AR-Foundations: Arista Foundations Track

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About this Course

Product Description
Course Overview
This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of foundational networking concepts, Arista EOS fundamentals, Layer 2 switching, and advanced networking topics. It prepares learners for the Level 1 Associate certification and serves as a stepping stone for further specialization.

Audience Profile

Entry Level Network Administrators.

At Course Completion

Course Objectives
Core networking principles including OSI model, TCP/IP, and subnetting
Arista EOS architecture and CLI usage
Layer 2 technologies such as VLANs, STP, and Link Aggregation
Advanced topics including IPv6, QoS, and network security
Introduction to CloudVision and automation methods

Outline

Course Outline
Network Engineering Fundamentals

Network Introduction
Introduction to Networks
Introduction to Network Models
OSI in Action
Wireshark and TCP/IP
Physical Layer
Cabling and Connectivity - Part 1 - Copper and PoE
Cabling and Connectivity - Part 2 - Fiber and Wireless
Data Link Layer
Ethernet and MAC Address
L2 Devices Learning and Forwarding
Network Layer
Introduction to IPv4
What is a Subnet Mask?
IPv4 Classes
Reserved IPv4 Addresses
Default Gateway
Subnetting
Network Protocols
DHCP
ICMP
DNS
ARP
NTP
Transport & Application Layer
Transport Layer Responsibilities
TCP vs UDP

Arista EOS Fundamentals
EOS Overview
Consistent Networking with EOS
Introduction to Arista EOS
What is SysDB
Introduction to Network Database (NetDB)
EOS Network DataLake (NetDL)
Arista cEOS
The Secret Sauce of Arista EOS Quality
Getting Started with EOS
Connect to Network Devices
EOS Booting Process
CLI Configuration Modes
CLI Basic Config
Interfaces and Ports
Configuration Checkpoints
Configuration Sessions
Lab - Introduction to EOS CLI
Lab - Setting up the Management Connectivity
Lab - Understanding and Working with Network Protocols

Layer 2 Switching Fundamentals
Neighbour Discovery
Introduction to Neighbour Discovery
Creating a Network Diagram using LLDP
Lab - Creating a Network Diagram using LLDP
Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)
Introduction to VLANs
Introduction to Trunking Protocols 802.1Q
Configuring VLANs on a Single Switch
Configuring VLANs between two switches
Inter-VLAN Routing
Configuring Router on a Stick
Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing with SVIs
Lab - Configure VLANs
Lab - Configure Inter-VLAN Routing
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
Introduction to Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
STP Operation
STP Port States
STP Modes
Lab - Configure STP
Link Aggregation Protocol
Introduction to Link Aggregation
Configuring Link Aggregation
Introduction to MLAG
Lab - Configuring LACP and MLAG

Supplemental: Advanced Networking Concepts
Security
Introduction to Access Lists
ACL Types
Authentication, Authorization, Accounting (AAA)
DHCP Snooping
IP Source Guard and ARP Inspection
Lab - Access List
Lab - Troubleshooting ACL
Quality of Service
Introduction to QoS
Classification and Marking
Congestion Management
Policing and Shaping
Lab - Configure QoS
IPv6
Introduction to IPv6
IPv6 Address Types
Lab - Configure IPv6 Addresses
CloudVision
Why Automation
Automation Methods
Introduction to CloudVision

Prerequisites

Course Prerequisites
Basic familiarity with computer networks is recommended but not required. No prior certification or course completion is necessary to enroll in this track.