This Lab will focus on Aruba CX Switching. The Aruba CX switch series is built on a modern, fully programmable AOS-CX operating system. Core Switch configuration with OSPF, VSX and Access Switch configuration with OSPF. The Lab will also feature Aruba Central which is Aruba's cloud-based network management platform designed to simplify the deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of wireless, wired, and SD-WAN networks. There will also be a focus on Aruba WLAN configuration in Central which is the process of setting up and managing Wi-Fi networks Aruba APs. Aruba Central provides a cloud-based interface for easily configuring WLANs, applying security policies, and optimizing performance across multiple locations.

This Lab will focus on the Aruba ECS (SilverPeak) appliance, which is a solution designed to enhance advanced SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) functionality. These appliances optimize and secure enterprise WAN traffic, delivering improved connectivity, streamlined management, and enhanced performance across distributed networks.