Course Details
Course Outline
1 - Course Introduction
Introductions and course logisticsCourse objectives
2 - NSX-T Data Center Operations and Tools
Explain and validate the native troubleshooting tools (dashboards, traceflow, port mirroring) for the NSX-T Data Center environmentConfigure syslog, IPFIX, and log collections for the NSX-T Data Center environmentIntegrate NSX-T Data Center with vRealize Log insight and vRealize Network InsightValidate and review the APIs methods available to configure the NSX-T Data Center environment
3 - Troubleshooting the NSX Management Cluster
Describe the NSX Management cluster architecture, components, and communication channelsIdentify the workflows involved in configuring the NSX Management clusterValidate and troubleshoot the NSX Management cluster formation
4 - Troubleshooting Infrastructure Preparation
Describe the data plane architecture, components, and communication channelsExplain and troubleshoot VMware ESXiTM transport node preparation issuesExplain and troubleshoot KVM transport node preparation issuesExplain and troubleshoot VMware NSX® Edge™ transport node preparation issues
5 - Troubleshooting Logical Switching
Understand the architecture of logical switchingList the modules and processes involved in configuring logical switchingExplain the importance of N-VDS and VDS in transport nodesReview the architecture and workflows involved in configuring OVSIdentify and troubleshoot common logical switching issues
6 - Troubleshooting Logical Routing
Review the architecture of logical routing and NSX Edge nodesExplain the workflows involved in the configuration of Tier-0 and Tier-1 gatewaysExplain the HA modes and logical router placementsIdentify and troubleshoot common logical routing issues
7 - Troubleshooting Security
Review the architecture of the distributed firewallExplain the workflows involved in configuring the distributed firewallReview the architecture of the Gateway firewallExplain the workflows involved in configuring the Gateway firewallIdentify and troubleshoot common distributed firewall and Gateway firewall issuesDescribe the architecture and workflows of NorthSouth and East-West Service InsertionTroubleshoot North-South and East-West service insertionDescribe the architecture and workflows of endpoint protectionTroubleshoot endpoint protection
8 - Troubleshooting Load Balancing and VPN Services
Review load balancer architecture and componentsIdentify and troubleshoot common load balancing issuesReview of IPsec and L2 VPN architecture and componentsIdentify and troubleshoot common IPsec and L2 VPN issues
9 - NSX-T Data Center Upgrade
Review and perform the backup and restore of the NSX-T Data Center environmentIdentify the proper sequence of steps to upgrade NSX-T Data CenterDescribe the necessary pre-upgrade and postupgrade checksUnderstand the upgrade coordinator architecture
Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.
Who is it For?
Target Audience
Experienced system administrators and network administrators
Network and security professionals who work with enterprise and data center networks
Prerequisites
Other Prerequisites
You should also have the following understanding or knowledge:
Good understanding of TCP/IP services and protocols
Knowledge and working experience of computer networking, including:
Switching and routing technologies (L2-L3)
Network and application delivery services (L4-L7)
Knowledge and working experience of VMware vSphere® environments and KVM-based environments