Books by Gary A. Donahue

Arista Networks has become a key player when it comes to software-driven cloud networking solutions for large data center storage and computing environments. In this updated edition of Arista Warrior, renowned consultant and technical author Gary Donahue Network Arista Networks has become a key player when it comes to software-driven cloud networking solutions for large data center, storage, and computing environments, and with their continued expansion and growth since the first edition was released, this book is a welcome update. In this updated edition of Arista Warrior, renowned trainer, consultant, and technical author Gary A. Donahue (Network Warrior) provides an in-depth, objective guide to Aristas products explains why its network switches, software products, and Extensible Operating System (EOS) are so effective.Anyone with a CCNA or equivalent knowledge will benefit from this book, especially entrenched administrators, engineers, or architects tasked with building an Arista network. Is Arista right for your network? Pick up this in-depth guide and find out.In addition to the topics covered in the first edition, this book also includes:Configuration Management: Config sessions, config replace, etc.CloudVision: Aristas management, workload orchestration, workflow automation, configuration, and telemetry toolVXLAN: Layer-2 overlay networkingFlexRoute: Two million routes in hardwareTap Aggregation: Make your switch or blade into a Tap Aggregation deviceAdvanced Mirroring: Mirror to a port-channel or even the CPUNetwork Design: A quick overview of the Arista recommended network designsvEOS: Aristas Extensible Operating System in a VM with step-by-step instructionscEOS: Aristas EOS in a container with exampleseAPI: Aristas fabulous extended Application Programmable Interface

This book starts where certification exams leave off. Network Warrior provides a thorough and practical guide to the entire network infrastructure. You'll learn how to deal with real Cisco networks, rather than the hypothetical situations presented on exams like the CCNA.