Networking Training in Gaia

This instructor-led training in Gaia introduces the OSA 5421 platform and FSP NM, with a focus on achieving precise synchronization in packet and circuit networks. The course covers SyncE, PTP, monitoring, and troubleshooting to enable engineers to deploy and manage resilient timing architectures.

This instructor-led live training, held in Gaia (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.

This 14-hour instructor-led course in Gaia focuses on the fundamentals of IP RAN routers, covering essential topics such as routing protocols, QoS, and troubleshooting techniques. Specifically designed for intermediate engineers, the course incorporates hands-on labs to develop practical skills in deploying and configuring mobile network environments.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (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 Gaia (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 Gaia (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 Gaia (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 Gaia (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 Gaia (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level network administrators seeking to learn how to implement, configure, and optimize ISE for effective network security.

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

• Deploy Cisco ISE across various network environments, adhering to best practices and understanding hardware and software requirements.
• Implement network profiling to identify and classify connected devices.
• Manage authorization and access control mechanisms.
• Configure posture policies, remediation actions, and compliance modules.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level network engineers who wish to use, maintain, and troubleshoot microwave networks effectively.

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

• Understand the principles and operation of microwave communication systems.
• Design and implement point-to-point and point-to-multipoint microwave links.
• Perform link budget analysis and network planning.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot microwave networks effectively.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (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 21-hour course in Gaia delves into the theoretical underpinnings of data communications, including the OSI Reference Model, LANs, WANs, TCP/IP, and network security. Learners will acquire practical insights into network architecture, hardware, and software configuration, establishing a robust foundation for contemporary networking environments.

In this instructor-led, live training in Gaia, 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 foundation-level, hands-on course introduces F5 BIG-IP application delivery specifically tailored for engineering and operations teams within the banking sector. It comprehensively covers BIG-IP architecture, core load balancing (LTM), SSL/TLS offload, high availability, and essential day-to-day operational tasks such as backup, monitoring, and change control. The practical examples are contextualized around typical banking workloads, including internet banking portals, API gateways, and internal core-banking applications.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (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 Gaia (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 Gaia (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.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (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.

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 designed for intermediate DevOps engineers and system administrators who wish to leverage Synapse and Element to replace cloud chat platforms with a self-hosted, federated messaging infrastructure.

This instructor-led live training in Gaia (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 Gaia (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.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is targeted at intermediate to advanced-level security professionals seeking to implement Zero Trust Architecture using open-source tools and sovereign infrastructure.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to design Zero Trust architectures, deploy identity-aware proxies, implement dynamic authentication, secure microservices with service mesh technologies, and monitor Zero Trust policies.