Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for System administrators System engineers Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: List the use cases for vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager Describe the architecture of vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager Deploy and configure vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager Create, manage, and scale vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager environments Add VMware vRealize Suite products to vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager Manage vRealize Suite products with vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager Use vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager to perform content lifecycle management Troubleshoot day-to-day operations of vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager This two-day course features hands-on training that focuses on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vRealize© Suite Lifecycle Manager?, which includes products such as VMware vRealize© Operations?, VMware vRealize© Log Insight?, and VMware vRealize© Automation?. This course prepares you to administer a vRealize infrastructure for an organization. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to Lifecycle Manager Describe the use cases for Lifecycle Manager List the features of Lifecycle Manager List system requirements for Lifecycle Manager Use vRealize Easy Installer to deploy Lifecycle Manager Verify that a Lifecycle Manager deployment is successful Lifecycle Manager Configuration Create SSL certificates for vRealize Suite product instances Import custom SSL certificates Add Lifecycle Manager infrastructure elements Create a Lifecycle Manager private cloud environment Add vRealize Suite product Installation media Adding vRealize Suite Applications Deploy a new vRealize Suite product Manage a vRealize Suite product using Lifecycle Manager Add an existing vRealize Suite product to an environment Day 2 Operations Perform On-going Management Tasks Monitor environment health Ensure product configuration compliance Scale-out VMware Identity Manager? Replace an existing certificate with a new one Manage SDDC content Perform source control Describe content pipelines Describe check-in and multi check-in feature Use content from Marketplace Lifecycle Manager Migration List the migration options available for Lifecycle Manager Migrate Lifecycle Manager using vRealize Easy Installer Troubleshooting Lifecycle Manager Access log files in Lifecycle Manager Configure the vRealize Log Insight Agent Use tools and log data to troubleshoot common problems
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for vSphere administrators, architects, system engineers, and systems integrators who are responsible for the deployment or management of Site Recovery Manager Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Summarize the components of Site Recovery Manager architecture Deploy and configure the Site Recovery Manager appliance Describe the principal disaster recovery topologies that are used with Site Recovery Manager Configure inventory and resource mappings Describe the storage replication options that are used with Site Recovery Manager Configure Site Recovery Manager to leverage array-based replication Describe VMware vSphere Replication⢠functionality Describe the vSphere Replication architecture Deploy and configure vSphere Replication for use with Site Recovery Manager Build Site Recovery Manager protection groups based on vSphere Replication Build, edit, execute, test, and remove a recovery plan Perform a planned migration Perform reprotect and failback using Site Recovery Manager and vSphere Replication This hands-on training course gives experienced VMware vSphere© administrators the knowledge to install, configure, and manage VMware Site Recovery Manager? 8.2. This course also shows you how to write and test disaster recovery plans that use Site Recovery Manager. Course Introduction Outline the necessary information to effectively undertake this course Identify resources for additional information Overview and Architecture Discuss Site Recovery Manager architecture Examine disaster recovery options with Site Recovery Manager Describe Site Recovery Manager integration with VMware vSphere© ClientTM Discuss Site Recovery Manager features Analyze Site Recovery Manager storage policies and integration options Discuss how Site Recovery Manager supports several disaster recovery topologies identify use cases for Site Recovery Manager across various scenarios Describe how VMware Site Recovery? for VMware Cloud? on AWS integrates with Site Recovery Manager. Deploy & Configure Site Recovery Manager Identify the requirements to deploy Site Recovery Manager Discuss the benefits of the Site Recovery Manager appliance Explore vSphere deployment models Deploy the Site Recovery Manager appliance Navigate the Site Recovery Manager configuration user interface Describe the process to register Site Recovery Manager with VMware vCenter Server© Configure site pairing Identify how to perform updates to the Site Recovery Manager appliance Configuring Inventory Mappings Outline the importance of inventory mappings Examine configuration options for inventory mappings Outline the importance of placeholders Using Array-based Replication Describe array-based replication Discuss the role of the Storage Replication Adapter (SRA) Explore the relationship between devices, consistency groups and datastore groups Configure array pairs vSphere Replication Explore vSphere Replication architecture Examine vSphere Replication functionality Formulate use cases for vSphere Replication Deploy a vSphere Replication appliance Configure vSphere Replication appliance settings Configure a vSphere Replication appliance connection Deploy a vSphere Replication server Register a vSphere Replication server Replicating Virtual Machines with vSphere Replication Configure vSphere Replication for virtual machines Explain the importance of datastore mappings Describe vSphere Replication recovery point objective scheduling Describe the vSphere Replication disk transfer protocol Building Protection Groups Define protection group functionality Examine the differences between array-based protection groups, protection groups based on vSphere Replication, and storage profile protection groups Create a protection group Discuss protection group settings Remove protection from a virtual machine Create a storage profile protection group Building Recovery Plans Discuss recovery plan concepts List recovery plan steps Discuss network planning Discuss customization options in recovery planning Outline how to implement a recovery plan Investigate recovery plan options Testing and Running a Recovery Plan Discuss use cases for Site Recovery Manager Describe planned migration Identify Site Recovery Manager workflows Discuss the importance of VMware vSphere© VMFS resignaturing Examine Site Recovery Manager integration with various vSphere technologies Outline how to conduct a recovery plan test Perform recovery plan test execution Identify the effects on the storage layer during recovery steps Explain a recovery plan execution in planned migration or disaster recovery mode Understand storage layer changes for plan execution types Identify the recovery steps for each execution type Describe how to reprotect a data center Examine failback steps Monitoring and Troubleshooting Discuss Site Recovery Manager alarms Explore Site Recovery Manager history reports Configuring advanced Site Recovery Manager settings Describe how to modify logging levels Explain how to collect log bundles Identify key log locations
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators, network administrators, and system integrators responsible for designing and implementing networking solutions Network and security professionals who work with enterprise and data center networks Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Discuss the SD-WAN architecture and platform deployment model options Identify and describe the SD-WAN solution components Explain the interaction between the SD-WAN Edge, Orchestrator, and Gateway components Describe the SD-WAN Software-Defined Networking (SDN) approach, traffic, and network flows Explore SD-WAN core features and evaluate how these dramatically improve operational automation Use SD-WAN features to perform simple, agile, and secure SD-WAN operations Simplify branch infrastructure by inserting network services on the branch edge, in the cloud, or in the regional and enterprise data centers This course provides you with the knowledge, skills, and tools to achieve competency in deploying and managing the VMware SD-WAN by VeloCloud environment. In this course, you are introduced to workflows of various software-defined WAN constructs along with several operational tools that help you deploy and manage VMware SD-WAN by VeloCloud. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to VMware SD-WAN Solution Revisit the traditional WAN technology, WAN topologies and downsides Explain the challenges solved by Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and use cases List the components of the VMware SASE? solution Describe the VMware SD-WAN solution and list its capabilities VMware SD-WAN Components and Architecture Understand the architecture of the VMware SD-WAN solution and list all its components Explain the function of VMware SD-WAN Edges, Hub, Gateways, controllers, and Orchestrator Explain how the components of the VMware SD-WAN solution interact with each other Using VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Describe key attributes of the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator List primary features of the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Navigate the main menus of the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator portal Deploy and Configure VMware SD-WAN Understand the deployment process of VMware SD-WAN components like VMware SD-WAN Edges, Hubs, Gateways, and more Understand the workflow of the VMware SD-WAN configuration List the optional network services that are supported by VMware and the steps to configure the same Understand the profiles and their application in the VMware SD-WAN infrastructure Describe the VMware SD-WAN Edge activation process Path and Traffic Management List the routing options supported by VMware SD-WAN: Static, BGP, OSPF Understand the Dynamic Multipath Optimization (DMPO) feature and its advantages Explain the Quality of Service and its configuration to manage traffic Securing VMware SD-WAN Environment Explain various options available to secure VMware SD-WAN environments. Understand the firewall capabilities and configuration Monitoring, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting List and understand the various features available to monitor the VMware SD-WAN infrastructure List and understand the various options available to troubleshoot and investigate issues in VMware SD-WAN Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware SD-WAN: Deploy and Manage [V4.x] - On Demand training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the VMware SD-WAN: Deploy and Manage [V4.x] - On Demand course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Workspace ONE UEM and Workspace ONE Access operators and administrators, account managers, solutions architects, solutions engineers, sales engineers, and consultants Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Explain and apply the fundamental techniques for launching and maintaining an intelligence-driven, multiplatform endpoint management solution with Workspace ONE UEM Outline the components of Workspace ONE UEM Explain the general features and functionality enabled with Workspace ONE UEM Summarize the basic Workspace ONE administrative functions Explain and deploy common Workspace ONE integrations Securely deploy configurations to Workspace ONE UEM managed devices Onboard device endpoints into Workspace ONE UEM Summarize the alternative management methodologies for rugged devices Discuss strategies to maintain environment and device fleet health Configure and deploy applications to Workspace ONE UEM managed devices Analyze a Workspace ONE UEM deployment Enable email access on devices Integrate Workspace ONE UEM with content repositories and corporate file shares Explain the general features and functionalities that Workspace ONE Access enables Demonstrate how to integrate Workspace ONE UEM with Workspace ONE Access Summarize and implement Workspace ONE productivity services into the digital workspace environment Explain the methods of enabling mobile single sign-on for mobile endpoints managed in the digital workspace Configure Workspace ONE Access to support SAML 2.0 for federated authentication across the workforce In this five-day course, you learn how to apply the fundamental techniques for launching and maintaining an intelligence-driven, multiplatform, endpoint management solution with VMware Workspace ONE© UEM. Through a combination of hands-on labs, simulations, and interactive lectures, you will configure and manage the endpoint life cycle. After the course, you will have the foundational knowledge for effectively implementing Workspace ONE UEM.Also, you learn how to apply the fundamental techniques for integrating VMware Workspace ONE© Access? with Workspace ONE UEM to securely distribute business-critical applications from any device and to configure access management controls. Through a combination of hands-on labs, simulations, and interactive lectures, you configure Workspace ONE Access and Workspace ONE UEM system and productivity integrations.You will leave with a foundational understanding of how Workspace ONE uses various authentication methods and protocols to determine user access permissions and enable single sign-on. Overall, the course lays out the foundational principles of identity and access management.Please note - This course is a combination of the VMware Workspace ONE: Skills for UEM and the VMware Workspace ONE: Integrations course. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Platform Architecture Summarize the features and functionality of Workspace ONE UEM Outline the benefits of leveraging Workspace ONE UEM Recognize the core and productivity components that make up the Workspace ONE UEM platform Summarize high availability and disaster recovery for the Workspace ONE solution Administration Navigate and customize the Workspace ONE UEM console Summarize the hierarchical management structure Explain the features and functions of Workspace ONE Hub Services Outline account options and permissions Enterprise Integrations Outline the process of integrating with directory services Explain certificate authentication and practical implementation with Workspace ONE Explain the benefits of integrating an email SMTP service into the Workspace ONE UEM console Describe VMware Dynamic Environment Manager and its architecture Onboarding Outline the prerequisite configurations in the Workspace ONE UEM environment for onboarding devices for management Outline the steps for setting up autodiscovery in the Workspace ONE UEM console Enroll an endpoint through the VMware Workspace ONE© Intelligent Hub app Summarize the platform onboarding options Managing Endpoints Explain the differences between device and user profiles Describe policy management options for Windows and macOS Describe the functions and benefits of using compliance policies Explain the use case for Freestyle Orchestrator Describe the capabilities that sensors and scripts enable. Alternative Management Methods Describe the function and benefits of device staging Configure product provisioning in the Workspace ONE UEM console Understand the benefits of deploying a VMware Workspace ONE© Launcher? configuration to Android devices List the system and device requirements for Linux device management in Workspace ONE UEM Applications Describe the features, benefits, and capabilities of application management in Workspace ONE UEM Understand and configure deployment settings for public, internal, and paid applications in the Workspace ONE UEM console Describe the benefits of using Apple Business Manager content integration Describe the benefits of using server-to-client software distribution List the functions and benefits of VMware Workspace ONE© SDK Device Email List the email clients supported by Workspace ONE UEM Configure an Exchange Active Sync profile in the Workspace ONE UEM console Configure VMware Workspace ONE© Boxer settings Summarize the available email infrastructure integration models and describe their workflows Configure email compliance policies and notifications services Content Sharing Describe the benefits of using Content Gateway Describe the Content Gateway workflows Describe the benefits of integrating content repositories with Workspace ONE UEM Configure a repository in the Workspace ONE UEM console Maintenance Manage endpoints from the Device List view and the Details view. Analyze endpoint deployment and compliance data from the Workspace ONE UEM Monitor page. Workspace ONE Access Summarize the benefits of Workspace ONE Access Outline the core features and functions enabled by Workspace ONE Access Navigate the Workspace ONE Access console Explain the functions of directory integration with Workspace ONE Access Explain the various types of authentication protocols enabled by Workspace ONE Access Integrating Workspace ONE UEM and Workspace ONE Access Explain the rationale for integrating Workspace ONE UEM and Workspace ONE Access Outline the process of connecting Workspace ONE UEM and Workspace ONE Access Examine the workflow of integrations Summarize the key features of an integrated solution Productivity Integrations Identify the functions enabled by VMware Unified Access Gateway? Outline the purpose of the VMware AirWatch© Secure Email Gateway? edge service Explain the features enabled by the VMware Workspace ONE© Tunnel? edge service Summarize the capabilities enabled by the Content Gateway edge service SAML 2.0 Authentication Outline the authentication methods supported by Workspace ONE Access Summarize the main properties of the SAML protocol Summarize the SAML authentication workflow Explain the application SSO authentication workflow with SAML Mobile Single Sign-On Describe the concept of mobile SSO Outline the mobile SSO workflows Intelligence and Automation Summarize the features of Workspace ONE© Intelligence? Outline the benefits of using Workspace ONE Intelligence Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Workspace ONE: Deploy and Manage [V22.x] training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the VMware Workspace ONE: Deploy and Manage [V22.x] course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Storage and virtual infrastructure consultants, solution architects, and administrators who are responsible for production support and administration of VMware vSAN 8.0. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe vSAN concepts Detail the underlying vSAN architecture and components Explain the key features and use cases for vSAN Identify requirements and planning considerations for vSAN clusters Explain the importance vSAN node hardware compatibility Describe the different vSAN deployment options Explain how to configure vSAN fault domains Detail how to define and create a VM storage policy Discuss the impact of vSAN storage policy changes Detail vSAN resilience and data availability Describe vSAN storage space efficiency Explain how vSAN encryption works Detail VMware HCI Mesh⢠technology and architecture Detail vSAN File Service architecture and configuration Describe how to setup a stretched and a two-node vSAN cluster Describe vSAN maintenance mode and data evacuation options Define the steps to shut down a vSAN cluster for maintenance Explain how to use proactive tests to check the integrity of a vSAN cluster Use VMware Skyline Health⢠for monitoring vSAN health Use VMware Skyline Health to investigate and help determine failure conditions Discuss vSAN troubleshooting best practices Describe vSAN Express Storage Architecture⢠concepts During this course, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and tools to plan and deploy a VMware vSAN? cluster. You will learn about managing and operating vSAN. This course focuses on building the required skills for common Day-2 vSAN administrator tasks such as vSAN node management, cluster maintenance, security operations, troubleshooting and advanced vSAN cluster operations. You will learn these skills through the completion of instructor-led activities and hands-on lab exercises. Course Introduction Introduction and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to vSAN Describe vSAN architecture Describe the vSAN software components: CLOM, DOM, LSOM, CMMDS, and RDT Identify vSAN objects and components Describe the advantages of object-based storage Describe the difference between All-Flash and Hybrid vSAN architecture Explain the key features and use cases for vSAN Discuss the vSAN integration and compatibility with other VMware technologies Planning a vSAN Cluster Identify requirements and planning considerations for vSAN clusters Apply vSAN cluster planning and deployment best practices Determine and plan for storage consumption by data growth and failure tolerance Design vSAN hosts for operational needs Identify vSAN networking features and requirements Describe ways of controlling traffic in a vSAN environment Recognize best practices for vSAN network configurations Deploying a vSAN Cluster Recognize the importance of hardware compatibility Ensure the compatibility of driver and firmware versioning Use tools to automate driver validation and installation Apply host hardware settings for optimum performance Use VMware vSphere© Lifecycle ManagerTM to perform upgrades Deploy and configure a vSAN Cluster using the Cluster QuickStart wizard Manually configure a vSAN Cluster using VMware vSphere© Client? Explain and configure vSAN fault domains Using VMware vSphere© High Availability with vSAN Understand vSAN Cluster maintenance capabilities Describe the difference between implicit and explicit fault domains Create explicit fault domains vSAN Storage Policies Describe a vSAN object Describe how objects are split into components Explain the purpose of witness components Explain how vSAN stores large objects View object and component placement on the vSAN datastore Explain how storage policies work with vSAN Define and create a virtual machine storage policy Apply and modify virtual machine storage policies Change virtual machine storage policies dynamically Identify virtual machine storage policy compliance status vSAN Resilience and Data Availability Describe and configure the Object Repair Timer advanced option Plan disk replacement in a vSAN cluster Plan maintenance tasks to avoid vSAN object failures Recognize the importance of managing snapshot utilization in a vSAN cluster Managing vSAN Storage Space Efficiency Discuss deduplication and compression techniques Understand deduplication and compression overhead Discuss compression only mode Configure erasure coding Configure swap object thin provisioning Discuss reclaiming storage space with SCSI UNMAP Configure TRIM/UNMAP vSAN Security Operations Identify differences between VM encryption and vSAN encryption Perform ongoing operations to maintain data security Describe the workflow of data-in transit encryption Identify the steps involved in replacing Key Management Server vSAN HCI Mesh Understand the purpose of vSAN HCI Mesh Detail vSAN HCI Mesh technology and architecture Perform mount and unmount of a remote datastore vSAN File Service and iSCSI Target Service Understand the purpose of vSAN File Services Detail vSAN File Services architecture Configure vSAN File Shares Describe vSAN iSCSI Target Service vSAN Stretched and Two Node Clusters Describe the architecture and uses case for stretched clusters Detail the deployment and replacement of a vSAN witness node Describe the architecture and uses case for two-node clusters Explain storage policies for vSAN stretched cluster vSAN Cluster Maintenance Perform typical vSAN maintenance operations Describe vSAN maintenance modes and data evacuation options Assess the impact on cluster objects of entering maintenance mode Determine the specific data actions required after exiting maintenance mode Define the steps to shut down and reboot hosts and vSAN clusters Use best practices for boot devices Replace vSAN nodes vSAN Cluster Monitoring Describe how the Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP) enables VMware to improve products and services Use VMware Skyline Health for monitoring vSAN cluster health Manage alerts, alarms, and notifications related to vSAN in VMware vSphere© Client? Create and configure custom alarms to trigger vSAN health issues Use IOInsight metrics for monitoring vSAN performance Use a vSAN proactive test to detect and diagnose cluster issues vSAN Troubleshooting Use a structured approach to solve configuration and operational problems Apply troubleshooting methodology to logically diagnose faults and optimize troubleshooting efficiency Use VMware Skyline Health to investigate and help determine failure conditions Explain which log files are useful for vSAN troubleshooting vSAN Express Storage Architecture Understand the purpose of vSAN Express Storage Architecture Describe the vSAN Express Storage Architecture components Identify Storage Policy differences Understand compression and encryption operation differences
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Workspace ONE UEM and Workspace ONE Access operators and administrators, account managers, solutions architects, solutions engineers, sales engineers, and consultants Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Explain the general features and functionality that Workspace ONE Access enables Demonstrate how to integrate Workspace ONE UEM with Workspace ONE Access Summarize and implement Workspace ONE productivity services into the digital workspace environment Explain the methods of enabling mobile single sign-on for mobile endpoints managed in the digital workspace Configure Workspace ONE Access to support SAML 2.0 for federated authentication across the workforce In this two-day course, you learn how to apply the fundamental techniques for integrating VMware Workspace ONE© Access? with VMware Workspace ONE© UEM to securely distribute business-critical applications from any device and configure access management controls. Through a combination of hands-on labs, simulations, and interactive lectures, you configure system and productivity integrations for Workspace ONE Access and Workspace ONE UEM. The course provides the principles of identity and access management. You will leave with a foundational understanding of how Workspace ONE uses various authentication methods and protocols to determine user access permissions and enable single sign-on. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Workspace ONE Access Summarize the benefits of Workspace ONE Access Outline the core features and functions enabled by Workspace ONE Access Navigate the Workspace ONE Access console Explain the functions of directory integration with Workspace ONE Access Explain the various types of authentication protocols enabled by Workspace ONE Access Integrating Workspace ONE UEM and Workspace ONE Access Explain the rationale for integrating Workspace ONE UEM and Workspace ONE Access Outline the process of connecting Workspace ONE UEM and Workspace ONE Access Examine the workflow of integrations Summarize the key features of an integrated solution Productivity Integrations Identify the functions enabled by VMware Unified Access Gateway? Outline the purpose of the VMware AirWatch© Secure Email Gateway? edge service Explain the features enabled by the VMware Workspace ONE© Tunnel? edge service Summarize the capabilities enabled by the Content Gateway edge service SAML 2.0 Authentication Outline authentication methods supported by Workspace ONE Access Summarize the main properties of the SAML protocol Summarize the SAML authentication workflow Explain the application single sign-on authentication workflow with SAML Mobile Single Sign-On Describe the concept of mobile single sign-on Outline mobile single sign-on workflows Intelligence and Automation Summarize the features of Workspace ONE© Intelligence? Outline the benefits of using Workspace ONE Intelligence
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators, network administrators, and system integrators responsible for designing and implementing networking solutions Network and security professionals who work with enterprise and data center networks Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Discuss the SD-WAN architecture and platform deployment model options Identify and describe the SD-WAN solution components Explain the interaction between the SD-WAN Edge, Orchestrator, and Gateway components Describe the SD-WAN Software-Defined Networking (SDN) approach, traffic, and network flows Explore SD-WAN core features and evaluate how these dramatically improve operational automation Use SD-WAN features to perform simple, agile, and secure SD-WAN operations Simplify branch infrastructure by inserting network services on the branch edge, in the cloud, or in the regional and enterprise data centers This course provides you with the knowledge, skills, and tools to achieve competency in deploying and managing the VMware SD-WAN by VeloCloud environment. In this course, you are introduced to workflows of various software-defined WAN constructs along with several operational tools that help you deploy and manage VMware SD-WAN by VeloCloud. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to VMware SD-WAN Solution Revisit the traditional WAN technology, WAN topologies and downsides Explain the challenges solved by Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and use cases List the components of the VMware SASE? solution Describe the VMware SD-WAN solution and list its capabilities VMware SD-WAN Components and Architecture Understand the architecture of the VMware SD-WAN solution and list all its components Explain the function of VMware SD-WAN Edges, Hub, Gateways, controllers, and Orchestrator Explain how the components of the VMware SD-WAN solution interact with each other Using VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Describe key attributes of the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator List primary features of the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Navigate the main menus of the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator portal Deploy and Configure VMware SD-WAN Understand the deployment process of VMware SD-WAN components like VMware SD-WAN Edges, Hubs, Gateways, and more Understand the workflow of the VMware SD-WAN configuration List the optional network services that are supported by VMware and the steps to configure the same Understand the profiles and their application in the VMware SD-WAN infrastructure Describe the VMware SD-WAN Edge activation process Path and Traffic Management List the routing options supported by VMware SD-WAN: Static, BGP, OSPF Understand the Dynamic Multipath Optimization (DMPO) feature and its advantages Explain the Quality of Service and its configuration to manage traffic Securing VMware SD-WAN Environment Explain various options available to secure VMware SD-WAN environments. Understand the firewall capabilities and configuration Monitoring, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting List and understand the various features available to monitor the VMware SD-WAN infrastructure List and understand the various options available to troubleshoot and investigate issues in VMware SD-WAN
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Any Managed Service Provider who is designing VMware SD-WAN solutions or managing SD-WAN networks for their customers. Overview By the end of this course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Explain VMware SD-WAN architecture Outline VMware SD-WAN key components Discuss various Managed Service Provider (MSP) use cases and deployment options Deploy VMware SD-WAN Gateway, and VMware SD-WAN Edge Manage VMware SD-WAN Cloud VPN Design VMware SD-WAN for performance and scalability Configure the Partner Gateway handoff Customers demand a scalable, secure, and manageable VMware SD-WAN? by VeloCloud©. To deliver a successful solution you must understand VMware SD-WAN architecture, know how the features can solve customer use cases, and be able to design a VMware SD-WAN that can be easily deployed, managed, and expanded. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Architecture and Core Features Evaluate the current state of the enterprise WAN and limitations for growth Describe the key components and features of the VMware SD-WAN architecture Explain VMware SD-WAN component placement and interactions between components List VMware SD-WAN core value differentiators Describe VMware SD-WAN core features Evaluate the effect of VMware SD-WAN differentiators on a SD-WAN site deployment VMware SD-WAN MSP use Cases, Deployment Models, and License Models Compare VMware SD-WAN use cases List VMware SD-WAN deployment models Describe each VMware SD-WAN license model Zero Touch Provisioning Provision VMware SD-WAN Edges Describe the workflow of a VMware SD-WAN Edge activation. Provision a VMware SD-WAN Virtual Edge on VMware ESXi VMware SD-WAN Cloud VPN Configure the VMware SD-WAN Cloud VPN Consider the availability settings when deploying a Cloud VPN Describe the packet flow in a Cloud VPN Routing and Branch Design Control SD-WAN overlay and underlay route advertisement Overlay flow control Describe best practices when designing VMware SD-WAN with BGP Evaluate branch design options VMware SD-WAN Security Explain VMware SD-WAN security architecture Describe VMware SD-WAN Edge security capabilities High Availability Designs Distinguish between Standard and Enhanced High Availability (HA) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) Designing for Performance and Scale List the SD-WAN factors that influence scalability and performance Describe VMware SD-WAN Edge Clustering Standing up a Partner Gateway Describe VMware SD-WAN Gateway functionality and roles Provision a VMware SD-WAN Gateway from VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator Demonstrate the procedure to install a VMware SD-WAN Gateway on ESXi Describe how BGP works together with a Partner Gateway hand-off MSP Operations and Version Management Identify the appropriate documentation Demonstrate account management Describe the VMware SD-WAN upgrade sequence Demonstrate a VMware SD-WAN Edge and VMware SD-WAN Gateway upgrade
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators or network administrators, software and DevOps engineers Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer architecture Describe VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer components and main functions Explain VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer key features and benefits Describe and leverage VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer REST API Describe and leverage VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer SDKs with extended focus on Python SDK Leverage REST API and SDK features and functions to provision application delivery components Describe and leverage VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer Ansible and Terraform integrations Describe and leverage VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer Github, Docker (avinetworks/avitools), Ansible Galaxy and other open source resources to accelerate the automation planning and implementation Leverage VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer Ansible and Terraform integrations to provision infrastructure components Leverage VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer Ansible and Terraform integrations to automate and streamline application delivery services provisioning This three-day, fast-paced course provides comprehensive training on how to automate infrastructure and application components of VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer (Avi Networks) solution. This course covers key application delivery features of NSX Advanced Load Balancer (Avi Networks) features and functionality offered in VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer 18.2 release and focuses on how to plan and implement automation of infrastructure and application components leveraging REST API, SDK or automation solutions such as Ansible, Terraform or similar. Access to a software-defined data center environment is provided through hands-on labs to reinforce the skills and concepts presented in the course. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to NSX Advanced Load Balancer Introduce NSX Advanced Load Balancer Discuss NSX Advanced Load Balancer use cases, and benefits Explain NSX Advanced Load Balancer architecture and components Explain the management, control, data, and consumption planes and functions Virtual Services Configuration Concepts Explain Virtual Service components Explain Virtual Service types Explain and configure basic virtual services components such as Application Profiles, Network Profiles,Pools and Health Monitors Pools Configuration Concepts Explain and deep dive on Pool configuration options Describe multiple load balancing algorithms Explain multiple Health Monitor types Explain multiple Persistent profiles Explain and configure Pool Groups Leveraging NSX Advanced Load Balancer REST API Explain NSX Advanced Load Balancer automation vision Explain and introduce NSX Advanced Load Balancer REST API Describe NSX Advanced Load Balancer REST API methods and capabilities Describe NSX Advanced Load Balancer REST API session handling properties such authentication, API versioning and tenancy model Deep dive on NSX Advanced Load Balancer REST API Object Model Explain and investigate NSX Advanced Load Balancer REST API leveraging browser and command line utilities Explain and interact with NSX Advanced Load Balancer REST API leveraging browser, Postman and Curl Explain Swagger-based API Documentation Explain and leverage NSX Advanced Load Balancer Inventory API Explain and leverage NSX Advanced Load Balancer methods such as GET, PUT, POST and PATCH and associated queries, filters and parameters Deep dive on NSX Advanced Load Balancer PATCH method Explain and leverage NSX Advanced Load Balancer Analytics API Explain and leverage NSX Advanced Load Balancer MACRO API NSX Advanced Load Balancer Software-Defined Kits (SDKs) and ControlScripts Introduce NSX Advanced Load Balancer SDKs Describe, install and leverage NSX Advanced Load Balancer Python SDK Deep dive on NSX Advanced Load Balancer Python SDK Describe and leverage Golang SDK Leverage NSX Advanced Load Balancer open source resources such as Github, etc to accelerate SDKs adoption Describe NSX Advanced Load Balancer Events and Alerts framework Introduce ControlScripts foundations Leverage ControlScripts to automate configuration changes and alerts remediation Automating NSX Advanced Load Balancer Application Delivery Services with Ansible and Terraform Introduce NSX Advanced Load Balancer Configuration Orchestration and Management vision Introduce and explain Ansible foundations Describe Ansible and NSX Advanced Load Balancer Ansible capabilities Deep dive and implement NSX Advanced Load Balancer Ansible Core configuration modules (avinetworks/avisdk) Deep dive and implement Ansible NSX Advanced Load Balancer Declarative configuration role (avinetworks/aviconfig) Leverage Swagger NSX Advanced Load Balancer REST API models to develop and implement Ansible playbooks Explain application delivery configuration automation approach and models Apply configuration automation models with Ansible Introduce and explain Terraform foundations Describe Terraform and NSX Advanced Load Balancer Terraform capabilities Deep dive and implement NSX Advanced Load Balancer Terraform Provider Leverage Swagger NSX Advanced Load Balancer REST API models to develop and implement Terraform plans Apply configuration automation models with Terraform Automating NSX Advanced Load Balancer Infrastructure with Ansible and Terraform Introduce NSX Advanced Load Balancer infrastructure Automation vision Describe infrastructure deployment approach and capabilities Describe Ansible and NSX Advanced Load Balancer Ansible Infrastructure deployment approach and capabilities Describe Terraform and NSX Advanced Load Balancer Terraform deployment approach and capabilities Leverage Terraform to deploy Controllers and perform system configuration, including control plane cluster setup Leverage Terraform to provision Cloud, Service Engine Groups and Service Engine components Describe and leverage Ansible roles to deploy Controllers and perform initial system configuration, including control plane cluster setup Leverage Ansible declarative and core roles to provision Cloud, Service Engine Groups and Service Engine components Describe and implement combined Terraform + Ansible model to streamline NSX Advanced Load Balancer solution deployment