DCCNX - Configuring Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center

Introdução

The Configuring Cisco Nexus Switches (DCCNX) v1.0 course shows you how to install, configure, and manage Cisco Nexus® Series Switch platforms using Cisco® NX-OS to support highly available, secure, scalable virtualized data centers. Through expert instruction and hands-on practice, you will learn how to deploy Cisco NX-OS software features including networking, virtualization, security, storage services, system management, and monitoring. You will also be introduced to automating Cisco Nexus devices using Cisco NX-OS Software programmability features.

For a technical overview of Cisco Nexus Switches, consider taking the Introducing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center (DCINX) course.

This course will help you:
• Gain the knowledge and skills to deploy advanced capabilities of Cisco Nexus NX-OS Software and Cisco Nexus Series data center switches;
• Learn through Cisco’s unique combination of lessons and hands-on practice using enterprise-grade Cisco learning technologies, data center equipment, and software;
• Succeed in today’s demanding data center operations roles.

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Público Alvo

Professionals interested in knowing and implementing solutions using the Cisco Nexus Data Center Switches.

Objetivo

After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Describe the Cisco Nexus devices routing and forwarding;
• Describe Overlap Transport Virtualization (OTV);
• Describe and configure Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN);
• Describe Locator/ID Separation Protocol (LISP);
• Describe the key features of Cisco Nexus devices;
• Describe Cisco Intelligent Traffic Director;
• Describe Quality of Service (QoS) on Cisco Nexus devices;
• Understand Cisco Nexus storage services;
• Configure device alliances and zoning;
• Configure Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE);
• Configuring N-Port Identifier Virtualization (NPIV) and N-Port Virtualization (NPV) Modes;
• Describe NX-API and network orchestration solutions, and program Cisco NX-OS with Python;
• Explain system management, monitoring, and troubleshooting processes;
• Explain the troubleshooting processes.

Pré Requisitos

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

For reference, these are the recommended Cisco courses that may help you meet these prerequisites:
• Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA®)
• Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU)
• Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)
• Introducing Cisco Nexus Series Switches (DCINX)

Conteúdo Programatico

Course Introduction
Course Outline
Course Goals & Objectives

Describing the Cisco NX-OS Routing and Forwarding

Routing Overview
Multicast Routing
Cisco NX-OS Routing and Forwarding
Unicast and Multicast RIB and FIB

Describing Overlay Transport Virtualization

Cisco OTV Overview
Cisco OTV Control and Data Planes
Failure Isolation
Cisco OTV Features
Optimizing Cisco OTV

Describing Virtual Extensible LAN

VXLAN Benefits over VLAN
Layer 2 and Layer 3 VXLAN Overlay
VXLAN MP-BGP EVPN Control Plane
VXLAN Data Plane

Describing Locator/ID Separation Protocol

Locator/ID Separation Protocol
LISP VM Mobility
LISP ESM Multihop Mobility
LISP VPN Virtualization

Cisco Nexus Security Features

ACLs
Port Security
DCHP Snooping
Dynamic ARP Inspection
IP Source Guard
Unicast RPF
Trafic Storm Control
CoPP

Cisco Intelligent Trafic Director

Cisco ITD Overview
Cisco ITD Deployment Models
Cisco ITD Configuration and Verification

Describing QoS on Cisco Nexus Devices

QoS on Cisco Nexus Devices
Configure QoS on Nexus
Monitor QoS Statistics

Introducing Cisco Nexus Storage Services

Fibre Channel
Fibre Channel Flow Control
Fibre Channel Domain Initialization
Fibre Channel Addressing
FSPF Protocol

Configuring Device Aliases and Zoning

Distributed Device Alias Services Overview
Zoning Overview
Merge Zones Without Disruption
Recover from Zone Merge Failures
Enhanced Zoning

Configuring Fibre Channel Over Ethernet

Fibre Channel Over Ethernet
FCoE Requirements
Data Center Bridging
FCoE Addressing Scheme
FCoE Initialization Protocol
FCoE Port Types
Storage VDC

Configuring NPIV and NPV Modes

Cisco NPV Mode
N-Port ID Virtualization

Managing Automation and Programmability of Cisco Nexus Devices

Cisco NX-OS RESTful API
Network Orchestration
Programming Cisco NX-OS with Python

Configuring System Management and Monitoring

System Management Overview
System Monitoring Tools

Troubleshooting Cisco Nexus Switches

Cisco Nexus Troubleshooting Tools
Shell Access and Linux Containers
Troubleshooting Memory and Packet Issues

Lab Outline

Lab 1: Configure OSPF
Lab 2: Configure Cisco OTV
Lab 3: Configure VXLAN
Lab 4: Configure Cisco Nexus Security Features
Lab 5: Configure Basic Fibre Channel Features
Lab 6: Configure Device Aliases and Zoning
Lab 7: Confgure FCoE
Lab 8: Configure NPV
Lab 9: Manage Switch over Cisco NX-API
Lab 10: Program a Switch with Python
Lab 11: Configure System Management and Monitoring
Lab 12: Troubleshoot and Manage Switches Using Bash and Guest Shell