HPE Networking Fundamentals - OSI Model
This OSI Model video explains the reasons for using the OSI model and then explains each of the seven layers of the OSI model. It also explains the encapsulation and de-encapsulation process used in the OSI model. The differences between the TCP/IP Model and OSI Model are explained.

Outline
• Why the OSI model?
• How traffic flows between hosts
• Layers of the OSI model
• Sniff the wire using Wireshark

HPE Networking Fundamentals - Binary
This video explains the basics of binary. Converting a decimal value and IP address to binary and vice versa are explained and demonstrated.

Outline
• Why binary?
• Converting an IP address to binary
• Overview

HPE Networking Fundamentals - Data Flows
This video discusses the basics of Ethernet. The video starts with a discussion of unicast, broadcast and multicast. It then continues with explanations of Ethernet 10base2 , CSMA/CD, MAC addresses, collision domains, broadcast domains, UTP cabling including categories (Cat 1 to 7a), T568A, T568B, straight through cables, cross over cables, auto crossover (auto MDI/MDIX) and DAC cables. Then the video discusses the flow of data in a network containing hubs, bridges and switches. Detailed examples of frame flow when using the various devices. Next the video discusses the flow of data in a network containing routers. Concepts such as ARP, routing tables are demonstrated and explained.

Outline
• Subnetting method 1 – Binary method
• How to subdivide a network or subnet when given:
   – A specific number of hosts required
• Subnetting method 2
   – Quick method – A specific number of subnets required

HPE Networking Fundamentals - IP Addressing
This video explains the basics of IPv4 addressing. Topics such are network addresses, host addresses, IPv4 address format and address classes (A, B, C) are discussed. It also discusses special IPv6 addresses such as RFC1918 addresses, directed broadcasts, local broadcasts, loopback addresses, link local addresses and more. 

Outline
• IP Address overview
• Special addresses
• Address classes
• Network masks

HPE Networking Fundamentals - TCP and UDP
This video explains the differences between UDP and TCP. Port numbers well known, Registered, Dynamic and Ephemeral are explained. Sockets are also explained.The UDP header is discussed.It also explains TCP options including the TCP 3 way handshake (SYN, ACK), other TCP flags such as RST and FIN, windowing, sequence numbers, acknowledgement numbers, MSS and flow control. Wireshark demonstration used to explain TCP using a real packet capture.

Outline
• Comparison
• TCP 3 way handshake
• Port numbers
• Windowing
• UDP
• Sequence numbers
• TCP

HPE Networking Fundamentals - VLANs
This video discusses the basics of VLANs. Concepts such as VLAN advantages, physical versus logical topology, access ports/untagged ports, trunk ports/ tagged ports are discussed. Explanations of unicast and broadcast frame flows in a VLAN environment. Configuration of Provision and Comware access ports explained. It also discusses 802.1Q, voice VLANs, inter-VLAN routing and frame flows. Configuration of tagged Provsion and trunk Comware ports are explained.

Outline
• VLAN overview
• VLAN Comware - Provision terminology
• 802.1Q

HPE Networking Fundamentals - Routing
This video discusses the basics of IPv4 routing, including routed and routing protocols, the advantages and disadvantages of static and dynamic routing protocols, route selection criteria, autonomous systems, EGPs, IGPs, distance vector and link state routing protocols, administrative distance or preference, classful and classless routing protocols. It also discusses Distance Vector routing protocols in more detail. Concepts such as clock synchronization, counting to infinity, split horizon, route poisoning, poison reverse, hold down timers and triggered updates are explained. Next it discusses Link State routing protocols. Concepts such as router types (ABR, ASBR, internal, backbone), areas, SPF and topological database are explained.

Outline
• Routed vs. routing protocols
• Static vs. dynamic routing protocols
• Distance vector routing protocols
• Link state routing protocols

HPE Networking Fundamentals - Spanning Tree
This video explains the reasons for subnetting and then demonstrates two methods to work out the subnet address, first host, last host and broadcast address when given an IP address and subnet mask. The two methods discussed are the binary method and quick method. The video demonstrates how to work out subnets for a given number of hosts or subnets. The formulas 2n and 2n -2 are discussed.

Outline
• 802.1D
• PVRST+ / RPVST+
• PVST / PVST+
• 802.1s / Multiple Spanning Tree (MSTP)
• 802.1w / Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP)

HPE FlexFabric Comware Advanced Features Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF)
This self-paced seminar is an introduction to HPE Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF). HPE IRF creates a large IRF virtual device from multiple devices to provide fast failover, scalability, manageability and high availability. It includes a WBT and hands-on lab where you will configure IRF. 

Outline
Module 1: HPE IRF virtualization
Module 2: Traditional network issues
• Slow network convergence
• Management complexity
• Poor performance
• Too many tradeoffs
Module 3: IRF advantages
• Design and operational simplification
• Flatter topology
• Higher efficiency
• Scalable performance
• Faster failover
• Distributed high availability and resilency
• Geographic resilency
• In-Service-Software-Updates (ISSU)
Module 4: IRF versus STP
Module 5: Supported Comware products
Module 6: IRF analogy
• Chassis based switches
• Chassis based switches with IRF
Module 7: IRF topologies
• Daisy chain
• Ring
Module 8: IRF components
• Topology collection
• Logical IRF ports
• IRF domain
• Member IDs
Module 9: IRF resilency
• N:1
• Protocol information
• Link
• IRF port
Module 10: Electing a master
Module 11: Switch configuration files
Module 12: IRF topology and forwarding traffic
• Switching at layer 2
• Routing at layer 3
Module 13: IRF split stack condition
Module 14: Multiple Active Devices (MAD)
• Functions of MAD
• MAD implementations
Module 15: Detecting a split stack
• Comware LACPUs
• BFD
Module 16: Preventing addressing conflicts and
Module 17: IRF configuration steps

HPE FlexFabric Comware Advanced Features Multitenant Device Context (MDC)
This self-paced seminar is an introduction to the HPE Multitenant Device Context (MDC). HPE MDC helps organizations consolidate switch hardware and reduce TCO. It includes a WBT and hands-on lab where you will configure MDC.

Outline
Module 1: Feature overview
• MDC overview
• IRF versus MDC
• MDC features
• MDC applications
Module 2: MDC benefits overview
• MDC benefits
Module 3: Supported platforms
• Supported products
Module 4: Use case 1, datacenter change management
• Overview
• Development network
• Quality Assurance (QA) network
Module 5: Use case 2, customer isolation
Module 6: Use case 3, infrastructure and customer isolation
Module 7: Use case 4, hardware limitation workaround
Module 8: MDC numbering and naming
Module 9: Architecture
• Control plane
• ASICS
• ASIC control
• Hardware limits
• Console ports
Module 10: Design considerations
• ASIC restrictions
• Platforms
Module 11: Configuration Steps
Module 12: Network virtualization types
• RF
• MDC
• MDC and IRF
Module 13: IRF based MDC
• IRF based MDC use bases
• Virtualization hierarchy
• MDC and IRF on 12500/12500E
• IRF based MDC use bases
• Virtualization hierarchy
• MDC and IRF on 12500/12500E
Module 14: MDC and ISSU
Module 15: MDC deployment best practices
• Avoid using MDC 1 for production networks
• MDC Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Use multiple links on different LPUs to prevent IRF
• Connect MDC IRF links correctly on 12500/12500E
• Minimize traffic on MDC IRF-port by deploying MLAG links to ToRs/Servers or other devices
Module 16: Sample MDC configurations
• Admin MDC
• Non-default MDC

HPE FlexFabric Comware Advanced Features Ethernet Virtual Interconnect (EVI)
This self-paced seminar is an introduction to the HPE Ethernet Virtual Interconnect (EVI). HPE EVI extends layer 2 networks across data centers and enables VMs to be easily moved to any data center. It includes a WBT and hands on lab where you will configure EVI.

Outline
Module 1: EVI Overview
• Introduction to EVI 
• EVI Operation
• EVI Configuration
Module 2: Supported Products
• Chassis Models
• Router Models
Module 3: EVI Operation
• EVI Terminology
• EVI Concepts
• EVI Network
• EVI Neighbor Discovery
• EVI Traffic Forwarding process
Module 4: EVI Traffic Optimization
• ARP Suppression
• Selective Flooding
Module 5: EVI IS-IS Maximum MAC Address Announcement
Module 6: Design Considerations
• Automatic Loop Avoidance
Module 7: Distributed L3 Gateway
• Active/Active DC Design
• Active/Stand-by DC Design
Module 8: WAN Link Load Balancing
Module 9: Location Awareness
Module 10: Encryption Support
• Layer 2 Based Encryption - MacSec
• Layer 3 Based Encryption - IPsec
Module 11: Hybrid Cloud Solution with EVI /VSR
Module 12: HSR/MSR for End to End DC Cloud Solution
Module 13: Configuration Steps for EVI
• Basic Configuration Steps for EVI
   – Step 1: Configure the EVI Site-ID (Optional)
   – Step 2: Configure the Transport Interface
   – Step 3: Configure the EVI Tunnel Interface
   – Step 4: Configure the EVI Network ID
   – Step 5: Configure the Extended VLANs
   – Step 6: Configure ENDS
   – Step 7: Configure ENDC
   – Step 8: Verify – Advanced Configuration Options
   – Advanced Step 9: ARP Suppression
   – Advanced Step 10: Selective Flooding
   – Advanced Step 11: Virtual-system IDs