CCIE Data Center - VXLAN EVPN
What you'll learn
- Understand why VXLAN exists and what problems does it solve?
- Describe how does VXLAN EVPN solve the problems?
- Explain how the VXLAN EVPN components interact.
- Recognize the VXLAN EVPN encapsulation and packet format.
- Understand the packet forwarding in VXLAN EVPN.
- Learn and practice how to implement VXLAN EVPN in Nexus Switches.
- Learn how to troubleshoot VXLAN EVPN in Nexus Switches.
- Explain how VXLAN EVPN works with VPC and practice how to implement it.
- Learn and practice how to implement VXLAN EVPN in a multi-site environment.
- In summary, you will learn and practice ALL VXLAN knowledge you need for the CCIE Data Center LAB Exam.
Requirements
- Basic routing and switching knowledge are required to get benefits from this course.
- Understanding Multicast is required for a better understanding of BUM traffic forwarding in VXLAN.
- Understanding the VPC feature is required for a better understanding of the "VXLAN EVPN with Dual-Homed Endpoints" section.
Description
This course aims to provide a resource for network engineers to understand and deploy VXLAN EVPN technology for today’s data centers. And to help CCIE/CCNP Data Center certification candidates prepare well for their exams.
It begins with an introduction to the current data center challenges before going into the technology building blocks. It also provides an overview of the evolution of the data center fabric.
The course takes a deep dive into the various fabric semantics, including the underlay, control plane & data plane interaction, unicast and multicast forwarding flows, and external data center interconnect deployments.
It has been designed with a broad audience in mind while specifically targeting Cisco certification candidates, network architects, engineers, and operators. You do not have to be a networking professional or data center administrator to benefit from this course.
This learning material is an authoritative guide for network professionals with an in-depth understanding of various networking areas, explaining detailed control and data plane concepts, with VXLAN and BGP EVPN being the primary focus. Detailed packet flows are presented, covering numerous functions, features, and deployments.
This professional development and foundational learning course contain the following:
High-quality, technical on-demand videos cover all essential topics.
Lab demos for better implementation understanding.
Quizzes for knowledge review.
Workbook assignments for practical exercises.
External resources that allow you to extend your knowledge.
Packet captures that enable a deep understanding of VXLAN encapsulation.
Configuration examples which can be used later as VXLAN EVPN configuration references.
Who this course is for:
- Network engineer professionals and data center specialists.
- Candidates preparing for their CCIE Data Center v3.0 LAB or Core exams.
- This course can be for candidates with basic networking knowledge who desire more expertise in VXLAN EVPN technology.
Instructor
![Salman Alhiary - CCIE (DC & EI)](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64"%3E%3C/svg%3E){kind=avatar}
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- 878 Students
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Salman Alhiary, (2xCCIE 56363)
A technical professional who developed his career in networking by working as a Cisco TAC engineer providing support on Nexus and ACI technologies before working as a Senior Network Consultant Engineer, where he continues to design and implement Data Center Networks for Cisco's large projects.
Salman, an experienced instructor in routing, switching, and Data Center technologies such as ACI, holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and has completed numerous technical certifications:
Data Center Networking Certifications:
✓ CCIE Data Center
✓ CCNP Data Center
✓ Specialist - Data Center ACI Implementation
✓ CCNA Data Center
LAN Enterprise Networking Certifications:
✓ CCIE Enterprise
✓ CCNP Enterprise
✓ Specialist - Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation
✓ CCNA
Network Design Certifications:
✓ CCDP
✓ Specialist - Enterprise Design
✓ Specialist - Data Center Design
✓ CCDA
Network Security Certifications:
✓ CCNP Security
✓ Specialist - Network Security VPN Implementation
✓ Specialist - Network Security Firepower
✓ CCNA Security
Network Automation & System Administration Certifications:
✓ Cisco DevNet Associate
✓ Microsoft MCSA