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Networking Priorities for 2025
An actionable roadmap for focusing your networking initiatives.
Cisco 9800 Foundation Lab
This lab guide is intended for administrators who are responsible for deploying and configuring Cisco IOS-XE solutions. Participants should have at least a basic understanding of WLAN concepts. It is assumed that participants have at least a working understanding of fundamental wireless concepts as well as Cisco technology.
Network Engineering Foundations
This Learning Series covers the fundamentals of network engineering. Through hands-on labs and real-world examples, you will develop the practical skills necessary to build and maintain robust networks. It is perfect for aspiring network engineers, IT professionals, or anyone interested in understanding the backbone of today's interconnected world.
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Foundations
This learning path on foundational Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) provides a comprehensive introduction and deep dive into the core aspects of BGP, the backbone of the internet's routing architecture. It starts by explaining the basics of BGP, including its purpose, operation, and fundamental concepts such as Autonomous Systems (AS), BGP sessions, and the BGP routing table. The series progresses to cover more advanced topics, such as BGP path selection, route advertisement, and the implementation of various BGP attributes like Local Preference, AS Path, and MED. Through practical examples, configurations, and troubleshooting scenarios, viewers gain a thorough understanding of how BGP facilitates global data exchange and the techniques network engineers use to optimize and secure BGP networks. The series aims to equip network professionals with the knowledge needed to manage and optimize BGP in real-world environments, emphasizing best practices and common pitfalls.
Cisco SD-Access Fabric with Catalyst Center (2.3.7.7) Foundations Lab
Cisco Catalyst Center takes a software-delivered approach to automating and assuring services across your campus, WAN and branch networks. Based on an open and extensible platform, Catalyst Center allows you to build value on the network, so you can streamline operations and facilitate IT and business innovation. This lab closely matches the Cisco SD-Access Foundation lab.
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Arista With Cloud Vision Portal Sandbox Lab
This lab provides exposure to the new technology and capabilities of the Arista products used. This lab introduces the Arista Cloud Vision Portal(CVP) and includes 3 VXLAN EVPN scenarios based on best practices from the Arista design guides, ACE3 course material and Arista TAC support the Arista EOS forum posts. There are many different ways to create an Arista-based VXLAN EVPN fabric; these 3 lab scenarios presents 1) a migration phase from a standard 3 tier VLAN and SVI-based network to a VXLAN fabric, 2) using Asymmetrical IRB and 3)Symmetrical IRB. BGP routing is the underlay, overlay, and connectivity to the remote data center under migration. This sandbox and configs can be further used to explore other configurations and functionality of Arista CVP.
Strategic Campus Network Investments for 2025
As campus networking evolves, enterprises must prioritize AI-driven operations, Wi-Fi 6E/7, cloud-native fabrics, API programmability, sustainable infrastructure, user experience optimization and location-based services. These strategic investments will ensure scalable, secure and energy-efficient networks, meeting future demands for performance, security and operational efficiency.
4 Pillars of Campus & Branch Networking
If you are considering campus or branch network upgrades, here are four characteristics of the OEM solutions that you should consider.
Aruba SD-Branch CX Switching with Aruba Central
This Learning Path will take you through configuration of Aruba 8360 and 6300F AOS-CX switches from OSPF to VSX. Aruba CX switches run on the AOS-CX (Aruba Operating System - CX), which built to provide advanced networking capabilities. Many Aruba CX switches are integrated with Aruba Central, which is Aruba's cloud-based network management platform. Aruba CX switches provide high-performance switching with low latency, supporting a variety of port speeds (1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G) and configurations.
2025 Campus & Branch Networking Trends
Interested in the latest advancements in campus networking but finding it hard to separate fact from hype?
Partner POV | How Marvis is Transforming Network Management from Bob Friday
Marvis, the industry's first cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI) virtual network assistant (VNA) for network operations and troubleshooting, is the result of years of steady research, innovation, and vision, and it is changing the way networks are designed, deployed, and operated.
Cisco SD-Access Fabric with Catalyst Center (2.3.7.7) Foundations Lab
Cisco Catalyst Center takes a software-delivered approach to automating and assuring services across your campus, WAN and branch networks. Based on an open and extensible platform, Catalyst Center allows you to build value on the network, so you can streamline operations and facilitate IT and business innovation. This lab closely matches the Cisco SD-Access Foundation lab.
Campus and Branch Briefing
Organizations depend on their campuses and branches not only as operational hubs but as vital touchpoints for employees and customers. A poor experience at these locations can erode brand trust, while a seamless, technology-driven experience enhances productivity, satisfaction, and loyalty. With the campus and branch increasingly reliant on robust networks, the stakes for getting it right have never been higher
Aruba Wireless and Clearpass Foundations Lab
This Lab guide is intended for administrators who are responsible for deploying and configuring AOS 8 solutions. Participants should have at least a basic understanding of WLAN concepts. It is assumed that participants have at least a working understanding of fundamental wireless concepts as well as Aruba technology.
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Foundations
This learning path on foundational Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) provides a comprehensive introduction and deep dive into the core aspects of BGP, the backbone of the internet's routing architecture. It starts by explaining the basics of BGP, including its purpose, operation, and fundamental concepts such as Autonomous Systems (AS), BGP sessions, and the BGP routing table. The series progresses to cover more advanced topics, such as BGP path selection, route advertisement, and the implementation of various BGP attributes like Local Preference, AS Path, and MED. Through practical examples, configurations, and troubleshooting scenarios, viewers gain a thorough understanding of how BGP facilitates global data exchange and the techniques network engineers use to optimize and secure BGP networks. The series aims to equip network professionals with the knowledge needed to manage and optimize BGP in real-world environments, emphasizing best practices and common pitfalls.
Networking Priorities for 2025
An actionable roadmap for focusing your networking initiatives.
Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) Briefing
The most common protocols used in a modern Data Center Network (DCN) are EVPN/VXLAN, while there are many benefits to this underlay/overlay technology, it is extremely complex to implement. Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) can streamline the process for EVPN/VXLAN campus or DCN networks as well as traditional networks. The platform's user-friendly interface and streamlined workflows simplify the process of fabric management, from initial setup to ongoing maintenance. NDFC supports both greenfield and brownfield deployments, allowing for seamless integration with existing fabrics as well as the creation of new ones. By providing a centralized point of control, NDFC reduces the complexity associated with managing multiple fabrics and sites, ensuring that network operations are efficient and straightforward.
Hands-On Lab Workshop: OSPF
Join us for the Virtual Lab Workshop! During this exclusive session, the host will introduce the Open Shortest Path Foundations (OSPF) Learning path.
This learning path on foundational Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) provides a comprehensive introduction and deep dive into the core aspects of OSPF. It starts by explaining the basics of OSPF, including its purpose, operation, and fundamental concepts such as OSPF Neighbors, advertising routes, authentication, OSPF network types, and many others. This learning path aims to equip network professionals with the foundational knowledge needed to manage and optimize OSPF in real-world environments, emphasizing best practices and common pitfalls.
Arista EVPN VXLAN 101 Lab
This Arista MP-BGP EVPN Lab provides exposure to the new technology and capabilities of the products used. This lab introduces the Arista Cloud Vision Portal(CVP) and introduces students to the basics of building the VXLAN L3LS Underlay, MP-BGP overlay, MLAG, Asymmetric and Symmetric IRB, and eternal L2/L3 connectivity. It also provides an in-depth look at Arista Cloud Vision Portal(CVP) and how to use it for day 0,1 building and day 2 operations. 3 VXLAN EVPN scenarios based on best practices from the Arista design guides, ACE3 course material, Arista TAC support the Arista EOS forum posts. There are many different ways to create an Arista-based VXLAN EVPN fabric; these labs present a migration phase from a standard 3 tier VLAN and SVI-based network to a VXLAN fabric, Then the fabric changes to using Asymmetrical IRB and Symmetrical IRB. BGP routing is the underlay, overlay and connectivity to the remote data center under migration.
Cisco Enterprise Access Networks Workshop
Get a deep dive into Cisco Enterprise Access Network's capabilities as an Access Network, both wired and wireless.
Cisco Meraki Access Network Workshop
Get a deep dive into Cisco Meraki's capabilities as an Access Network, both wired and wireless.
Location-Based Services Workshop
Location, location, location. It is a part of just about every application we use in today's world.
Partner POV | Juniper's Cloud-native, High-power Switching
Powering Wi-Fi 7, smart buildings, and a sustainable future.
The Evolution of Intelligent Campus Networking | Briefing
In a recent briefing, Nathan Nielsen, Principal Solutions Architect at World Wide Technology, highlighted the transformative impact of Campus Fabric technology on network management. Nielsen discussed how the shift from manual configurations to centralized, cloud-based platforms streamlines operations, enhances efficiency, and standardizes management for organizations.
Partner POV | Tomorrow's AI Applications Need a Better Way to Network
The future of AI is likely to be distributed, necessitating robust network infrastructures. Traditional WANs are inadequate, but Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) offers a solution by providing flexible, secure, and efficient private networks.