Arista Cloud Engineer Level 2 – Cloud Associate (ACE: L2)
AVAILABLE SESSIONS
COURSE OVERVIEW
ACE: L2 is a 5-day course that expands on ACE: L1, focusing on features and skills used daily within the Arista customer network. Candidates will be exposed to the Arista Universal Cloud Network (UCN) model for Layer 2 Leaf-Spine topologies, leveraging Multi-chassis Link Aggregation (MLAG) and Virtual-ARP (VARP). This architecture is then presented in the context of the Arista Campus Network and will introduce Arista’s WiFi and campus-specific features such as Power over Ethernet (PoE). All topics taught in this course are skills utilized in running an Arista network.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Gain a solid foundation in Arista networking and configurations.
Learn to design and manage Arista-based network infrastructures.
Develop troubleshooting skills using Arista tools and best practices.
Strengthen knowledge of Arista network security features.
Prepare to work confidently with Arista equipment in real IT environments.
Course Outline
Module 1: EOS CLI Troubleshooting & Maintenance Tools
- Arista Architecture Innovation
- EOS Design Principles
- Arista EOS Software Architecture Approach
- Arista Hardware Approach
- EOS Resources
- The Command Line Interface
- Using CLI to Configure Basic Tasks
- Interface Configuration
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
- sFLow
- Show tech-support
- Watch and Diff Command
- Advanced Event Management (AEM) – CLI Scheduler
- Advanced Event Management (AEM) – Event Monitor
- Advanced Event Management (AEM) – Event Manager
- Recovery Procedures
- Upgrading EOS
Module 2: CloudVision
- Introduction to CloudVision
- Automation Overview
- Deployment Options
- Introduction to Clusters
- Device Communication
- Configlets & Containers
- Tasks and Change Control
- Introduction to Change Control Templates
- Zero Touch Provisioning ZTP
- Image Management
- Snapshots/Rollbacks
- Lables/Tags
- Basic Telemetry
Module 4: Universal Cloud Networking – L3LS
- L2LS Review and Config Walkthrough
- Underlay and Overlay Design Options
- Comparison of L2LS to L3LS
- Layer 3 Redundancy
- OSPF
- Troubleshooting OSPF
- ISIS
- Troubleshooting ISIS
- BGP Introduction
- Troubleshooting BGP
- L3LS Design with BGP
Module 5: Troubleshooting and Analysis
- SPF and Physical Link Errors / Issues
- Hardware Troubleshooting
- System and Software Troubleshooting
- Memory & Flash Errors
- Arista EOS Health Check: CLI
- Arista EOS Health Check: CVP
- Memory and Flash Errors
- Debugging Layer2: CLI
- Debugging Layer2: CVP
- Troubleshooting Layer 3 Issues: CLI
- Troubleshooting Layer 3 Issues: CVP
- Adding Extensions as Troubleshooting Tools
- Monitoring Connectivity Tool
- LANZ Operation
- Port Mirroring
- Advanced Mirroring
- Packet Truncation and Timestamping
- Tap Aggregation (TapAgg)
- Tcpdump and Iperf Overview
- DANZ Monitoring Fabric
Module 6: Security
- ACLs Overview
- Creating and Modifying ACL List
- Route-maps
- Prefix-lists
- Service / Protocol ACLs
- MACsec
- Arista Multi-domain Segmentation
- NDR- Network Detection and Response
Module 7: Cognitive Campus
- Campus Architecture
- Arista Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Fundamentals
- Campus Wi-Fi Security (WIPS)
- Wi-Fi Configuration
- Cognitive Wi-Fi
- Troubleshooting- Connectivity
- Troubleshooting- Performance
- Proactive Troubleshooting
Labs
- CVP Navigation
- CVP Configlet Management
- CVP Configlet Builder
- CVP Snapshots
- Change Control
- CVP Dashboard Labs
- STP
- Troubleshooting STP
- MLAG Bowtie
- Troubleshooting MLAG
- Routing BGP
- Troubleshooting BGP
- Routing OSPF
- Routing Multiarea OSPF
ACL
- Troubleshooting ACL
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q1. Does an Arista training course include individual lab access, and can I still access the labs after the training?
Yes. Each course includes up to 60 hours of hands-on lab access, designed for real-world configuration and troubleshooting using Arista EOS. Lab access remains valid for up to one (1) year after the training to support continued practice and review.
Q2.Do Arista training courses align directly with specific ACE certification tracks?
Yes. Arista training courses are mapped to specific ACE certification tracks (such as Data Center, Campus, Routing, and Automation) and are designed to prepare learners for the corresponding ACE certification exams.
Q3. Is prior hands-on experience with Arista EOS required before attending the course?
No. The course is hands-on and lab-driven, teaching foundational networking concepts using Arista EOS. Participants gain practical experience through labs that cover switching fundamentals and leaf–spine architecture, even without prior EOS experience.
Q4. I am planning to obtain the ACE Data Center Professional certification. Which training course should I take?
To earn ACE Data Center Professional, you must pass two separate Specialist exams: Operations and Engineering. Correspondingly, Arista provides two separate training courses, each aligned to prepare you for the respective Operations and Engineering exams within the Data Center track.
Q5. Is basic networking knowledge required to attend the ACE Foundation training course?
No. The ACE Foundation course covers foundational and basic networking concepts, making it suitable for learners who are new to networking or new to Arista technologies.