Build the Modern Data Center Fabric. Master VXLAN BGP EVPN.


A complete practical guide to VXLAN EVPN on Cisco Nexus Switches.

Master VXLAN EVPN
 

Learn to design, configure, and troubleshoot the open-standard fabric protocol used by every major enterprise and cloud provider.

The Era of "3-Tier Architecture" is Over.


Application requirements triggered the evolution in data center technologies. Data centers have evolved significantly over the past few years. Traditional data center designs are no longer sufficient to meet today’s requirements.

The Spanning Tree Bottleneck

Blocking links with STP wastes bandwidth and creates risk. You want to move to an "A/A" routed fabric, but the learning curve feels vertical.

The "Protocol Soup" Confusion

Underlay, Overlay, VTEPs, VNIs, RD, RT, MP-BGP... The terminology is overwhelming. It’s hard to visualize how a packet actually moves from Srv-A to Srv-B.

Troubleshooting Nightmares

When a VXLAN fabric breaks, if you don't understand the Control Plane (BGP) vs. the Data Plane (VXLAN), you are flying blind.

. . . . .

VXLAN EVPN is no longer "optional." It is the standard. To advance your career, you must stop thinking in VLANs and start thinking in Overlays.

Master VXLAN EVPN

We decode the "Packet Walk" of a Modern Fabric.

This course connects the dots between the routing protocols you know (OSPF/BGP) and the virtualization concepts you need. 

We don't just dump configuration commands on you. We build the foundation understanding for the VXLAN fabric layer-by-layer. Then, we build a solid Underlay. Afterthat, we build the Control Plane with MP-BGP. Finally, we implement the Overlay to transport data. 

By the end of this course, you won't just be typing commands! You will be able to visualize the encapsulation and decapsulation of traffic across the Nexus fabric.
 

Nexus Focused (NX-OS)

Learn to configure VXLAN EVPN via CLI on Cisco Nexus switches; the industry standard hardware.

CCIE & CCNP Aligned

This curriculum covers the deep-dive VXLAN EVPN topics found in the Lab and Core exams.

From Theory to Production

Learn the VXLAN EVPN L2 & L3 Forwarding, Anycast Gateways, and VPC in a real-world topology.

Master the Modern Fabric. From Underlay to Overlay.

 

After finishing this course, you will confidently be able to answer the following questions:

  • Why does VXLAN exist? What problems does it solve?
  • How does VXLAN EVPN solve the problems?
  • How do the VXLAN EVPN components interact?
  • How does VXLAN EVPN encapsulate the packets?
  • How does packet forwarding happen in VXLAN?
  • How to configure VXLAN EVPN in Nexus Switches?
  • How to verify VXLAN EVPN in Nexus Switches?
  • How does VPC work with VXLAN EVPN?
  • How to implement VXLAN in a multi-site environment?

Master VXLAN EVPN

A Comprehensive Guide to VXLAN EVPN in Cisco Nexus Switches.

  1. [1] VXLAN EVPN Fundamentals

    4 lessons
    1. (01) VXLAN Overview
    2. (02) VXLAN EVPN Basics
    3. (03) VXLAN EVPN Packet Encapsulation
    4. VXLAN EVPN Quiz #1

  2. [2] VXLAN EP Learning & Forwarding

    5 lessons
    1. (04) VXLAN EVPN L2 Forwarding (Part 1)
    2. (05) VXLAN EVPN L2 Forwarding (Part 2)
    3. (06) VXLAN EVPN L3 Forwarding (Part 1)
    4. (07) VXLAN EVPN L3 Forwarding (Part 2)
    5. VXLAN EVPN Quiz #2

  3. [3] VXLAN EVPN Configuration

    7 lessons
    1. (08) VXLAN EVPN Underlay Configuration
    2. (09) VXLAN EVPN Underlay LAB Demo
    3. (10) VXLAN EVPN Overlay L2 Bridging Configuration
    4. (11) VXLAN EVPN Overlay L2 Bridging LAB Demo
    5. (12) VXLAN EVPN Overlay L3 Routing Configuration
    6. (13) VXLAN EVPN Overlay L3 Routing LAB Demo
    7. VXLAN EVPN Quiz #3

  4. [4] VXLAN & Dual-homed Endpoints

    3 lessons
    1. (14) VXLAN EVPN and VPC
    2. (15) VXLAN EVPN and VPC LAB Demo
    3. VXLAN EVPN Quiz #4

  5. [5] VXLAN EVPN Multi-Site Fabric

    3 lessons
    1. (16) VXLAN EVPN Multi-Site
    2. (17) VXLAN EVPN Multi-Site LAB Demo
    3. VXLAN EVPN Quiz #5

  6. [6] VXLAN EVPN Workbook

    1 lesson
    1. CCIE Data Center LAB Workbook for VXLAN EVPN

  7. Final Certification Exam

    1 lesson
    1. VXLAN EVPN Final Test

Who Should Enroll in this Course?



This training is designed specifically for: 

  • Network Engineers & Architects who are migrating legacy 3-Tier networks to modern Spine-Leaf architectures.
  • CCIE & CCNP Data Center Candidates who need to master the VXLAN EVPN section of the DCCOR and Lab exams.
  • Nexus Administrators working with Cisco N9K switches who need to implement or troubleshoot an existing fabric.
  • Service Provider Engineers looking to understand how Tenant segmentation works in a modern Data Center.

⚠️ Important Note: This course covers advanced Data Center technologies. To get the most out of this training, you should have a solid foundation in Routing & Switching. You should be comfortable with OSPF, basic BGP concepts, and basic Multicast understanding.

Master VXLAN EVPN

Learn from a Production Expert. Trusted by Engineers Worldwide.

 

Salman Alhiary 2x CCIE #56363 (DC & ENT) Founder, LearnWithSalman

I am a Cisco Data Center specialist with over a decade of experience. My career began in the trenches of Cisco TAC, troubleshooting critical outages, and evolved into an Expert Professional Services Consultant role, leading high-stakes deployments for global enterprises. My teaching philosophy is simple: Learn Easily. Learn Deeply.  Learn Quickly.

See what other engineers are saying:

Eric Zong

"I appreciate the gradual reveal of the details, overview to concept, concept to scenarios, scenarios to examples of real frame/packet captures. This is much more engaging and informative compared to the official courses on Cisco U."

Alap Mehta

"Thanks Salman for explaining complex topics in such a simple and easy to understand manner . Your way of explanation and then Lab demo, keep me engaged."

Ryan Powers

"Prior to entering this course I knew next to nothing about VXLAN EVPN architecture. I finished the course with a solid understanding of the concepts and how to configure them successfully. Great course, with very clear and effective communication."

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Standard Plan

$69.99

Course & Community Access

  • Complete Course: Cisco Data Centers | VXLAN EVPN (4.5 hrs).
  • Community Access: Private "DCExperts Hub" for VXLAN Q&A.
  • Resources: Downloadable Configs, Topologies & Packets Format.
  • Gamification: Earn Badges & Future Discounts.
  • Validation: Workbook & Quizzes.
  • Certificate of completion.
  • Lifetime Access & Updates. 

 

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Course + 1:1 Coaching Session

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  • Everything in the Standard Plan.
  • Single 1:1 Coaching Session: 1-Hour private video call with Salman.
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Best Value: All 6 Courses + 1:1 Session

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  • Single 1:1 Coaching Session: 1-Hour private video call with Salman.
  • Access to ALL 6 Cisco Data Centers Courses and their Communities:
    • ACI Automation With Ansible
    • ACI Core
    • VXLAN EVPN
    • MP-BGP
    • Multicast
    • L2 & L3 Technologies
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