Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Management and Operation Training Course

The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) credential is administered by The Linux Foundation in partnership with the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).

Kubernetes has established itself as a premier platform for container orchestration.

NobleProg has provided Docker and Kubernetes instruction since 2015. Having successfully completed over 360 training initiatives, the organization is recognized globally as a leading provider of expertise in containerization solutions for government and public sector workflows.

Since 2019, we have assisted clients in validating their Kubernetes proficiency by preparing them for the CKA and CKAD certification examinations.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or onsite, is designed for system administrators and Kubernetes practitioners seeking to validate their expertise through the CKA examination process.

Additionally, the curriculum emphasizes practical administrative skills; therefore, participation is recommended even for those who do not plan to pursue official certification.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and facilitated discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practice opportunities.
• Hands-on implementation within a live laboratory environment.

Customization Options

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

The Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) curriculum was established by The Linux Foundation and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), which hosts Kubernetes.

This instructor-led live training, available online or on-site, is designed for Developers seeking to validate their proficiency in designing, building, configuring, and exposing cloud native applications within Kubernetes environments.

Furthermore, the program emphasizes practical application development skills; participation is recommended for professional development, regardless of an intent to sit for the CKAD examination.

NobleProg has provided Docker and Kubernetes training since 2015. With over 360 successfully completed projects, the organization has become a leading provider globally in containerization education. Since 2019, we have assisted clients in demonstrating their capabilities within k8s environments by preparing them to pass the CKA and CKAD exams.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practice opportunities.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Customization Options

• To arrange customized training for this course, please contact our team.
• For additional information regarding CKAD, please visit: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-kubernetes-application-developer-ckad/

This professional development resource is designed for government agencies and contractors seeking to enhance their technical capabilities.

Jitsi Meet is an encrypted, open-source video conferencing platform that allows organizations to self-host infrastructure on private servers. The solution supports high-definition video, screen sharing, collaborative editing, and live streaming without mandating user accounts or exposing meeting data to external services.

This instructor-led training, available in online or onsite formats, targets intermediate DevOps engineers and system administrators seeking to deploy Jitsi Meet as an alternative to commercial platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet. The curriculum is tailored for government agencies requiring secure communication tools for government operations.

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

• Deploy and configure Jitsi Meet utilizing Docker or Debian packages.
• Optimize performance by configuring Prosody, Jicofo, and the Jitsi Videobridge.
• Establish TURN servers to ensure NAT traversal and firewall compliance.
• Enhance meeting security through password protection, lobby rooms, and end-to-end encryption.
• Integrate Jitsi with LDAP, Single Sign-On (SSO), and calendar systems.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical application.
• Hands-on implementation within a live laboratory environment.

Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

The Matrix framework constitutes an open standard facilitating secure, decentralized, and instantaneous communication. Federal agencies are progressively implementing the Element interface as a viable substitute for commercial platforms such as Slack and Microsoft Teams to ensure compliance with end-to-end encryption mandates, local data sovereignty requirements, and interoperability with external accredited entities through federation protocols designed for government use.

Tenable Nessus is a comprehensive vulnerability management platform designed for the identification and control of security weaknesses. Beyond standard detection capabilities, the solution supports baseline auditing by evaluating system configurations against established hardening benchmarks.

This instructor-led training introduces the core components of the solution and its functional modules, with each section detailing specific application use cases.

Upon completion, participants will possess the skills to execute authenticated and unauthenticated vulnerability scans across IP-based infrastructure and analyze results to remove false positives. Attendees will learn to prioritize findings based on risk and recommend compensating controls. This training enables personnel to assess system security posture using Nessus for government agencies and determine appropriate remediation strategies.

Audience:

• Infrastructure managers
• System administrators
• System Auditors
• System compliance officers
• vulnerability managers
• cybersecurity managers

Format:

Combination of lecture, discussion, and hands-on laboratory exercises

This instructor-led, live instruction delivered in US (remotely or at a designated location) is designed for network and system administrators seeking to deploy enterprise-level network monitoring solutions utilizing open-source tools while avoiding reliance on proprietary vendors. The curriculum provides capabilities specifically tailored for government agencies requiring transparent, auditable technology stacks.

Upon completion of this program, participants will be equipped to install LibreNMS and Zabbix, oversee network infrastructure, design dashboards and alert mechanisms, configure distributed monitoring architectures, and facilitate integration with external enterprise systems.

This instructor-led, live training in US (online or onsite) provides participants with the skills to utilize ONAP for automating networking services.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be capable of:

• Gaining proficiency in understanding, installing, and configuring the diverse components within the ONAP ecosystem.
• Executing real-time, policy-driven orchestration and automation of both physical and virtual network functions.
• Designing, creating, orchestrating, and monitoring VNFs, SDNs, and other associated network services.
• Efficiently managing the complete networking lifecycle through a software-driven methodology.
• Developing, deploying, and scaling networks by leveraging contemporary open-source technologies and best practices suitable for government initiatives.

OpenUEM is an open-source endpoint management solution designed to facilitate advanced automation, endpoint hardening, and compliance reporting to secure and streamline enterprise operations for government agencies.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is directed toward advanced IT and security professionals seeking to leverage OpenUEM for automation, security hardening, compliance management, and integration with enterprise monitoring tools.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Automating endpoint management tasks, including software deployment, updates, and reporting.
• Implementing security hardening policies and ensuring endpoint compliance.
• Integrating OpenUEM with enterprise security and monitoring tools to achieve centralized visibility.
• Generating compliance reports and enforcing regulatory or organizational standards.

Course Structure

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on exercises and practice scenarios.
• Implementation in a lab environment with real endpoints.

Customization Options

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

OpenUEM is an open-source unified endpoint management solution designed to assist organizations in the efficient deployment, configuration, and maintenance of endpoint infrastructure.

This instructor-led training, available online or on-site, targets beginner-level IT personnel seeking foundational competency in endpoint management via OpenUEM. The curriculum covers essential procedures including installation, system configuration, and fundamental device administration. These capabilities are developed to support operational needs for government entities and other public sector organizations that require robust tools for government.

Upon completion of this program, participants will be equipped to:

• Install and configure the OpenUEM server and associated agents across diverse endpoint platforms.
• Enroll, categorize, and manage endpoints effectively using the OpenUEM console.
• Deploy software applications, security patches, and system updates to managed devices.
• Monitor device operational status, generate compliance reports, and execute basic troubleshooting procedures.

Course Structure

• Interactive lectures and guided discussions.
• Practical exercises and scenario-based practice.
• Lab-based implementation utilizing real-world endpoint devices.

Customization Availability

• Organizations seeking tailored training for this course may contact the provider to arrange specific accommodations.

OpenUEM is an open-source solution designed for endpoint management, enabling federal agencies to streamline agent deployment, preserve precise device registries, and enforce security protocols across networked devices.

This guided training session, available via secure virtual platforms or at designated facilities, targets intermediate-level information technology personnel seeking practical proficiency in agent deployment, inventory control, and policy implementation utilizing the OpenUEM framework for government operations.

Upon completion of this instruction, participants will be capable of:

• Executing efficient deployments of OpenUEM agents across diverse endpoint architectures.
• Administering and sustaining accurate asset registries for all managed systems.
• Establishing, assigning, and enforcing compliance policies to uphold security standards.
• Disseminating software, system updates, and corrective patches to endpoints with precision.

Instructional Methodology

• Interactive lectures coupled with professional discourse.
• Practical application exercises and scenario-based learning.
• Implementation trials within a isolated laboratory environment utilizing authentic endpoint devices.

Program Adaptation Options

• To arrange a tailored training curriculum aligned with specific agency requirements, please contact the administrative office.

This program provides comprehensive instruction on OpenStack networking principles. The curriculum begins with an overview of the OpenStack platform and its structural framework, followed by an examination of foundational services such as Identity (Keystone), Image (Glance), Compute (Nova), and Block Storage (Cinder). This context establishes the environment for the central focus: the Networking project (Neutron). Participants will explore virtual network infrastructure components derived from the Open Virtual Network initiative, including Open vSwitch and OpenFlow. The primary objective is to ensure learners grasp fundamental OpenStack operations and architecture while becoming proficient in the networking technologies that support these deployments, with additional coverage of OVN mechanisms, underlying data flows, resource management, and associated tools designed for government applications.

Customization options

The training schedule can be condensed to a two-day format to emphasize core elements pertinent to specific agency requirements. Alternatively, the scope may be expanded to address advanced administrative tasks, system design, network configuration, and troubleshooting procedures related to OpenStack implementations. Instruction may also incorporate alternative software-defined networking (SDN) approaches, such as Linux Bridge or Open vSwitch, to align with diverse technical environments.

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.

Synapse serves as the authoritative reference implementation for the Matrix homeserver protocol, facilitating decentralized and end-to-end encrypted communication. This structured training program, delivered via live instruction in online or onsite formats, targets intermediate DevOps engineers and system administrators seeking to deploy Synapse and Element to transition from commercial cloud chat services to a self-hosted, federated messaging architecture tailored for government requirements.

Uptime Kuma serves as a straightforward, self-managed monitoring solution for assessing the availability of websites, services, and infrastructure. It provides an alternative to commercial offerings such as Pingdom, Datadog Synthetics, and UptimeRobot for organizations seeking full control over their monitoring data. This instructor-led training program (available online or onsite) targets entry-to-mid level Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) and DevOps professionals who aim to implement Uptime Kuma for government purposes, transitioning from cloud-based uptime checks to a sovereign, self-hosted status verification platform.

OpenVPN and WireGuard represent the two primary open-source Virtual Private Network (VPN) protocols currently utilized. Establishing an independent VPN server guarantees that external entities cannot monitor traffic metadata, introduce advertisements, or adhere to international data requests. This instructional material addresses both protocols in relation to various threat models and performance specifications for government use.