Cisco Prime Infrastructure Implementation and Administration (PINFRA) v2.0 is a 5-day training program. Cisco Prime Infrastructure is a converged solution taking components from Cisco Prime LAN Management Solution (LMS) and Cisco Prime Network Control System (NCS) for comprehensive lifecycle management of wired and wireless networks. This Cisco Prime Infrastructure training course covers the important aspects from the WMNGI and WMUAPI courses. This is the recommended training for anyone using Cisco Prime LMS or NCS with plans to migrate to Prime Infrastructure.
Cisco Prime Infrastructure is the recommended upgrade path and Cisco Prime training for Cisco Prime LMS and Cisco Prime NCS users. While not a direct feature-to-feature upgrade for LMS, it supports core LMS-like functionality for wired device management. The focus is to find the correct tools within the software to document the network inventory, manage device configurations, control software updates, monitor performance, troubleshoot faults, and simplify the deployment of new Cisco technologies. Find additional Cisco Prime training course details below.
Prerequisites:
To fully benefit from this course, it is recommended that students have the following prerequisite skills and knowledge:
- ICND1 and ICND2 or CCNAX or equivalent knowledge
- IUWNE or equivalent knowledge
- Knowledge of basic Cisco IOS and Cisco Catalyst operating system commands
- Basic knowledge of TCP/IP
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows
- Basic Internet browser navigation skills
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Describe fundamental network management concepts and introduce the features of Cisco Prime Infrastructure
- Log into the portal for the first time, and use the Getting Started workflow to configure the server
- Explore and customize the dashboards, manage dashlets, and change the portal layout
- Manage the network device inventory
- Manage network device configurations and software images
- Monitor and troubleshoot the wired and wireless network
- Use Prime Infrastructure to perform complete lifecycle management of network devices
- Perform advanced administration tasks in Cisco Prime Infrastructure
- Implement Cisco Unified Wireless Network management components to resolve today’s network management challenges
- Configure the Prime Infrastructure Software
- Configure components through the Configure tab and templates
- Configure the guest access feature set
- Troubleshooting methodology and the various tools to gather and assess system data to isolate various common Prime Infrastructure failures
- Monitor wired devices, wireless controllers, APs, rogue Aps, and clients
- CleanAir heat maps, charts and reports
PART 1 – CISCO PRIME INFRASTRUCTURE 1.4 CONTENT – CLASSIC THEME ACTIVITIES
Module 1: Cisco Unified Wireless Network Management Solutions
- Lesson 1: Introducing Lifecycle Management
- Lesson 2: Introducing Cisco Prime Infrastructure
- Lesson 3: Introducing Cisco Mobility Services Engine
- Lesson 4: Introducing Cisco Identity Services Engine
Module 2: Network Management System Configuration
- Lesson 1: Configuring High Availability and Firewall Rules for Cisco PI
- Lesson 2: Adding Users
- Lesson 3: Navigating Cisco PI
- Lesson 4: Using the Map Editor
- Lesson 5: Using the Planning Tool
Module 3: Component Configuration Through Cisco PI
- Lesson 1: Configuring Components Through Cisco PI Configure Tab
- Lesson 2: Working with Controller and Switch Location Templates
- Lesson 3: Working with AP Configuration and Migration Templates
- Lesson 4: Setting up Auto-Provisioning and Scheduling Configuration Tasks
Module 4: Guest Access
- Lesson 1: Defining Guest Access Methods
- Lesson 2: Configuring Guest Access Features Through Cisco PI
Module 5: Mobility Services
- Lesson 1: Configuring and Integrating the MSE
- Lesson 2: Configuring and Tuning Location Services
- Lesson 3: Tracking Mobile Devices
- Lesson 4: Supporting Location Services
- Lesson 5: Troubleshooting Location Services
- Lesson 6: Configuring Adaptive Wireless IPS
Module 6: Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Lesson 1: Monitoring and Troubleshooting the Network
- Lesson 2: Managing Network Performance
Module 7: PI Maintenance and Troubleshooting Tasks
- Lesson 1: Performing Maintenance Operations
- Lesson 2: Troubleshooting PI Operational Issues
PART 2 – CISCO PRIME INFRASTRUCTURE 2.0 CONTENT – LIFECYCLE THEME ACTIVITIES
Module 1: Cisco Prime Infrastructure Introduction
- Lesson 1: Cisco Prime Infrastructure Overview
- Lesson 2: Cisco Prime Infrastructure Lifecycle Theme
- Lesson 3: Cisco Prime Infrastructure Installation Discussion Only
- Lesson 4: Cisco Prime Infrastructure Server Administration
Module 2: Cisco Prime Infrastructure Lifecycle Design Phase
- Lesson 1: Design Phase Overview
- Lesson 2: Adding Devices and Creating Groups and Sites
- Lesson 3: Creating Templates
Module 3: Cisco Prime Infrastructure Lifecycle Deploy Phase
- Lesson 1: Deploy Phase Overview
- Lesson 2: Deploying Templates
Module 4: Cisco Prime Infrastructure Lifecycle Operate Phase
- Lesson 1: Operate Phase Overview
- Lesson 2: Device Discovery and Management
- Lesson 3: Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Lesson 4: Using Cisco Prime Infrastructure Reports
Lab Outline:
Labs are designed to assure learners a whole practical experience, through the following practical activities:
- Lab 1-1: Managing Users and Virtual Domains
- Lab 1-2: Customizing a Home Page
- Lab 1-3: Using the Map Editor
- Lab 1-4: Using the Planning Tool
- Lab 1-5: Configuring Controllers and Access Points Using Templates
- Lab 1-6: Configuring Guest Access with Prime Infrastructure
- Lab 1-7: Configuring Location Services
- Lab 1-8: Using Location Services
- Lab 1-9: Basic Network Monitoring Using Prime Infrastructure
- Lab 2-1: Managing Devices, Groups, and Sites
- Lab 2-2: Deploying Configuration Using Templates
- Lab 2-3: Configuration and Software Image Management
- Lab 2-4: Monitoring Alarms, Events, and Troubleshooting
- Lab 2-5: Using Reports
This course is intended for the following:
- Network administrators, managers, and technicians who need a more efficient way of managing and maintaining the network infrastructure
- Anyone who currently has Cisco WCS, NCS, LMS software and plans to migrate towards the newer PRIME offering from Cisco