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Overview

This five-day, fast-paced course provides comprehensive training on how to install, configure, and manage a VMware NSX-T™ Data Center environment. This course covers key NSX-T Data Center features and functionality offered in the NSX-T Data Center 2.4 release, including the overall infrastructure, logical switching, logical routing, networking and security services, micro-segmentation and firewalls, and so on.

Access to a software-defined data center environment is provided through hands-on labs to reinforce the skills and concepts presented in the course.
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What You'll Learn

By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:
  • Describe VMware Virtual Cloud Network and the NSX-T Data Center architecture 
  • Describe the NSX-T Data Center components and main functions 
  •  Explain the NSX-T Data Center key features and benefits 
  • Deploy and configure NSX-T Data Center infrastructure 
  • Configure layer 2 logical switching and bridging 
  • Explain the tiered routing architecture and configure gateways
  • Configure advanced services such as VPN and load balancing
  • Describe the NSX-T Data Center security model with micro-segmentation 
  • Configure Distributed Firewall and Gateway Firewall to protect east-west and north-south traffic 
  • Explain advanced security enforcement with partner service insertion 
  • Integrate VMware Identity Manager™ with NSX-T Data Center and configure Role-Based Access Control 
  • Gather relevant information and perform basic troubleshooting with various tools

Who Should Attend

Experienced system administrators or network administrators
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Prerequisites

  • Good understanding of TCP/IP services
  • Working experience of enterprise switching and routing
  • Good understanding of network security and working experience with firewalls
  • Solid understanding of concepts presented in the following courses:
        o VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals
        o VMware Introduction to Network Virtualization with NSX
        o VMware Network Virtualization Fundamentals

Learning Journey

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1 Course Introduction
  • Introductions and course logistics 
  • Overview of modules and course objectives

2 VMware Virtual Cloud Network and NSX-T Data Center
  • Introduce VMware’s Virtual Cloud Network vision 
  • Discuss NSX-T Data Center solutions, use cases, and benefits 
  • Explain NSX-T Data Center architecture and components
  • Describe VMware NSX® product portfolio and features 
  • Explain the management, control, data, and consumption planes and function

3 NSX-T Data Center Infrastructure Deployment
  • Describe NSX Management Cluster 
  • Deploy VMware NSX® Manager™ nodes on VMware ESXi™ and KVM hypervisors 
  • Navigate through the NSX Manager UI 
  • Explain data plane components such as N-VDS, transport nodes, transport zones, profiles, and more 
  • Perform transport node preparation and establish the data center infrastructure 
  • Verify transport node status and connectivity

4 NSX-T Data Center Logical Switching
  • Introduce key components and terminology in logical switching
  • Describe the types of L2 segments and function 
  • Explain tunneling and the GENEVE encapsulation 
  • Configure logical segments and attach hosts using NSX Manager 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

5 NSX-T Data Center Logical Routing
  • 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 VMware 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 the single-tier and multitier packet flow
  • Configure static routing and dynamic routing 
  • Enable ECMP on Tier-0 Gateway 
  • Describe NSX Edge HA, failure detection, and failback modes

6 NSX-T Data Center Logical Bridging
  • 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

7 NSX-T Data Center Services
  • Describe NSX-T Data Center services 
  • Explain and configure Network Address Translation (NAT) 
  • Explain and configure DNS and DHCP services 
  • Describe the load-balancing function, topologies, components, and use cases 
  • Configure L4-L7 load balancing 
  • Discuss the IPSec VPN and L2 VPN function and use cases 
  • Configure IPSec VPN and L2 VPN using NSX Manager UI

8 NSX-T Data Center Security
  • Introduce the NSX-T Data Center security approach and model 
  • Describe the micro-segmentation benefits and use cases
  • Describe the Distributed Firewall architecture, components, and function 
  • Configure Distributed Firewall sections and rules 
  • Describe the Gateway Firewall architecture, components, and function 
  • Configure Gateway Firewall sections and rules 
  • Describe Network Introspection service insertion for east-west and north-south security 
  • Describe Endpoint Protection and use cases 
  • Discuss the integration and benefits of partner security solutions with NSX-T Data Center

9 User and Role Management
  • Describe the function and benefits of VMware Identity Manager in NSX-T Data Center 
  • Integrate VMware Identity Manager with NSX-T Data Center 
  • Identify the various types of users, authentication policies, and permissions 
  • Use Role-Based Access Control to restrict user access 
  • Explain the built-in roles in VMware Identity Manager and role assignment to users

10 NSX-T Data Center Basic Troubleshooting
  • Introduce the troubleshooting methodology and process 
  • Use various methods to collect local and remote log files 
  • Describe troubleshooting tools, such as IPFIX, Traceflow, Packet Capture, SPAN, and so on 
  • Solve basic problems related to installation, switching, routing, and firewalls 
  • Use CLI commands to verify the component configuration and status in NSX-T Data Center

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Why get VMware certified?

    VMware certifications validate your skills and expertise in virtualization and cloud technologies, making you a valuable asset in the IT industry.

    These certifications demonstrate your ability to design, deploy, and manage complex VMware environments, enhancing your career prospects and earning potential.

    VMware-certified professionals are highly sought after by employers worldwide, as they possess the knowledge and skills to drive digital transformation and optimize IT infrastructure.

  • What to expect for the examination?

    VMware offers a variety of certification exams at different levels (VCTA, VCP, VCAP, VCDX) and across various technology tracks (Data Center Virtualization, Network Virtualization, Cloud Management and Automation, etc.).

    Exams typically consist of multiple-choice and scenario-based questions that assess your knowledge and ability to apply it in real-world situations.

    Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by VMware from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.

  • How long is VMware certification valid for?

    As of April 2019, VMware has removed the mandatory recertification requirement for VCP certifications.

    This means your VCP certification will not expire, and you are not required to recertify at any specific interval.

    However, VMware encourages individuals to recertify and upgrade their certifications to validate their continued expertise and stay current with the latest technologies.

    Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by VMware from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.

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