Overview
In the Blue Coat Certified Proxy Administrator (BCCPA) course, intended for students who wish to master the fundamentals of Blue Coat ProxySG, you will learn the major functions of the ProxySG, how they work, how to administer them, and how the ProxySG interfaces with other Blue Coat products. You will learn key concepts of network security and wide-area network (WAN) optimization and how to get service and support from Blue Coat.
Pre-Requisites
The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows:
- Students should be familiar with networking essentials, such as LAN, Internet, security, and IP protocols. Basic knowledge of authentication methods is also a plus.
Content
- Blue Coat Family of Products
- Understanding Proxy Servers
- ProxySG Deployment
- ProxySG Licensing
- ProxySG Initial Setup
- ProxySG Management Console
- Services
- Hypertext Transfer Protocol
- Policy Management
- WebPulse
- Authentication Introduction
- Authentication using LDAP
- Creating Notifications
- Creating Exceptions
- Access Logging
- WAN Optimization Features
- Service and Support
Objectives
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Key concepts of network security and wide-area network (WAN) optimization
- The major functions of the ProxySG, how they work, and how to administer them
- How the ProxySG interfaces with other Blue Coat products
- How to get service and support from Blue Coat
Target Audience
This course is designed for:
- IT network or security professionals who wish to master the fundamentals of Blue Coat products with a focus on network security and who have not taken any previous Blue Coat training courses
Certification
Recommended as preparation for:
- Blue Coat Certified ProxySG Administrators(BCCPA)
BCCPA is the course required for the Blue Coat Certified ProxySG Administrator Certification
Follow on Courses
- Blue Coat Certified ProxySG Professional (BCCPP)
