Training

Extreme Connect — Pre-conference Training

Take advantage of this exclusive, limited-availability training opportunity to enhance your skills, acquire new knowledge, and optimize your network performance. Prior to the main conference, you can choose from two focused training tracks designed to meet your professional development needs: technical training for IT professionals, and certification training for Extreme partners. Detailed information about each track is provided below.

Both training tracks are delivered in a hands-on, interactive workshop format, led by experienced technology experts. The one-time training cost (in addition to the conference registration fee) includes the full-day workshop sessions and unparalleled access to expert tutoring and hands-on learning designed to help you master your network.

As spots are limited, be sure to register early.

IT Professional Technical Training

May 3-4 • $1,599 (includes meals)

Boost your technical proficiency and stay ahead with an immersive learning experience. Choose two of the following courses.

ExtremeWireless Cloud Advanced Configuration

In this workshop, you'll learn how to implement, optimize, and manage services related to wireless networks hosted by ExtremeCloud IQ access points. Through hands-on exercises, you'll become familiar with the key concepts of working with ExtremeCloud IQ. By the end of the workshop, you'll have working knowledge of:

Device discovery and provisioning
Network policy
802.1X with External RADIUS
Extreme's private pre-shared key (PPSK)
Radio profiles
Cloud config groups (CCG) and classification rules
Captive Web Portal
Switch templates, router settings, and onboarding a switch
Supplemental CLI
How to manage devices, clients, and users

Who Should Attend: Network administrators, support engineers, and integrators responsible for the architecture and administration of wireless networks based on ExtremeCloud IQ platform.

Prerequisite: Before attending this workshop, you must first have professional experience in networking, with a basic understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations fundamentals as well as wireless fundamentals. You should also have completed the ExtremeWireless Cloud on-demand training. CWNA is highly recommended.

Switching and Routing Best Practices

(CERTIFICATION)

This workshop covers best practices for implementing Extreme switching and routing, focusing on designing and implementing Switch Engine and ExtremeXOS in common scenarios. A campus architecture model is presented that will aid in getting the most of Switch Engine features. The course presents a systematic approach to building an enterprise network using the best practice for each essential protocol and its parameters. You'll learn the best practice for using automation features including zero touch provisioning (ZTP+) to save time onboarding and maintaining devices.

Who Should Attend: Professional engineers and anyone who is responsible for implementing networks based on Extreme Switch Engine or ExtremeXOS.

Prerequisite: To attend this course, we recommend you have professional experience in networking, with basic understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations fundamentals. Attending the Extreme Certified Professional training track on Extreme Switching is recommended.

ExtremeWireless Cloud Troubleshooting

Gain hands-on experience troubleshooting wireless networks with ExtremeCloud IQ in this fast-paced workshop. Through essential exercises, you'll become familiar with key methods that support the ExtremeCloud IQ operation and services. Learn proper operation and ways to determine misconfiguration, identify problems, and discuss how to troubleshoot them.

Upon completion of this workshop, you'll be able to:

Use logs and troubleshooting files
Use ExtremeCloud IQ troubleshooting tools
Set up SSH proxy
Use the Client Monitor

Who Should Attend: Network administrators, support engineers, and integrators responsible for the deployment, management, and troubleshooting of wireless networks based on the ExtremeCloud IQ platform.

Prerequisite: Before attending this workshop, you must first have professional experience in networking, with basic understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations fundamentals as well as wireless fundamentals. It is recommended you have previously completed the ExtremeWireless Cloud on-demand training. CWNA is highly recommended.

Extreme Partner Training

3-Day ENCA Courses: $2,399 (includes meals)
2-Day ENCA Course: $1,599 (includes meals)

3-Day ENCA Courses: $2,399
2-Day ENCA Course: $1,599

Validate your expertise and satisfy technical training requirements with either Extreme Networks Certified Administrator (ENCA) certification courses or immersive courses.

ExtremeControl Installation, Configuration, & Troubleshooting

(certification)

This course provides a unified technical foundation for deploying, operating, and supporting ExtremeControl in production network environments. It combines installation and policy configuration with essential operational troubleshooting into a single, streamlined learning path.

Gain practical experience with Network Access Control fundamentals, including end point discovery and profiling, authentication workflows, role and policy enforcement, guest access, and integration with wired and wireless infrastructure. Troubleshoot structured fault isolation, policy validation, authentication failures, and resolution of common access and compliance issues encountered in real-world deployments.

You'll discover how Extreme Platform ONE™ integrates with ExtremeControl to enhance visibility, monitoring, and operational insights across access control workflows. A required practical lab assessment marks the end of the course.

Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to:

Install, configure, and deploy ExtremeControl
Navigate ExtremeControl's Access Control/NAC manager in ExtremeCloud IQ—Site Engine
Demonstrate installation of ExtremeControl's Passive Mode
Demonstrate installation of ExtremeControl's PassThrough Mode
Outline and operate ExtremeControl's End Systems tables
Determine whether an issue is client-related or not
Diagnose ExtremeControl engine and the AAA setup with built-in tools
Collect support data and open case in GTAC

Associated Certification: Extreme Networks Certified Administrator (ENCA) in Extreme Control

Who Should Attend: Individuals responsible for the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of ExtremeControl.

Prerequisites: Students should already have an understanding of network fundamentals and general network management concepts as well as network security concepts and technologies.

Extreme Fabric Installation, Configuration, & Troubleshooting

(certification)

This course provides a unified technical foundation for deploying, operating, and supporting Extreme Networks Fabric environments. It combines Fabric installation and configuration with core operational troubleshooting.

You'll gain practical experience with Fabric deployment fundamentals, control plane operation, and service creation along with structured approaches to fault isolation and issue resolution in production networks. The curriculum emphasizes real-world scenarios and operational confidence. You'll also learn how Extreme Platform ONE™ integrates with Fabric to enhance management, visibility, and operational workflows.

Upon successful completion of the final hands-on practical lab assessment, you'll have gained the working knowledge to:

Deploy Extreme Fabric Connect solutions based on reference architectures from customer scenarios
Utilize VOS tools for troubleshooting Fabric Connect
Set up the management network and identify problems
Identify a properly configured SPBM node and locate Layer 1 and Layer 2 issues
Explain how to identify and troubleshoot fabric service issues

Associated Certification: Extreme Networks Certified Administrator (ENCA) in Extreme Fabric

Who Should Attend: Individuals responsible for the installation, configuration, and management of Extreme Networks Fabric Connect switches.

Prerequisites: Students should have solid grasp of LAN concepts including switching and routing, advanced Ethernet concepts and TCP/IP.

Extreme Switching Installation, Configuration, & Troubleshooting

(certification)

Learn a unified technical foundation for deploying, operating, and supporting networks built on Extreme Networks Switch Engine (EXOS). This course combines EXOS installation and configuration with essential operational troubleshooting into a single, streamlined learning path.

You'll gain hands-on experience with Switch Engine (EXOS) fundamentals including system setup, Layer 2 and Layer 3 configuration, policy enforcement, and redundancy. The troubleshooting component focuses on structured fault isolation, command line diagnostics, and real-world issue resolution commonly encountered in production Switch Engine (EXOS) environments.

Discover how Extreme Networks Platform ONE™ integrates with Switch Engine (EXOS) to provide centralized visibility, management, and operational insights. The course concludes with a hands-on practical lab assessment.

Upon completion of this course, students will have gained the working knowledge to:

Understand Layer 2 mechanisms and ways to implement and configure them in ExtremeXOS/Switch Engine devices
Understand Layer 3 mechanisms and ways to implement and configure them in ExtremeXOS/Switch Engine devices
Determine whether an issue is network related or not
Diagnose ExtremeXOS/Switch Engine and the network with built-in tools
Resolve frequently met issues
Collect support data and open case in GTAC

Associated Certification: Extreme Networks Certified Administrator (ENCA) in Extreme Control.

Who Should Attend: Individuals responsible for the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of the Extreme Networks family of ExtremeXOS/Switch Engine switches.

Prerequisites: Students should already understand network LAN concepts including advanced Ethernet and TCP/IP. "Welcome Series—Meet Extreme Switching" is a recommended first steps before taking this course.

ExtremeWireless Cloud Installation, Configuration, & Troubleshooting

(certification)

This course provides a unified technical foundation for deploying, operating, and supporting wireless networks built on Extreme Networks ExtremeCloud™ IQ. It combines wireless installation and configuration with essential operational troubleshooting.

Gain practical experience with ExtremeCloud IQ Wireless fundamentals including access point onboarding, RF and WLAN configuration, security policies, user access control, and day-to-day wireless operations. Troubleshoot structured fault isolation, client connectivity analysis, RF validation, and resolution of common performance and reliability issues encountered in production wireless environments.

You'll also learn how Extreme Platform ONE™ integrates with ExtremeCloud IQ Wireless to provide enhanced visibility, analytics, and operational insight.

Upon successful completion of the hands-on practical lab, students will be able to:

Create and manage an ExtremeCloud IQ account
Plan the network and add locations
Configure network policies and onboard devices
Create wireless networks and configure SSID authentication
Identify ExtremeCloud IQ Essentials application
Troubleshoot wireless networks
Use logs and troubleshooting files
Explain Co-operative Control Protocols, CAPWAP and provisioning
Use the troubleshooting tools in ExtremeCloud IQ
Setup SSH Proxy
Use the Client Monitor

Associated Certification: Extreme Networks Certified Administrator (ENCA) in ExtremeWireless Cloud.

Who Should Attend: Individuals who install, deploy, and configure wireless networks using ExtremeCloud IQ.

Prerequisites: Students should have working knowledge of networking concepts and a basic understanding of Wi-Fi technologies. Prior experience of WLAN design and deployment is beneficial but not mandatory.