrate, and monitor VNFs, SDNs and other network services.
• Efficiently manage the entire networking lifecycle using a software-driven approach.
• Develop, deploy, and scale a network using the latest open source technologies and practices.

OpenUEM is an open-source endpoint management platform designed to facilitate advanced automation, endpoint hardening, and compliance reporting, thereby securing and streamlining enterprise operations.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is targeted at advanced IT and security professionals seeking to leverage OpenUEM for automation, security hardening, compliance management, and integration with enterprise monitoring tools.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Automate endpoint management tasks, including software deployment, updates, and reporting.
• Implement security hardening policies and ensure endpoint compliance.
• Integrate OpenUEM with enterprise security and monitoring tools to achieve centralized visibility.
• Generate compliance reports and enforce regulatory or organizational standards.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on exercises and practical scenarios.
• Implementation within a lab environment using real endpoints.

Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

OpenUEM is an open-source unified endpoint management platform that allows organizations to efficiently deploy, configure, and maintain their endpoint devices.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level IT professionals seeking to acquire foundational skills in endpoint management using OpenUEM, including installation, configuration, and fundamental device management tasks.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Installing and configuring the OpenUEM server and agents across various endpoint platforms.
• Enrolling, organizing, and managing endpoints effectively within the OpenUEM console.
• Deploying software, patches, and updates to managed devices.
• Monitoring device health, generating reports, and performing basic troubleshooting tasks.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on exercises and practical scenarios.
• Implementation in a lab environment featuring real endpoints.

Customization Options for the Course

• To request tailored training for this course, please contact us to arrange it.

OpenUEM is an open-source endpoint management platform that enables organisations to efficiently deploy agents, maintain precise device inventories, and enforce endpoint policies.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate IT professionals seeking practical skills in deploying agents, managing inventories, and implementing policies across endpoint devices using OpenUEM.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Deploy OpenUEM agents efficiently across multiple endpoint platforms.
• Maintain and manage accurate asset inventories for all managed devices.
• Create, assign, and enforce policies to ensure compliance and security.
• Distribute software, updates, and patches to endpoints effectively.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on exercises and practice scenarios.
• Implementation in a lab environment with real endpoints.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This course provides an in-depth training on OpenStack networking. It begins with an introduction to OpenStack and its architecture, followed by a clarification of the core OpenStack projects: Identity service (Keystone), Image service (Glance), Compute service (Nova), and Block storage (Cinder). This foundation serves to describe the network environment within OpenStack, with a primary focus on the Networking project (Neutron). The course details the virtual network infrastructure, leveraging the Open Virtual Network project, Open vSwitch, and OpenFlow. The objective is to help participants understand the fundamental operations and architecture of OpenStack while becoming familiar with the various networking technologies underlying OpenStack, including expanded information on OVN, its flows, resources, and tools.

Customization options

The training can be condensed into a 2-day format, focusing on core aspects most relevant to the customer. Alternatively, the training can be extended to cover administrative, design, networking, and/or troubleshooting topics related to OpenStack deployments. Other underlying SDN solutions, such as Linux Bridge or OvS, can also be discussed.

The 'Computer Network Security – How to Protect Your Services' course covers the mechanisms and services that secure contemporary network solutions. It includes the fundamentals of ensuring data confidentiality and integrity, the use of encryption, certificates, public key infrastructure (PKI), and secure password storage. The course also discusses network security protocols and services, security systems, wireless network protection, enterprise branch interconnection, and security testing through penetration testing, network scanning, and vulnerability detection.

Synapse is the reference homeserver implementation for the Matrix protocol, enabling decentralized, end-to-end encrypted messaging. This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate DevOps engineers and system administrators who wish to use Synapse and Element to replace cloud chat platforms with a self-hosted, federated messaging infrastructure.

Uptime Kuma is an easy-to-use, self-hosted monitoring tool that tracks the availability of websites, services, and infrastructure. It replaces Pingdom, Datadog Synthetics, and UptimeRobot for teams that want monitoring data under their own control. This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-to-intermediate SREs and DevOps engineers who wish to use Uptime Kuma to replace cloud uptime monitoring with a self-hosted, sovereign status tracking platform.

OpenVPN and WireGuard are the two dominant open-source VPN protocols. Running your own VPN server ensures that no third-party provider can log traffic metadata, inject advertisements, or comply with foreign data requests. This training covers both protocols for different threat models and performance requirements.