VMware NSX: Troubleshooting and Operations [V4.x]

Duration

5 Days

30 CPD hours

About this course

Experienced system administrators and network administrators
Network and security professionals who work with enterprise networks

Overview

By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:
Use the native tools available in NSX to identify and troubleshoot the problems.
Use VMware Aria Operations for Logs and VMware Aria Operations for Networks to identify and troubleshoot problems related to the NSX environment.
Explain the NSX infrastructure components and the communications between them.
Identify, analyze, and troubleshoot problems related to the management, control, and data planes in NSX.
Identify, analyze, and troubleshoot problems related to infrastructure preparation and VMware NSX Edge deployments.
Identify, analyze, and troubleshoot problems related to logical switching and logical routing.
Identify, analyze, and troubleshoot network security problems related to the Distributed firewalls, Gateway firewalls, and Distributed IDS/IPS.
Identify, analyze, and troubleshoot problems related to VPN and VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer.
Identify the components and packet flows involved in the NSX datapath and troubleshoot related problems.

Description

This five-day, hands-on training course provides the advanced knowledge, skills, and tools to achieve competency in operating and troubleshooting the VMware NSX infrastructure. This course introduces you to workflows of various networking and security constructs along with several operational and troubleshooting tools that help you manage and troubleshoot your VMware NSX environment.In addition, various types of technical problems are presented to you, which you will identify, analyze, and solve through a systematic process.

Course Introduction

Introduction and course logistics
Course objectives

NSX Operations and Tools

Explain and validate the native troubleshooting tools for NSX
Configure syslog, IPFIX, and log collections for the NSX environment
Integrate NSX with VMware Aria Operations for Logs and VMware Aria Operations for Networks
Validate and review the API methods available to configure the NSX environment

Troubleshooting the NSX Management Cluster

Describe the NSX Management cluster architecture, components, and communication channels
Identify the workflows involved in configuring the NSX Management cluster
Validate and troubleshoot the NSX Management cluster formation

Troubleshooting Infrastructure Preparation

Describe the data plane architecture, components, and communication channels
Explain and troubleshoot VMware ESXi transport node preparation issues
Explain and troubleshoot NSX Edge deployment issues

Troubleshooting Logical Switching

Describe the architecture of logical switching
List the modules and processes involved in configuring logical switching
Explain the importance of VDS in transport nodes
Review the architecture and workflows involved in attaching workloads to segments
Identify and troubleshoot common logical switching issues

Troubleshooting Logical Routing

Review the architecture of logical routing
Explain the workflows involved in the configuration of Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateways
Explain the high availability modes and validate logical router placements
Identify and troubleshoot common logical routing issues using both BGP and OSPF

Troubleshooting Security

Review the architecture of the Distributed Firewall
Explain the workflows involved in configuring the Distributed Firewall
Review the architecture of the Gateway Firewall
Explain the workflows involved in configuring the Gateway Firewall
Identify and troubleshoot common Distributed firewall and Gateway Firewall issues
Review the architecture and workflows involved in configuring Distributed IDS/IPS
Identify and troubleshoot common Distributed IDS/IPS problems.

Troubleshooting Services

Review the NSX Advanced Load Balancer architecture and components
Identify and troubleshoot common NSX Advanced Load Balancer issues
Review the IPsec and L2 VPN architecture and components
Identify and troubleshoot common IPsec and L2 VPN issues

Datapath Walkthrough

Verify and validate the path of the packet on the NSX datapath
Identify and perform packet captures at various points in the datapath
Use NSX CLI and native hypervisor commands to retrieve configurations involved in the NSX datapath

Additional course details:

Notes

Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC)

Nexus Humans VMware NSX: Troubleshooting and Operations [V4.x] training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward.

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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.

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