Unit 1 - Modern Data Center Networks
6 topicsUnderstand why AI-era network behavior is different and why Spectrum-X plus Cumulus operations tooling exists.
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Cumulus Supplement
This index page is the control plane for Cumulus prep. Open each unit for focused learning, command drills, and exam-oriented practice checkpoints.
Cumulus Linux notes mapped into per-unit study pages with focused command drills
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Study Workflow
- Work through units in order to build dependency-aware understanding.
- Use each unit page for concept summary, coverage checklist, and command drills.
- Lab every command flow in Cumulus VX or NVIDIA Air before moving to the next unit.
- Revisit Unit 8-14 for high-value exam troubleshooting and routing depth.
Unit Index
All Cumulus units
Unit 2 - Cumulus Linux Overview
6 topicsBuild a precise model of Cumulus Linux architecture, config model, and management entry points.
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Unit 3 - Getting Started with Cumulus Linux
6 topicsExecute install, upgrade, access, reset, and ZTP workflows safely in production-like operations.
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Unit 4 - NVUE, REST API, and Ansible Automation
6 topicsOperate Cumulus configuration and automation through NVUE with repeatable staged-change workflows.
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Unit 5 - Interfaces and Breakout Ports
6 topicsConfigure and validate physical and logical interfaces, counters, rates, and breakout behavior.
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Unit 6 - Bridging, VLANs, SVIs, and STP
6 topicsOperate Layer 2 segmentation and Layer 3 VLAN routing with stable loop prevention.
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Unit 7 - Bonds (LAG)
5 topicsBuild high-bandwidth resilient link aggregation using LACP and controlled hashing policies.
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Unit 8 - MLAG
6 topicsDeliver dual-switch active-active redundancy with strict peer consistency controls.
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Unit 9 - VRR (Virtual Router Redundancy)
5 topicsImplement active-active default gateway behavior for resilient VLAN gateway services.
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Unit 10 - VRF
5 topicsOperate multi-tenant routing isolation and management-plane separation using VRFs.
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Unit 11 - FRR Protocol Suite
5 topicsUnderstand FRR architecture and daemon lifecycle for stable dynamic routing operations.
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Unit 12 - BGP Overview
5 topicsMaster core BGP concepts, path selection, and ECMP requirements for scalable operations.
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Unit 13 - BGP in the Data Center
5 topicsApply RFC 7938-aligned BGP patterns for leaf-spine and super-spine fabrics.
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Unit 14 - BGP Unnumbered
5 topicsRun BGP peering over IPv6 link-local transport while advertising IPv4 routes at scale.
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