Course Details
Course Outline
1 - Course Introduction
Introductions and course logisticsCourse objectives
2 - VMware Virtual Cloud Network and NSX-T Data Center
Introduce VMware’s Virtual Cloud Network visionDiscuss NSX-T Data Center solutions, use cases,and benefitsExplain NSX-T Data Center architecture and componentsDescribe VMware NSX® product portfolio and featuresExplain the management, control, data, and consumption planes and function
3 - DeploymentPreparing the NSX-T Data Center Infrastructure
Describe NSX Management ClusterDeploy VMware NSX® Manager nodes on VMware ESXi and KVM hypervisorsNavigate through the NSX Manager UIExplain data plane components such as N-VDS, transport nodes, transport zones, profiles, and more Perform transport node preparation and establish the data center infrastructureVerify transport node status and connectivity
4 - NSX-TData CenterLogical Switching
Introduce key components and terminology in logical switchingDescribe the types of L2 segments and functionExplain tunneling and the GENEVE encapsulation Configure logical segments and attach hosts using NSX Manager UIDescribe the function and types of segment profilesCreate segment profiles and apply them to segments and portsExplain the function of MAC, ARP, and TEP tables used in packet forwardingDemonstrate L2 unicast packet flowExplain ARP suppression and BUM traffic handling
5 - NSX-T Data Center Logical Routing
Describe the logical routing function and use cases Introduce the two-tier routing architecture, topologies, and componentsExplain the Tier-0 and Tier-1 Gateway functions Describe the logical router components: Service Router and Distributed RouterDiscuss the architecture and function of VMware NSX® Edge™ nodesDiscuss deployment options of NSX Edge nodes Configure NSX Edge nodes and create NSX Edge clustersConfigure Tier-0 and Tier-1 GatewaysExamine the single-tier and multitier packet flow Configure static routing and dynamic routingEnable ECMP on Tier-0 GatewayDescribe NSX Edge HA, failure detection, and failback modes
6 - NSX-T Data Center Bridging
Describe the function of logical bridgingDiscuss the logical bridging use casesCompare routing and bridging solutionsExplain the components of logical bridgingCreate bridge clusters and bridge profiles
7 - NSX-T Data Center Security
Introduce the NSX-T Data Center security approach and modelDescribe the micro-segmentation benefits and use casesDescribe the Distributed Firewall architecture, components, and functionConfigure Distributed Firewall sections and rulesDescribe the Gateway Firewall architecture, components, and functionConfigure Gateway Firewall sections and rulesDescribe URL analysis and distributed intrusion system importance and use-cases.Describe the service insertion functionality for east-west and north-south securityDiscuss the integration and benefits of partner security solutions with NSX-T Data Center
8 - NSX-T Data Center Services
Describe NSX-T Data Center servicesExplain and configure Network Address Translation (NAT) and NAT 64Explain and configure DNS and DHCP servicesDescribe the load-balancing function, topologies, components, and use casesConfigure L4-L7 load balancingDiscuss the IPSec VPN and L2 VPN function and use casesConfigure IPSec VPN and L2 VPN using NSX Manager UI
9 - NSX-TDataCenterMonitoring
Explain the importance and functionality of NSX IntelligenceNavigate through the NSX Topology UI and identify the various key elements in the UIDiscuss the importance and use-cases of dashboards and alarms
10 - NSX-TDataCenterUser and Role Management
Describe the function and benefits of VMware Id entity Manager in NSX-T Data CenterIntegrate VMware Identity Manager with NSX-T Data CenterIdentify the various types of users, authentication policies, and permissionsUse role-based access control to restrict user accessExplain the built-in roles in VMware Identity Manager and role assignment to users
11 - NSX-T Data Center Federation
Introduce the NSX-T Data Center Federation key concepts, terminology, and use-cases.Explain the onboarding process of NSX-T Data Center FederationDescribe the NSX-T Data Center Federation switching and routing functions.Describe the NSX-T Data Center Federation security concepts and routing functions
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