Implement Basic Network Infrastructure
In this lab, you’ll practice enterprise networking and switching. When you’re finished, you’ll have tested layer 2 and layer 3 connectivity.
Terms and conditions apply.
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Getting Started in the Lab Environment
Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. How fun!
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Operating Layer 2 and Layer 3 Internetworking
In this lab, you’ll practice assigning Layer 2 and 3 internetworking. When you’re finished, you’ll have tested layer 2 and 3 connectivity.
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Implementing Layer 2 Optimizations
In this challenge, you’ll practice assigning Layer 2 optimizations.
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Creating a Bridged Overlay Network
To finish the lab, you’ll practice overlay networking, and when done, will have tested VLXAN across two hosts.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.
Recommended prerequisites
- Introduction to Enterprise Network Infrastructure by Ross Bagurdes
- Familiarity with OSI layer 2, 3, and 4 concepts, including layer 2 and layer 3 ports, IP, ARP, and UDP
- Base knowledge of veth pairs, network namespaces, ping, and the Linux CLI