VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer: Install, Configure, Manage [V21.x] Course Overview

To ensure the success of students undertaking the VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer: Install, Configure, Manage [V21.x] course, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS)
• Familiarity with data center network architectures and related technologies
• Knowledge of virtualization concepts and experience with VMware vSphere (ESXi and vCenter)
• Awareness of basic load balancing concepts and the role of load balancers in a network infrastructure
• An understanding of cloud computing concepts and experience with public clouds (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is beneficial but not mandatory
• Familiarity with server operating systems such as Linux and Windows Server

These prerequisites are designed to provide a foundation for the course material and ensure that students can fully engage with and benefit from the course content. We encourage students to assess their own experience and knowledge against these prerequisites before enrolling, to facilitate a productive and informative learning experience.

Target Audience for VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer: Install, Configure, Manage [V21.x]

1. The VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer course is designed for IT professionals involved in load balancing and network optimization.

   
   

2. Targeted Job Roles and Audience:

   
   

• Network Engineers and Architects
• Systems Administrators specializing in VMware environments
• IT professionals working with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• VMware NSX Administrators
• Cloud Operations Engineers
• DevOps Engineers responsible for CI/CD pipeline and infrastructure automation
• Security Engineers focused on application delivery and security
• Data Center Operations staff
• IT professionals in charge of virtualized environments
• Professionals seeking to learn about advanced load balancing techniques
• Technical Consultants involved in data center solutions
• IT personnel responsible for maintaining high availability and disaster recovery setups
• Infrastructure Architects designing scalable and resilient enterprise solutions

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer: Install, Configure, Manage [V21.x]?

Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes

This course provides comprehensive training on VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer, focusing on installation, configuration, management, and optimizing application delivery across diverse cloud environments.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand NSX Advanced Load Balancer architecture, components, and functionality across management, control, data, and consumption planes.
• Configure and manage virtual services, including advanced features like Wildcard VIP, SNI, and VIP Sharing.
• Implement various application and network profiles and policies to optimize application delivery.
• Utilize load balancing algorithms, health monitors, and persistence profiles to ensure application reliability and performance.
• Modify application behavior using DataScripts, SSL profiles, and security features like DDoS protection and rate limiting.
• Design and deploy NSX Advanced Load Balancer infrastructure with high availability and scalability across multiple clouds, including AWS, GCP, and Azure.
• Integrate NSX Advanced Load Balancer with VMware environments, including NSX-T and NSX-V, and manage cloud connectors.
• Configure Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) for distributed application deployment and high availability.
• Apply Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to secure and govern access to NSX Advanced Load Balancer features.
• Troubleshoot and monitor NSX Advanced Load Balancer using analytics, logs, events, and alerts, and leverage REST API for automation and integration.