Networking Training in Christchurch

Network Synchronisation — OSA 5421 and FSP Network Manager (FSP NM) provides a focused introduction to both the OSA 5421 platform and the FSP NM management system, covering their roles in delivering precise synchronisation across packet and circuit-based networks.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level network and synchronisation engineers who wish to deploy, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot OSA 5421 and FSP NM-based synchronisation solutions.

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

• Explain synchronisation 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 synchronisation performance.
• Troubleshoot common synchronisation 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 Customisation Options

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

An IP RAN Router is a networking device and logical element used to aggregate, route, and manage IP traffic between radio access network elements and core network functions.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level network engineers and RAN specialists who wish to deploy, configure, and troubleshoot IP RAN routing solutions.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Describe the role and architecture of IP RAN routers within mobile networks.
• Configure core interfaces and basic routing for RAN connectivity.
• Implement routing protocols used in RAN environments, including OSPF and BGP.
• Apply QoS and traffic engineering principles to prioritise RAN traffic.
• Troubleshoot common deployment and operational issues.

Course Format

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

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training session for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

GNS3 is a versatile network simulation tool that supports integration with automation frameworks, container-based services, and cloud environments for advanced laboratory setups.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is designed for advanced-level networking professionals who wish to automate, containerise, and scale their GNS3 labs using real-world architectures that incorporate hybrid and multi-cloud platforms.

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

• Automate network tasks using Python scripts and Ansible within GNS3 environments.
• Deploy Docker containers inside GNS3 to simulate network services and endpoints.
• Integrate GNS3 with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure to create hybrid lab environments.
• Design advanced, 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 with automation and container orchestration tools.

Course Customisation Options

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

GNS3 is a powerful network simulation platform that enables professionals to build, test, and validate complex network designs in a virtualised environment.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level IT professionals who wish to use GNS3 for network planning, testing, and production environment replication.

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

• Design and simulate enterprise-grade network architectures using GNS3.
• Replicate production environments for safe testing and change validation.
• Integrate real operating systems and services into GNS3 topologies.
• Use 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 a customised training session for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (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 Christchurch (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.
• Optimise 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 Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level SDN developers and software engineers who want to learn how to build custom SDN applications using OpenDaylight APIs and YANG models to improve 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 Christchurch (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 Christchurch (online or on-site) is tailored for 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 following best practices.
• Configure clustering, redundancy, and fault tolerance within 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 Christchurch (online or on-site) 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 Christchurch (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level network engineers and DevOps teams seeking to deploy, configure, and manage SDN solutions using the OpenDaylight platform.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp OpenDaylight's architecture, key components, and its role within SDN ecosystems.
• Install and configure OpenDaylight to suit various network scenarios.
• Develop and deploy network flows using OpenDaylight controllers.
• Integrate OpenDaylight with SDN-enabled devices and existing network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and optimise OpenDaylight deployments for practical, real-world use cases.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for intermediate to advanced-level database administrators, network engineers, and IT professionals seeking to optimise database performance, scalability, and reliability through the use of Spine-Leaf architecture combined with VXLAN.

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

• Understand the Spine-Leaf network topology and its key benefits.
• Implement VXLAN to enable scalable and efficient database networking.
• Optimise database workloads across distributed data centre environments.
• Deploy Spine-Leaf architecture in both cloud and on-premises data centres.
• 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 Christchurch (delivered online or on-site) is designed for intermediate to advanced-level networking professionals seeking 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 to establish a robust network security environment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance issues.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level network engineers, DevOps teams, and SDN developers who want to effectively understand and manage SDN environments using ONOS.

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

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

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for beginner-level network engineers and IT administrators who wish to grasp 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 Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for anyone who wishes to understand and implement a network, along with various types of servers, under Linux.

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

• Understand how networking operates under Linux.
• Set up a sample LAN.
• Grasp the various protocols used on the internet and implement each one under Linux.
• Secure a network and various types of servers, such as a web server.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for networking professionals and IT administrators at a beginner level who wish to grasp 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 within 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 Christchurch (online or on-site) 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.

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

Kubernetes is now a leading platform used for container orchestration.

NobleProg has been delivering Docker & Kubernetes training since 2015. With more than 360 successfully completed training projects, we have become one of the best-known training companies worldwide in the field of containerisation.

Since 2019, we have also been helping our customers confirm their performance in k8s environments by preparing them and encouraging them to pass the CKA and CKAD exams.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is aimed at System Administrators and Kubernetes users who wish to confirm their knowledge by passing the CKA exam.

On the other hand, the training is also focused on gaining practical experience in Kubernetes Administration, so we recommend taking part in it, even if you do not intend to take the CKA exam.

Course Format

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

Course Customisation Options

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

The Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) programme has been developed by The Linux Foundation and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), the host of Kubernetes.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to confirm their skills in designing, building, configuring, and exposing cloud-native applications for Kubernetes.

Furthermore, the training is also focused on gaining practical experience in Kubernetes application development, so we recommend taking part even if you do not intend to sit the CKAD exam.

NobleProg has been delivering Docker & Kubernetes training since 2015. With more than 360 successfully completed training projects, we have become one of the best-known training companies worldwide in the field of containerisation. Since 2019, we have also been helping our customers confirm their performance in k8s environments by preparing them and encouraging them to pass CKA and CKAD exams.

Course Format

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

Course Customisation Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for engineers seeking to optimise networking for Kubernetes clusters.

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

• Install and configure Calico.
• Understand how Calico differs from traditional overlay networks.
• Grasp how Calico integrates internet routing protocols with consensus-based data stores.
• Use Calico to build a container networking solution for Kubernetes clusters.
• Apply Calico to enforce network policies within Kubernetes.

The aim of this course is twofold: to gain a solid understanding of OpenStack architecture and to acquire advanced troubleshooting skills. In the architecture component, you will learn how to design hardware for both public and private clouds, configure a high-availability control plane, select appropriate flavour sizes, and safely overcommit cloud resources, among other key topics. Gaining insight into the internals of Neutron (the Networking Service) is another essential aspect of OpenStack architecture. Following this, participants will be introduced to methods for troubleshooting issues within OpenStack clusters, ranging from general best practices and network diagnostics to the specific pitfalls of major OpenStack services. Approximately 75% of the course consists of hands-on workshops conducted in a real-world OpenStack training environment.

This course offers comprehensive training on OpenStack. It begins with an introduction to the system, followed by hands-on workshops that provide practical expertise in managing private clouds built on OpenStack. The curriculum concludes with troubleshooting techniques and advanced architectural topics. The primary objective is to familiarise participants with the OpenStack ecosystem while laying a robust foundation for further expansion and refinement of OpenStack cloud environments. The course covers all essential topics required to sit for the Certified OpenStack Administrator exam. Notably, 75% of the training is delivered through practical, hands-on workshops within a real OpenStack training environment.

This course provides comprehensive training on OpenStack. The extended version of the OpenStack Bootcamp course includes additional exercises, troubleshooting scenarios, and sample examination tasks. Extended content is highlighted in bold within the course outline. It begins with an introduction to the system, then moves through hands-on workshops to provide practical knowledge for managing private clouds based on OpenStack. Finally, it covers troubleshooting and advanced architectural topics. The goal of this course is to familiarise participants with the OpenStack ecosystem as well as to give a strong background for further expansion and refinement of the OpenStack clouds. The course comprises all topics necessary to accomplish the Certificate OpenStack Administrator exam. 75% of the course is based on hands-on workshops in the real OpenStack training environment. After the course, participants receive all the materials and training environment for self-study and further/troubleshooting exercises.

Customization options

The full course is intended to last at least 5 days. It could be shortened if some of the topics are not relevant for the customer. In case the participants are beginners to OpenStack (slower pace), it is recommended to expand the course for 6 days or remove some advanced topics. The course can also be extended with 1 more day when OVN topics can be presented.

This course offers an in-depth training programme on OpenStack networking. It begins with an introduction to OpenStack and its architecture, then clarifies core OpenStack projects—including the Identity service (Keystone), Image service (Glance), Compute service (Nova), and Block Storage (Cinder)—to set the context for networking within OpenStack, with a primary focus on the Networking project (Neutron). The virtual network infrastructure is explored based on the Open Virtual Network (OVN) project, Open vSwitch, and OpenFlow. The course aims to provide a thorough understanding of the basic operations and architecture of OpenStack, while familiarising participants with the various networking technologies underpinning it, including detailed coverage of OVN, underlying flows, resources, and tools.

Customisation options

The training can be condensed into two days, concentrating on the core aspects most relevant to the customer. Alternatively, it can be extended to include additional topics such as administration, design, networking, and troubleshooting related to OpenStack deployments. It is also possible to cover other underlying Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solutions, such as Linux Bridge or Open vSwitch (OvS).

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (delivered online or on-site) is designed for programmers who wish to download, install, and configure Akraino Edge Stack blueprints to manage their edge systems.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to install, deploy, manage, and support end-to-end Akraino Edge Stack solutions to improve and organise their edge systems, services, and devices.

A four-day, instructor-led practical course designed to familiarise delegates with the Cisco ASA Firewall CLI and ASDM. The course covers the key commands used to configure and secure networks using the ASA Firewall with version 8 of the operating system and version 6 of the ASDM.

Delegates will configure the ASA via the console port, TFTP server, Telnet, and SSH, using both local and RADIUS authentication. The device will also be configured to utilise Syslog and SNMP.

ASA Firewalls will be configured to use Access Lists, Network Address Translation, and VPNs employing IPSec protocols. The course explores the theory behind Public/Private Keys and shared secret keys, and their application in establishing Site-to-Site VPNs between ASA Firewalls units using IKE and IPSec. Students will configure units to create Site-to-Site VPNs, Remote Access VPNs using the Cisco Secure VPN Client, and Web VPNs. The course also covers failover theory, with delegates configuring Active/Standby failover on the ASA.

Where necessary, privileged commands and protocol analyser traces will be used to debug protocols and ensure the proper operation of the ASA Firewall. Students will also carry out password recovery procedures.

This course involves interfacing the ASA with other network equipment, such as routers and switches, as typically found in a real-world network environment.

Audience:

This course is suitable for anyone involved in ASA firewall configuration and network security.

The course is approximately 50% practical.

This Data Communications course delivers the foundational theory behind how data communications networks operate. Content spans from the OSI Reference Model, LANs, and WANs to TCP/IP, basic network security, and network applications. It equips students with a comprehensive understanding of data communications network architecture, hardware components, software configuration, and structural design.

In this instructor-led, live training in Christchurch, participants will explore the essential features of DNS through hands-on exercises in setting up and configuring a BIND DNS server on Linux. The course begins with a refresher on core networking principles before moving into practical configuration tasks. Gradually, the focus shifts to more advanced topics including security, availability, debugging, and troubleshooting.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (delivered online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level system administrators, network engineers, and DevOps professionals who wish to efficiently manage load balancing, proxying, and traffic optimisation 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.
• Leverage advanced features such as ACLs, HTTP header manipulation, and logging to achieve enhanced control.
• Monitor and troubleshoot HAProxy to ensure maximum performance and reliability.

This two-day course explores the theory and technology underpinning IPSec VPNs. VPNs are configured using Cisco IOS Routers and ASA Firewalls via the web interface. The operation of the protocols is examined through debug commands and protocol analyser traces of relevant negotiations.

Audience:

Suitable for network planners, engineers, or anyone with an interest in IPSec VPNs.

The course is approximately 40% practical.

A two-day theoretical course (including practical demonstrations) covering the fundamentals of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) – including addressing, protocol formats, ICMPv6, discovery processes, and IPv6 routing.

Audience:

Network planners, designers, and engineers who need to understand IPv6. This course is ideal for those seeking a comprehensive overview of IPv6 and the migration process from an IPv4 environment.

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.

The LEDE Project (Linux Embedded Development Environment) is a Linux-based operating system derived from OpenWrt. It serves as a comprehensive replacement for the vendor-provided firmware on a broad range of wireless routers and non-networking devices.

In this instructor-led, live training session, participants will learn how to configure a wireless router based on LEDE.

Audience

• Network administrators and technicians

Course Format

• A blend of lecture, discussion, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (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 Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for network engineers who want to leverage Linux for network engineering.

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

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

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (delivered online or on-site) is designed for network engineers who wish to maintain, manage, and design computer networks using Python.

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

• Optimise 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.

In this instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (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 within 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 best practices.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for networking engineers and developers who wish to configure, execute, and manage programmable networking resources using P4.

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

• Understand the fundamentals of the P4 language.
• Program network devices.
• Set up a server for traffic management.
• Compile and execute a P4 program for control plane applications.
• Manage network congestion using monitoring and debugging techniques.

This course introduces you to how to install, operate, configure, and verify a basic Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) network, including configuring a LAN switch, configuring an IP router, connecting to a WAN, and identifying basic security threats

This course will help you:

Install, operate, configure, and verify a basic IPv4 network

Perform basic troubleshooting steps in an enterprise branch office

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Plenty of exercises and practice opportunities.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customisation Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is aimed at network engineers who wish to converge storage infrastructures with SAN and NAS.

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

• Perform configurations of SAN and NAS storage on a storage system.
• Connect to storage systems and devices from a client.
• Compare SAN and NAS solutions for centralised storage.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for system administrators, network engineers, and developers who wish to install, configure, and manage controllers, applications, and networking devices within an SDN environment.

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

• Set up a virtual network.
• Create applications.
• Use controllers to operate a software-defined network.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (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.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for 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, enhance security and observability, and develop an operational plan for ongoing support.

This four-day course combines expository learning (using protocol analyser traces where appropriate) with hands-on practical experiments to test and verify the operation of TCP/IP networks. Key aspects of the TCP/IP protocol stack are covered, including subnetting, supernetting, and the implementation of dynamic routing protocols. TCP and UDP are compared and contrasted, with a focus on end-to-end reliability and congestion avoidance capabilities within the TCP/IP stack. Several application-layer protocols, such as HTTP, TLS, DNS, and DHCP, are examined throughout the course. Network security, particularly in the form of TLS, is addressed from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The practical exercises are designed to reinforce theoretical concepts, deepening participants' understanding of underlying protocols and strengthening their problem-solving skills.

Audience:

Suitable for anyone seeking a thorough understanding of TCP/IP.

The course is approximately 50% practical.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) 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 Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for IT professionals at beginner to intermediate levels who wish to gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals and core principles of modern information and communication technologies and their real-world applications.

By the end 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 fibre technology, clustering, and the Internet of Things.
• Understand the concepts and models of cloud computing and its services, including Infrastructure as a Service and virtualisation.
• Identify future trends and directions in information and communication technologies and their broader implications.

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is a technology that enables users to make voice calls over an internet connection rather than through a traditional phone line.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to set up a VoIP system using Cisco CallManager Express.

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

• Understand fundamental VoIP concepts
• Learn how to use VoIP equipment
• Configure CISCO routers for VoIP
• Implement VoIP and CallManager Express into their network
• Configure CME features for SIP, SCCP, and soft phones
• Work with advanced configuration settings and features of CME

Audience

• Managers
• System administrators
• Software and support system developers
• Technicians
• Network engineers

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (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.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (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.

This course delivers practical expertise in OpenStack and private cloud security. Beginning with an introduction to the system, participants gain hands-on knowledge of securing private clouds and implementing robust OpenStack installations. Throughout the course, each core OpenStack module is examined, with participants building virtual identity, image, network, compute, and storage resources while exploring relevant security considerations. Every participant receives a dedicated training environment featuring a complete OpenStack deployment tailored to a chosen cloud architecture (e.g., storage, networking). The training can be highly customised to meet the specific needs of the client.

Customisation options
The course can be condensed into a two-day programme focusing on core aspects most relevant to the customer. Alternatively, it can be extended to cover additional topics such as administration, design, networking, and troubleshooting related to OpenStack deployments.