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Cisco Prime Infrastructure Implementation and

Administration (PINFRA)

Course Overview: This exclusive course covers Cisco’s latest Network Management software Prime Infrastructure. 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 course covers the important aspects from the CWLMS and WMNGI

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 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.

Who will benefit from this course? 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 will also find this course beneficial.

Prerequisites: Knowledge equivalent to taking the Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) courses

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

Basic e-mail usage skills

Sunset Learning Differentiators:

World Class Instruction Team

o All instructors hold Certified Cisco Systems Instructor (CCSI) certification.

o All instructors have a four-year technical degree or equivalent work experience.

o All instructors have a minimum of either four years teaching technical networking classes or five

years consulting experience.

Enhanced Learning Experience

o The goal of our instructors during class is ensure students understand the material, guide them

through our up to date labs and encourage questions and interactive discussions. Enjoyment of the

learning process is a primary objective for Sunset Learning instructors.

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High Quality “Real World” Lab Environments

o Course offerings include real-time access to labs with the latest Cisco equipment

o Result is real world experiences to help students prepare for actual networking environments.

o Hands on experience aids in Cisco exam preparation.

Outstanding Customer Service

o Dedicated program manager

o Quality instruction team

o Creatively designed curriculum to meet your specific needs

o Delivery at your location or ours

Course Objectives: After completing this course, students will be able to...

Describe fundamental network management concepts and introduce the features of Cisco Prime

Infrastructure

Install 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 portlets, 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

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 available to gather and assess system data to

isolate various common PRIME INFRASTRCUTRE failures

Monitor wired devices, wireless controllers, APs, rogue APs, and ad hoc events

CleanAir heat maps, charts, and reports

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Cisco Prime Infrastructure

Defining Network Management

Exploring the Network Management Process

Introducing Cisco Prime Infrastructure

Module 2: Getting Started

Installing Cisco Prime

Logging into Cisco Prime

Using the Getting Started Workflow

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Module 3: Menus

Understanding the Menus

Managing Dashboards, Portlets, and Portal Layout

Inventory Management

Collecting Inventory and End User Information

Performing Device Administration

Viewing and Creating Inventory, User Tracking, and Switch Port Reports

Using Inventory Tools

Module 4: Configuration and Software Management

Managing the Configuration Archive

Verifying Configuration Compliance

Using Configuration Tools

Using Configuration Workflows Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting

Visualizing the Network with Topology Services

Monitoring Network Performance

Monitoring Network Response Time

Monitoring Syslog Messages

Monitoring Network Faults

Using Troubleshooting Tools Cisco Prime Infrastructure

Using Smart Install

Using Auto Smartports

Using the Trust Management Menu

Managing Collection Settings

Performing Network Administration Tasks

Performing System Administration Tasks

Module 5: Cisco Unified Wireless Network Management Solutions

Lifecycle Management

Cisco Prime Infrastructure (Wireless focus)

Module 6: Network Management System Configuration

Configuring High Availability and Firewall Rules for Prime

Managing Administrative Users

Navigating Prime

Using the Maps Tool

Using the Planning Tool

Module 7: Component Configuration through Prime

Configuring Components through the Prime

Working with Controller and Switch Location Templates

Working with AP Configuration and Migration Templates

Setting Up Auto-Provisioning and Scheduling Configuration Tasks

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Module 8: Guest Access

Defining Guest Access Methods

Configuring Guest Access Features through Prime

Module 9: Prime Maintenance and Troubleshooting Tasks

Troubleshooting Prime Operation Issues

Module 10: Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting

Monitoring and Troubleshooting the Network

Managing Network Performance

Labs

Logging into Prime Infrastructure

Using the Getting Started Workflow

Managing the Main Menu

Collecting Inventory and End User Information

Performing Device Administration

Viewing and Creating Inventory and User Tracking Reports

Using Inventory Tools

Managing the Configuration Archive

Verifying Configuration Compliance

Editing Device Configuration

Using Templates

Software Image Management

Monitoring Network Performance

Monitoring Network Response Time

Monitoring Syslog Messages

Monitoring Network Faults

Using Troubleshooting Workflows

Using the Map Editor

Using the Prime Infrastructure Planning Tool

Adding and Configuring Controllers and APs Using Templates

Configuring Guest Access

Reports