This session is aimed at those who have little or no knowledge or experience with IPv6, yet are keen to understand the ins and outs of the protocol and gain a foundation of knowledge for more advanced IPv6 topics and technologies.

The session will start by looking at "Why IPv6" then take you through the various IPv6 address types and packet header format which differentiate it from IPv4. The session will then touch on the role and need for ICMPv6 and how Neighbour Discovery is conducted within an IPv6 enabled network.

Additional concepts such as address provisioning, DHCPv6, routing essentials and the role of DNS will also be covered with an ample supply of configuration examples that can be referenced after the session.

The session is for network architects, network engineer and network operators who are interested in the next version of the Internet Protocol.

This session focuses on IPv6 deployment options for the enterprise and commercial network manager, with in-depth information about IPv6 configuration and transition methods. IPv6 deployment considerations for specific areas of the network such as campus, Data Centre and Internet edge are discussed. The session features best practices for deploying IPv6 with a variety of associated technologies and operating systems.

This session covers IPv6 deployment and operational considerations. It begins with how network administrators can plan, design and implement an IPv6 solution, using a network readiness approach and holistic Network Architecture.

This technical session is about the security of IPv6 protocol and leverages the attendees knowledge of network security. The session starts with threats common to IPv4 and IPv6 networks with topics like neighbour discovery, IP spoofing, scanning by worms, ICMP security policy. It then addresses some specific IPv6 issues like transition mechanisms (especially tunneling techniques and dual-stack network), extension headers, use of IPsec. Finally, the session covers how to enforce an IPv6 security policy and how to securely transport IPv6 on a public Internet (being IPv4 or IPv6). The session is mainly for enterprise networks, the security and network administrator will benefit on learning how to configure IPv6 secure networks. Basic knowledge of IPv6 and a broad understanding of security in an IPv4 network are prerequisites. BRKSPG-2603 has a similar content but with a focus on Service Provider network operation.

The Machine-to-Machine (M2M) environment is part of the Internet of Things and are defined as automated applications which involve machines or devices communicating with each other through a network without human intervention. These devices are increasingly providing telematic capabilities (merging of Informatics and Telecomms) and can do on board processing as opposed to just telemetry reporting. They can also be referred to as Smart Objects due to their ability to monitor and control the physical environment by collecting, processing, and analysing the data generated and then communicating that information to other machines/objects. Not surprisingly it is predicted that intelligent machines and everyday smart objects such as sensors, light bulbs, power meters, road signs and even garden sprinklers will grow the Internet device population by tens of billions in the next 10 years. These devices will usually operate in a highly constrained environment in terms of physical size, available memory, CPU power and battery life in addition to communicating over wireless and wired networks of potentially dubious quality . This type of operational environment throws up quite a number of networking challenges that traditional routing protocols cannot satisfy.

The Carrier Grade Services Engine (CGSE) provides the foundation for Cisco's CGv6 (Carrier Grade IPv6) framework to prolong IPv4 utilisation and start the journey of IPv6 integration in Service Provider networks. This session provides an introduction to the IPv6 transition mechanisms supported by the CGSE and how to apply them within your networking environment. The CGSE hardware architecture and performance boundaries with a supporting case study and best practices will be provided including IOS-XR CGSE configuration details for each of the IPv6 adoption stages. An economic rationale will then be applied to determine which of the specific IPv6 migration techniques will provide Service Provider and end user value over time.

A session focused on the technical/business drivers, successes/challenges and lessons learned (so far) around Cisco IT's implementation of IPv6 on internal and customer-facing networks.

This hands-on lab will provide students with an opportunity to configure basic IPv6 features on dual-stack hosts and routers, and analyse their functionality using Cisco IOS configuration, show commands and debugs. Lab exercises are designed to help students get a jump start on configuring and troubleshooting IPv6 basic features and get hands-on experience with how IPv6 can be deployed in today's networks. Students will get a chance to gain hands-on Experience IPv6 Addressing, Stateless Address Auto-configuration (SLAAC), Neighbor Discovery, Tunneling, HSRPv6, Static as well as Dynamic routing protocols like RIPng, EIGRPv6, OSPFv3 and BGPv4. The lab will be divided into two parts. First half(2-3 hours) will consists of lectures around addressing, neighbor discovery, tunneling and routing. Second half(4-5) hours will be for hands on labs. There will be optional labs on IPv6 Services at the end for those who are interested. Topics will be (6PE, 6VPE & IPv6 Multicast).

Cisco is bringing together the best of wired and wireless networking into "One Network" with Unified Access. Come to this session to get comprehensive knowledge of system architecture, product components, and deployment recommendations for your campus or remote branch access network. This session introduces Cisco's new Unified Access solution, compares and contrasts it with existing Wireless deployment models, and provides an in-depth review of the new Unified Access solution including client association, roaming modes, high availability, and Quality of Service capabilities. Don't miss the opportunity to get first-hand knowledge of upcoming innovations in the wired-wireless access layer.

This hands-on lab will provide students with an opportunity to configure basic IPv6 features on dual-stack hosts and routers, and analyse their functionality using Cisco IOS configuration, show commands and debugs. Lab exercises are designed to help students get a jump start on configuring and troubleshooting IPv6 basic features and get hands-on experience with how IPv6 can be deployed in today's networks. Students will get a chance to gain hands-on Experience IPv6 Addressing, Stateless Address Auto-configuration (SLAAC), Neighbour Discovery, Tunnelling, HSRPv6, Static as well as Dynamic routing protocols like RIPng, EIGRPv6, OSPFv3 and BGPv4. The lab will be divided into two parts. First half (2-3 hours) will consists of lectures around addressing, neighbour discovery, tunnelling and routing. Second half (4-5) hours will be for hands on labs. There will be optional labs on IPv6 Services at the end for those who are interested. Topics will be (6PE, 6VPE & IPv6 Multicast).

IT organisations are facing a challenge caused by the exponential growth of consumer devices that are brought inside the corporate networks. The spectrum of BYOD adoption varies greatly across businesses, from restricting consumer devices all the way to embracing the productivity gains by supporting enterprise applications across mobile devices. All spectrums of BYOD adoption require a comprehensive solution that ensures the security and reliability of the network while addressing the multiple challenges that the BYOD trend has created.

This session will provide you with expert advice about the technologies and architectures that are needed in order to allow the end users the freedom to bring their choice of device to work while still affording IT the controls to ensure security, network reliability and data loss prevention. Topics to be covered include secure unified access (wired, wireless and remote), policy, mobile device on boarding and management. A combination of lectures and live demos will provide you with the information needed in order to build an effective Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) solution.

This advanced session will cover the performance aspects of all Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) products as well as the Firewall Services Module (FWSM). A large portion of the presentation will be dedicated to a detailed architectural review of the hardware and software platform operation in order to identity the performance implications at each stage of the traffic path. Interoperability of the advanced firewall features and the network protocols will be discussed as well. Commonly seen performance bottlenecks will be identified and analysed. Various performance optimisation techniques and designs will be presented through theoretical analysis and practical examples. Familiarity with ASA and FWSM features and operation is required.

This technical seminar will cover all aspects of the Cisco Jabber Collaboration Solution from the Desktop Clients on Windows and Mac and Web browsers to the Mobile Clients on iPhone, Android smartphones and tablets.

The session will start with an overview of the clients and capabilities and then move into a detailed look at the overall architecture and how it applies to the different Jabber clients, through detailed infrastructure review, to all aspects of the collaboration back-end including functions like secure remote access.