COURSE OVERVIEW

This intensive bootcamp is designed to take students through the full deployment lifecycle of Extreme Networks Fabric Connect, from initial design to advanced implementation and troubleshooting.

Students will learn modern automation features such as auto-sense ports and self-forming fabric, while gaining hands-on experience onboarding devices into both ExtremeCloud IQ and ExtremeCloud IQ – Site Engine environments.

The course also covers advanced integrations including SPBM with external protocols, Distributed Virtual Routing (DvR), and Fabric Extend technologies such as Fabric over SD-WAN.

Training is heavily lab-focused using VSP 8400, Universal Hardware 5520 and EXOS platforms.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This bootcamp is designed for experienced network engineers, administrators and integrators responsible for deployment, management, architecture and troubleshooting of Extreme Networks Fabric environments.

MANDATORY PREREQUISITE

Students must have solid networking knowledge, including switching, routing and TCP/IP concepts. Prior hands-on experience with Extreme solutions is strongly recommended.

All participants must complete the pre-work before attending. This is a fast-paced, intensive training and is not suitable for beginners.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this bootcamp, students will be able to:

• Deploy Fabric Connect based on real-world architectures
• Implement and manage fabric services
• Use automation features such as auto-sense and self-forming fabric
• Onboard and manage devices using ExtremeCloud IQ and Site Engine
• Troubleshoot Layer 1, Layer 2 and Layer 3 issues
• Analyze and troubleshoot fabric service problems
• Implement Distributed Virtual Routing (DvR)
• Expand Fabric using Fabric Extend and SD-WAN
• Integrate external protocols into SPBM
• Apply QoS concepts within the Fabric

AGENDA

Monday & Tuesday (AM)
• Extreme Fabric Overview
• Fabric Deployment Options
• VSP Switch Management
• Fabric Connect Infrastructure
• Fabric Management
• L2VSN / L3VSN
• VIST Core Switch Pair
• Fabric Attach (FA)

Tuesday (PM)
• Campus Fabric Services
• Automation Principles
• ExtremeCloud IQ Management
• ExtremeCloud IQ – Site Engine

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

Thursday
• VSP Tools
• Device Onboarding
• Link Configuration & Issues
• IS-IS / SPBM Infrastructure
• Fabric Troubleshooting

Friday
• Review Session
• Lab Assessment (Optional Certification Preparation)

ASSOCIATED CERTIFICATION

Extreme Certified Professional (ECP) – Extreme Fabric