This course offers foundational training in designing, configuring, and managing wired and wireless networks using Aruba’s technologies. Participants will gain a solid understanding of networking concepts, including the OSI model, VLANs, IP routing, and redundancy protocols like Spanning Tree and VRRP. The course also introduces Aruba’s ecosystem such as Aruba Central, ClearPass, and ESP.
Overview
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Configure Aruba switches and WLANs
Onboard devices through Aruba Central
Implement secure guest and enterprise wireless access
Troubleshoot network issues using Aruba Central tools
Monitor network performance and health in Aruba Central
Apply device profiling to manage connected devices effectively
Use RF optimization techniques to improve wireless reliability
Deploy robust and secure campus networks using Aruba solutions
- IT Generalist
- Network Engineer
None, but we recommend that students have a basic understanding of network fundamentals, protocols, and common traffic management concepts.
01. Networking Fundamentals
- Basic Network Concepts
- Networking Devices
- The OSI Model
02. AOS-CX Switching fundamentals
- Initial Switch Setup
- Introduction to VLANs
- Network Discovery
- Link Aggregation
- Quality of Service (QOS)
03. Basic IP Setup
- IPv4
- Configuring IP addresses
- Route Types and Static IP Routing
- OSPF
04. Network Redundancy
- Spanning Tree (STP)
- VRRP
- Virtual Switching Exension (VSX)
05. Virtual Switching Framework
- VSF basics
06. Aruba Management Features
- Introduction to Aruba Solutions
- Aruba Central for Device Management
- Device Profiles and AP Onboarding
07. WLANs
- WLAN Fundamentals
- Implementing Secure WLANs
- Implementing Guest Access
- WLAN Security
08. Ongoing Maintenance
- Monitoring and Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
SKILLS LEARNED
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Configure Aruba switches and WLANs
Onboard devices through Aruba Central
Implement secure guest and enterprise wireless access
Troubleshoot network issues using Aruba Central tools
Monitor network performance and health in Aruba Central
Apply device profiling to manage connected devices effectively
Use RF optimization techniques to improve wireless reliability
Deploy robust and secure campus networks using Aruba solutions
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- IT Generalist
- Network Engineer
PREREQUISITES
None, but we recommend that students have a basic understanding of network fundamentals, protocols, and common traffic management concepts.
COURSE OUTLINE
01. Networking Fundamentals
- Basic Network Concepts
- Networking Devices
- The OSI Model
02. AOS-CX Switching fundamentals
- Initial Switch Setup
- Introduction to VLANs
- Network Discovery
- Link Aggregation
- Quality of Service (QOS)
03. Basic IP Setup
- IPv4
- Configuring IP addresses
- Route Types and Static IP Routing
- OSPF
04. Network Redundancy
- Spanning Tree (STP)
- VRRP
- Virtual Switching Exension (VSX)
05. Virtual Switching Framework
- VSF basics
06. Aruba Management Features
- Introduction to Aruba Solutions
- Aruba Central for Device Management
- Device Profiles and AP Onboarding
07. WLANs
- WLAN Fundamentals
- Implementing Secure WLANs
- Implementing Guest Access
- WLAN Security
08. Ongoing Maintenance
- Monitoring and Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
