What is the NSO Administration and DevOps (NSO303) course fee at RST Forum?

The course fee is ₹25,000. There are no hidden charges - lab access and course material are included.

How long is the NSO Administration and DevOps (NSO303) course?

100 hours of live instructor-led training (lectures plus hands-on lab practice), running as weekday-evening or weekend batches.

Do I need prior experience to join?

Intermediate level. You should be comfortable with Cisco Systems fundamentals before joining; if you are unsure, talk to us and we will place you in the right batch.

Is the training classroom or online?

Both. Classroom batches run at our Mumbai campus, and the same batch streams live for online students across India. Both get identical lab access and the same instructor.

Are the labs hands-on?

Yes - the course includes 15 hands-on labs, practiced on real equipment with 24/7 remote lab access through Skillopia, our own lab platform, for practice between classes.

Can I attend a demo session before enrolling?

Yes. Sit through a live class with the instructor before you decide - call +91 91672 24466 or send an enquiry and we will schedule it.

NSO303 Course in Mumbai | Training & Certification

Name: NSO Administration and DevOps (NSO303)
Price: 25000 INR
Availability: InStock

Overview

Who should attend

This 100hrs (Lectures + hands-on Lab) training is designed for the robust bridge linking network automation and orchestration tools, examining the development, operation, and administration task functions. The candidates will learn how to set up, configure, deploy, and maintain a Cisco NSO solution, and learn best practices for using DevOps. The examples shown in this course demonstrate real-world scenarios to prepare you for deployment and management of new or existing NSO instances. The course guides the candidate through the setup of production ready NSO instances using system installation with access control settings, the deployment of NSO in Docker containers, and introduces modern DevOps concepts and tools such as Git and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD). Candidates will also learn how to migrate CDM devices, how to build NETCONF NEDs from the NSO CLI, how to handle NSO Alarms, and many more features that benefit you in your journey with Cisco NSO. This is a lab-intensive course and objectives are accomplished through hands on learning.

Outcomes

Skills you'll gain

Introducing Network and IT Convergence
Introducing Cisco NSO Architecture
Introducing Linux
Exploring Cisco NSO Setup
Exploring Access Control
Describing Integration Options
Explaining Version Control Systems
Introducing Scalability and High Availability
Describing Scalable System Management
Describing Software Development Methodologies

Objectives

What you'll be able to do

The course objectives, as the vendor's own blueprint states them.

Describe software development methodologies.
Describe service maintenance.
Perform NED upgrades.
Use Cisco NSO for managing services and their associated device configurations.
Describe Cisco NSO change management.
Explain service problem management.
Use Cisco NSO for service monitoring and compliance reporting.
Describe Cisco NSO inventory management.
Describe Cisco NSO use cases.
Describe network and IT convergence.
Describe Cisco NSO architecture.
Describe Linux.
Configure Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO).
Set up access control to Cisco NSO system.

Included

What you get

Curriculum based on course outlines defined by Cisco Systems.
This Instructor-led classroom course is designed with an aim to build theoretical knowledge supplemented by ample hands-on lab exercises.
Facility of Lab on cloud available.
Courseware includes reference material to maximize learning.
Assignments and tests to ensure concept absorption.
Repeating of lectures allowed (On approval basis)
Candidates can attend lectures online.

After the course

Placements & outcomes

Placement assistance is included: CV preparation, interview drills with real scenario questions, and referrals through our alumni network of 1 million+ engineers trained since 1997.

1 modules

Full syllabus

Every module below is taught live and practiced hands-on - nothing here is a slide-only topic.

01

The Cisco NSO Administration and DevOps (NSO303)

Introducing Network and IT Convergence

Network and IT Convergence
Service Provider Business Process
Service Provider Business Process Change

Introducing Cisco NSO Architecture

Integration of NSO into Business Environments
NSO Logical Architecture
NSO Components
Key NSO Concepts

Introducing Linux

Command Prompt and File System
Managing Directories and Files
Code Editors

Exploring Cisco NSO Setup

Setup Requirements
Cisco NSO System Installation
Installing NEDs
Startup Configuration
Perform NSO System Install

Exploring Access Control

Access Control Architecture
Authentication Options
Client Authentication Options
Role-Based Access Control
NSO Hardening
Implement Role-Based Access and PAM

Describing Integration Options

Integration Options Overview
NETCONF API
Web Integration
CLI API
Plug-and-Play Script
Use NSO APIs

Explaining Version Control Systems

Version Control Systems Overview
Understanding Git (Distributed Version Control System)
Learn to Work with Git

Describing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery

Testing
Continuous Integration (CI)
Continuous Delivery (CD)
Docker Setup
Use NSO in Docker

Introducing Scalability and High Availability

Large or Complex NSO Environments
High Availability
High Availability Group Communications
Layered Services Architecture
Service Migration to LSA
Configure High Availability
Migrate a Monolithic Service to LSA
Deploy LSA Services

Describing Scalable System Management

Management of Large NSO Environments
NCT Tool
NCT Alternatives
Use the NCT Tool

Describing Software Development Methodologies

Software Development Methodologies Overview
Waterfall
Agile
DevOps

Introducing Service Maintenance

Service Maintenance Procedures
Service Upgrade Options
Service Upgrade Risk Assessment
Service Upgrade Procedure
Service Backup and Restore
Service Maintenance Tools
Perform Service Backup and Restore

Performing NED Upgrades

NED Overview
NED Upgrade Risk Assessment
NED Upgrade and CDM Migration
Changing NED Logic
NED Conflict with Other NMSs
NETCONF NED Builder
Migrate a CDM Device
Build a NETCONF NED

Introducing Configuration Management

Configuration Management Overview
Reverting to Previous Known Good Configuration
Replacing a Device
Service Management Tools
Replace a Device

Describing Change Management

Change Management Overview
Service Change Management
Service Instance Change Management

Explaining Service Problem Management

Incident Management
Incident Management with NSO
Problem Management with NSO
Nano Services
Troubleshoot NSO Alarms and Services

Explaining Service Monitoring and Compliance Reporting

Service Status Monitoring
Commit Queues
Compliance Reports
Create a Compliance Report

Introducing Inventory Management

Inventory Management Overview
Using NSO Built-In Inventory
Integrating External Resources

Describing NSO Use Cases

Setting Up DevOps with NSO
Putting It All Together-NSO and DevOps Example

15 labs

Hands-on labs

Structured labs on real equipment, with 24/7 lab-on-cloud access through Skillopia - our own lab platform.

Login to Skillopia

Hands-on labs

15

01

Perform NSO System Install.

02

Implement Role-Based Access and PAM.

03

Use NSO APIs.

04

Learn to Work with Git.

05

Use NSO in Docker.

06

Configure High Availability.

07

Migrate a Monolithic Service to LSA.

08

Deploy LSA Services.

09

Use the NCT Tool.

10

Perform Service Backup and Restore.

11

Migrate a CDM Device.

12

Build a NETCONF NED.

13

Replace a Device.

14

Troubleshoot NSO Alarms and Services.

15

Create a Compliance Report.

Batches

Upcoming start dates

No date is published for this course at the moment. Tell us when you want to start and we will build a batch around it.

No scheduled batch right now

This course runs on demand as well as on the public calendar. Ask us for the next planned date, or tell us the window that suits you - classroom in Mumbai or live online, weekday or weekend - and we will put a batch together and confirm it with you.

Ask for a date on WhatsApp +919167224466

Investment

Course Fees

Total course fee

₹25,000

Exam fees are not included. The certification cost is paid directly to the vendor.

Pay module by module, or in full. Talk to us about instalments before you enrol.

Answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the NSO Administration and DevOps (NSO303) course fee at RST Forum?: The course fee is ₹25,000. There are no hidden charges - lab access and course material are included.
How long is the NSO Administration and DevOps (NSO303) course?: 100 hours of live instructor-led training (lectures plus hands-on lab practice), running as weekday-evening or weekend batches.
Do I need prior experience to join?: Intermediate level. You should be comfortable with Cisco Systems fundamentals before joining; if you are unsure, talk to us and we will place you in the right batch.
Is the training classroom or online?: Both. Classroom batches run at our Mumbai campus, and the same batch streams live for online students across India. Both get identical lab access and the same instructor.
Are the labs hands-on?: Yes - the course includes 15 hands-on labs, practiced on real equipment with 24/7 remote lab access through Skillopia, our own lab platform, for practice between classes.
Can I attend a demo session before enrolling?: Yes. Sit through a live class with the instructor before you decide - call +91 91672 24466 or send an enquiry and we will schedule it.
Do you provide placement assistance?: Placement assistance is included: CV preparation, interview drills with real scenario questions, and referrals through our alumni network of 1 million+ engineers trained since 1997.

Who should attend

Skills you'll gain

What you'll be able to do

What you get

Placements & outcomes

Full syllabus

The Cisco NSO Administration and DevOps (NSO303)

Introducing Network and IT Convergence

Introducing Cisco NSO Architecture

Introducing Linux

Exploring Cisco NSO Setup

Exploring Access Control

Describing Integration Options

Explaining Version Control Systems

Describing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery

Introducing Scalability and High Availability

Describing Scalable System Management

Describing Software Development Methodologies

Introducing Service Maintenance

Performing NED Upgrades

Introducing Configuration Management

Describing Change Management

Explaining Service Problem Management

Explaining Service Monitoring and Compliance Reporting

Introducing Inventory Management

Describing NSO Use Cases

Hands-on labs

Hands-on labs

Perform NSO System Install.

Implement Role-Based Access and PAM.

Use NSO APIs.

Learn to Work with Git.

Use NSO in Docker.

Configure High Availability.

Migrate a Monolithic Service to LSA.

Deploy LSA Services.

Use the NCT Tool.

Perform Service Backup and Restore.

Migrate a CDM Device.

Build a NETCONF NED.

Replace a Device.

Troubleshoot NSO Alarms and Services.

Create a Compliance Report.

Upcoming start dates

Course Fees

Frequently asked questions

Watch a real class. Meet your instructor. Then decide.

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