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AR-ICX: Implementing Aruba OS-CX Switching

4.6 out of 5 rating Last updated 14/11/2024   English

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Duration

5 Days

30 CPD hours

Overview

Use NetEdit to manage switch configurations
Use the Network Analytics Engine (NAE) to implement scripting solutions to provide for proactive network management and monitoring
Compare and contrast VSX, VSF, and backplane stacking
Explain how VSX handles a split-brain scenario
Implement and manage a VSX fabric
Define ACLs and identify the criteria by which ACLs select traffic
Configure ACLs on AOS-CX switches to select given traffic
Apply static ACLs to interfaces to meet the needs of a particular scenario
Examine an ACL configuration and determine the action taken on specific packets
Deploy AOS-Switches in single-area and multi-area OSPF systems
Use area definitions and summaries to create efficient and scalable multiple area designs
Advertise routes to external networks in a variety of OSPF environments
Promote fast, effective convergence during a variety of failover situations
Use virtual links as required to establish non-direct connections to the backbone
Implement OSFP authentication
Establish and monitor BGP sessions between your routers and ISP routers
Advertise an IP block to multiple ISP routers
Configure a BGP router to advertise a default route in OSPF
Use Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) to optimize forwarding of multicast traffic within VLANs
Describe the differences between IGMP and IGMP snooping
Distinguish between PIM-DM and PIM-SM
Implement PIM-DM and PIM-SM to route multicast traffic
Implement Virtual Routing Forwarding (VRF) policies to contain and segregate routing information
Create route maps to control routing policies
Understand the use of user roles to control user access on AOS-CX switches
Implement local user roles on AOS-CX switches and downloadable user roles using a ClearPass solution
Implement 802.1X on AOS-CX switch ports
Integrate AOS-CX switches with an Aruba ClearPass solution, which might apply dynamic role settings
Implement RADIUS-based MAC Authentication (MAC-Auth) on AOS-CX switch ports
Configure captive portal authentication on AOS-CX switches to integrate them with an Aruba ClearPass solution
Combine multiple forms of authentication on a switch port that supports one or more simultaneous users
Configure dynamic segmentation on AOS-CX switches
Explain how technologies such as sFlow and traffic mirroring allow you to monitor network traffic
Describe how AOS-CX switches prioritize traffic based on its queue
Configure AOS-CX switches to honor the appropriate QoS marks applied by other devices

Description

teaches you the advanced skills necessary to implement and operate enterprise level Aruba campus switching solutions.You will build on the skills you learned at the Associate level to configure and manage modern

Introduction to Aruba Switching
  • Switches overview
  • Architectures
NetEdit
  • Overview
  • Centralized configuration
  • Switch groups/templates
  • AOS-CX mobile App
Network Analytics Engine (NAE)
  • Overview
  • Configuration
  • Core NAE feature lab
  • sflow, local mirror, remote mirror
VSX
  • VSF vs. VSX: access and Agg/core design
  • Stacking review
  • VSF and uni/multi packet forwarding
  • Stack fragments / split brain
  • VSX Overview: roles, control, data, management planes
  • VSX components (ISL, Keepalive, VSX LAG, Active Gateway, Active-Forwarding, Link
  • Delay)
  • Split Brain scenario
  • Upstream Connectively Options (ROP single VRF, SVIs with multiple VRF, VSX Lag SVIs
  • with multiple VRFs)
  • Upstream/Downstream unicast traffic flow (South-North and North-South)
  • VSX Configuration: VSX and Active Gateway
  • VSX firmware updates
ACLs
  • Overview: types, components
  • MAC ACL, Standard ACL, Extended ACL,
  • Classifier-based Policies
  • Configuration: wildcard bits, logging, pacl, vacl, racl
Advanced OSPF
  • Review basic OSPF
  • Multi area: setup and aggregation
  • Area-Types Stub, Totally Stub, NSSA, Totally NSSA
  • External routes
  • OSPF tuning: costs, bfd, gr, auth, vrrp, virt link
BGP
  • Overview: i/e bgp, as numbers
  • Best path selection
  • Configuration: route announcement
  • Route filtering to prevent transit as
IGMP
  • Overview
  • Querier
  • Snooping
  • Unknown multicasts
Multicast Routing: PIM
  • Overview
  • PIM DM
802.1X Authentication
  • Overview: roles, requirements, coa, accounting
  • Dynamic port configuration: avp, acl, qos, VLAN
  • Port-based vs. user-based: examples
  • Radius service tracking, critical VLAN
MAC Authentication
  • Overview: Use cases
  • Radius-based MAC Auth
Dynamic Segmentation
  • Leverage dynamic segmentation features
  • Configure tunneled-node on AOS-CX switches
  • Describe when and how to configure PAPI enhanced security, high availability, and fallback switching for tunneled-node
Quality of Service
  • Overview
  • VoQ (Virtual Output Queue)
  • QOS: queueing, QOS marks, dot1p, dscp
  • Trust levels
  • QOS configuration: port, VLAN, policies
  • Interaction with user roles
  • Queue configuration
  • Rate limiters
  • LLDP-MED
Additional Routing Technologies
  • VRF - Management VRF
  • PBR
  • MDNS
  • PIM SM
Capitve Portal Authentication
  • Overview of guest solutions
  • Built-in web auth
  • ClearPass redirect with CPPM
Additional course details:

Nexus Humans AR-ICX: Implementing Aruba OS-CX Switching training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward.

This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts.

Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success.

While we feel this is the best course for the AR-ICX: Implementing Aruba OS-CX Switching course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you.

Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

FAQ for the AR-ICX: Implementing Aruba OS-CX Switching Course

Available Delivery Options for the AR-ICX: Implementing Aruba OS-CX Switching training.
  • Live Instructor Led Classroom Online (Live Online)
  • Traditional Instructor Led Classroom (TILT/ILT)
  • Delivery at your offices in London or anywhere in the UK
  • Private dedicated course as works for your staff.
How many CPD hours does the AR-ICX: Implementing Aruba OS-CX Switching training provide?

The 5 day. AR-ICX: Implementing Aruba OS-CX Switching training course give you up to 30 CPD hours/structured learning hours. If you need a letter or certificate in a particular format for your association, organisation or professional body please just ask.

What is the correct audience for the AR-ICX: Implementing Aruba OS-CX Switching training?

Typical candidates for this course are IT Professionals who will deploy and manage networks based on HPE’s ArubaOS-CX switches.

Do you provide training for the AR-ICX: Implementing Aruba OS-CX Switching.

Yes we provide corporate training, dedicated training and closed classes for the AR-ICX: Implementing Aruba OS-CX Switching. This can take place anywhere in UK including, England, Scotland, Cymru (Wales) or Northern Ireland or live online allowing you to have your teams from across UK or further afield to attend a single training event saving travel and delivery expenses.

What is the duration of the AR-ICX: Implementing Aruba OS-CX Switching program.

The AR-ICX: Implementing Aruba OS-CX Switching training takes place over 5 day(s), with each day lasting approximately 8 hours including small and lunch breaks to ensure that the delegates get the most out of the day.

Why are Nexus Human the best provider for the AR-ICX: Implementing Aruba OS-CX Switching?
Nexus Human are recognised as one of the best training companies as they and their trainers have won and hold many awards and titles including having previously won the Small Firms Best Trainer award, national training partner of the year for UK on multiple occasions, having trainers in the global top 30 instructor awards in 2012, 2019 and 2021. Nexus Human has also been nominated for the Tech Excellence awards multiple times. Learning Performance institute (LPI) external training provider sponsor 2024.
Is there a discount code for the AR-ICX: Implementing Aruba OS-CX Switching training.

Yes, the discount code PENPAL5 is currently available for the AR-ICX: Implementing Aruba OS-CX Switching training. Other discount codes may also be available but only one discount code or special offer can be used for each booking. This discount code is available for companies and individuals.

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