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

4.6 out of 5 rating Last updated 17/02/2025   English

Available as Instructor Led Training, Live Online & In Person at your Offices or Ours.

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Duration

5 Days

30 CPD hours

Overview

By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:
Describe the architecture and main components of NSX
Explain the features and benefits of NSX
Deploy the NSX Management cluster and VMware NSX® Edge™ nodes
Prepare VMware ESXi™ hosts to participate in NSX networking
Create and configure segments for layer 2 forwarding
Create and configure Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateways for logical routing
Use distributed and gateway firewall policies to filter east-west and north-south traffic in NSX
Configure Advanced Threat Prevention features
Configure network services on NSX Edge nodes
Use VMware Identity Manager™ and LDAP to manage users and access
Explain the use cases, importance, and architecture of Federation

Description

This five-day, fast-paced course provides comprehensive training to install, configure, and manage a VMware NSX© environment. This course covers key features and functionality offered in the NSX 4.0.0.1 and NSX 4.0.1 releases, including the overall infrastructure, logical switching, logical routing, networking and security services, firewalls and advanced threat prevention, and more.

Course Introduction
  • Introductions and course logistics
  • Course objectives
VMware Virtual Cloud Network and VMware NSX
  • 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.
Preparing the NSX Infrastructure
  • 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
  • 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
NSX Logical Switching
  • 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
NSX 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 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
NSX 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
NSX Firewalls
  • 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
NSX Advanced Threat Prevention
  • 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.
NSX Services
  • 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
NSX User and Role Management
  • 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
NSX Federation
  • 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.
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Notes

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

Nexus Humans VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [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.

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 NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.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.

FAQ for the VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.x] Course

Available Delivery Options for the VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.x] training.
  • Live Instructor Led Classroom Online (Live Online)
  • Traditional Instructor Led Classroom (TILT/ILT)
  • Delivery at your offices in London or anywhere in the UK
  • Private dedicated course as works for your staff.
How many CPD hours does the VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.x] training provide?

The 5 day. VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.x] training course give you up to 30 CPD hours/structured learning hours. If you need a letter or certificate in a particular format for your association, organisation or professional body please just ask.

Do you provide training for the VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.x].

Yes we provide corporate training, dedicated training and closed classes for the VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.x]. This can take place anywhere in Ireland including, Dublin, Cork, Galway, Northern Ireland or live online allowing you to have your teams from across Ireland or further afield to attend a single training event saving travel and delivery expenses.

What is the duration of the VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.x] program.

The VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.x] training takes place over 5 day(s), with each day lasting approximately 8 hours including small and lunch breaks to ensure that the delegates get the most out of the day.

Why are Nexus Human the best provider for the VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.x]?
Nexus Human are recognised as one of the best training companies as they and their trainers have won and hold many awards and titles including having previously won the Small Firms Best Trainer award, national training partner of the year for Ireland on multiple occasions, having trainers in the global top 30 instructor awards in 2012, 2019 and 2021. Nexus Human has also been nominated for the Tech Excellence awards multiple times. Learning Performance institute (LPI) external training provider sponsor 2024.
Is there a discount code for the VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.x] training.

Yes, the discount code PENPAL5 is currently available for the VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.x] training. Other discount codes may also be available but only one discount code or special offer can be used for each booking. This discount code is available for companies and individuals.

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