Nuage Networks Virtualized Network Services (VNS) Fundamentals (4A0-N02) Practice Exam

Nuage Networks Virtualized Network Services (VNS) Fundamentals (4A0-N02) is designed for service providers, web-scale operators, and enterprises seeking comprehension of the technology, methodologies, and optimal strategies for deploying an SDN solution utilizing Nuage Networks Virtualized Network Services (VNS). This offers comprehensive insights into Nuage Networks VNS components, alongside hands-on exercises utilizing VNS for implementing software-defined WAN services.

Who should take the exam?

The exam is suitable for those having:

• Experience in IP networking, Linux, and MPLS VPN services

Exam Learning Areas:

Upon completion, candidates should demonstrate the ability to:

• Explain the driving forces and progression of software-defined WAN alongside Nuage Networks VNS solution.
  
• Outline the Nuage Networks VNS framework and delineate the functionalities of its core components, namely the Virtualized Services Directory (VSD), Virtualized Services Controller (VSC), and Network Services Gateway (NSG).
• Explain the process of deploying an NSG at a branch location.
• Configure Layer 3 overlay networks within the VNS environment.
• Implement VNS in various scenarios including branch-to-branch communication, DHCP options, security policies, QoS, NAT/PAT, dual uplink, and IPsec VPN.
• Discuss additional features and enhancements to the VNS solution such as NSG Enterprise Maps, SD-WAN service portal, and Virtual Networks Orchestration (VNO).

Exam Details

• Exam Name: Nuage Networks Virtualized Network Services (VNS) Fundamentals
• Exam Number: 4A0-N02
• Exam Duration: 90 Minutes
• Number of Questions: 40
• Language: English

Exam Course Outline 

The Exam covers the given topics  - 

Module 1 – Overview of VNS

• Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN)
• Virtualized Network Services
• Relevant Technology (VXLAN Overlay, BGP EVPN)
• Typical deployments

Module 2 – Understand VNS Product Portfolio

• Nuage Networks Product Portfolio overview
• Virtualized Services Directory (VSD)
• Virtualized Services Controller (VSC)
• Nuage Gateways and the WBX
• Network Services Gateway (NSG) product line
• NSG deployment
• IPv6 support and use cases

Module 3 – Learn about VNS Use Cases

• NSG Bootstrapping
• NSG Uplink Connections
• NSG Branch-to-branch communication
• DHCP on the Bridge Ports
• SD-WAN/Datacenter Overlay Interop
• Exploring VSC and NSG
• Security Policies
• Service Chaining
• VNS Quality of Service
• NAT/PAT (Internet Offload)
• NSG Dual Uplinks
• IPsec VPN
• NAT-Traversal
• Access Redundancy

Module 4 – Extensions to the VNS solution: NSG Maps, SD-WAN Portal and VNO

• SD-WAN Service Portal and NSG Enterprise Maps
• Virtual Networks Orchestration (VNO)
• White Label SD-WAN