Description

Learning Objectives

This course prepares attendees to troubleshoot and operate a VMware NSX™ deployment. Students learn how to isolate problems and identify resolutions through a systematic process. In addition, students gain an understanding of how VMware NSX integrates with VMware vRealize™ Operations™, VMware vRealize™ Log Insight™, and other management tools.

By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:

• Create and apply a troubleshooting methodology
• Troubleshoot NSX component issues
• Troubleshoot physical networking issues
• Troubleshoot logical networking issues
• Troubleshoot security configuration issues
• Configure centralized logging with Log Insight
• Create a monitoring and operational plan for NSX
• Integrate NSX with vRealize Operations
• Integrate NSX with VMware vRealize™ Automation

Prerequisites

• Understanding of concepts presented in the VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V4.0] (NSXICM4) course.
• Passing of the VCP-NV certification is recommended

Who Should Attend

Network professionals that work with enterprise networks and VMware vSphere®.

Course Outline

1 Course Introduction

• Introductions and course logistics
• Course objectives

2 Troubleshooting vSphere and NSX Components

• vSphere Virtual Data Center
• VMware NSX Manager™
• VMware NSX Controller™

3 Monitoring and Troubleshooting NSX Networking

• Logical switches
• Logical routing
• Bridging
• Edge services

4 Monitoring and Troubleshooting NSX Security

• Distributed Firewall
• Edge Firewall
• Activity Monitoring

5 Support Process and Log Collection
6 Operations and Management Automation

• NSX and vRealize Automation
• NSX and vRealize Operations
• NSX and Log Insight
• Physical and Virtual Network Management