Embark on an intensive Infiniband training program spanning up to 6 days of 3 to 4 hours each. This course covers essential topics in high-performance computing infrastructure, from architecture basics to advanced security concepts.
Designed for intermediate to expert IT professionals, the curriculum provides an instructor-led deep-dive into Infiniband technology and its practical applications.
Tyson Macaulay, CISA, P.Eng:
Expertise and Credentials
Seasoned Networking Professional
Tyson Macaulay is a seasoned networking professional and certified Infiniband Professional.
His expertise spans enterprise, telecom, and data centers, encompassing engineering, product management, and standards development.
Security and Operational Risk Management Expertise
Macaulay's deep knowledge of security and risk management is evident in his certifications as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
Author and Thought Leader
He has authored 4 books and contributed to numerous periodical publications, solidifying his position as a thought leader.
Training Timeline
1
Foundations
Cover Infiniband basics, architecture, and layers. Focus on physical, link, network, transport, and upper layers.
Day1 , Day 2, Day 3
2
Implementation
Learn fabric management, routing engines, and subnet managers. Explore a real-world case study and HPC Security.
Day 4, Day 5, Day 6
Building the Foundation
Day 1
Introduction to Infiniband. Overview of architecture and management principles. Physical Layer
Day 2
Deep dive into logical layers and their functions: Link, Network, Transport
Day 3
Upper layer. Fabric Initialization, Resilience, Monitoring and UFM installation.
Practical Implementation
1
Topology, Routing Engines, Subnets, Drivers and Fabric Management tools
Explore routing engines and subnet manager operations. Optimize network performance.
2
Review + Real-World Case study
Analyze the a Data Center / Ai cluster case study. Apply learned concepts to practical scenarios.
3
Security in HPC
Explore security measures for high-performance computing infrastructures. Standards and Compliance in this space
Training Schedule
Training Times
All training sessions will be 3 to 4 hours long.
Break Schedule
The training time is divided into three parts with 2 x 10-minute breaks scheduled at hour 1 and hour 2.