Cumulus Linux Boot Camp - Mountain View, CA (3 Mar 2015)

Overview

This hands-on training course explores architecture, installation, configuration, operation, and management of Cumulus® Linux® running on bare metal switches.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, you should understand Cumulus Linux functionality to be
able to perform the following activities:

• Install, upgrade, and update Cumulus Linux
• Configure basic system management
• Set up Layer 2 networking
• Set up Layer 3 dynamic routing
• Monitor and troubleshoot

Target Audience

Network and system administrator – architect and administrator

Prerequisites

Network and Linux administration experience

Delivery Format

• Instructor-led class, lecture and labs
• 9AM-6PM, including 1 hour lunch
• Remote access to Cumulus Workbench switches for labs

Requirements

Students must bring a laptop with a browser and a SSH terminal in order to complete the labs

Outline

Module 1: Cumulus Linux Overview

• What is Cumulus Linux?
• Why network disaggregation?
• Cumulus Linux architecture

Module 2: Initial Setup

• Installing Cumulus Linux with ONIE
• Manual configurations
• Zero Touch Provisioning

Module 3: Layer 1 and 2 features

• Configuring standard interface types, such as:
• Switch ports (swp)
• Loopback
• Bridges
• Bonds

Module 4: Network Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting tools
• Log file analysis

Module 5: Routing

• Static vs. dynamic routing
• Configuring static routing

Module 6: OSPF

• Configuring OSPF

Module 7: BGP

• Configuring BGP

Module 8: Image Management (Upgrades)

• Image slots
• Upgrading Cumulus Linux