NETLAB Academy Edition^®

Overview

NETLAB_AE is a NETLAB+^® product version designed specifically for Cisco Networking Academies to host real lab equipment, real software applications and curriculum on the Internet for blended distance learning, remote Academy access, instructor led training, student team and individual student equipment access. Resources can be scheduled, automated, and accessed remotely, allowing Academies to maximize their investment in equipment and software.

Maximize the Return on Your Investment in Equipment

Using NETLAB_AE, Academies can maximize the return on their equipment investment by providing round-the-clock, worldwide equipment access to instructors and students. NDG works closely with Cisco to create topologies that will work across multiple curriculums, using the smallest amount of equipment possible.

Upgrade, Expand, Innovate

NETLAB_AE is designed and licensed specifically for use by Cisco Networking Academies. NDG also offers discounted upgrades to NETLAB Professional Edition^® or NETLAB Enterprise Edition^™. These products can be used outside the Cisco Networking Academy, provide higher hosting capacity, and offer a rich set of custom options that can be used to implement innovative training programs.

Blended Distance Learning

NETLAB_AE provides the remote lab access and equipment collaboration tools necessary for Blended Distance Learning. Program adoption and enrollment is no longer subject geographical limitations. Instructors gain the tools they need. Students gain the convenience they desire. Carbon footprint is reduced. NETLAB_AE can also be used effectively in the physical classroom, offering a true blended solution.

Increase Instructor Productivity

NDG works closely with Cisco to author labs that will work remotely using NETLAB_AE topologies. NDG sweats the details of remote accessibility, so instructors are free to focus on providing training. Instructors can simultaneously share equipment consoles and PCs with students. Automated device actions assist with configuration management, student assessment, cleanup and password recovery tasks. NETLAB_AE frees instructors from lab management details to focus on curriculum, labs and assisting students.

Real and Remote

NETLAB_AE provides students with a high fidelity training experience through remote interaction with real routers, switches, firewalls, PCs and servers - all running real operating systems and software. Networking professionals support devices in multiple geographical locations and must possess the skills to configure, manage, and troubleshoot remotely. NETLAB_AE mirrors the real and remote environment, which is vital to achieving success in today's marketplace.

Academy Benefits	Instructor Benefits	Student Benefits
Maximize equipment investment Implement blended distance learning Share access with other Academies Scheduled, round-the-clock lab access Increase student lab time Host Academy curriculum Discounted price, cost recovery	Provide remote instructor led training Record and assess student lab work Share sessions with your students Focus on labs (not lab management) Rapid lab assessment Automate device and PC cleanup Automate configuration management	Use real equipment Use real operating systems Use real software applications Schedule labs at your convenience Complete labs at home Attend instructor led training at home Develop remote management skills

Sharing and Cost Recovery

NETLAB_AE licensing allows Academies who purchase NETLAB_AE the option to share access to their system with other Academies throughout the world. Hosting academies may charge a cost recovery fee, which may help reduce their expenses. Remote Academies who may not have the resources to purchase hardware can greatly benefit from having access to equipment on a hosting Academy’s NETLAB_AE system. Learn more >

Network Appliance

The NDG NETLAB_AE is delivered as a network appliance with its software pre-loaded onto its own dedicated hardware. This method removes any concern about hardware-software conflicts and greatly simplifies installation on your end. Simply remove the NETLAB+ appliance from the shipping carton, install it in the rack, connect power and network cable(s), and assign an IP address. At that point, the system can be completely administered from a web browser. All lab equipment and supporting devices are located securely behind the NETLAB_AE server and not directly exposed to outside or public networks. Learn more >

Next Steps

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