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Cisco Enterprise Networks: Virtualization

by Ben Piper

This course will help you feel confident discussing, configuring, and troubleshooting network virtualization technologies.

What you'll learn

The term “virtualization” is used everywhere, but how does it apply to networking? In this course, Cisco Enterprise Networks: Virtualization, you’ll get clarity on what networking virtualization means and how it’s used to improve scalability, cost-effectiveness, and security. First, you’ll explore the relationship and difference between server virtualization and network virtualization concepts. Next, you’ll discover how to configure generic routing encapsulation (GRE) and IPsec tunnels. After that, you’ll cover how to implement IP mobility using LISP and VXLAN. Finally, you’ll learn how to create virtual routing and forwarding (VRF) instances. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll feel confident discussing, configuring, and troubleshooting network virtualization technologies.

About the author

Ben Piper is the author of the "CCNP Enterprise Certification Study Guide: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies" and the "AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide". You can contact Ben by visiting his website, benpiper.com.

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