COURSE OVERVIEW

This intensive bootcamp is designed to teach students how to install, configure, manage and troubleshoot ExtremeControl (NAC) environments.

Students will learn different deployment models and use cases, as well as how to operate ExtremeControl engines and manage end-systems using authorization policies.

The course also covers integration with Extreme Policy, ExtremeAnalytics, ExtremeCloud IQ and ExtremeCloud IQ – Site Engine, including Workflows, automation with Notifications and integration with ExtremeConnect.

Training includes structured troubleshooting methodology and practical tools used by security engineers and ExtremeControl administrators, reinforced through hands-on lab exercises.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This bootcamp is designed for network and security professionals responsible for the installation, advanced configuration, management and troubleshooting of ExtremeControl.

MANDATORY PREREQUISITE

Students should have a solid understanding of networking concepts and Wi-Fi technologies. Prior hands-on experience with Extreme solutions is strongly recommended.

This is a fast-paced, intensive training and is not suitable for beginners.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Configure ExtremeControl
• Navigate Access Control / NAC Manager within ExtremeCloud IQ – Site Engine
• Implement Passive Mode and Pass-Through Mode
• Manage End-Systems tables
• Create dashboards
• Use and manipulate the rules engine
• Integrate ExtremeControl with Extreme Policy, ExtremeAnalytics and ExtremeCloud IQ
• Work with alarms, events and reports
• Configure Portal and Guest Access
• Implement authenticated registration
• Work with Workflows
• Identify client vs network-related issues
• Diagnose AAA configuration and engines
• Collect support data and prepare GTAC cases

AGENDA

Monday
• Introduction to ExtremeControl
• ExtremeCloud IQ Suite Overview
• Deployment and Installation
• Initial Configuration
• Introduction to ExtremeCloud IQ – Site Engine
• Device Onboarding
• Architecture Overview
• Passive Mode
• Pass-Through Mode
• End-Systems Visibility

Tuesday
• Dashboards
• Administration
• Engine Options
• Rules Engine
• Authorization Deployment
• Introduction to Extreme Policy
• Integration with Extreme Policy
• Introduction to ExtremeAnalytics
• Integration with ExtremeAnalytics
• Alarms and Events
• Reports
• Integration with ExtremeCloud IQ

Wednesday
• Advanced Configuration
• Redirection
• Portal Administration
• Guest Registration
• Authenticated Registration
• Workflows
• Integration with ExtremeConnect
• APIs

Thursday
• General Troubleshooting
• Authentication Issues
• Authorization Issues
• End-System Issues
• Captive Portal Issues
• GTAC Case Preparation

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

ASSOCIATED CERTIFICATION

Extreme Certified Professional (ECP) – ExtremeControl