Network Virtualization Courses and Certifications

Getting Started with Cisco Modeling Labs (CML 2 / VIRL 2)

151 ratings at Udemy

Cisco Modeling Labs (CML 2) virtualizes Cisco IOS networks and helps prepare for your CCNA, CCNP or DevNet exams!

• Udemy
• 1 hour 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Juniper Networks Microcredential

Introduction to Juniper Cloud Concepts

Explore foundational cloud concepts, virtual networks, and management in Juniper environments. Learn about Linux virtualization, containerization, SDN, NFV, OpenStack, and Kubernetes for a comprehensive understanding of cloud technologies.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Introduction to Open Source Networking Technologies

8 ratings at edX

Learn technical fundamentals needed to adopt SDN, NFV, disaggregation, orchestration, network automation, and modern networking. Discover use cases and technical options for open networking. Plus: learn more about The Linux Foundation networking projects.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Starweaver

Data Communication Networks

Comprehensive exploration of data network concepts, topologies, protocols, and security. Covers advanced principles, design, management, and emerging technologies for IT professionals.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Software-Defined (SD) Branch

Explore SD-Branch technology: architecture, implementation, and security features. Learn key components, benefits, and challenges compared to traditional networks. Ideal for IT professionals seeking advanced network solutions.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

vBrownBag

VMware NSX Component Overview with Tim Davis

1 review

Comprehensive overview of VMware NSX components, covering network virtualization, virtual switching, security services, and key NSX elements for IT professionals seeking to enhance data center infrastructure.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Cert Prep: VMware Certified Professional 6-Network Virtualization (2v0-641)

1004 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Explore the fundamentals of virtualization, as well as how to leverage this essential technology in your own lab using VMware products.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Cisco Networking Foundations: Wireless Networks, Services, Security, and Virtualization

269 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Advance your skills with Cisco networking for wireless networks, services, security, and virtualization.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Network Virtualization: SDN Overlay Solutions

202 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

In this introductory SDN course, learn about overlay solutions. Learn how to manage virtual ports, switches, routers, firewalls, and more using the Nuage Networks VSP.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Virtualization in the Real World

35 ratings at Pluralsight

In this course, you will explore virtualization in action, compare the functionality across multiple platforms, and learn the basics of how server, network, and storage virtualization come together to run workloads in the real world!

• Pluralsight
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

VMware NSX-T Data Center: Installation and Configuration

20 ratings at Pluralsight

This course will teach you how to plan and deploy NSX-T Data Center network virtualization and security features.

• Pluralsight
• 4 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

VMware NSX-T 3.0 Essential Training

1 rating at LinkedIn Learning

Build your understanding of the concepts behind NSX-T 3.0 and get ready for the VMware VCP-NV exam.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 11 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

vBrownBag

VMware NSX Edge Gateway & Distributed Firewall with Tim Davis

Comprehensive overview of VMware NSX Edge Gateway and Distributed Firewall, covering key features, deployment strategies, and design principles for network virtualization and security.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

USENIX

Scaling Open vSwitch with a Computational Cache

Innovative approach to scale Open vSwitch using NuevoMatch algorithm, improving packet classification performance and rule update speed for enhanced network virtualization efficiency.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

USENIX

The Storage Architecture of Intel's Data Management Platform

Intel's DMP storage architecture employs Ethernet-based fabric, disaggregated storage, and Kubernetes management. It offers NVMe-oF remote volumes and local Optane DCPM volumes, optimized for different I/O patterns and managed by LINBIT's storage orchest…

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk