Network Virtualization Concepts
Learn the major VMware NSX® components in the data, management, and control planes and their interactions
About this course
Labs Expiring - VMware End of Life and Replacement
Due to the Termination of VMware IT Academy by Broadcom the VMware labs are now end of life (EOL) and
should no longer be used after August 2025.
Replacement Labs
NDG Proxmox VE 8: Setup and Management labs
- Replacement for VMware vSphere ICM
NDG Proxmox VE 8: Advanced Administration and Optimization
- Replacement for VMware vSphere OSS
Termination of VMware IT Academy by Broadcom
Broadcom VMware has terminated the VMware IT Academy and Academic
Software License programs. In accordance with our Broadcom agreements, NDG will support VMware ICM and OSS
labs until the required termination. All VMware IT Academy labs will be completely removed from NDG services
August 2025.
In our continued commitment to supporting learners and academic institutions, NDG is providing alternative
virtualization learning options. The
NDG Proxmox VE 8: Setup and Management labs
and
NDG Proxmox VE 8: Advanced Administration and Optimization
enable academic institutions to transition from VMware while continuing
to teach virtualization effectively.
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Course Details
- Learn basic network virtualization concepts
- Articulate NSX capabilities and benefits
- Describe the major VMware NSX® components in the data, management, and control planes and their interactions
- Apply relevant NSX features to use cases
- Explain NSX network virtualization components and services
- Explain how network virtualization is utilized in an SDDC environment
Network Virtualization Concepts is a micro-course and does not include labs.
Course outline
Content
Network Virtualization Concepts
Module 1: Welcome!
Module 2: Introduction to Network Virtualization
Module 3: The Software-Defined Data Center
Module 4: Network Virtualization Service
Module 5: The NSX Data Center
Module 6: Where To Go From Here?
What's in this course
Support
NDG Online provides technical support specifically related to the functionality of the lab environment only. Any questions or concerns regarding the learning material or lab content must be directed to your instructor. Self-paced learners who find they require additional support are encouraged to seek out a course at a local academic institution.