Introduction

Welcome to the VMware NSX-T Training Program! In this comprehensive 5-day course, participants will delve into the intricacies of VMware NSX-T, VMware's leading network virtualization and security platform. NSX-T enables organizations to create dynamic, scalable, and secure networking and security architectures for modern data centers, cloud environments, and edge deployments. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on labs, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to design, deploy, and manage NSX-T environments effectively.

Objectives

By the end of this training program, participants will:

• Understand the fundamentals of VMware NSX-T, including its architecture, components, and deployment options.
• Learn how to configure and manage NSX-T networking components, including logical switches, routers, and transport zones.
• Explore advanced networking features in NSX-T, such as NSX-T Edge Services Gateway (ESG), distributed firewall (DFW), and load balancing.
• Gain insights into NSX-T security capabilities, including micro-segmentation, security policies, and intrusion detection and prevention.
• Develop proficiency in automating NSX-T deployments and integrating NSX-T with automation and orchestration tools such as VMware vRealize Automation.
• Acquire troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve common issues in NSX-T environments.

Target Audience

This training program is ideal for:

• Network administrators and engineers seeking to enhance their skills in network virtualization and software-defined networking (SDN).
• System administrators responsible for deploying and managing virtualized infrastructure.
• Security professionals interested in leveraging NSX-T for micro-segmentation and advanced security features.
• Cloud architects and engineers involved in designing and implementing cloud-native applications and hybrid cloud environments.
• IT professionals preparing for VMware NSX-T certification exams, such as the VMware Certified Professional - Network Virtualization (VCP-NV) certification.

Training Program Outline

Day 1: Introduction and Installation

• Overview of VMware NSX-T
• Benefits and Use Cases
• Deployment Options
• NSX-T Installation

Day 2: Networking Basics with NSX-T

• Introduction to NSX-T Networking
• Logical Switching
• Logical Routing
• Transport Zones and Profiles

Day 3: Advanced Networking Features

• NSX-T Edge Services Gateway (ESG)
• Distributed Firewall (DFW)
• NAT and Load Balancing
• VPNs and SSL VPNs

Day 4: Security and Micro-Segmentation

• Security Challenges in Modern Data Centers
• Micro-Segmentation Concepts
• NSX-T Security Policies
• IDS/IPS Integration

Day 5: Automation and Orchestration

• Introduction to Automation with NSX-T
• NSX-T API and Automation Tools
• Integrating NSX-T with VMware vRealize Automation
• Troubleshooting NSX-T Deployments