Networking Training in Almada

Network Synchronization — OSA 5421 and FSP Network Manager (FSP NM) offers a targeted introduction to both the OSA 5421 platform and the FSP NM management system, detailing their roles in delivering accurate synchronization across packet and circuit-based networks.

This instructor-led, live training session (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level network and synchronization engineers who wish to deploy, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot synchronization solutions based on OSA 5421 and FSP NM.

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

• Explain synchronization principles and the role of OSA 5421 and FSP NM in mobile and transport networks.
• Describe the hardware and software architecture of OSA 5421.
• Configure primary interfaces and timing sources including SyncE and PTP.
• Apply monitoring and KPI techniques within FSP NM to maintain synchronization performance.
• Troubleshoot common synchronization faults and design resilient timing architectures.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on configuration and lab exercises.
• Real-world case studies and troubleshooting scenarios.

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led live training, held in Almada (online or onsite), is designed for intermediate-level network engineers, architects, and system administrators who wish to gain the expertise required to implement and manage Cisco's Nexus 9K and Catalyst 9200/9500 series switches. The program integrates theoretical knowledge with practical experience, concentrating on Cisco NX-OS and IOS-XE platforms.

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

• Install and manage Cisco Nexus 9K and Catalyst 9200/9500 switches.
• Configure advanced switch features for optimal performance.
• Integrate switches into diverse network environments.
• Enhance network resilience and efficiency.
• Utilize switches for high availability and data management.

An IP RAN Router functions as a critical networking device and logical component responsible for aggregating, routing, and managing IP traffic between radio access network elements and core network functions.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or on-site, is designed for intermediate network engineers and RAN specialists aiming to deploy, configure, and troubleshoot IP RAN routing solutions.

After completing this training, participants will be capable of:

• Describing the function and architecture of IP RAN routers within mobile networks.
• Configuring core interfaces and establishing basic routing for RAN connectivity.
• Implementing routing protocols essential for RAN environments, such as OSPF and BGP.
• Applying QoS and traffic engineering principles to prioritize RAN traffic.
• Troubleshooting common deployment and operational challenges.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on configuration exercises and laboratory sessions.
• Real-world case studies and troubleshooting scenarios.

Customization Options

• For tailored training arrangements, please contact us.

GNS3 is a versatile network simulation tool that facilitates integration with automation frameworks, containerized services, and cloud environments to create advanced lab configurations.

This instructor-led live training, available online or onsite, targets advanced networking professionals seeking to automate, containerize, and scale their GNS3 labs using real-world architectures that involve hybrid and multi-cloud platforms.

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

• Automate network tasks by leveraging Python scripts and Ansible within GNS3 environments.
• Deploy Docker containers inside GNS3 to emulate network services and endpoints.
• Integrate GNS3 with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure to establish hybrid lab environments.
• Design scalable topologies for multi-vendor testing and continuous integration.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on lab configuration using live GNS3 topologies.
• Integration exercises involving automation and container orchestration tools.

Course Customization Options

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

GNS3 is a robust network simulation platform that empowers professionals to construct, test, and validate complex network designs within a virtualised environment.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is tailored for intermediate to advanced IT professionals aiming to utilise GNS3 for network planning, testing, and replicating production environments.

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

• Design and simulate enterprise-grade network architectures using GNS3.
• Replicate production environments to facilitate safe testing and change validation.
• Integrate real operating systems and services into GNS3 topologies.
• Utilise GNS3 for troubleshooting, documentation, and client demonstrations.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Realistic network simulations and hands-on labs.
• Project-based exercises focused on design and testing use cases.

Course Customisation Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level networking professionals who wish to prepare for Cisco CCNA or CCNP certifications using GNS3 to simulate Cisco devices and build exam-aligned topologies.

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

• Install and configure GNS3 for Cisco certification lab environments.
• Import and manage Cisco IOS images for routers and switches.
• Build and test topologies aligned with CCNA and CCNP exam objectives.
• Practice real-world routing, switching, and troubleshooting scenarios.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT architects, network administrators, and engineers who wish to deploy OpenDaylight in production environments, optimize its performance for large-scale use, and troubleshoot common issues in SDN deployments.

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

• Deploy OpenDaylight in production environments for scalable SDN solutions.
• Optimize the performance of OpenDaylight deployments to handle high traffic volumes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve common issues in SDN deployments.
• Monitor and maintain OpenDaylight environments for long-term stability.
• Scale OpenDaylight deployments to meet growing network demands.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level networking professionals who wish to learn how to use GNS3 to simulate basic networks and gain hands-on lab experience for certification and practical knowledge.

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

• Install and configure GNS3 on their local system.
• Understand and use the GNS3 graphical interface and topology builder.
• Create and test basic network topologies with routers, switches, and PCs.
• Integrate GNS3 with tools like Wireshark for packet analysis.

This instructor-led live training in Almada (online or on-site) targets intermediate-level network engineers who aim to develop the skills and knowledge needed to effectively administer, manage, and optimize Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) v12.x.

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

• Comprehend CUCM architecture and deployment.
• Learn how to install, set up, and perform initial configurations of CUCM, including the setup of users, devices, and basic network settings.
• Implement and manage call routing.
• Perform system maintenance and troubleshooting.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level SDN developers and network engineers who wish to develop custom applications on the ONOS platform to address specific network challenges and enhance SDN capabilities.

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

• Understand the architecture and core components of ONOS.
• Set up a development environment for ONOS applications.
• Create, test, and deploy ONOS applications for managing SDN networks.
• Integrate ONOS applications with external systems and APIs.
• Troubleshoot and optimize ONOS applications for performance and scalability.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level network engineers seeking to acquire the competencies required to design, install, and maintain fibre optic networks.

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

• Grasping the core principles of fibre optic technology.
• Applying network design methodologies for point-to-point and FTTH networks.
• Installing and maintaining fibre optic cables and connectors.
• Testing and troubleshooting fibre optic networks.

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 instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level database administrators, network engineers, and IT professionals who wish to optimize database performance, scalability, and reliability using Spine-Leaf architecture with VXLAN.

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

• Grasp the Spine-Leaf network topology and its advantages.
• Deploy VXLAN for scalable and efficient database networking.
• Optimize database workloads across distributed data centre environments.
• Implement Spine-Leaf architecture in both cloud and on-premises data centres.
• Strengthen network security, redundancy, and fault tolerance for database environments.
• Automate network configurations for database management using Python and Ansible.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level networking professionals who wish to expand their expertise in advanced networking practices using Linux.

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

• Implement advanced networking protocols and configurations under Linux.
• Configure and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
• Set up and secure firewalls for a robust network security setup.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance issues.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level network engineers and IT administrators who wish to master fundamental OpenDaylight concepts, grasp its role in network automation, and start automating network configurations and operations.

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

• Understand the role of OpenDaylight in software-defined networking (SDN).
• Install and configure OpenDaylight on a Linux-based system.
• Explore the OpenDaylight architecture and core features.
• Create basic automated network configurations using OpenDaylight.
• Monitor and manage networks using OpenDaylight controllers.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level telecommunications engineers who wish to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to design, implement, and maintain telecommunication networks. The programme emphasizes link integration to ensure seamless communication and data transfer across networks.

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

• Understand the fundamentals of telecommunication networks.
• Design and implement telecommunication networks.
• Apply advanced link integration strategies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues.

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.

In this instructor-led, live training in Almada, participants will explore the critical features of DNS while undertaking exercises to set up and configure a BIND DNS server on Linux. The session starts by reviewing core networking concepts, followed by practical application in setup and configuration. The discussion and hands-on work then advance towards more intricate topics such as security, availability, debugging, and troubleshooting.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level technicians and engineers who wish to use GPON and next-generation PON technology to deploy, operate, and maintain passive optical network infrastructure.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: understand GPON and XGS-PON architecture and component roles, design and plan basic fiber access deployments using modern standards, perform hands-on installation and vendor-neutral configuration of OLT and ONT devices, monitor optical levels and alarms, troubleshoot common optical and service issues in the field, and identify the evolution path to 25G and 50G PON networks.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level system administrators, network engineers, and DevOps professionals who wish to efficiently manage load balancing, proxying, and traffic optimization using HAProxy.

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

• Understand the fundamentals of load balancing and proxy servers.
• Install, configure, and optimize HAProxy for various use cases.
• Use advanced features like ACLs, HTTP header manipulation, and logging for enhanced control.
• Monitor and troubleshoot HAProxy for maximum performance and reliability.

A two-day theoretical course featuring practical demonstrations that explores the core principles of Internet Protocol version 6. Topics include addressing schemes, protocol structures, ICMP v6, discovery mechanisms, and IPv6 routing.

Audience:

Network planners, designers, and engineers who need to grasp IPv6 concepts. This course is ideal for those seeking a thorough overview of IPv6 and the migration journey from an IPv4 infrastructure.

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.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) targets beginner-to-advanced level IT professionals who aim to utilize Linux networking tools to build, configure, and support a custom router featuring WAN, LAN bridging, NAT, and DHCP services.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to configure network interfaces, enable routing and NAT, deploy DHCP services, and troubleshoot router connectivity issues.

This instructor-led live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at network engineers who wish to maintain, manage, and design computer networks with Python.

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

• Optimize and utilize Paramiko, Netmiko, Napalm, Telnet, and pyntc for network automation with Python.
• Master multi-threading and multiprocessing techniques in network automation.
• Apply GNS3 and Python for network programming.

Wireshark is a free, open-source packet analyzer employed to troubleshoot network issues. Network packet analysis allows for the real-time viewing of raw data sent and received across a network interface, which is invaluable for diagnosing network configuration and application problems.

In this instructor-led live training (available onsite or remotely), participants will acquire advanced techniques for troubleshooting the functionality and performance of networks and their applications. This course builds upon the foundational "Network Troubleshooting with Wireshark," which concentrated mainly on common HTTP applications. In this session, we explore protocols and connection mediums such as Wi-Fi, HTTPS, SMTP, enterprise applications, and more.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Identifying and resolving network security issues using the Wireshark CLI
• Troubleshooting applications utilizing protocols beyond HTTP, including HTTPS, FTP, mail, DNS, etc.
• Addressing network connection problems in enterprise applications like databases and RPC
• Troubleshooting connection issues in media applications such as VoIP and streaming services
• Utilizing network forensics to trace and detect security vulnerabilities

Audience

• Network engineers
• Network and computer technicians

Format of the Course

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level network and infrastructure professionals who wish to utilise open-source routing, switching, Wi-Fi, and management tools to design, deploy, and operate a self-managed enterprise network.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: design an open-source enterprise network architecture, configure routing, switching, and wireless services, enhance security and observability, and develop an operational plan for ongoing support.

This course is divided into two complementary sections: theoretical and practical. The first section is a one-day introduction that covers the motivation, philosophy, fundamentals, and operational rules of the SIP protocol, as well as its application in implementing telecom services, with a focus on IP telephony and VoIP. The subsequent two-day section allows participants to explore the practical aspects of service operation through hands-on laboratory exercises, providing detailed insight into the configuration of SIP telephony architecture components, SIP signalling at both message sequence chart and internal message structure levels, and aiding in the understanding of typical issues and troubleshooting, including security and telecom fraud concerns. The trainers will share their experience in launching, operating, and managing SIP telephony, also covering virtualization and cloud-based solutions. The practical component is demonstrated using both SIP hardphones and softphones, along with IP telephony servers (Asterisk and Freeswitch). Participants can leverage the trainers' extensive technical and business experience in IP telephony to submit their own problems and questions. These will be incorporated into the agenda during the wrap-up session as a supplement to the training to address the current urgent needs of clients. This training is intended for participants with basic knowledge and experience in telecom services, specifically in VoIP and IP networking.

This instructor-led live training in Almada (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate IT professionals who wish to understand the basics and principles of modern information and communication technologies and their applications.

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

• Explain the main components and functions of internet architecture and how they interact.
• Describe the features and benefits of modern network solutions and implementations, such as fiber technology, clustering, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
• Understand the concepts and models of cloud computing and its services, such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and virtualization.
• Identify future trends and directions in ICT and their implications.

Uptime Kuma is a user-friendly, self-hosted monitoring tool designed to track the availability of websites, services, and infrastructure. It offers an alternative to Pingdom, Datadog Synthetics, and UptimeRobot for teams that require monitoring data under their own control. This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) targets beginner-to-intermediate SREs and DevOps engineers who wish to transition from cloud uptime monitoring to a self-hosted, sovereign status tracking platform using Uptime Kuma.

This instructor-led live training in Almada (online or onsite) is targeted at security engineers and system administrators seeking to deploy and manage enterprise-grade self-hosted VPN solutions using WireGuard and OpenVPN.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to deploy WireGuard and OpenVPN, design scalable architectures, integrate with identity systems, and monitor and secure the VPN infrastructure.