Orchestrating Distributed Services with the CX 10000 Series (0001210641)
Course no: 0001210641
Exam no: HPE6-A87
Duration: 2 days
Type: hybrid
Price: € 1350 excl. VAT
Orchestrating Distributed Services with the CX 10000 Series (0001210641)
This 2-day course teaches data center networking professionals how to enhance DCN security and performance using the HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000 Series with Pensando technology. Designed for network architects, engineers, and security professionals, participants will master the CX 10000’s unique features, learn HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer for network creation and management, implement policy and micro-segmentation using AMD Pensando PSM, and utilize telemetry analytics for monitoring. Prerequisites include data center networking familiarity and zero trust knowledge, with the ACP-DC course recommended. Upon completion, students can deploy cost-effective solutions that secure networks while improving scalability, visibility, and performance.
This 2-day course teaches students how the HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000 Series with Pensando can improve data center network (DCN) security and performance. Students will learn why the CX 10000 is unique and how its placement in the DCN will dynamically change the performance and security. Students will learn how and where to install the CX 10000. Through the HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer, students will create and configure their entire network, as well as create and apply policy, including micro-segmentation. Using AMD Pensando PSM, students will understand how it integrates with Fabric Composer and the CX 10000, and they will be able to monitor switches and policy performance.
Prerequisites
It is highly recommended that students be familiar with data center networking principles, including but not limited to understanding zero trust and micro segmentation methodologies. The student should also consider attending the ACP-DC Implementing Data Center Networks course prior to this CX 10000 course as it provides the skills and knowledge to design, implement, and configure complex data center solutions based on AOS-CX switches.
Target audience
Typical candidates for this course are Ideal candidates are data center networking professionals such as Data Center Network Architects and Engineers, Server Administrators, or individuals responsible for network security and compliance. Candidates who want a cost-effective solution to secure their data center network while simplifying scale and growth, rapid fabric deployments, enhance visibility and control, remove bottlenecks, and boost network performance.
Objectives
After you successfully complete this course, expect to be able to:
Define CX 10000 switch features that improve network performance, security and design
Install and deploy HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer and AMD Pensando PSM
Operate navigation menus within HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer and AMD Pensando PSM
Create and manage a network using HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer
Implement policy and microsegmentation using HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer and AMD Pensando PSM
Utilize analytics gathered by telemetry to view network health, configuration, and alerts and create charts
List of subjects
CX 10000 Product Overview
Understanding the challenge
Identifying the solution
Three main components of the CX 10000
Physical product specifications
Product details
Key attributes
Installation and Setup of HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer and AMD Pensando PSM
Hardware requirements
Supported platforms
HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer Licensing
PSM deployment
PSM user authentication policy
Create PSM users with appropriate roles
DSS configuration
HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer Overview and Navigation
Data center networks overview
HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer key features and benefits
CX portfolio orchestrated by HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer
Understanding fabrics
HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer navigation
Menu bar and icons
Customizing dashboard
Configuration, maintenance, and Visualization menu
User management, system settings, and backup
Managing Network Services with HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer
Switch management
Switch actions
Editing switch config
Switch ports
Switch upgrade
NTP configuration
DNS workflow and configuration
VSX configuration
Leaf and spine
L2 leaf-spine underlay
L3 leaf-spine overlay
Creating and assigning VLANs
Creating IP interfaces
Provisioning EVPNs
Managing Security with HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer
Stateful versus stateless firewalls- What’s the difference?
Building policy
Policy building blocks (Service Qualifiers, applications, endpoint groups, and rules)
Policy direction
3rd party integrations
VMWare vSphere, Nutanix, HPE SimPlivity, etc.
HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer and Pensando PSM integration
Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF)
PVLANs and microsegmentation
AMD Pensando PSM Overview and Navigation
PSM Key Terms
PSM Object Model
PSM Menus and Navigation
Dashboard
System menu navigation
Tenants menu navigation
Workload navigation
Monitoring menu navigation
Search function
Server Certificate
API Capture
Configuration Snapshots
Managing Security with AMD Pensando PSM (Brownfield)
Firewall Policy Functionality and Configuration
Firewall Profile
VSX and Firewall High Availability
Network Security Policy
Understanding Firewall Policy Scaling Profiles
Enable/ Disable Individual Firewalls
Apps
Network Monitoring
HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer
Visualization hosts
Network
Statistics visualization
Firewall policy logs
Firewall profiles
AMD Pensando PSM
Dashboard and DSS health
Firewall export policies
Firewall profiles
Firewall logs
Alerts, events, and audit events
Metric charts
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