VMware NSX-T Data Center: Install, Configure, Manage [V3.2]
The VMware NSX-T Data Center: Install, Configure, Manage [V3.2] course provides participants with the skills to deploy and manage the NSX-T Data Center environment. This training focuses on implementing logical switching, routing, distributed firewalls, and load balancing in both private and multi-cloud environments. Learners will also gain hands-on experience with installation, configuration, operations, and troubleshooting to effectively manage and secure network virtualization infrastructure.
Training at a glance
Level
Intermediate
Duration
3 Days
Experience
VMware Sphere
Average Salary
$145,000
Labs
Yes
Training Details
- Describe the NSX-T Data Center architecture and its components
- Install and configure NSX-T Data Center infrastructure and management tools
- Implement logical switching, routing, and network segmentation
- Configure and manage NSX-T Distributed and Gateway Firewalls
- Deploy and manage load balancing services
- Integrate NSX-T with VMware vRealize Automation and Kubernetes environments
- Perform monitoring, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management tasks
- Prepare for the VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization (VCP-NV) certification exam
- Module 1: Course Introduction and Overview
- Course objectives and structure
- Overview of NSX-T Data Center 3.2 features and enhancements
- NSX-T architecture, components, and use cases
- Module 2: NSX-T Architecture and Infrastructure
- NSX-T Data Center management and control planes
- NSX Manager, NSX Edge, and transport nodes
- Transport zones and N-VDS configuration
- Overlay and VLAN transport modes
- Module 3: NSX-T Installation and Configuration
- Deploying NSX Manager and NSX Edge nodes
- Configuring IP pools and transport zones
- Adding ESXi and KVM hosts as transport nodes
- Establishing host and edge connectivity
- Module 4: Logical Switching
- Overview of logical switches and segments
- VLAN-backed and overlay segments
- Segment security and MAC management
- Verifying switch operations and connectivity
- Module 5: Logical Routing
- Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateways
- Route advertisement and redistribution
- Dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)
- Route filtering and high availability configurations
- Module 6: NSX-T Security
- NSX Distributed Firewall architecture
- Layer 3, 4, and 7 firewall rules
- Identity-based and context-aware security policies
- Gateway Firewall configuration and monitoring
- Module 7: Load Balancing
- Overview of NSX-T load balancing services
- Configuring Layer 4 and Layer 7 virtual servers
- Application profiles and health checks
- Managing load balancer pools and persistence
- Module 8: Operations and Monitoring
- NSX-T Manager interface and dashboards
- Using Traceflow and Port Connection tools
- Syslog, SNMP, and IPFIX integration
- Monitoring distributed firewalls and routing performance
- Module 9: NSX-T Integration and Automation
- Integration with VMware vRealize Automation
- NSX-T in Kubernetes and container environments
- Automation using PowerCLI and REST APIs
- Role-based access control and NSX-T Federation
- Module 10: Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Troubleshooting tools and logs
- Validating transport nodes and routing
- Common issues and resolution steps
- Performing backup and restore operations
- Module 11: Course Summary and Exam Preparation
- Review of key NSX-T concepts
- Best practices for design and deployment
- Sample scenarios and exam readiness guidance
- VMware vSphere Proficiency: You should have a working knowledge of VMware vSphere environments, including installation, configuration, and management of ESXi hosts and vCenter Server. This is foundational, as NSX-T integrates directly into vSphere.
- Virtual Networking Fundamentals: Experience managing the vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) and configuring basic virtual networking components (VLANs, port groups).
- Understanding of TCP/IP services, routing, and switching
- Familiarity with VMware vSphere concepts
- Experience with network and security operations
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