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Duration
17h 38m
Difficulty
Professional
Instructor
Brian McGahan
Videos
18
Quizzes
16
Labs
13
CPE Credits
23
Published
Jun 16, 2023
Updated
Jul 13, 2023
Networking CourseArista

Implementing Arista EOS for Cisco Engineers

Implementing Arista EOS for Cisco Engineers helps experienced Cisco network engineers quickly become productive with Arista EOS platforms. The course compares familiar Cisco networking concepts with Arista CLI behavior, APIs, operational workflows, and implementation patterns to make the transition easier. Learners review key technologies including Ethernet switching, MLAG, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, BFD, VXLAN, BGP EVPN, MPLS, Segment Routing, and related features within an Arista environment. The course connects existing networking knowledge with practical Arista-based deployment and operations scenarios. By the end, learners gain the confidence to deploy, manage, and operate Arista networks more effectively. This course is useful for engineers who already understand networking fundamentals and want to shorten the learning curve when moving from Cisco environments to Arista EOS platforms.

Instructor

Brian McGahan

Brian McGahan

Course Instructor

At the age of 20, Brian McGahan earned his first CCIE in Routing & Switching and became known as the “youngest engineer in the world.” He continued on to earn CCIE certifications in Security and Service Provider. We’re proud to have such an accomplished and driven instructor. Brian has developed and taught for since 2002, setting the bar for CCIE training and helping thousands of engineers obtain their own certifications. When he is not developing new products, Brian McGahan consults with large ISPs and enterprise customers.

What Is Included

18 videos16 quizzes13 labs1 group8h 28m video runtime9h 10m activity runtime4.91 / 5 rating23 CPE credits

Skill Coverage

IP Addressing and SubnettingIP Addressing and Subnetting → IP Address Management and AssignmentIP Addressing and Subnetting → IPv4 Addressing and PlanningMulticast NetworkingMulticast Networking → Multicast Routing ProtocolsNetwork Automation and ProgrammabilityNetwork Automation and Programmability → Network API Integration and Client DevelopmentNetwork Automation and Programmability → Zero-Touch Provisioning and Device OnboardingNetwork Design and ArchitectureNetwork Design and Architecture → Network Segmentation and VirtualizationNetwork Design and Architecture → Network Topology and DesignNetwork Device AdministrationNetwork Device Administration → Cisco IOS and Platform AdministrationNetwork Device Administration → First Hop Redundancy and Gateway ProtocolsNetwork Device Administration → Interface and Physical Layer ConfigurationNetwork Device Administration → Multi-Vendor Device AdministrationNetwork Monitoring and TroubleshootingNetwork Monitoring and Troubleshooting → Network Diagnostics and TroubleshootingNetwork SecurityNetwork Security → Cryptography and PKINetworkingQuality of ServiceQuality of Service → Bandwidth and Congestion ManagementQuality of Service → Traffic Classification and MarkingQuality of Service → Traffic Engineering and OptimizationRouting Protocols and ConfigurationRouting Protocols and Configuration → BGP and Exterior RoutingRouting Protocols and Configuration → BGP Route Origination and VPN IntegrationRouting Protocols and Configuration → Interior Gateway Protocol ConfigurationRouting Protocols and Configuration → Routing Table and Path ManagementSwitching and Layer 2 TechnologiesSwitching and Layer 2 Technologies → Ethernet Standards and Frame ProcessingSwitching and Layer 2 Technologies → Link Aggregation and TrunkingSwitching and Layer 2 Technologies → Spanning Tree and RedundancySwitching and Layer 2 Technologies → Switch Configuration and ManagementVPN and TunnelingVPN and Tunneling → Tunnel and Overlay Protocol Configuration

Course Curriculum

Introduction

1 video

Video

Arista EOS Fundamentals

2 videos • 1 lab • 2 quizs

VideoQuizLab

Layer 2 Switching on Arista EOS

2 videos • 2 labs • 2 quizs

VideoQuizLab

First Hop Redundancy on Arista EOS

2 videos • 2 labs • 2 quizs

VideoQuizLab

Layer 3 Routing on Arista EOS

7 videos • 6 labs • 7 quizs

VideoQuizLab

MPLS & Segment Routing on Arista EOS

1 video • 1 lab • 1 quiz

VideoQuizLab

Multicast on Arista EOS

1 video • 1 lab • 1 quiz

VideoQuizLab

QoS on Arista EOS

1 video • 1 quiz

VideoQuiz

Conclusion

1 video

Video