Arista Cloud Engineer

Level 1 – Cloud Novice

ACE:L1 Data Sheet

v2021.1

Course Duration: 5 days

Topics At-a-Glance:

Intro to Networking
OSI – Ethernet
TCP – UDP
IPv4 – v6
Intro to Layer 2
VLANs & Spanning Tree
VRRP – VARP
Intro to Layer 3
OSPF
Intro to Leaf-Spine
Intro to VXLAN
Intro to Arista EOS
Navigating the CLI
Configuring Core Tasks
Intro to Cloud Vision
Intro to Campus Wired
Intro to Campus WIFI

Course Objectives

The ACE Level 1 course is designed to establish a firm foundation in open networking and Arista EOS. The engineer will progress through fundamental topics such as Ethernet, IP, Routing and Switching exposing them to the ease of configuration in the CLI. The course will build on these topics and introduce architectures built upon modern Leaf-Spine designs used in today’s Enterprise Data Center and Campus environments. Engineers will be introduced to automation and Arista’s CloudVision Solution.

Target Audience

The ACE Level 1 course is best suited for individuals entering the Network Engineering Field and looking to establish the core skills that Arista Customers desire. Job Changers, Interns, University Students and Transitioning Veterans will gain the needed skills to begin their career in Network Engineering. Engineers looking to cross over from other fields such as Server, Wireless, Storage, M&E Broadcast Engineers, DevOps and Application Designers will gain the required knowledge of modern Ethernet networks. Those individuals holding current or expired Associate certifications in other vendor programs will find a refreshed and updated approach. ACE:L1 focuses on foundational knowledge from an updated and modern perspective. You will not waste energy learning outdated technologies, approaches or tasks no longer used in open networks. All topics are used daily within every Arista Customer network.

Official Training & Exams

Only Arista Official Training will count towards exams. Proof of Purchase is required to register for exams. Instructor-led and Self-study options are available through Official Arista Training Partners. Look for these badges prior to purchasing your training.

Course Outline

Module 1: Network Engineering Fundamentals

OSI in Today’s Networks
Ethernet
TCP and UDP
IPv4
Layer 1 Cabling – Modern Connectivity

Module 2: Working with Arista EOS

EOS Overview
Initial Bootup
EOS Images
Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
Intro to CLI
Configuring Basic Device Parameters
Initial Switch Setup
ARP
IPv6
VRRP – VARP

Module 3: Layer 2 Operations

MAC Learning
VLANs and Trunk – 802.1Q
Spanning Tree – PVST and MSTP
LACP and MLAG
Configuring Layer 2 Parameters in CLI

Module 4: Layer 3 Operations

Routing Fundamentals
OSPF, ISIS and BGP overview
Configuring OSPF in a Leaf-Spine Design
WAN Connectivity
Internet Peering with a Service Provider
Understanding IP Address Schemas

Module 5: Data Center Leaf-Spine Architectures

Intro to Unified Cloud Networking (UCN)
Comparing a Layer 2 vs Layer 3 Leaf-Spine
VXLAN Overview
BUM Traffic

Module 6: Campus Architectures

WIFI Fundamentals
Arista CloudVision for WIFI Overview
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Leveraging a Leaf-Spine Architecture

Module 7: CloudVision

Intro to Automation and CloudVision
Exploring the CloudVision Portal (CVP)
Automating Configuration with Configlets
Leveraging Change Control for Operations
Day 2 Network Operations with Telemetry

Course Labs

ACE:L1 includes numerous hands-on labs. At time of purchase, you will have numerous options for lab time with both the instructor-led and self-study packages. Most packages include 3-weeks of lab time. For the instructor-led courses, this includes the week of the course as well as two additional weeks to work on labs on your own. Every engineer is given their own dedicated environment and will not be required to share with others. The labs are built on the latest released vEOS and CloudVision codes and deployed in an AWS environment. This allows you to connect from anywhere and anytime. This is actual code and not simulators.

Exam Requirements

Follow-on Courses / Certifications

ACE : L2

Product Specialties

CloudVision

DMF

Campus

Vertical Specialties

Service
Provider

Global
Financial

Media &
Entertainment

Data Sheet PDF

Course Schedule

Testimonials

This was a fantastic course that covered relevant topics. The labs were great. Amir is a great instructor who knows technology inside and out. He does the best white boarding with MS Paint that I've ever seen. He takes time to make sure everyone understands the topics.

John

ACE:L3

Tony is a very experienced instructor. He shares his experience with students in the class which is very beneficial. I would highly recommend this class for anyone who is working day-to-day on Arista gear and wants to do automation.

Anonymous

ACE:L5

Very well put together class! The labs and lab gear worked great, and most importantly - the instructor was extremely well informed and showed a genuine passion for teaching the material.

Anonymous

ACE:L3

Learning programing and automation in networking is cool.

Anonymous

ACE:L5

Amir is very experienced and was able to share his knowledge in easy to understand examples.

Rajesh

ACE:L3

Tony is very experienced and knowledgeable in the topics being discussed.

Anonymous

ACE:L5

Amir was pretty great. He was personable, open-minded and covered the material in great detail.

Anonymous

ACE:L3

The contents are great and the way Tony explain and show the examples are great. Thank you!

Anonymous

ACE:L5

Great course for individuals looking for deep dive into networking on the Arista platform. The instructor was very knowledgeable with advanced network topics and presents this information in easily digestible segments.

Kenneth

ACE:L3

Tony did a great job this week - likely one of the best instructors for networking courses i've had. His style of teaching is very clear and concise and he teaches with the intent to help you understand the material as best as possible. It's obvious he really enjoys teaching these courses.

Jim

ACE:L5

One of the best instructors I ever met. Thank you Elan!

Vasyl

NCT

The instructor is pretty good at teaching, I'm a visual learner so he did a pretty good job by explaining through drawing...making it easier to understand the complex content.

Marcelo

NCT

Tony is a fantastic instructor! He really knows the materials and goes the extra mile. When we ran into a defect in Ansible, he demonstrated how to implement a workaround and, leading by example, reported the defect upstream. That level of engagement is contagious and great to see!

Paul

ACE:L5

Great content and the labs were really good and relevant. Everything was well thought out and flowed really well.

Anonymous

ACE:L5

Tony is a great teacher with experience to back it up. He is very interactive and easy to talk to. Clear to understand.

Anonymous

ACE:L5

Elan is a great instructor. He makes everything visual which is great for visual learners like me.

Anonymous

NCT

Instructor was fantastic. Clearly has a strong command of the material and a great teaching style. I specifically liked the drawings as compared to "death by powerpoint"

Eric

NCT