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Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX
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Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

Chris McCain

Instructor: Chris McCain

4.7

(445 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
20 hours to complete
3 weeks at 6 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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There are 8 modules in this course

We'll introduce you to the course and VMware NSX, as well as provide a brief history of how VMware has evolved into the company that it is today.

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3 videos1 reading1 quiz

This module explains the architectural components that make up VMware NSX. These components are the foundation for understanding how VMware NSX is deployed into a data center.

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1 video1 reading1 quiz1 peer review

This module dives into VMware NSX as a security platform that provides a defensive in depth solution. The content compares traditional security solutions with the in-kernel firewall provided by VMware NSX. In addition, this module covers application behavior monitoring and the ecosystem of partners that integrate with VMware NSX to provide a comprehensive security solution.

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10 videos1 reading1 quiz2 peer reviews

This module provides details on using VMware NSX to create highly available data center designs.

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5 videos2 peer reviews

The content covers stretched clusters and disaster recovery designs using VMware NSX. In addition, this module takes a look at how VMware Cloud on Amazon Web Services allows public cloud solutions to be managed the same way an on-prem data center is managed.

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5 videos1 reading1 quiz1 peer review

The Operations modules explain the evolution of people, process and tooling.

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6 videos2 peer reviews

The content covers process automation with VMware NSX using common cloud management platforms like OpenStack and vRealize Automation. In addition the content describes the need for new tooling that provides converged and correlated data of new data center technologies. Finally, the module explains the importance a growth mindset and the evolution of IT organizations away from rigid, well-defined silos to a more collaborative, cross-functional workforce.

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12 videos1 reading1 quiz

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2 videos2 readings

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4.7 (99 ratings)
Chris McCain
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