Master Network Virtualization with VMware NSX: Install, Configure, and Manage [V4.0]

Duration : 5 Days (40 Hours)

Master Network Virtualization with VMware NSX: Install, Configure, and Manage [V4.0] Course Overview:

VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.0]

This training course is designed to teach IT professionals how to install, configure, and manage VMware NSX, which is a network virtualization and security platform for the software-defined data center. This course provides hands-on training and covers a range of topics, including:

  • NSX Architecture and Components
    • Understanding the components and architecture of NSX, including the NSX Manager, NSX Controller, and NSX Edge services gateway.
    • Understanding the different types of logical networks, such as logical switches and logical routers.
    • Understanding the different types of network services, such as load balancing, VPN, and NAT.
  • Installation and Configuration
    • Installing and configuring the NSX Manager and NSX Controller.
    • Deploying the NSX Edge gateway.
    • Creating and managing logical switch networks.
    • Configuring distributed firewall rules and policies.
    • Configuring edge gateway services.
  • Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting
    • Using tools such as the NSX Central CLI and the NSX Manager dashboard to monitor and troubleshoot the virtual network.
    • Using the NSX troubleshooting framework to troubleshoot network problems.

By the end of the course, participants should have a solid understanding of how to install, configure, and manage VMware NSX, and should be able to apply this knowledge to secure and optimize their own virtual networks.

This course is ideal for IT professionals who are responsible for designing, deploying, and managing VMware NSX solutions. It is also a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about VMware NSX.

Additional Benefits of Attending This Course

  • Gain the knowledge and skills you need to install, configure, and manage VMware NSX.
  • Learn how to use the various tools that can be used to install, configure, and manage VMware NSX.
  • Install, configure, and manage logical switch networks.
  • Configure distributed firewall rules and policies.
  • Configure edge gateway services.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot the virtual network.
  • Use the NSX troubleshooting framework to troubleshoot network problems.
  • Network with other IT professionals who are interested in VMware NSX.

Target Audience:

The target audience for “VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.0]” includes IT professionals who are responsible for managing and maintaining virtualized data centers and networks. This can include:

  • Network Administrators: Network administrators who are responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining virtualized networks.
  • System Administrators: System administrators who are responsible for managing virtualized data centers and infrastructure.
  • Security Professionals: Security professionals who are responsible for designing and implementing security policies and procedures for virtualized networks.
  • Cloud Administrators: Cloud administrators who are responsible for deploying and managing virtualized cloud environments.
  • VMware Administrators: VMware administrators who are responsible for managing and maintaining VMware infrastructure.
  • IT Managers: IT managers who are responsible for overseeing the design, deployment, and management of virtualized data centers and networks.

Learning Objectives:

The learning objectives for “VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.0]” include:

  • Understanding NSX Architecture: Understanding the components and architecture of NSX, and how they work together to provide network virtualization and security.
  • Installing and Configuring NSX: Installing and configuring the NSX Manager and NSX Controller, and deploying the NSX Edge gateway to provide network services and security.
  • Creating and Managing Logical Switch Networks: Creating and managing logical switch networks, which enable you to create virtual networks and network services.
  • Configuring Distributed Firewall: Configuring distributed firewall rules and policies to secure the virtual network and protect workloads.
  • Configuring Edge Gateway Services: Configuring edge gateway services, including load balancing, VPN, and NAT, to enable access to the virtual network from external sources.
  • Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Using tools such as the NSX Central CLI and the NSX Manager dashboard to monitor and troubleshoot the virtual network.
  • Integration with VMware Products: Integrating NSX with other VMware products such as vSphere, vCloud Director, and VMware Workspace ONE.
  • Advanced Networking Concepts: Advanced networking concepts, such as network virtualization, network overlays, and micro-segmentation.
  • Security Concepts: Understanding security concepts such as firewall rules, IDS/IPS, and VPN, and how they apply to virtualized networks.

 Module 1: Course Introduction

  • Introduce the VMware Virtual Cloud Network vision
  • Describe the NSX product portfolio
  • Discuss NSX features, use cases, and benefits
  • Explain NSX architecture and components
  • Explain the management, control, data, and consumption planes and their functions
  • Perform transport node preparation and configure the data plane infrastructure
  • Verify transport node status and connectivity
  • Explain DPU-based acceleration in NSX
  • Install NSX using DPUs
  • Deploy VMware NSX® ManagerTM nodes on ESXi hypervisors
  • Navigate through the NSX UI
  • Explain data plane components such as N-VDS/VDS, transport nodes, transport zones, profiles, and more
  • Introduce key components and terminology in logical switching
  • Describe the function and types of L2 segments
  • Explain tunneling and the Geneve encapsulation
  • Configure logical segments and attach hosts using NSX UI
  • Describe the function and types of segment profiles
  • Create segment profiles and apply them to segments and ports
  • Explain the function of MAC, ARP, and TEP tables used in packet forwarding
  • Demonstrate L2 unicast packet flow
  • Explain ARP suppression and BUM traffic handling
  • Describe the logical routing function and use cases
  • Introduce the two-tier routing architecture, topologies, and components
  • Explain the Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateway functions
  • Describe the logical router components: Service Router and Distributed Router
  • Discuss the architecture and function of NSX Edge nodes
  • Discuss deployment options of NSX Edge nodes
  • Configure NSX Edge nodes and create NSX Edge clusters
  • Configure Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateways
  • Examine single-tier and multitier packet flows
  • Configure static routing and dynamic routing, including BGP and OSPF
  • Enable ECMP on a Tier-0 gateway
  • Describe NSX Edge HA, failure detection, and failback modes
  • Configure VRF Lite
  • Describe the function of logical bridging
  • Discuss the logical bridging use cases
  • Compare routing and bridging solutions
  • Explain the components of logical bridging
  • Create bridge clusters and bridge profiles
  • Describe NSX segmentation
  • Identify the steps to enforce Zero-Trust with NSX segmentation
  • Describe the Distributed Firewall architecture, components, and function
  • Configure Distributed Firewall sections and rules
  • Configure the Distributed Firewall on VDS
  • Describe the Gateway Firewall architecture, components, and function
  • Configure Gateway Firewall sections and rules
  • Explain NSX IDS/IPS and its use cases
  • Configure NSX IDS/IPS
  • Deploy NSX Application Platform
  • Identify the components and architecture of NSX Malware Prevention
  • Configure NSX Malware Prevention for east-west and north-south traffic
  • Describe the use cases and architecture of VMware NSX® Intelligence™
  • Identify the components and architecture of VMware NSX® Network Detection and Response™
  • Use NSX Network Detection and Response to analyze network traffic events.
  • Explain and configure Network Address Translation (NAT)
  • Explain and configure DNS and DHCP services
  • Describe VMware NSX® Advanced Load Balancer™ architecture, components, topologies, and use cases.
  • Configure NSX Advanced Load Balancer
  • Discuss the IPSec VPN and L2 VPN function and use cases
  • Configure IPSec VPN and L2 VPN using the NSX UI
  • Describe the function and benefits of VMware Identity Manager™ in NSX
  • Integrate VMware Identity Manager with NSX
  • Integrate LDAP with NSX
  • Identify the various types of users, authentication policies, and permissions
  • Use role-based access control to restrict user access
  • Explain object-based access control in NSX
  • Introduce the NSX Federation key concepts, terminology, and use cases.
  • Explain the onboarding process of NSX Federation
  • Describe the NSX Federation switching and routing functions.
  • Describe the NSX Federation security concepts.

The prerequisites for “VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.0]” include:

  • Experience with VMware vSphere: Participants should have experience working with VMware vSphere, including the deployment and management of virtual machines and virtual infrastructure.
  • Networking Experience: A basic understanding of networking concepts, such as IP addressing, routing, and switching, is recommended.
  • Familiarity with Linux: A basic understanding of Linux operating systems, including how to navigate the command line, is recommended.
  • VMware Certification: It is recommended that participants hold a VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification or equivalent experience.

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