https://firstpasslab.com/lab-packs/Downloadable and hosted network lab products for engineers practicing VXLAN EVPN, Cisco data center, automation, and advanced networking.Hugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 16 Jul 2026 08:48:09 -0600https://firstpasslab.com/lab-packs/vxlan-evpn-starter/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000FirstPassLabhttps://firstpasslab.com/lab-packs/vxlan-evpn-starter/<p>This is the first FirstPassLab product MVP: a compact VXLAN EVPN lab pack for engineers who want hands-on data center fabric practice without building the whole learning path from scratch.</p> <h2 id="who-it-is-for">Who It Is For</h2> <ul> <li>Network engineers learning VXLAN EVPN fundamentals</li> <li>CCNP/CCIE Data Center candidates who need structured fabric practice</li> <li>Engineers evaluating EVE-NG for data center lab work</li> <li>Teams that want a repeatable starter topology before moving into NDFC, ACI, or AI fabric labs</li> </ul> <h2 id="what-the-pack-covers">What The Pack Covers</h2> <ul> <li>Underlay addressing and routing plan</li> <li>Leaf-spine topology structure</li> <li>BGP EVPN control-plane bring-up</li> <li>VXLAN VNI mapping workflow</li> <li>Tenant VLAN to VNI mapping</li> <li>Endpoint reachability verification</li> <li>Common troubleshooting checkpoints</li> </ul> <h2 id="included-assets">Included Assets</h2> <ul> <li>EVE-NG topology file</li> <li>Topology diagram</li> <li>Workbook tasks</li> <li>Initial configs</li> <li>Final configs</li> <li>Verification command checklist</li> <li>Troubleshooting checklist</li> <li>Release notes and known limitations</li> </ul> <h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2> <ul> <li>EVE-NG Community or Pro</li> <li>User-provided Cisco Nexus virtual images</li> <li>Enough local CPU, memory, and storage for the selected node count</li> <li>Basic BGP and data center switching knowledge</li> </ul> <p>This product does not include Cisco software images. Buyers must provide their own properly licensed images.</p> <h2 id="launch-pricing">Launch Pricing</h2> <p>The planned launch price is <strong>$79</strong> for the first validated downloadable release. Stripe checkout will be added after the lab package is validated.</p> <h2 id="support-boundary">Support Boundary</h2> <p>Payment is required before support is provided. Support covers product defects, workbook corrections, and setup issues within the documented requirements. It does not include general CCIE mentoring, custom topology design, or help sourcing vendor images.</p> <h2 id="related-next-steps">Related Next Steps</h2> <ul> <li>Try the <a href="https://firstpasslab.com/free-labs/vxlan-evpn-sample/">free VXLAN EVPN sample lab</a></li> <li>Join the <a href="https://firstpasslab.com/hosted-labs/">hosted labs waitlist</a></li> <li>Review <a href="https://firstpasslab.com/pricing/">pricing</a></li> </ul> <script type="application/ld+json">{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Product","name":"VXLAN EVPN Starter Lab Pack","description":"Downloadable EVE-NG lab pack for practicing VXLAN EVPN leaf-spine fundamentals with workbook tasks, configs, and verification steps.","brand":{"@type":"Brand","name":"FirstPassLab"},"category":"Network training lab pack","url":"https://firstpasslab.com/lab-packs/vxlan-evpn-starter/","offers":{"@type":"Offer","price":"79","priceCurrency":"USD","availability":"https://schema.org/PreOrder","url":"https://firstpasslab.com/lab-packs/vxlan-evpn-starter/"}}</script>