External Networks
Connecting VergeOS to upstream physical networks, IP addressing, gateway configuration, and provider network integration.
Module 4: Networking
Learning Objectives
Section titled “Learning Objectives”By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Configure external and internal networks in VergeOS for production workloads
- Set up VLANs and firewall rules to segment and secure network traffic
- Configure dynamic routing (BGP/OSPF) for enterprise environments
- Troubleshoot common networking issues using VergeOS diagnostic tools
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- Completion of Module 1: Architecture Fundamentals — understanding of core fabric networking
- Completion of Module 3: Installation — a running VergeOS cluster to configure
Estimated Time
Section titled “Estimated Time”3 hours (1.5 hours reading + 1.5 hours lab)
Topics
Section titled “Topics”Internal Networks
Creating isolated virtual networks for workloads, DHCP configuration, DNS services, and inter-network routing.
VLANs & Firewall Rules
VLAN tagging and trunking, Layer 3/Layer 4 firewall rule creation, and network segmentation strategies.
Dynamic Routing
Configuring BGP and OSPF for enterprise environments, route advertisement, and integration with upstream routers.
Lab: Network Configuration
Build a multi-network environment with external access, internal segmentation, and firewall rules.
Module Outline
Section titled “Module Outline”- External Networks — Upstream connectivity, IP addressing, gateway and provider network setup
- Internal Networks — Virtual network creation, DHCP, DNS, and inter-network routing
- VLANs & Firewall Rules — VLAN configuration, firewall rule creation, and traffic segmentation
- Dynamic Routing — BGP/OSPF configuration and enterprise routing integration
- Lab — Configure a complete multi-network environment with firewall rules and routing