Nuage Networks Virtualized Cloud Services (VCS) Operations
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Course Overview
This course is designed for network operators of data centers using Nuage Networks Virtualized Cloud Services (VCS).
The course provides hands-on operations experience with Nuage VCS, including verification, troubleshooting and log file management.
Prerequisites
- IP networking experience is essential
- Experience with MPLS VPN services and Linux is helpful
- Experience with Nuage Networks VCS is helpful
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Course Objectives
After completing the course, students should be able to:
- Describe Nuage Networks VCS and the function of each of its components, including the Virtualized Services Directory (VSD), Virtualized Services Controller (VSC), and Virtual Routing and Switching (VRS)
- List the different networks in a VSP-managed system (management, underlay, and overlay) and their role
- Describe IP connectivity required among datacenter elements using the management, underlay, and overlay networks
- List the protocols used by different network elements (XMPP, OpenFlow, IGP, BGP) and test that the proper sessions have been established
- Configure statistics collection and threshold crossing alerts
- Use system tools and log files to troubleshoot and correct issues affecting the operation of a VSP-managed datacenter
- Access the VSD and retrieve information using the REST API
- Backup and restore the VSD database
Course Modules
Module 1 – Nuage Networks Product Portfolio Introduction
- Overview of the Virtualized Services Platform (VSP)
- Virtualized Services Directory (VSD)
- Virtualized Services Controller (VSC)
- Virtual Routing and Switching (VRS)
- Nuage Networks VXLAN gateways
- Nokia 7750 Datacenter Interconnect Gateway
Module 2 – Management Network Maintenance
- Management network concepts
- Configuration of management interfaces
- XMPP session requirements
- XMPP session encryption
Module 3 – Underlay Network Maintenance
- Underlay network concepts
- Configuration of underlay interfaces
- BGP session requirements
- OpenFlow session requirements
- OpenFlow session encryption with TLS
Module 4 – Overlay Network Maintenance
- Overlay network concepts
- VXLAN and GRE transport tunnels
- Backhaul VPLS
- Layer 2 domains
- Verifying VPN services on the VSC
Module 5 – Statistics Collection and Threshold-Crossing Alerts (TCAs)
- Statistic collection rules and TCAs
- Statistic collection and flow logging per ACL entry
Module 6 – Troubleshooting Tools
- VSD Monit Service Manager
- VSD Monitoring Console
- VSD Alarms
- Accessing the VSD using REST APIs
- VSP Software Programming Kit (VSPK)
- Traffic mirroring
- VSD logs
- VRS and VRS-G logs
- SR-OS logs
- Additional troubleshooting scenarios
Module 7 – Backup and Restore Procedures
- Backup and restore of the VSD database
Class Schedule and Registration
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