Introducing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center (DCINX)

Price
$1,995.00 USD

Duration
2 Days

 

Delivery Methods
Virtual Instructor Led
Private Group

Course Overview

The Introducing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center (DCINX) v1.0 course gives you a technical overview the Cisco Nexus Switches key capabilities including platforms, architecture, software, management, and features that contribute to performance, high availability, flexibility, operational simplicity, and investment protection. The course is for technical decision makers and IT professionals who architect, implement, and manage Cisco Nexus switches in data center environments. You will have hand-on practice exploring key features including Virtual Device Contexts (VDC), FHRP protocols, and user management.

Course Objectives

  • Identify the platforms that make the Cisco Nexus 7000, 5000, 3000, and 2000 product families
  • Implement Cisco Nexus
  • Explore Cisco Nexus basic features
  • Describe virtual device contexts
  • Describe port channels and virtual port channels
  • Configure First Hop Redundancy protocols
  • Who Should Attend?

    • Solutions architects
    • Data center architects
    • Network architects
    • System engineers
    • Data center engineers
    • Network engineers
    • Technical decision makers
    • Presales engineers
    • Cisco integrators and partners
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    • Interactive classroom participation: Our virtual training includes live lectures, demonstrations and virtual labs that allow you to participate in discussions with your instructor and fellow classmates to get real-time feedback.
    • Post Class Resources: Review your class content, catch up on any material you may have missed or perfect your new skills with access to resources after your course is complete.
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    Course Prerequisites

    To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:

    • Familiarity with Cisco data center technologies
    • Understand networking protocols, routing, and switching
    • Understand business and application requirements
    • Introducing Cisco Data Center Technologies (DCICT)

    Agenda

    1 - Identifying Cisco Nexus Platforms

    • Cisco Nexus 7000 and 7700 Series Overview
    • Cisco Nexus 5600 Series Overview
    • Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Overview
    • Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Overview

    2 - Implementing Cisco Nexus

    • Cisco Nexus in Data Center Architecture
    • Cisco NX-OS Software
    • Licensing Model

    3 - Managing Cisco Nexus

    • Cisco Nexus CLI and GUI Management Interfaces
    • Cisco NX-OS Setup Utility
    • PowerOn Auto Provisioning
    • Cisco NX-OS User Management
    • User Account and Role Configuration

    4 - Describing Virtual Device Contexts

    • Virtual Device Context
    • VDC Types
    • VDC Resources and Resource Templates

    5 - Describing Port Channels and Virtual Port Channels

    • Port Channel Operation
    • vPC Concept and Benefits
    • vPC Architecture
    • vPC Control and Data Plane

    6 - Configuring First Hop Redundancy Protocols

    • HSRP Overview
    • VRRP Overview
    • GLBP Overview
     

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