Arista Cloud Engineer

Level 1 Outline

ACE:L1 Data Sheet

v2022.1

Description

The 5-day ACE Level 1 course provides foundational networking knowledge and skills from a modern perspective in Arista's EOS networking environment. The attendees will progress through networking fundamental topics ranging from Ethernet, TCP/IP, Routing, and Switching to network design based on modern Leaf-Spine architecture used in today’s Enterprise Data Center and Campus networks. Students additionally will be introduced to network automation with Arista’s CloudVision solution.

Topics

Network Engineering Fundamentals

Layered Network Architecture
Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP
Modern Connectivity - Fiber Optics, WiFi, PoE

Working with Arista EOS

Arista EOS Software Approache

Single EOS
State Driven, NetDB, NetDL
EOS Command Line Interface (CLI)

Arista Hardware Approach

Merchant Silicon
Deep Buffer
Interface Flexibility (10G to 400G)

Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)

Initial Switch Config
ZTP Requirements and Bootstrap
Config vs Scripts

Initial Switch Setup
Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)

TACACS+ vs RADIUS
AAA Configuration

ARP, DHCP
Introduction to IPv6

Format and Scope of IPv6 Address

First-Hop Redundancy Protocols (FHRP)

ARP and DHCP
VRRP – Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol
Arista vARP
High-Availability Designs

CloudVision Portal (CVP) Overview and Architecture

Introduction to Automation and CloudVision

Network Automation
DIY, DevOps, Turnkey (CV, Studio)
State Streaming, SysDB,NetDB, NetDL
CloudVision Partner Integration
Overview of Installation

CloudVision Deployment

Cloud-based CVaaS, Appliance, Virtual (OVA, KVM)
Software, Authentication and Connectivity Requirements
CVP Setup
Enabling eAPI

Initial Switch Behavior

Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
Process, Modes, Provisioning
DHCP Configuration
ZTP Bootstrap with CVP
Zero Touch Replacement

Automating Configuration with Configlets

Configlet and Container Plan
Creating Containers
Creating Configlet Builder
Python Library

Change Control

Compliance
Create Change Control
Add/Remove Metrics

Day 2 Network Operations

Real-Time Telemetry, Analytics
Client to Cloud Visibility
Troubleshooting with CLI and CVP
Image Management
Data Plane Visibility

Layer 2 Operations

L2 Switching
L2 Redundancy
VLANs and Trunk – 802.1Q
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
Per VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST)
Link Aggregation

Port Channel
Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MLAG)

Layer 3 Operations

Routing Fundamentals

Layer 3 Redundancy
Routing Terminology
ECMP
OSPF, ISIS, BGP

OSPF

Overview
Link-State Protocol
Hierarchical Scalability
Areas and Addressing

VRF and VPN
WAN Connectivity

Internet Connectivity
Ethernet-based WAN
Data Center Interconnect

BGP Introduction
Enabling BGP
BGP Peer Groups
BGPv4 Routes
BGP Operations
BGP Labeled Unicast (BGP-LU)
Layer 3 Leaf Spine with BGP

Data Center Leaf-Spine Architectures

Data Center and Cloud

Client to Cloud Model
Traffic Patterns
Traditional Data Center Architectures
Cloud-Scale DC Networking

Arista Solution

L2LS - L2 MLAG Underlay – VXLAN Overlay
L3LS – eBGP with EVPN Overlay/Underlay - VXLAN Data Plane
Scale-out Architecture

VXLAN Operations

Overlay Network
VXLAN Data Plane

Campus Architectures

Traditional Campus Architectures
Campus Networking Evolution
Modern L-S Campus Network
WiFi Fundamentals and Design
CloudVision Cognitive Unified Edge (CV-CUE)
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Unified Wired and WiFi

Labs

The ACE Level 1 course includes diverse practical labs built on current EOS and CloudVision platforms. Labs are accessible for three weeks, one week during the instructor-led course, and two additional weeks to work on labs independently. Each student is given their own dedicated environment. Students can connect to these cloud-based labs from anywhere at any time.

Lab Activities

OSI, MAC Addresses and IP Addresses

Cabling & Interface Speed Configuration

Intro to EOS Command Line Interface (CLI)

Setting up Management Connectivity to Arista Switches

Understanding and Working with IP and ARP

Configuring Layer 2

Configuring LACP and MLAG

Routing

CVP Introduction - Navigation

CloudVision - Configlet Management

Target Audience

The ACE Level 1 course is best suited for individuals entering the network engineering field and are looking to acquire the essential knowledge and skills applied to modern network infrastructure.

Certification

ACE Level 1 certification requires a 2-hour multiple choice exam. Candidates must complete the ACE Level 1 course prior to attempting the exam.

Latest Schedule

https://www.sdn-pros.com/global-schedule

Follow-on Courses / Certifications

ACE : L2

Product Specialties

CloudVision

DMF

Campus

Vertical Specialties

Service
Provider

Global
Financial

Media &
Entertainment

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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