Arista Foundations Track

The Arista Foundations Track is an introductory course that provides a foundational understanding of Arista Networks technologies and modern data center networking concepts. The course introduces Arista’s Extensible Operating System (EOS), core networking principles, and the role Arista solutions play in cloud-scale and enterprise environments. It is designed to prepare learners for further Arista-focused training and real-world operational use.

By the end of the Arista Foundations Track, learners will be able to:

• Explain the role of Arista Networks in modern data center and cloud networking
• Describe core networking concepts as applied within Arista environments
• Understand the architecture and key features of Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System)
• Identify Arista switching platforms and common deployment use cases
• Understand basic operational and management workflows in Arista networks
• Build a solid foundation for advanced Arista training and certification paths

• Network engineers and administrators new to Arista Networks
• IT professionals transitioning from other networking vendors (e.g., Cisco)
• Data center and cloud infrastructure engineers
• Systems engineers and technical support staff
• Architects seeking an overview of Arista networking platforms

• Basic knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, switching, routing)
• General familiarity with IT or network operations
• No prior Arista experience required