Certified SonicWALL Security Administrator (CSSA III)

Course Overview

In Module three of the CSSA Instructor-led series, emphasis is on extending complex networks to demonstrate the more advanced features of SonicOS Enhanced 3.0. Students will build upon their knowledge of zones, address objects, and user groups to apply QoS (Bandwidth Management with DiffServ classification, granular access policies, Policy Based Routing), configure user authentication within AD/LDAP environments, specify OSPF routing, manipulate VLAN segments, and setup DDNS.

This module forms the basis of the SonicWALL Certified Enterprise Administrator exam, and assumes knowledge, proficiency, and experience with enterprise network administration concepts and applications. CCNA/CCNP recommended. Labs for this class are based on SonicOS 3.1 Enhanced for PRO4060/5060.

Audience

Those persons tasked with using the Global Management System to manage their network and maintain their firewall(s) and SonicWALL devices. This could include the following: Network managers, Network administrators or Network engineers, Security staff, Firewall administrators, Pre-Sales Engineers, System Engineers, Reseller support and Installation consultants

Skills Gained

Upon completing this training course, participants should be able to:

• Identify the components, functions of the SonicWALL Global Management System v. 2.9
• Determine GMS Network design and deployment considerations for Global Management Solutions
• Install and configure SonicWALL Global Management for single and multi-tier environments
• Use the Global Management System to:
• Configure GMS Role-based Management
• Customize Console administrative settings
• Create Users; Group Types
• Create and Change Views
• Managing Security Appliances with SonicWALL Global Management System
• Generate and Use SonicWALL Global Management ViewPoint Reports
• Troubleshoot to Resolve Common Problems

Prerequistes

All students should have a basic knowledge of networking concepts including network topologies and an understanding of the OSI model of networking protocol stacks. Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Networking is helpful.

• SonicWALL recommends that attendees have an understanding of TCP/IP, network addressing, subnet masks, and Network Address Translation, as well as knowledge of basic router concepts. Familiarity with Virtual Private Networking and IPSec functionality would also be helpful.
• Students are assumed to have a basic conceptual knowledge of firewalls and their role within a network.
• Students MUST complete the SonicWALL Technical e*Training courses prior to attending instructor-led courses. The Technical e*Training courses are: Securing Networks with SonicOS and Virtual Private Networking with SonicWALL and Securing SonicWALL Wireless Networks.
• Completion of CSSA1 or equivalent knowledge basis
• Completion of CSSA2 is required to attend the CSSA3 course
• Students who do not meet course prerequisites may have difficulty completing classroom labs.

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Certified SonicWALL Security Administrator (CSSA III) / SON-3