Advanced Networking with VXLAN and BGP EVPN
Explore advanced EVPN, BGP, and VXLAN technologies in this hands-on training. Deepen your knowledge of network virtualization, scalable Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity, and efficient traffic management through practical exercises and real-world scenarios, mastering cutting-edge networking solutions.
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About The Lab
Prerequisites
Audiences
Lab Architecture
This simulated environment enables network engineers to configure, test, and deploy advanced data center networking architectures focusing on BGP, VXLAN, and EVPN. Users will gain hands-on experience with BGP fundamentals for both IPv4 and IPv6, progressing to advanced topics like Route Reflectors, Confederations, and Traffic Engineering. Working with a spine-leaf topology, users will implement VXLAN and configure MP-BGP for EVPN, exploring both Layer 2 and Layer 3 VNIs, while also performing packet analysis to understand scalable overlay networks in distributed environments.
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Why this Lab ?
Unlock the potential of network virtualization with our EVPN, BGP, and VXLAN Lab: a comprehensive set of challenges designed for students eager to explore advanced network technologies. This course dives into the integration of EVPN for seamless Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity, BGP for robust routing, and VXLAN for scalable overlay networks. Through hands-on labs, students will gain practical experience configuring, deploying, and managing these technologies in real-world scenarios. Develop the expertise to design and operate efficient, scalable networks, setting the stage for mastery of cutting-edge networking solutions.
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Lab Objectives
- Gain a deep understanding of BGP, including its role in inter-domain routing and traffic engineering.
- Develop knowledge of BGP attributes and their impact on routing decisions.
- Understand the principles of VXLAN and its role in extending Layer 2 networks over Layer 3.
- Learn how EVPN integrates with VXLAN using MP-BGP for scalable Layer 2 and Layer 3 overlays.
- Acquire insights into traffic flow, routing behavior, and troubleshooting in EVPN VXLAN deployments.
