Networking Training in Newcastle

This instructor-led, live training in Newcastle (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 Newcastle (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT architects, network administrators, and engineers who wish to deploy OpenDaylight in production environments, optimise 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 Newcastle (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level SDN developers and software engineers who wish to learn how to build custom SDN applications using OpenDaylight APIs and YANG models to enhance network functionality and scalability.

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

• Understand the architecture and components of OpenDaylight.
• Use OpenDaylight APIs to build SDN applications.
• Create and manage YANG models for network customisation.
• Deploy, test, and debug custom applications in an OpenDaylight environment.
• Integrate OpenDaylight with external systems and network devices.

This instructor-led, live training in Newcastle (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 Newcastle (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT architects and network managers who wish to deploy and optimise ONOS in production environments, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.

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

• Understand the architecture and core features of ONOS for production use.
• Deploy ONOS in a production environment using best practices.
• Configure clustering, redundancy, and fault tolerance in ONOS.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise ONOS deployments for scalability and performance.
• Integrate ONOS with existing network infrastructure and tools.
• Plan and execute a successful ONOS upgrade process.

This instructor-led, live training in Newcastle (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 optimise ONOS applications for performance and scalability.

This instructor-led, live training in Newcastle (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level network engineers and DevOps teams who wish to deploy, configure, and manage SDN solutions using the OpenDaylight platform.

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

• Understand OpenDaylight's architecture, components, and role in SDN ecosystems.
• Install and configure OpenDaylight for various network scenarios.
• Develop and deploy network flows using OpenDaylight controllers.
• Integrate OpenDaylight with SDN-enabled devices and existing networks.
• Troubleshoot and optimise OpenDaylight deployments for real-world use cases.

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

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

• Understand the Spine-Leaf network topology and its benefits.
• Implement VXLAN for scalable and efficient database networking.
• Optimize database workloads across distributed data center environments.
• Deploy Spine-Leaf architecture in cloud and on-premises data centers.
• Enhance 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 Newcastle (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 Newcastle (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level network engineers, DevOps teams, and SDN developers who wish to understand and manage SDN environments using ONOS effectively.

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

• Understand the architecture and components of ONOS.
• Install and configure ONOS in a lab environment.
• Explore the capabilities of ONOS for managing SDN environments.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot SDN networks using ONOS.

This instructor-led, live training in Newcastle (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level network engineers and IT administrators who wish to learn fundamental OpenDaylight concepts, understand its role in network automation, and begin automating network configurations and operations.

By the end 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 Newcastle (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level networking professionals and IT administrators who wish to understand the foundational concepts of ONOS, its architecture, and its deployment for scalable SDN solutions.

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

• Understand the role of ONOS in software-defined networking (SDN).
• Describe the architecture and core components of ONOS.
• Install and configure ONOS on a Linux-based system.
• Set up a basic SDN network using ONOS.
• Explore ONOS features for managing and scaling network infrastructure.

This instructor-led, live training in Newcastle (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level network engineers and IT professionals who wish to gain a foundational understanding of SDN concepts, learn about the architecture of OpenDaylight, and perform basic installation and configuration tasks.

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

• Understand the principles and benefits of software-defined networking (SDN).
• Explore the architecture and components of OpenDaylight.
• Install and configure OpenDaylight on a Linux system.
• Integrate OpenDaylight with networking devices.
• Execute basic OpenDaylight operations and commands.

This instructor-led, live training in Newcastle (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level network professionals who wish to effectively manage and operate SD-WAN networks, including design, configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization.

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

• Understand the fundamental concepts, benefits, and challenges associated with SD-WAN technologies.
• Design an SD-WAN architecture tailored to organizational needs and deploy SD-WAN solutions effectively.
• Implement and manage security features within an SD-WAN.
• Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot SD-WAN environments.

This intensive OpenStack training provides practical, hands-on experience in deploying, managing, troubleshooting, and optimizing private cloud environments based on OpenStack. Designed as an extended bootcamp, the course covers core administration topics, real-world troubleshooting scenarios, and advanced architectural concepts aligned with the Certified OpenStack Administrator exam objectives. With 75% workshop-based learning in a live OpenStack lab, participants build the skills needed to confidently administer and further develop enterprise OpenStack infrastructures.

This 21-hour course in Newcastle covers data communications theory, including OSI-RM, LANs, WANs, TCP/IP, and network security. Participants gain practical knowledge of network architecture, hardware, and software configuration to build a solid foundation for modern networking environments.

In this instructor-led, live training in Newcastle, participants will learn the critical features of DNS while carrying out exercises in the setup and configuration of a BIND DNS server on Linux. The course starts with a refresher on key networking principles, then digs into hands-on practice with setup and configuration. Steadily, the discussion and practices move towards more complex topics such as security, availability, debugging and troubleshooting.

This instructor-led, live training in Newcastle (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 Newcastle (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 optimise 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.

This instructor-led, live training in Newcastle (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level IT professionals who wish to use Linux networking tools to build, configure, and support a custom router with 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 Newcastle (online or onsite) is aimed at network engineers who wish to use Linux for network engineering.

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

• Set up Linux services for networking.
• Replace switches with Linux switches.
• Use Linux commands to manage processes.
• Configure an SDN to automate network maintenance.

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

This instructor-led, live training in Newcastle (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 leverage Paramiko, Netmiko, Napalm, Telnet, and pyntc for network automation with Python.
• Master multi-threading and multiprocessing in network automation.
• Use GNS3 and Python for network programming.

This instructor-led, live training in Newcastle (online or onsite) is aimed at network and system administrators who wish to implement enterprise-grade network monitoring using open-source tools without vendor dependencies.

By the end 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 Newcastle (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.

This instructor-led, live training in Newcastle (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level network engineers and infrastructure administrators who wish to implement software-defined networks using open source tools and technologies.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to design SDN architectures, implement Open vSwitch, configure FRRouting, deploy SDN controllers, and automate network management.

The "Computer Network Security - How to Secure Your Services" training presents mechanisms and services securing modern network solutions. It covers the basics of ensuring data confidentiality and integrity, the use of encryption, certificates, public key infrastructure (PKI), and secure password storage. The course also covers network security protocols and services, security systems, protecting wireless networks, connecting corporate branches, and testing security through penetration testing, network scanning and vulnerability detection.

This instructor-led, live training in Newcastle (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level network and infrastructure professionals who wish to use 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, improve security and observability, and build 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 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.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level and intermediate-level telecom engineers and field professionals who wish to use structured deployment methodologies and industry best practices to successfully install, supervise, integrate, and manage multi-vendor wireless networks from 2G to 5G across operator and enterprise environments.

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

• Install and configure multi-vendor BTS systems (Huawei, ZTE, Ericsson) from 2G to 5G.
• Supervise site deployment activities and coordinate RF, transmission, power, civil, and core network teams during integration.
• Prepare telecom sites for ATP (Acceptance Test Procedure) and manage operator handover processes.
• Monitor wireless KPIs and manage cluster-based and region-based network operations within commercial and technical reporting structures.

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

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

• Explain the main components and functions of the internet architecture and how they interact.
• Describe the features and benefits of modern network solutions and implementations, such as fiber technology, clustering, and internet of things.
• Understand the concepts and models of cloud computing and its services, such as infrastructure as a service and virtualization.
• Identify the future trends and directions of information and communication technologies and their implications.

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.

This instructor-led, live training in Newcastle (online or onsite) is aimed at security engineers and system administrators who wish 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/secure VPN infrastructure.

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.

Wazuh is an open-source security platform providing unified XDR and SIEM capabilities for threat detection, integrity monitoring, incident response, and compliance. It aggregates endpoint telemetry into a self-managed analysis engine, offering a credible alternative to Splunk Enterprise Security, Microsoft Sentinel, and other cloud-native SIEMs

This instructor-led, live training in Newcastle (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level security professionals who wish 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, and monitor zero trust policies.