Course objective

Upon completion of this course, students will have gained the working knowledge to:

•  To add/change fabric services and add devices to an existing Fabric Connect solution
•  To utilize the new automation features including auto-sense and self-forming fabric.
•  Understand Extreme’s management solutions: ExtremeCloud IQ and the campus solution ExtremeCloud IQ-SE (Site Engine) and on-board and manage switches successfully.

Delivery method

Available as Classroom Instructor-led training and Virtual Instructor-led training.

Course duration

1 Day

Course Overview

The Management of Extreme Networks’ Fabric Connect is the goal of the course. Students will gain a detailed explanation of the fabric services and configure these in the lab. The latest automation features are covered including; auto-sense ports and self-forming fabric. And to provide an understanding of the management products that Extreme offers, students will experience on-boarding switches to both ExtremeCloud™ IQ and the campus solution ExtremeCloud IQ-SE (Site Engine). Lectures are supported equally with hands-on experience on VSPs, Universal Hardware 5520, ERS, and EXOS.

Mandatory Prerequisites

Student should have a good grasp of SPBM concepts and overall switch management. Students should have earned the certification Campus Fabric – Installation and Configuration.

Agenda

Campus Fabric Services

• Services Types
• Uni Port Types
• Multicast considerations

Principles of Automation

• Zero Touch Capabilities
• Self-Forming Fabric Configuration
• Auto-Sense Port Configuration

ExtremeCloud IQ Management

• On-Boarding
• Network Policy
• Device Configuration
• Supplemental CLI

ExtremeCloud IQ-SE Management

• ZTP+ and other device discovery methods
• Secure Device Management
• Discovery and Actions
• Onboard VSP workflow
• Device Management