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Overview:

This lab provides a comprehensive environment for practicing advanced networking concepts using BGP routing, DMVPN, LISP, IPsec, and automation tools. Participants will gain hands-on experience configuring and managing complex network setups with an emphasis on modern networking practices, security, and automation.

Objectives:

• Implement and configure advanced BGP routing with specific AS configurations and policies.
• Deploy overlay networking using DMVPN, LISP, and IPsec.
• Integrate automation for repetitive network tasks using FastAPI and Netmiko.
• Configure Quality of Service (QoS) policies for different traffic types.
• Set up NAT and port forwarding for external service access.
• Monitor and ensure network performance using SNMP and NetFlow.
• Implement security policies using a zone-based firewall and control-plane policing.

Prerequisites:

Fundamental Knowledge:

• Understanding of BGP, OSPF, DMVPN, LISP, and IPsec protocols.
• Familiarity with VLANs, private VLANs, and basic switching concepts.
• Experience with network automation tools and scripting.
• Basic knowledge of REST APIs and Python programming.

Technical Skills:

• Intermediate knowledge of routing and switching configuration.
• Experience with automation frameworks like Netmiko and FastAPI.
• Understanding of QoS, NAT, and firewall configuration.
• Familiarity with SNMP, NetFlow, and network monitoring tools.

Software Requirements:

• FastAPI for creating REST APIs.
• Netmiko for network device interaction.
• Python and Jinja2 for scripting and templating.
• Network simulators such as GNS3 or Cisco VIRL.

Hardware Requirements:

• A computer with at least 16GB RAM and a quad-core processor.
• Adequate disk space for virtual machine images and network simulation.
• Network interfaces to simulate connections to various network segments.

Lab Environment Setup:

Network Simulation Tools:

• Use GNS3 or Cisco VIRL for network device simulation.
• Simulate routers, switches, and firewalls as required by the lab topology.

Development and Testing Environment:

• Setup virtual machines using VirtualBox or VMware for network services.
• Deploy Docker containers for PC simulations (Webterm Docker).

Images Used:

• Routers: i86bi-linux-l3-adventerprisek9-ms.155-2.T.bin
• Switches: i86bi_linux_l2-adventerprise-ms.high_iron_20170202.bin
• Server: Win2k16_14393.0.161119-1705.RS1_REFRESH_SERVER_EVAL_X64FRE_EN-US.ISO
• Ubuntu: Ubuntu Desktop VM
• PCs: Webterm Docker