VMware NSX: Troubleshooting and Operations [V4.X] Course Overview

Target Audience for VMware NSX: Troubleshooting and Operations [V4.x]

The VMware NSX: Troubleshooting and Operations [V4.x] course is designed for professionals responsible for the management and troubleshooting of VMware NSX environments.

• Network Engineers and System Administrators specializing in virtualization
• IT professionals responsible for implementing, managing, and troubleshooting NSX installations
• VMware NSX Designers and Architects
• Security Engineers focused on network and data center security
• Operations team members with a focus on virtual network infrastructure
• VMware Administrators looking to specialize in network virtualization
• Cloud Administrators involved in the deployment and maintenance of virtualized network environments
• Technical Support Staff working with VMware NSX solutions
• IT Managers overseeing network and virtualization infrastructure
• Consultants and Integrators who design and deploy network virtualization solutions for clients

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this VMware NSX: Troubleshooting and Operations [V4.x]?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

Gain in-depth skills to troubleshoot and operate VMware NSX environments, focusing on NSX architecture, tools, management, and security through hands-on lessons and practical use cases.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the architecture, components, and communication channels of the NSX Management cluster and troubleshoot its formation.
• Utilize NSX native troubleshooting tools, configure logging features such as syslog and IPFIX, and integrate NSX with VMware Aria Operations for comprehensive monitoring.
• Troubleshoot data plane issues, including ESXi transport node preparation and NSX Edge deployment problems.
• Comprehend the architecture and workflows of logical switching and routing, and resolve common issues related to segment attachment and gateway configuration.
• Demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting high availability modes and logical router placements using BGP and OSPF.
• Identify and address issues related to the Distributed Firewall and Gateway Firewall, including configuration and common operational challenges.
• Troubleshoot Distributed IDS/IPS problems by understanding their architecture and configuration workflows.
• Address challenges with the NSX Advanced Load Balancer, IPsec, and L2 VPN by reviewing their components and common issues.
• Perform packet captures and use NSX CLI commands to verify and troubleshoot the NSX datapath effectively.
• Enhance skills in API utilization for NSX environment configurations and problem-solving.