3-Day SONiC Bootcamp [Oct. 8-10] R2O-SON-BRC-BT-3D-004

3-Day SONiC Bootcamp for System Administrators

Our Network Operating Systems Training offers a comprehensive SONiC Bootcamp designed for system administrators. This intensive SONiC Linux training provides practical, hands-on experience with Enterprise SONiC Distribution by Broadcom, covering everything from basic configuration to advanced routing and automation. It’s designed for practical, hands-on learning and in-depth understanding of Enterprise SONiC Distribution by Broadcom. 

Day 1: SONiC Linux Introduction and Configuration

Introduction to SONiC:

• Exploring Linux Concepts, Containers, Redis Database
• What is SONiC? General Introduction and System Architecture

Initial SONiC Set-Up:

• Accessing the Switch, Installing, and Upgrading SONiC
• Configuring Switch Management Access, User Authentication
• Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and Automation Options

Configuration Methods:

• Detailed Configuration Methods in SONiC
• Management Framework, Klish CLI
• Basic Physical Interface Configuration and Validation
• Interface Ranges, Port Groups, Breakout Configurations
• Port Channels (Link Aggregation), VLAN Configuration
• Layer 2 Ports, Spanning Tree Protocol

Hands-On Day 1:

• Installing SONiC, Configuring Hostnames, User Access
• Interface Configurations, IP Addressing, LLDP Checks

Day 2: Advanced Routing and Automation

Redundancy Methods:

• Layer 2 and 3 Redundancy: STP, MC-LAG, VRRP, SAG 

Routing Protocols:

• Introduction to Routing Protocols, SONiC Routing Architecture
• Configuring and Validating BGP, OSPF, Static Routes
• Displaying and Influencing Routing Table
• DHCP Relay
• Improving Convergence Time with BFD

Automation:

• Introduction to Automation in SONiC, Use Cases
• Automation with Ansible: Concepts, Prerequisites, Deployment
• Automation with RESTCONF and gNMI: YANG Model, Config Deployment

Hands-On Day 2:

• MCLAG Configuration, VLAN Configurations
• BGP Configurations, IPv4/Unnumbered Peers, Loopback Interfaces
• BFD on BGP Peers, BGP Network Advertisements
• Automation with Ansible and Postman: Interface Information, VLAN Configuration

Day 3: VXLAN, EVPN, and Troubleshooting

VXLAN, EVPN: 

• Introduction to VXLAN, EVPN, Layer 2/3 VPNs
• Asymmetric and Symmetric IRB, Monitoring VXLAN and EVPN
• Datacenter Interconnect (DCI): Types, Benefits, Multisite DCI

Troubleshooting:

• Overview of Troubleshooting in SONiC
• Interface Troubleshooting: Validating Cabling, Transceivers
• Telemetry and Monitoring: sFlow, Traffic Mirroring, SPAN, ERSPAN
• Analyzing Packet Drops, Mirror on Drop
• Switch Information
• Generating Tech Support Information, Debugging Applications

Hands-On Day 3:

• Configuring Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs with VXLAN and EVPN

Course Details

• Duration: 3 days (R2O-SON-BRC-BT-3D)
• Instruction Time: 18 hours total (6 hours per day)
• Break: 1-hour daily lunch break

Upon completion of this bootcamp, you’ll be eligible to receive your certificate. This certification demonstrates your proficiency in managing and troubleshooting SONiC networks and is a highly valued credential within the industry.

Enroll in the Network Operating System SONiC based on Linux Bootcamp today and become a certified SONiC expert. This is the best SONiC course available, offering SONiC Linux training from the leading SONiC networking experts.