Worldwide Education Services - Ixia

WorldwideEducation ServicesAugust 2013

Table of ContentsFree / Specialist / Ixia Intro....................................................................................................2IxNetwork................................................................................................................................... 3IxLoad..........................................................................................................................................4IxVeriWave.................................................................................................................................. 5Ixia BreakingPoint..................................................................................................................... 6Ixia Anue / IxChariot................................................................................................................. 7Tcl Automation........................................................................................................................... 8

Ixia helps enterprises, service providers, and government agenciesaccelerate and secure application deliveryQuality TestingMade SimpleTest ConsultingOn-site Service AgreementsConsulting AssistanceProject ManagementTechnical TrainingOn-line E-Learning CoursesCertification CoursesCustom TrainingProfessionalServicesTest Services (TaaS)Network AssessmentsSecurity AssessmentsDataCenter AssessmentsWi-Fi AssessmentsTest SolutionsIxPro Experience Services PortalTest AutomationLab AutomationTraining — The Key to Successful IxiaDeploymentsToday’s IP networks and supporting devices are complex.The skills needed to use an end-user network device are verydifferent from the skills required to test the same device. IPnetwork testing requires a different way of thinking – aboutscale, about performance, about protocol conformance, andabout stress.Test equipment must be flexible and powerful to test state-ofthe-artequipment. Though Ixia ® test platforms offer a numberof hardware interface options and software applications withsimilar capabilities and interfaces, each is designed to tacklea different aspect of IP network testing and uses differentconcepts and paradigms.To get the most from your Ixia test platform, you need theformal training provided by Ixia’s Worldwide EducationalServices. Training can be especially valuable to those new toIxia equipment and applications specifically, or to IP testing ingeneral. Better-trained technicians can answer more of theirown questions and take additional diagnostic steps towardresolving device-under-test and test-application problems,reducing calls to Ixia support and speeding deployment ofproducts and services. Training benefits include:• More rapid, higher return on your Ixia test platforminvestment• Fast track to Ixia application proficiency – producing moreproductive testers• Shorten product and service development cycles becauseyour test professionals will get it right the first time• Proficiency to employ more of the features and capabilitiesof Ixia’s products, resulting in more thoroughly-testedproducts• Develop confidence and self-esteem, increasingemployee moraleIxia training options are continually updated to coincide withthe latest test application releases. Continued use of Ixiatraining allows your staff to move to new product releasesseamlessly.Training at Your ConvenienceIxia offers a flexible range of training and certificationcourses. Education options include:Self-paced online learning — a variety of free online coursesallowing users to learn the basics of leveraging a variety ofIxia test solutions.Instructor-led training — for comprehensive instruction andhands-on lab experience. Options for instructor-led traininginclude:• Remote online courses with Ixia professional trainersguiding participants through course materials, use ofaccompanying manuals, and requisite lab exercises;• Training at Ixia facilities located throughout the US. Avariety of classes are offered to aid in achieving variousskill levels and certifications;• On-site training at customer locations offering theultimate in convenience, personalized training andservice. Classes are scheduled upon request on a firstcome,first-serve basis, preferably for a minimum of fourstudents.This brochure provides an overview of course offeringsavailable for individual Ixia solutions. For more informationon these or additional training needs, contactTraining@ixiacom.com.1

Free / Specialist / Ixia IntroJUST IN TIME TRAININGIxia offers a set of just-in-time mini-courses that cover awide range of topics. Each short presentation discusses anaspect of IP technology and/or testing. The ever-growinglist of WBTs and JITs is available on the Ixia website. Thecurrent set includes:• How to use Hardware Performance Pairs (HPP) in IxChariot• How to Achieve Maximum Throughput with IxChariot• Authentication Protocols• Introduction to Ixia• Configure and Verify Static Routes• Trigger and Filter of IxExplorer PPPoE Testing• UDF’s of Explorer• SNMP for IxNetwork• Relative Precision in IxChariot• Changing TCP Congestion Algorithms in Ixia Port Processor• IxChariot Endpoints• Using PRBS Mode in IxExplorer• Using IxExplorer Macros• IxLoad Performance Baseline• Port Transmission Options• IxLoad Simple Impairment• IxLoad Simple P2P• IxNetwork Trace FunctionIXIA SPECIALIST COURSESIxia’s specialist courses cover a variety of concepts anduse Ixia software and hardware. Students who pass thecertification exam will receive a certificate that authenticatestheir status as a specialist.• IxNetwork Specialist Certification – a comprehensiveBootCamp-style course that teaches the student how toeffectively use IxNetwork with real world use cases ofrouter and switch testing.• IxLoad Specialist Certification – a comprehensiveBootCamp-style course that teaches the student how toeffectively use IxLoad with real world use cases of L4/7device testing.• IxVeriWave TM Specialist Certification – a comprehensiveBootCamp course that covers the use of IxVeriWaveapplications for Wi-Fi testing.• Ixia Cyber Security Professional Certification – Uponcompleting the Ixia BreakingPoint Essentials I course,students are eligible to receive this certificationencompassing the performance of security exploitsand simulation of network infrastructures, e-commerceenvironments and people interactions.FREE ONLINE E-LEARNING TRAININGOnline training provides our classes at your location. Onlinetraining offers you just the training you need, when youneed it, and exactly where you need it. Ixia provides fouronline E-Learning classes of our most popular IntroductoryInstructor-Led Training courses:• Introduction to Ixia• Introduction to IxLoad• Introduction to IxNetwork• Introduction to IxChariotIntroduction to IxiaCourse Code 985-1001Length: 1 dayLevel: BasicPrerequisites: NoneSynopsis: This course introduces the Ixia test platformtogether with IxExplorer, Ixia’s L2-3 data application, andIxAutomate, which provides pre-built test applications. Anoverview of the Ixia test platform is presented, followedby hands-on labs that focus on the capabilities andfeatures of IxExplorer. Learn how transmitted frames areformatted, instrumented, and varied, along with receivesidecapabilities for filtering, capturing, and statisticalanalysis. After gaining experience with IxExplorer, thestudent is introduced to IxAutomate, where the functionsof IxExplorer are put to use in running complete testalgorithms.ObjectivesUpon successful completion, students will be able to:• Describe Ixia product functionality• Navigate IxExplorer’s graphical user interface• Set up and execute layer 2 and layer 3 tests for a DUT• Capture and analyze IxExplorer traffic• Measure latency and jitter in received traffic• Check the data integrity of received traffic• Contrast basic vs. advanced IxExplorer streams• Describe the workflow of an IxAutomate RFC2544 test2

IxNetworkIntroduction to IxNetworkCourse Code 985-1002Length: 1 dayLevel: BasicPrerequisites: Introduction to Ixia, assumes a basicknowledge of routing and switching protocolsSynopsis: This course introduces the IxNetwork testapplication for the performance and functional testing ofL2-3 devices and networks. The course focuses on the useof control plane and data plane testing using the OSPF/ BGProuting protocols. After an IxNetwork product overview, thestudent will participate in hands-on lab exercises designedto demonstrate the capabilities, features, and measurementtechniques of IxNetwork for the above protocol using theWizard and learning how to make changes using the Grid.The student also learns how to send L2/3 Traffic over theconfigured protocols using the traffic wizards. The studentwill also be introduced to the Ingress and Egress trackingcapability within the traffic configuration and learn how toverify QoS policy configured in the DUT.Labs include:• Lab 1: Chassis/port allocation and configuration• Lab 2: Protocol configuration using the Wizard withadditional fine-tuning over the Grid• Lab 3: Using the Basic Traffic Wizard• Lab 4: Using the Advanced Traffic Wizard and Ingress/Egress Tracking• Lab 5: Creating traffic using Quick Flow GroupsIxNetwork Specialist BootCamp/CertificationCourse Code 985-2002Length: 3 daysLevel: IntermediatePrerequisites: Attendees should complete the onlineE-Learning classes for both Introduction to Ixia andIntroduction to IxNetworkSynopsis: This BootCamp-style class will prepare thestudent with the necessary skills to effectively use theirIxNetwork system when they get back to their own lab.The first day provides the foundation knowledge of how toconfigure and analyze BGP and OSPF tests using the latestversion of IxNetwork. The second day quickly dives into themore advanced features of IxNetwork, including testing realdevices and spending a majority of the time understandingthe results. On the third and final day, the students willfully explore the more complex modules within IxNetworkand learn how to work with the product’s automationframework. There will then be a review, followed by theIxNetwork Specialist Certification Exam.ObjectivesUpon successful completion, students will be able to:• Effectively use IxNetwork in their environment• Navigate IxNetwork’s new NextGen ProtocolFramework• Capture and analyze IxNetwork traffic using the built-inprotocol analyzer.• Create summary and detailed IxNetwork reports usingthe new IxReporter and IxReporter Designer• Test the functionality, performance, and scalability of:• OSPF networks• BGP networks• L2 VPNs• L3 VPNs• IPv6 networks• IP Multicast networks• Automate IxNetwork with Macro Recorder and TestComposer• Test the functionality, performance, and scalabilityof OpenFlow devices and explore Software DefinedNetworking (SDN)• Run IxNetwork’s QuickTest with RFC2544 andRFC2889• Perform Data Center tests using IxNetwork’s newIxCloudPerf QuickTest• Learn how to collaborate with IxNetwork’s ResourceManagerIxNetwork Specialist CertificationExamLength: 1 hourLevel: IntermediateSynopsis: This one-hour assessment consists of multiplechoice and true/false questions that assess the student’scompetencies related to the learning objectives in theIxNetwork BootCamp class. Ixia will present an IxNetworkSpecialist certification to individuals who achieve apassing grade on this exam.3

IxLoadIntroduction to IxLoadCourse Code 985-1003Length: 1 dayLevel: BasicPrerequisites: Introduction to IxiaSynopsis: This course is an introduction to L4-7 testing withthe IxLoad test application. The student will gain expertiseat configuring, running, and analyzing performance tests forupper-layer protocols, including HTTP, FTP, VoIP using SIP,and multicast or unicast video over IP using RTSP signaling.ObjectivesUpon successful completion, students will be able to:• Describe IxLoad product test features and capabilities• Differentiate IxLoad from other Ixia products• Use IxLoad to test an SLB network device by generatingL4-7 data traffic with HTTP and FTP applications• Use IxLoad to test a network for voice quality bygenerating SIP traffic• Use IxLoad to test a network for video quality bygenerating both multicast video and video on demand• Use IxLoad to generate DDoS Ping of Death traffic andtest its impact on a web serverIxLoad Specialist BootCamp/CertificationCourse Code 985-2003Length: 3 daysLevel: IntermediatePrerequisites: Attendees should complete the onlineE-Learning classes for both Introduction to Ixia andIntroduction to IxLoadSynopsis: This BootCamp-style class will prepare the studentwith the necessary skills to effectively use their IxLoadsystem when they get back to their own lab. The first dayprovides the foundation knowledge of how to configure andanalyze voice, video, and data tests using the latest version ofIxLoad. The second day quickly dives into the more advancedfeatures of IxLoad, including testing real devices andspending a majority of the time understanding the results.On the third and final day, the students will fully explore theIxAttack TM module within IxLoad and learn how to properlyperform security tests and analysis. There will then be areview followed by the IxLoad Specialist Certification Exam.ObjectivesUpon successful completion, students will be able to:• Effectively use IxLoad in their environment• Navigate IxLoad’s graphical user interface and configuremultiple real-world scenarios• Emulate a complete multiplay user environment by runningdata, voice, and video services simultaneously• Capture and analyze IxLoad traffic including quality ofexperience (QoE) and voice quality scores via meanopinion scores (MOS)• Create summary and detailed IxLoad reports usingIxReporter and IxReporter Designer• Data – perform server load balancer (SLB) test withHTTP and FTP• Voice – generate real SIP calls and analyze their voicequality• Video – emulate multicast IPTV and video on demand(VoD) IPTV subscribers• DDoS – use Ping of Death attack on a web server• Storage – perform iSCSI, NFS, and CIFS testing against astorage device• IPsec – use IxLoad’s new QuickTest functionality to runseveral RFC type tests against an IPsec GW• HTTP Live Streaming – use IxLoad to emulate Apple’s HLSmedia streaming specification to test a media server• Security testing – use IxLoad’s IxAttack to test networksecurity appliances• Learn how to collaborate with IxLoad’s new ResourceManagerIxLoad Specialist Certification ExamLength: 1 hourLevel: IntermediateSynopsis: This one-hour assessment consists of multiplechoice and true/false questions that assess the student’scompetencies related to the learning objectives in the IxLoadBootCamp class. Ixia will present an IxLoad Specialistcertification to individuals who achieve a passing grade onthis exam.4

IxVeriWaveIxVeriWave Specialist BootCamp/CertificationCourse Code 985-2301Length: 3 daysLevel: IntermediatePrerequisites: NoneSynopsis: This BootCamp-style class will prepare thestudent with the necessary skills to test Wi-Fi networks anddevices using the IxVeriWave WaveTest platform. The coursebegins by covering the hardware and software that make upthe WaveTest environment. This includes a detailed overviewof the different chassis models, wave blades, and softwareapplications provided for wireless testing. To ensureeveryone is starting with the same foundation, we will geteveryone up to speed with wireless technologies. From here,we will move into benchmark and RFC testing using theWaveApps application using both Ethernet and SISO cardsand the provided access points (AP’s). Each student willbe provided their own test bed for realistic lab scenarios.Several labs are provided to allow students an opportunityto configure, run, and analyze test scenarios. The first partof day 2 will cover triple-play test scenarios using WaveQoEand will provide a variety of labs to tests several triple-playscenarios with WaveQoE. A section on troubleshooting willfollow by analyzing a variety of Wireshark captures to showwhat students should be looking for when troubleshootingtheir own tests environments. A demonstration of real-timetesting with WaveDynamix will follow. The beginning of thethird day will be focused on automating your IxVeriWaveenvironment and tests using the ATA hardware. There willthen be a review followed by the IxVeriWave SpecialistCertification Exam.ObjectivesUpon successful completion, students will be able to:• Understand the hardware and software componentsthat make up WaveTest• Understand the fundamentals of wireless technologies• Discuss wireless testing methodologies• Run benchmark or RFC tests (such as throughput andloss) with WaveApps• Analyze the results of these tests through statisticalanalysis and report analysis• Test triple play scenarios (such as home, hospital, orretail networks) using WaveQoE• Analyze the results using statistic views and generatedreports• Analyze a variety of Wireshark captures to identifyproblems for troubleshooting• Understand real-time testing with WaveDynamixIxVeriWave Specialist CertificationExamLength: 1 hourLevel: IntermediateSynopsis: This one-hour assessment consists of multiplechoice and true/false questions that assess the student’scompetencies related to the earning objectives in theIxVeriWave BootCamp class. Ixia will present an IxVeriWaveSpecialist certification to individuals who achieve apassing grade on this exam.5

Ixia BreakingPointIxia BreakingPoint Essentials ICourse Code: 985-2501Length: 3 daysPrerequisites: NoneSynopsis: This course provides students with thebasic knowledge necessary to develop simulations ofenterprise infrastructures, Internet infrastructures, andpeople interactions. In this course students will learnhow to leverage Ixia BreakingPoint Actionable SecurityIntelligence (ASI) platforms to generate cyber attacksagainst enterprise infrastructure components.Students will learn how to develop test cases using IxiaBreakingPoint components, and to develop simulationsusing application protocols with request and responsemessages. Lab exercises include learning to generatetraffic using application layer protocols, IPv4, IPv6, TCP,and UDP flows.Content: The course includes the following learningmodules along with test cases and lab exercises:• Hardware• Software• IPv4 Network Neighborhoods• IPv6 Network Neighborhoods• Bit Blaster• Routing Robot• Stack Scrambler• Strike Lists• Security• Super Flows• Client and App Simulator• Session Sender• Recreate• DUT ProfilesIxia BreakingPoint Essentials IICourse Code: 985-2502Length: 3 daysPrerequisites: Ixia BreakingPoint Essentials ISynopsis: This course provides students with the advancedknowledge necessary to develop simulations of mobilecellular infrastructures, enterprise infrastructures, Internetinfrastructures, and people interactions. In this coursestudents will learn how to leverage Ixia BreakingPointActionable Security Intelligence (ASI) platforms togenerate cyber attacks against enterprise infrastructurecomponents.Students will learn to generate traffic using evasiontechniques including fragmentation and segmentationof IP and TCP packets, to develop test cases using IxiaBreakingPoint components, and to develop simulationsusing application protocols with request and responsemessages. Lab exercises include learning to generatetraffic using application layer protocols, IPv4, IPv6, TCP,and UDP flows.Content: The course includes the following learningmodules along with test cases and lab exercises:• Strike Lists• Security• Evasions• SSL• LTE• GPRS• DHCP• Multicast• Resiliency• Markov Text• RFC 2544• TCL Shell6

Ixia Anue / IxChariotIxia Anue Network Visibility EssentialsCourse Code: 985-1401Length: 2 daysPrerequisites: NoneSynopsis: This course provides students with the basicknowledge necessary to gain network visibility usingthe Ixia Anue Network Tool Optimizer (NTO). The coursecovers network visibility fundamentals, NTO configuration,networks to tools port mapping, and filter design andconfiguration.Content: This course includes the following learningmodules and lab exercises:• Hardware• Software• Network Monitoring• Filters• Advanced Feature Module• Advanced Filtering• Load BalancingIntroduction to IxChariotCourse Code 985-1004Length: 1 dayLevel: IntroductionPrerequisites: NoneSynopsis: This course introduces IxChariot, which is usedfor performance testing of L4-7 devices and networks.The types of network applications best suited to IxChariotbasedtesting are covered. IxChariot’s major building blocks-- performance endpoints, scripts, and execution/reportingoptions -- are detailed. Special considerations relatedto testing voice over IP, video multicast, and IPTV arecovered. A brief introduction to IxProfile ® is also provided.Objectives• Upon successful completion, students will be able to:• Describe IxChariot’s product functionality• Navigate IxChariot’s graphical user interface• Create and implement an application roll-out test• Setup and execute VoIP, video, multicast, and multiplaytesting• Understand the use of IxChariot’s capture and replayfeatures• Use IxChariot’s impairment feature7

Tcl AutomationTcl Scripting FundamentalsCourse Code 985-1005Length: 1 dayLevel: IntroductionPrerequisites: NoneSynopsis: This course introduces scripting fundamentals forthe Tcl Scripting Language used throughout Ixia to automateour Ixia core products. Tcl is easy to use, flexible, and highlyextensible, thus making it a great way to control your Ixiaenvironment and tests. This class will not focus on anyparticular product, but is designed to teach you Tcl scriptingfundamentals, such as the structure of the language, corecommands, Tcl syntax rules, variable use, custom procedurecreation, as well as list processing, loop construction, andconditional statements.ObjectivesUpon successful completion, students will be able to:• Understand the structure of the Tcl scripting language• Understand the syntax rules of an interpreted language• Create and manipulate Tcl variables• Create and run your own Tcl procedures and understandargument and argument passing• Create and run looping constructs and conditionalstatements• Work with list processing and string processingcommands• Understand Tcl arrays and passing arrays into TclproceduresAutomating IxOS with IxTclHalCourse Code 985-1006Length: 1 dayLevel: IntroductionPrerequisites: Tcl knowledge or Tcl Scripting FundamentalsSynopsis: This course introduces the use of the Tcl API forIxOS (IxTclHal). The power of Tcl can be used to automateyour entire L2/3 tests from beginning to end. In thiscourse, we focus on getting your environment set up byunderstanding the architecture of the API, loading the Tcllibraries, connecting to an Ixia chassis, logging in, and takingownership of ports. From here, we will configure Ixia portsand build the traffic streams we want to transmit in our tests.When our traffic is built correctly, we will send and receivethat traffic and then delve into analysis of our test by usingboth our statistic views and our capture buffer. The day willend with creating User Defined Fields (UDFs) to form datapatterns in our traffic and then triggering and filtering onthese patterns in our capture buffer.8ObjectivesUpon successful completion, students will be able to:• Understand the structure of the Tcl API for IxOS(IxTclHal)• Set up an environment by loading libraries, connectingto a chassis, logging in, and taking ownership• Configure ports appropriately for our test• Create multiple Ixia traffic streams• Send and receive the traffic• Analyze the results using both the statistic views andthe capture buffer• Configure UDFs to add data patterns or signatures toour frames• Trigger and filter on these patterns for capture in thecapture bufferAutomating IxNetwork withIxTclNetworkCourse Code 985-1007Length: 1 dayLevel: IntroductionPrerequisites: Tcl knowledge or Tcl Scripting FundamentalsSynopsis: This course introduces the use of the Tcl APIfor IxNetwork (IxTclNetwork), as well as the structureand syntax of the Tcl libraries provided with IxNetwork.The power of Tcl can be used to automate your IxNetworktests with a full featured API that allows for the detailedconfiguration of the Ixia ports, flexible and complexconfiguration of routing or switching protocols, creation ofL2/3 traffic over your routing protocol topologies, as wellas the customization of both control-plane and data-planestatistics.ObjectivesUpon successful completion, students will be able to:• Understand the structure of the Tcl API for IxNetwork(IxTclNetwork)• Set up an environment by loading libraries andconnecting to the chassis• Configure ports appropriately for our test• Configure a complex routing protocol topology• Start and stop routing protocols• Analyze control-plane statistics• Create L2/3 traffic to send across our emulatedtopologies• Customize statistics for analysis and display

Who Is Ixia?Ixia provides the industry’s most comprehensive converged IP network validation andnetwork visibility solutions. Ixia is a public company (NASDAQ: XXIA) operating in over30 countries worldwide. Equipment manufacturers, service providers, enterprises, andgovernment agencies use Ixia’s solutions to design, verify, and monitor a broad range ofwired, Wi-Fi, and 3G/LTE equipment and networks.Ixia’s test solutions emulate realistic media-rich traffic and network conditions so thatcustomers can optimize and validate the design, performance, and security of their predeploymentnetworks. Ixia’s intelligent network visibility platforms provide clarity intophysical and virtual production networks for improved performance, security, resiliency,and application delivery of cloud, data center, and service provider networks.Ixia’s Network Test and Visibility SolutionsIxNetwork/IxN2X ® tests IP routing and switching devices and broadband accessequipment. Provides traffic generation and emulation for the full range of protocols:routing, MPLS, L2/3 VPNs, Carrier Ethernet, broadband access, and data center bridging.IxLoad quickly and accurately models high-volume video, data, and voice subscribers andservers to test real-world performance of multiservice delivery and security platforms.IxCatapult ® emulates a broad range of wireless access and core protocols to test wirelesscomponents and systems. When combined with IxLoad, provides an end-to-end solutionfor testing wireless service quality.IxVeriWave employs a client-centric model to test Wi-Fi and wireless LAN networks bygenerating repeatable large-scale, real-world test scenarios that are virtually impossibleto create by any other means.BreakingPoint ® provides global visibility into emerging threats and actionable insight thatcan be used to harden the overall resiliency of devices, infrastructure and applications.Anue Net Tool Optimizer TM (NTO) achieves complete network visibility with the easiestdrag-and-drop control panel in the industry.Test Automation simple, comprehensive lab automation to help test engineering teamscreate, organize, catalog, and schedule execution of tests.Innovative Hardware chassis and load modules that enable plug-and-play configuration oftechnology-specific protocols, interfaces, performance, impairment, and load density for1/10/40/100GE, ATM-POS, and Fibre Channel networks.

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