Advanced · Evening cohort

Data Center L2/L3 Fabrics Intro

Orientation to data center networking for engineers moving from campus roles. Compares traditional spanning-tree designs with leaf-spine and introduces VXLAN at a conceptual level.

Duration: 8 weeks · Schedule: Mon 19:00 JST

¥168,000 informational

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Data Center L2/L3 Fabrics Intro

Features

  • Spine-leaf cabling models
  • MLAG failure domain discussion
  • VXLAN control/data plane primer
  • Underlay routing choices
  • Cable management standards tour
  • Capacity planning spreadsheet

Outcomes

  • Sketch a 4-leaf 2-spine design with failure domains marked
  • Explain VXLAN terms to storage teammates
  • Identify when to escalate to specialist architects

Instructor

Alex Chen
Alex Chen

DevNet advocate; built automation for 200+ devices.

FAQ

Conceptual and limited virtual lab — full VXLAN operations is an advanced follow-on.

Reviews

"MLAG failure domain whiteboard — finally clicked why our change window needed two maintenance steps."

— Wei