Our fifth-generation of high performance XML Network Management products to accelerate, manage and protect XML applications is now available.
Earning accreditation through the Vordel Certification program is a great way to develop the knowledge and expertise you'll need as an Enterprise Architect; Network Systems Administrator; Security Architect or Systems or QA Engineer to be in control of your company's SOA challenges.
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Certificate course for Systems Engineers and IT Architects in the frontline of today's enterprise SOA challenges

This certification course provides participants with everything they need to confidently deploy the award winning Vordel XML networking products. The courses enables you address the everyday operational challenges encountered with the front-line implementation and maintenance of XML and Web Services-based networks, but also appreciate the strategic rationale for architecting an enterprise-wide SOA.

Topics covered include:
  • XML Performance Offload
  • Web Services Security
  • Best practice Architectures
  • XML Traffic Reporting
  • Policy Stress Testing
  • Centralized Policy Management
  • Distributed Policy Enforcement
  • Design time SOA Governance
  • Run-time Enforcement

Companies seeking to maximize the ROI on their investments in XML and Web Services-based technologies, whether for point-to-point application integration or as part of a department or enterprise-wide Services Oriented Architecture approach, need create a secure and manageable operations framework.

Without the appropriately qualified IT personnel, familiar with these technologies and the challenges an enterprise faces in their implementation, this investment is wasted. Today's network professional absolutely must understand the processing, management and security challenges posed by these integration technologies and the products available to enable a successful SOA deployment.

Vordel Stamp of Approval

Vordel certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot the award winning XML Network Management products. The Instructor-led hands-on workshops and demo-rich lectures are over a two-day course and featured topics include:- Training is provided on Vordel 5, the latest generation of Vordel's products.
  • Vordel XML Gateway (Windows, Linux and Solaris versions)
  • VX4000 Appliance
  • VX4000 Emulator
  • Vordel XML Firewall
  • Vordel Policy Director
  • Vordel Reporter
  • Vordel SOAPbox
The course content covers the following detailed agenda items:

Architecture:

  • XML Networking Concepts and Architecture
  • XML Gateways
  • Deployment architecture: Development, Staging, Production
  • Managing policies: High Level
  • Policy Migration steps from development, through staging, to production

XML Gateway Capabilities:

  • SSL Encryption and Mutual Authentication
  • WS-Security message-level authentication
  • XML Processing Acceleration
  • Database integration
  • Directory integration [Active Directory, LDAP]
  • XML Threat Screening
  • Conditional Routing
  • Data Stuffing
  • Throttling
  • Transport Independence
  • Security Token Services
  • XML Transformation and much more…

Policy Development

  • Policy Development using the Policy Studio
  • Examination of sample policies
  • Development of new policies for common use cases
  • Testing policies
  • Policy re-use
  • Versioning and Change Control
  • Role-Based Access Control
  • Policy Roll Back

Appliance Management

  • Using the Web-based administration of the VS4000 XML Gateway Appliance
  • Remote management using the Monitoring Console
  • Alerting: SNMP, Syslog, Windows Event Log
  • Log analysis
  • Trace Analysis
  • Tracing strategy

Active and Passive Management

  • Elements of a SOA governance design and runtime enforcement
  • Design time policy creation
  • Real Time Monitoring
  • Web Based Reporting
  • SLA Enforcement
  • Policy Life-cycle Management
  • Run-time Policy Enforcement

Support Processes

  • Vordel support procedures
  • Incident reporting
  • Vordel Customer Service extranet

Miscellaneous

Equipment Requirements:

Training will be provided at our dedicated executive briefing centre at our Dublin Headquarters. We recommend all attendees bring their own laptops.

Machine requirements are:-
Operating System
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows Vista
  • Sun Solaris 2.8.
  • Most recent Linux distributions (tested under Redhat 6/7/8, Debian)
  • VMware image is available on Windows 2000/2003 server for those with XP
Processor
  • On Windows: Pentium II, III, IV, or Pentium compatibles
  • On Solaris: Sun Sparc 32-bit
  • On Linux: Pentium II, III, IV, or Pentium compatibles.
Catering and Accommodation:

Vordel's new offices are centrally situated within Dublin and there is a vast range of accommodation options available. Refreshments and lunch will be provided each day.

Cost:

The cost of this training course is €950