COURSE OVERVIEW

This intensive 5-day bootcamp provides experienced engineers with the knowledge required to deploy, manage and troubleshoot Extreme Networks Campus Fabric environments using ExtremeCloud IQ and ExtremeCloud IQ – Site Engine (XIQ-SE).

Students will deploy Fabric Connect from initial installation through advanced configuration, learning automation technologies such as Auto-Sense, Self-Forming Fabric, switch onboarding, Fabric services, Distributed Virtual Routing (DvR), Fabric Extend and Fabric over SD-WAN.

The course combines instructor-led lectures with extensive hands-on labs using VSP8400, Universal Hardware 5520 and EXOS platforms, preparing engineers for real-world enterprise deployments.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This bootcamp is designed for network administrators, support engineers, architects, consultants and system integrators responsible for deploying, managing and troubleshooting Extreme Networks Campus Fabric solutions.

MANDATORY PREREQUISITE

Students must have a solid understanding of networking concepts and practical experience with Extreme Networks solutions. Completion of the pre-work package is mandatory before attending the class.

This is an intensive bootcamp intended for experienced engineers and is not suitable for beginners.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Deploy Campus Fabric based on Extreme reference architectures
• Configure and expand Fabric Connect environments
• Implement Auto-Sense and Self-Forming Fabric
• Manage devices with ExtremeCloud IQ and ExtremeCloud IQ – Site Engine
• Configure and troubleshoot SPBM infrastructure
• Deploy Layer 2 and Layer 3 Fabric Services
• Implement Distributed Virtual Routing (DvR)
• Configure Fabric Extend and Fabric over SD-WAN
• Integrate external routing protocols and services
• Troubleshoot Layer 1, Layer 2, Layer 3 and Fabric services
• Apply QoS best practices within Campus Fabric

AGENDA

Monday
• Campus Fabric Overview
• Fabric Deployment Models
• VSP Switch Management
• Fabric Connect Infrastructure
• Fabric Management
• L2VSN & L3VSN

Tuesday
• VIST Core Switch Pair
• Fabric Attach (FA)
• Campus Fabric Services
• Automation Features
• ExtremeCloud IQ Management
• ExtremeCloud IQ – Site Engine Management

Wednesday
• Distributed Virtual Routing (DvR)
• Fabric Extend (FE)
• Fabric over SD-WAN
• Multi-Area SPBM
• Integrated Application Hosting
• QoS

Thursday
• VSP Diagnostic Tools
• Switch Onboarding
• Link Configuration
• IS-IS / SPBM Infrastructure
• Campus Fabric Troubleshooting

Friday
• Advanced Troubleshooting Labs
• Review Session
• Extreme Certified Professional Lab Assessment (Optional)

ASSOCIATED CERTIFICATION

Extreme Certified Professional (ECP) – Extreme Fabric