Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX

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8 modules

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There are 8 modules in this course

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

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.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment

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.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment1 peer review

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 that integrate with VMware NSX to provide a comprehensive security solution.

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10 videos1 reading1 assignment2 peer reviews

10 videosTotal 79 minutes

Security Solutions with VMware NSX0 minutesPreview module
NSX: Security at the Speed of Business3 minutes
Micro-segmentation Solutions with VMware NSX12 minutes
Secure End-User Computing Solutions with VMware NSX8 minutes
DMZ Anywhere Solutions with VMware NSX5 minutes
Introduction to NSX Security Ecosystem7 minutes
Network Introspection13 minutes
Guest Introspection11 minutes
VMware AppDefense (1 of 2)10 minutes
VMware AppDefense (2 of 2)6 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Security Solutions Review10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 20 minutes

Security Solutions20 minutes

2 peer reviewsTotal 120 minutes

HOL-1903-02-NET - VMware NSX - Distributed Firewall and Micro-Segmentation, Module 3 - Intelligent Grouping (Service Composer)60 minutes
HOL-1903-02-NET - VMware NSX - Distributed Firewall and Micro-Segmentation, Module 4 - User Based Security (Identify Firewall)60 minutes

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

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5 videos2 peer reviews

5 videosTotal 56 minutes

Application Continuity Solutions0 minutesPreview module
Cross-vCenter NSX Use Cases, Key Concepts and Architecture19 minutes
Multi-site Networking and Security16 minutes
Multi-site Solutions with VMware NSX Demo10 minutes
Multi-site Design Fundamentals8 minutes

2 peer reviewsTotal 120 minutes

HOL-1925-01-NET - VMware NSX - Advanced Consumption, Module 3 - Creation of Universal Constructs60 minutes
HOL-1925-01-NET - VMware NSX - Advanced Consumption, Module 4 - Active / Active Multi-Site60 minutes

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.

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5 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review

5 videosTotal 73 minutes

Introduction to Disaster Recovery Using NSX and Site Recovery Manager (SRM)17 minutesPreview module
Disaster Recovery Success, Planned Migration, Maintenance and Testing13 minutes
Disaster Recovery Using NSX and SRM Demo12 minutes
VMware Cloud on Amazon Web Services (AWS)13 minutes
VMware Cloud on AWS Portal Demo16 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Application Continuity Review10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 22 minutes

App Continuity Quiz22 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

HOL-1925-02-NET - VMware NSX Multi-Site and SRM in an Active-Standby Setup, Module 2 - Site Recovery Manager Configuration60 minutes

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

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6 videos2 peer reviews

6 videosTotal 64 minutes

Operations (intro)0 minutesPreview module
Process Evolution: vRealize Automation and NSX (1 of 5)10 minutes
Process Evolution: vRealize Automation and NSX (2 of 5)13 minutes
Process Evolution: vRealize Automation and NSX (3 of 5)16 minutes
Process Evolution: vRealize Automation and NSX (4 of 5)16 minutes
Process Evolution: vRealize Automation and NSX (5 of 5)7 minutes

2 peer reviewsTotal 120 minutes

HOL-1921-01-CMP - vRealize Automation 7 - Getting Started, Module 3 - Basic Service Authoring60 minutes
HOL-1921-01-CMP - vRealize Automation 7 - Getting Started, Module 4 - Policy Based Lifecycle Management and Governance60 minutes

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 the importance a growth mindset and the evolution of IT organizations away from rigid, well-defined silos to a more collaborative, cross-functional workforce.

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12 videos1 reading1 assignment

12 videosTotal 174 minutes

Tooling Evolution: vRealize Network Insight (1 of 3)26 minutesPreview module
Tooling Evolution: vRealize Network Insight (2 of 3)9 minutes
Tooling Evolution: vRealize Network Insight (3 of 3)9 minutes
Process Evolution: VMware Integrated OpenStack and NSX (1 of 5)11 minutes
Process Evolution: VMware Integrated OpenStack and NSX (2 of 5)20 minutes
Process Evolution: VMware Integrated OpenStack and NSX (3 of 5)5 minutes
Process Evolution: VMware Integrated OpenStack and NSX (4 of 5)6 minutes
Process Evolution: VMware Integrated OpenStack and NSX (5 of 5)11 minutes
People Evolution: Operational Transformation (1 of 4)11 minutes
People Evolution: Operational Transformation (2 of 4)33 minutes
People Evolution: Operational Transformation (3 of 4)18 minutes
People Evolution: Operational Transformation (4 of 4)9 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Operations Review10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 24 minutes

Operations Quiz24 minutes

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2 videos2 readings

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Chris McCain

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Reviewed on May 8, 2019

Awesome Course, but the labs had issue with accessing them, however it wasn't mandatory. Overall great content.

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2020

Excellent course. I gained sufficient knowledge about VMware and networking from this course

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2021

Please make the letters for reading and the quiz bolder. I had to struggle to read them..

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Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX

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Introduction & Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX

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NSX Architecture Components

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Security Solutions with VMware NSX

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Application Continuity Solutions (part 1 of 2)

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Application Continuity Solutions (part 2 of 2)

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Operations (part 1 of 2)

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Operations (part 2 of 2)

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