4-Day SONiC Linux Bootcamp - Extended Campus Focus
Enhance your skills in SONiC, the open-source network operating system, with an extra day focused on campus networking in this comprehensive 4-day bootcamp. This extension is tailored for individuals who, apart from the 3-Day Core Training, seek to specialize further in managing and securing campus networks. Building upon the core curriculum, the additional 4th day delves into campus-specific topics like Power over Ethernet, Port Access Control, IP Helper, and more. This training is particularly beneficial for those looking to enhance their campus network management skills.
Day 1: SONiC Linux Introduction and Configuration
Introduction to SONiC:
- Exploring Linux Concepts, Containers, Redis Database
- What is SONiC? General Introduction and System Architecture
Initial SONiC Set-Up:
- Accessing the Switch, Installing, and Upgrading SONiC
- Configuring Switch Management Access, User Authentication
- Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and Automation Options
Configuration Methods:
- Detailed Configuration Methods in SONiC
- Management Framework, Klish CLI
- Basic Physical Interface Configuration and Validation
- Interface Ranges, Port Groups, Breakout Configurations
- Port Channels (Link Aggregation), VLAN Configuration
- Layer 2 Ports, Spanning Tree Protocol
Hands-On Day 1:
- Installing SONiC, Configuring Hostnames, User Access
- Interface Configurations, IP Addressing, LLDP Checks
Day 2: Advanced Routing and Automation
Redundancy Methods:
- Layer 2 and 3 Redundancy: STP, MC-LAG, VRRP, SAGÂ
Routing Protocols:
- Introduction to Routing Protocols, SONiC Routing Architecture
- Configuring and Validating BGP, OSPF, Static Routes
- Displaying and Influencing Routing Table
- DHCP Relay
- Improving Convergence Time with BFD
Automation:
- Introduction to Automation in SONiC, Use Cases
- Automation with Ansible: Concepts, Prerequisites, Deployment
- Automation with RESTCONF and gNMI: YANG Model, Config Deployment
Hands-On Day 2:
- MCLAG Configuration, VLAN Configurations
- BGP Configurations, IPv4/Unnumbered Peers, Loopback Interfaces
- BFD on BGP Peers, BGP Network Advertisements
- Automation with Ansible and Postman: Interface Information, VLAN Configuration
Day 3: VXLAN, EVPN, and Troubleshooting
VXLAN, EVPN:Â
- Introduction to VXLAN, EVPN, Layer 2/3 VPNs
- Asymmetric and Symmetric IRB, Monitoring VXLAN and EVPN
- Datacenter Interconnect (DCI): Types, Benefits, Multisite DCI
Troubleshooting:
- Overview of Troubleshooting in SONiC
- Interface Troubleshooting: Validating Cabling, Transceivers
- Telemetry and Monitoring: sFlow, Traffic Mirroring, SPAN, ERSPAN
- Analyzing Packet Drops, Mirror on Drop
- Switch Information
- Generating Tech Support Information, Debugging Applications
Hands-On Day 3:
- Configuring Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs with VXLAN and EVPN
Day 4: Campus Focus
Power Over Ethernet (PoE):
- Introduction and Configuration of PoE
- Monitoring PoE Status
LLDP-MED:
- Power Negotiation and Voice VLAN Information
Port Access Control:
- Overview of 802.1x, MAC Authentication Bypass
- Host Modes, assigned VLANs, and Dynamic ACLs
- Configuration and Verification
IP Helper:
- Configuration and Verification
Port Security:
- Configuration and Verification
DHCP Snooping:
- Configuration and Verification
Access Control Lists (ACLs):
- Types and Configuration
- Using ACL Counters for Monitoring
Hands-On Day 4:
- Practical implementation of Port Access Control and ACLs
Course details
- Duration: 4 days (R2O-SON-BRC-BT-4D)
- Instruction Time: 6 hours per day
- Break: 1-hour daily lunch break
- Bootcamp course dates in 2024: June 18 – 21, July 23 – 26, September 10 – 13
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