Build expertise in VMware NSX-T, the platform enabling secure, scalable network virtualization in data centers. This course introduces software-defined networking (SDN), explains NSX-T architecture, and provides hands-on practice with logical switching, routing, traffic optimization, and security.



Building Network Virtualization with VMware NSX-T
This course is part of Training Path for VMware Technical Associate Specialization

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What you'll learn
Deploy and configure NSX-T architecture by setting up managers, transport nodes, and gateways to enable software-defined networking.
Implement logical switching and routing with segments, Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateways, and apply dynamic and static routing protocols.
Apply zero-trust security by building micro-segmentation policies, enforcing distributed firewalls, and isolating workloads effectively.
Optimize network performance through load balancing, traffic engineering, and monitoring east–west and north–south traffic flows.
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module introduces the core concepts of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and VMware NSX-T architecture. You’ll explore the management, control, and data planes, key NSX-T components such as transport nodes, edge nodes, and gateways, and walk through installation and initial configuration. By the end, you’ll understand how NSX-T transforms traditional networking into a scalable, software-defined model.
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15 videos4 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt2 plugins
This module covers how NSX-T enables logical switching and routing in virtualized environments. You’ll learn about overlay networking with VXLAN and Geneve, segment configuration, and switching optimization. The lessons also dive into Tier-0/Tier-1 gateways, dynamic and static routing, route redistribution, and traffic flow optimization techniques, giving you the skills to design and manage efficient network topologies.
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14 videos3 readings4 assignments1 plugin
This module focuses on implementing security and real-world applications with NSX-T. You’ll learn about Zero-Trust architecture, micro-segmentation, and security policy enforcement in virtual environments. The module concludes with practical use cases that demonstrate how NSX-T integrates switching, routing, and security into unified SDN solutions for enterprise data centers.
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7 videos2 readings3 assignments1 plugin
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