NSXICM4-VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage
- • Jun 22–26, 2026 · Live Remote Online, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM ET
- • Jul 20–24, 2026 · Live Remote Online, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM ET
- • Aug 24–28, 2026 · Live Remote Online, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM ET
- • Sep 21–25, 2026 · Live Remote Online, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM ET
- • Nov 30–Dec 4, 2026 · Live Remote Online, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM ET
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Course Duration
5 Days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
Students should have a good understanding of TCP/IP services and protocols, and knowledge and working experience with computer networking including switching and routing technologies.
Course Description
This five-day, fast-paced course provides comprehensive training to install, configure, and manage a VMware NSX environment. This course covers key features and functionality offered in the NSX 4.x release, including the overall infrastructure, logical switching, logical routing, networking and security services, firewalls and advanced threat prevention, and more. Access to a software-defined data center environment is provided through hands-on labs to reinforce the skills and concepts presented in the course.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the architecture and main components of NSX
- Explain the features and benefits of NSX
- Deploy the NSX Management cluster and VMware NSX® Edge™ nodes
- Prepare VMware ESXi™ hosts to participate in NSX networking
- Create and configure segments for layer 2 forwarding
- Create and configure Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateways for logical routing
- Use distributed and gateway firewall policies to filter east-west and north-south traffic in NSX
- Configure Advanced Threat Prevention features
- Configure network services on NSX Edge nodes
- Use VMware Identity Manager™ and LDAP to manage users and access
- Explain the use cases, importance, and architecture of Federation
Course Outline
Course Introduction and NSX Overview
- Introductions and course logistics
- Course objectives
- Introduce the VMware Virtual Cloud Network vision
- Describe the NSX product portfolio
- Discuss NSX features, use cases, and benefits
- Explain NSX architecture and components
- Explain the management, control, data, and consumption planes and their functions.
NSX Infrastructure and Transport Nodes
- Deploy VMware NSX® ManagerTM nodes on ESXi hypervisors
- Navigate through the NSX UI
- Explain data plane components such as N-VDS/VDS, transport nodes, transport zones, profiles, and more
- Perform transport node preparation and configure the data plane infrastructure
- Verify transport node status and connectivity
- Explain DPU-based acceleration in NSX
- Install NSX using DPUs
Logical Switching
- Introduce key components and terminology in logical switching
- Describe the function and types of L2 segments
- Explain tunneling and the Geneve encapsulation
- Configure logical segments and attach hosts using NSX UI
- Describe the function and types of segment profiles
- Create segment profiles and apply them to segments and ports
- Explain the function of MAC, ARP, and TEP tables used in packet forwarding
- Demonstrate L2 unicast packet flow
- Explain ARP suppression and BUM traffic handling
Logical Routing
- Describe the logical routing function and use cases
- Introduce the two-tier routing architecture, topologies, and components
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the NSXICM4-VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage course cover?
This five-day, fast-paced course provides comprehensive training to install, configure, and manage a VMware NSX environment. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training for government and business professionals.
How long is IT Dojo's NSXICM4-VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage training?
NSXICM4-VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage is a 5 days course. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers NSXICM4-VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage as live remote online training led in real time by a certified instructor. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
Who should attend this course?
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers NSXICM4-VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams and can be customized to your organization's workflows. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer sponsored. Your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule NSXICM4-VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656.