Cumulus Linux Fundamentals, plus Ansible automation
What you'll learn
- Confidently discuss Linux based networking
- Configure Cumulus Linux switches
Requirements
- CCNA or equivalent knowledge is recommended
Description
The course includes hands on demonstrations using both Cumulus VX and physical switches. The best part is you can practice using GNS3 and Cumulus VX locally on your laptop!
Cumulus Linux combines the power of Open Networking with a network operating system that runs on top of industry standard networking hardware from vendors such as Dell, HP, Quanta and others. Founded by veteran networking engineers from Cisco and VMware, Cumulus Networks makes the first Linux operating system for networking hardware and fills a critical gap in realizing the true promise of the software-defined data center. Just as Linux completely transformed the economics and innovation on the server side of the data center, Cumulus Linux is doing the same for the network. It is radically reducing the costs and complexities of operating modern data center networks for service providers and businesses of all sizes.
By providing a software-only solution, Cumulus Linux is enabling disaggregation of data center switches akin to the x86 server hardware/software disaggregation. Data-center networking is rapidly standardizing on merchant silicon and with Cumulus Linux, networking is adopting the principals of Linux and disaggregation of the compute world.
Outline
Cumulus Linux Introduction
* Why you should consider using white box switching
* What is disaggregation?
* Is Cumulus Linux actually Linux?
* Demonstrations
GNS3 and Cumulus VX
* Download Cumulus Linux VX
* Import OVAs into GNS3
* Configure OVAs for use with GNS3
* Create a lab topology using Cumulus Linux switches and VPCS
* Configure VLANs
* Test the network
Initial Setup
* ONIE and physical switches
* Basic set up
* Demonstration
Layer 2 Features
* Configure switch interfaces
* Demonstration
* Network Tools
* Demonstration
Configure Routing
* Configure OSPF using multiple methods
* Demonstration
Network Automation using Ansible
* Automation overview
* Ansible options
* Demonstration
Image Management - Physical switches
* How to upgrade a switch
* Demonstration
Note: this course is not endorsed by or sponsored by Cumulus Networks. If are looking for some more in-depth customer training we would recommend that you take a peek at the Cumulus Networks Instructor-Led Training on the Cumulus Networks website.
Who this course is for:
- Network Engineers
- Network Architects
Instructors
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David Bombal (CCIE #11023 Emeritus) passed his Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Routing and Switching exam in January 2003 and is one of a small percentage of Cisco Engineers that pass their CCIE labs on their first attempt.
David qualified as a Cisco Certified Systems Instructor (CCSI #22787) many years ago! He has been training Cisco courses for over 15 years and has delivered instructor led courses in various countries around the world covering a wide range of Cisco topics from CCNA to CCIE.
David is very active on social media and has over 500,000 YouTube subscribers and has posted over 1,000 free videos.
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David Bombal, together with some of the best minds in the industry is offering courses on a wide range of topics including networking, programming and software development. Our team has decades of experience teaching students from all over the world.
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David Bombal (CCIE #11023 Emeritus) passed his Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Routing and Switching exam in January 2003 and is one of a small percentage of Cisco Engineers that pass their CCIE labs on their first attempt.
David qualified as a Cisco Certified Systems Instructor (CCSI #22787) many years ago! He has been training Cisco courses for over 15 years and has delivered instructor led courses in various countries around the world covering a wide range of Cisco topics from CCNA to CCIE.
He has also personally developed Cisco engineer utilities such as the VPN Config Generator, software, training materials, EBooks, videos and other products which are used throughout the world.
David has designed, implemented and managed networks ranging from single sites to those that span 50 countries.