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<!DOCTYPE FL_Course SYSTEM "https://www.flane.de/dtd/fl_course095.dtd"><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://portal.flane.ch/css/xml-course.xsl"?><course productid="35882" language="en" source="https://portal.flane.ch/swisscom/en/xml-course/cisco-cnios" lastchanged="2026-02-26T16:20:46+01:00" parent="https://portal.flane.ch/swisscom/en/xml-courses"><title>Managing Cisco Network Operating Systems</title><productcode>CNIOS</productcode><vendorcode>CI</vendorcode><vendorname>Cisco</vendorname><fullproductcode>CI-CNIOS</fullproductcode><version>1.0</version><objective>&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Navigate the CLIs of IOS XE, NX-OS, and IOSXR&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Perform initial setup, upgrades, and troubleshooting on various Cisco platforms&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Configure essential network features, such as vPCs, Fibre Channel, VXLAN, and router clustering&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Explore automation options and learn how to interact with Cisco TAC&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gain proficiency in navigating Cisco documentation and securing network environments&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</objective><essentials>&lt;p&gt;There are no formal prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Familiarity and basic understanding of core networking concepts&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Fundamental knowledge and understanding of Cisco network devices, such as routers and switches&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Basic understanding of network security concepts, including common threats, firewalls, and how to harden a network&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offerings: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;cms-link-marked&quot;&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;fl-href-prod&quot; href=&quot;/swisscom/en/course/cisco-ccna&quot;&gt;&lt;svg role=&quot;img&quot; aria-hidden=&quot;true&quot; focusable=&quot;false&quot; data-nosnippet class=&quot;cms-linkmark&quot;&gt;&lt;use xlink:href=&quot;/css/img/icnset-linkmarks.svg#linkmark&quot;&gt;&lt;/use&gt;&lt;/svg&gt;Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions &lt;span class=&quot;fl-prod-pcode&quot;&gt;(CCNA)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;cms-link-marked&quot;&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;fl-href-prod&quot; href=&quot;/swisscom/en/course/cisco-dcfndu&quot;&gt;&lt;svg role=&quot;img&quot; aria-hidden=&quot;true&quot; focusable=&quot;false&quot; data-nosnippet class=&quot;cms-linkmark&quot;&gt;&lt;use xlink:href=&quot;/css/img/icnset-linkmarks.svg#linkmark&quot;&gt;&lt;/use&gt;&lt;/svg&gt;Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations &lt;span class=&quot;fl-prod-pcode&quot;&gt;(DCFNDU)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;cms-link-marked&quot;&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;fl-href-prod&quot; href=&quot;/swisscom/en/course/cisco-spfndu&quot;&gt;&lt;svg role=&quot;img&quot; aria-hidden=&quot;true&quot; focusable=&quot;false&quot; data-nosnippet class=&quot;cms-linkmark&quot;&gt;&lt;use xlink:href=&quot;/css/img/icnset-linkmarks.svg#linkmark&quot;&gt;&lt;/use&gt;&lt;/svg&gt;Understanding Cisco Service Provider Network Foundations &lt;span class=&quot;fl-prod-pcode&quot;&gt;(SPFNDU)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://u.cisco.com/paths/network-administrator-171&quot;&gt;Network Administrator (NETADM)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://u.cisco.com/paths/network-fundamentals-network-adjacent-engineers-173&quot;&gt;Network Fundamentals for Network Adjacent Engineers (NETFND)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</essentials><audience>&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Junior Network Engineers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;NOC Engineers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;IT Operations Engineers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Network Administrators&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</audience><outline>&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Overview of Cisco Network Operating Systems&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Evolution of Cisco Network Operating Systems&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Comparison of Cisco IOS, IOS XE, NX-OS, and IOS XR&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Introduction to Cisco Modeling Labs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Introduction to Cisco ISO XE&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Use of Cisco IOS XE CLI and Configuration Management&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Unique Features of Cisco IOS XE&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;IOS XE Software Management and Upgrade Process&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Introduction to Cisco NX-OS&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Use of Cisco NX-OS CLI and Configuration Management&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Unique Features of Cisco NX-OS&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cisco NX-OS Software Management and Upgrade Process&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Introduction to Cisco IOS XR&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Use of Cisco IOS XR CLI and Configuration Managment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Unique Features of Cisco IOS XR&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cisco IOS XR Software Management and Upgrade Process&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Common Protocols and Configurations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Automation and Programmability&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cisco Network Automation Platforms&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Monitoring Tools&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Troubleshooting and Best Practices&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cisco Documentation Navigation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cisco Operating Systems Licensing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Security and Device Hardening&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cisco Network Security Tools and Sites&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</outline><objective_plain>- Navigate the CLIs of IOS XE, NX-OS, and IOSXR
- Perform initial setup, upgrades, and troubleshooting on various Cisco platforms
- Configure essential network features, such as vPCs, Fibre Channel, VXLAN, and router clustering
- Explore automation options and learn how to interact with Cisco TAC
- Gain proficiency in navigating Cisco documentation and securing network environments</objective_plain><essentials_plain>There are no formal prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are: 


- Familiarity and basic understanding of core networking concepts
- Fundamental knowledge and understanding of Cisco network devices, such as routers and switches
- Basic understanding of network security concepts, including common threats, firewalls, and how to harden a network
These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offerings: 


- Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
- Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU)
- Understanding Cisco Service Provider Network Foundations (SPFNDU)
- Network Administrator (NETADM) (https://u.cisco.com/paths/network-administrator-171)
- Network Fundamentals for Network Adjacent Engineers (NETFND) (https://u.cisco.com/paths/network-fundamentals-network-adjacent-engineers-173)</essentials_plain><audience_plain>- Junior Network Engineers
- NOC Engineers
- IT Operations Engineers
- Network Administrators</audience_plain><outline_plain>- Overview of Cisco Network Operating Systems
- Evolution of Cisco Network Operating Systems
- Comparison of Cisco IOS, IOS XE, NX-OS, and IOS XR
- Introduction to Cisco Modeling Labs
- Introduction to Cisco ISO XE
- Use of Cisco IOS XE CLI and Configuration Management
- Unique Features of Cisco IOS XE
- IOS XE Software Management and Upgrade Process
- Introduction to Cisco NX-OS
- Use of Cisco NX-OS CLI and Configuration Management
- Unique Features of Cisco NX-OS
- Cisco NX-OS Software Management and Upgrade Process
- Introduction to Cisco IOS XR
- Use of Cisco IOS XR CLI and Configuration Managment
- Unique Features of Cisco IOS XR
- Cisco IOS XR Software Management and Upgrade Process
- Common Protocols and Configurations
- Automation and Programmability
- Cisco Network Automation Platforms
- Monitoring Tools
- Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Cisco Documentation Navigation
- Cisco Operating Systems Licensing
- Security and Device Hardening
- Cisco Network Security Tools and Sites</outline_plain><duration unit="d" days="5">5 days</duration><pricelist><price country="GB" currency="GBP">3205.00</price><price country="US" currency="USD">4195.00</price><price country="CA" currency="CAD">5790.00</price><price country="IT" currency="EUR">2990.00</price><price country="DE" currency="EUR">3795.00</price><price country="AT" currency="EUR">3795.00</price><price country="SE" currency="EUR">3795.00</price><price country="SI" currency="EUR">3795.00</price><price country="CH" currency="CHF">3795.00</price><price country="FR" currency="EUR">4040.00</price></pricelist><miles><milesvalue country="GB" vendorcurrency="CLC" vendorcurrencyname="Cisco Learning Credits">42.00</milesvalue><milesvalue country="US" vendorcurrency="CLC" vendorcurrencyname="Cisco Learning Credits">42.00</milesvalue><milesvalue country="CA" vendorcurrency="CLC" vendorcurrencyname="Cisco Learning Credits">42.00</milesvalue><milesvalue country="IT" vendorcurrency="CLC" vendorcurrencyname="Cisco Learning Credits">42.00</milesvalue><milesvalue country="SI" vendorcurrency="CLC" vendorcurrencyname="Cisco Learning Credits">42.00</milesvalue><milesvalue country="SE" vendorcurrency="CLC" vendorcurrencyname="Cisco Learning Credits">42.00</milesvalue><milesvalue country="IL" vendorcurrency="CLC" vendorcurrencyname="Cisco Learning Credits">42.00</milesvalue><milesvalue country="EG" vendorcurrency="CLC" vendorcurrencyname="Cisco Learning Credits">42.00</milesvalue><milesvalue country="AT" vendorcurrency="CLC" vendorcurrencyname="Cisco Learning Credits">42.00</milesvalue><milesvalue country="UA" vendorcurrency="CLC" vendorcurrencyname="Cisco Learning Credits">42.00</milesvalue><milesvalue country="CH" vendorcurrency="CLC" vendorcurrencyname="Cisco Learning Credits">42.00</milesvalue><milesvalue country="DE" vendorcurrency="CLC" vendorcurrencyname="Cisco Learning Credits">42.00</milesvalue></miles></course>