
Learn Nokia SROS layer 2 operations and provisioning through a Windows/Linux lab with GNS3, configuring host names, link aggregation, broadcast avoidance, and logs and security for exam readiness.
Install gns3 on linux, configure apt, and install the gns3 gui and server to run virtual projects, then set up chemo vm images like 7750 version 12.0 release six.
Explore how the spanning tree protocol prevents layer-2 loops by selecting a root bridge via bridge id and priority, assigning root and designated ports, and blocking alternate ports.
One of the students suggested that we relate this topic to a local network scenario. While NOKIA VPLS is typically used in larger MPLS environments, this course already provides enough background to explore local VPLS deployments and extending VPLS over physical connections to other SR OS devices. This lecture demonstrates how VPLS works and how it is implemented on SR OS platforms.
This chapter continues where the previous one left off. In this scenario, we extend the VPLS service beyond a single device by carrying it over a local LAG connection to another switch. This allows us to demonstrate how VPLS instances can be seamlessly bridged across multiple SR OS devices while maintaining a unified Layer-2 domain. We will walk through the configuration, verify connectivity, and highlight key operational behaviors along the way.
The Nokia Certified Network Routing Specialist (NRS) program provides a comprehensive understanding of IP and Ethernet technologies. I have captured here Layer 1 and 2 basics and components necessary for switching operations.
Layer 1 Basics
We will go through provisioning cards , IOM and MDAs. See how that relates to ports. We we walk through lab sessions to understand basic initial configurations, Logs and security, Users. We will go through lagging and STP and how they can be used to protect against broadcast storms. We will talk about files, storages and where they can be found, manipulated and read.
Layer 2 Basics
Layer 2, the Data Link Layer, is responsible for node-to-node data transfer and error detection. It includes:
we will work through turning up ports, Build Lags in LACP mode and normal mode. See how to turn up layer 2 connections between two nodes.
Emphasis will be laid on Labs. I believe one of the best ways to understand is practice. I have included quick steps to build your own practice labs using free packages like GNS3 and Linux. I have also included steps to build gns3 packages on a windows platform. We will tie it all together with VPLS implementation and Lab up. This is very suitable for beginners and people who just want some insight into SROS platforms and usability. Join me as we as I share insight into the SROS platform. I Welcome you to the Course !