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Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX

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Overview

This 8 week online course equips learners with the basics of network virtualization with VMware NSX.

To get the most of this course, you should have familiarity with generic IT concepts of routing, switching, firewalling, disaster recovery, business continuity, cloud and security.

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand network virtualization basics

• Describe NSX business value and use cases

• Explain how NSX is different from traditional networking

• Summarize networking and security solution architecture with VMware NSX around these key areas:

+ Micro-segmentation

+ Automation with OpenStack

+ Automation with VMware vRealize Automation

+ Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

+ Operational Transformation

• Demonstrate understanding through hands-on experience

• Develop a learning plan for network virtualization certification

If you are new to network virtualization, download our Network Virtualization for Dummies guide.

http://learn.vmware.com/36350_NSX_ITAutomation_Reg?src=af_5acfd24cebb90&cid=70134000001YR9b

All Hands on Labs referenced in this course are OPTIONAL and available for FREE. Direct links to free labs can be found on the Resources Tab or you can access our full library at https://labs.hol.vmware.com/HOL/catalogs/catalog/877

Syllabus 8

  1. Introduction & Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX 50 minutes

    We'll introduce you to the course and VMware NSX, as well as provide a brief history of how VMware has evolved into the company that it is today.

  2. NSX Architecture Components 1.5 hours

    This module explains the architectural components that make up VMware NSX. These components are the foundation for understanding how VMware NSX is deployed into a data center.

  3. Security Solutions with VMware NSX 4 hours

    This module dives into VMware NSX as a security platform that provides a defensive in depth solution. The content compares traditional security solutions with the in-kernel firewall provided by VMware NSX. In addition, this module covers application behavior monitoring and the ecosystem of partners…

  4. Application Continuity Solutions (part 1 of 2) 3 hours

    This module provides details on using VMware NSX to create highly available data center designs.

  5. Application Continuity Solutions (part 2 of 2) 3 hours

    The content covers stretched clusters and disaster recovery designs using VMware NSX. In addition, this module takes a look at how VMware Cloud on Amazon Web Services allows public cloud solutions to be managed the same way an on-prem data center is managed.

  6. Operations (part 1 of 2) 3 hours

    The Operations modules explain the evolution of people, process and tooling.

  7. Operations (part 2 of 2) 3.5 hours

    The content covers process automation with VMware NSX using common cloud management platforms like OpenStack and vRealize Automation. In addition the content describes the need for new tooling that provides converged and correlated data of new data center technologies. Finally, the module explains…

  8. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS 1.5 hours

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • Structured courses with graded quizzes, assignments and deadlines you can reset.
  • A shareable certificate from the university or company when you pay.
  • Financial aid is often approved for students in India (apply 15 days before you need it).
  • Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 464 learners.
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (8 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

  • Paid after a 7-day free trial (Coursera Plus or per course).
  • Some courses can be audited for free, but graded work and certificates need payment.

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This course is paid. Here is how to take it for free

  • Free trials: You can start a 7-day free trial for many individual courses, Specializations, or a Coursera Plus subscription to test full course features. Cancel before the seventh day if you do not want to be charged.
  • Financial aid: If you cannot afford the fee for a certificate, you can apply for financial aid through the link on the course home page by filling out an application about your background and goals.

Taught by

  • Chris McCainDirector of Product Management, Networking & Security

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