VXLAN BGP EVPN for Data Center Networking: Design, Deployment, and Troubleshooting

Dive into VXLAN BGP EVPN with instructor Arash Deljoo in this hands-on course that equips you with the skills to design, deploy, and troubleshoot next-generation data center overlay networks. Explore how VXLAN's MAC-in-UDP encapsulation enables scalable network virtualization, while BGP EVPN provides efficient control-plane learning and multi-tenant support. Through practical labs, you'll configure spine-leaf architectures, optimize routing with underlay/overlay separation, and troubleshoot common deployment scenarios. Whether preparing for certifications like CCNP/CCIE or modernizing enterprise infrastructure, you'll gain real-world expertise to build agile, automated networks. Ready to master the future of data center networking?

Learning objectives
Analyze the architectural components of VXLAN BGP EVPN networks, distinguishing between underlay and overlay functions in modern data center designs.
Configure functional VXLAN fabrics with BGP EVPN control plane in a lab environment using Cisco Nexus devices.
Implement Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity solutions across distributed data centers using VXLAN encapsulation techniques.
Troubleshoot common VXLAN BGP EVPN deployment issues using systematic diagnostic approaches and appropriate verification commands.
Design scalable multi-tenant network solutions leveraging VXLAN BGP EVPN capabilities for enterprise environments.
Evaluate specific use cases where VXLAN BGP EVPN provides significant advantages over traditional networking approaches in data centers.
Develop migration strategies for transitioning from legacy network architectures to VXLAN BGP EVPN overlay networks.