Introducing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode
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Course Details
Introducing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode
DATA CENTER
Course Code: DCINX9K v2.0
Duration: 3 Days
Prerequisite:
- Good understanding of networking protocols, routing, and switching:
- Recommended CCNA Certification
- Recommended attendance of Implementing Cisco IP Routing v2.0 (ROUTE)
- Recommended attendance of Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks v2.0 (SWITCH) Course Description: Introducing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NXOS Mode (DCINX9K) is a 2-day hands-on course that focuses on deployment and operations of the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches. Participants will learn how to configure and manage Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches using the NX-OS CLI, Python scripts, bash shell, NX-API, and OpenFlow.
Course Description:
The DCINX9K - Introducing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode v2.0 course shows you how to implement, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Cisco NX-OS mode. Through expert instruction and extensive hands-on learning, you will learn how to deploy capabilities including Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN), Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), high availability features, Intelligent Traffic Director, troubleshooting tools and techniques, NX-OS programmability features, and open interface technologies. The course also provides an introduction to Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) for management.
Course Objectives:
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Cisco products that address market trends in the data center.
- Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switch hardware components.
- Hardware architecture of modular chassis, modular chassis line cards, and fixed configuration in the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switch.
- Features offered in NX-OS available on the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches.
- Configure VXLAN features on Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches.
- Describe the programmability, automation, and management features available on Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches.
- Common topology options for configuring Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches.
- Benefits of adopting Cisco ACI fabric mode on Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches.
Intended Audience:
- Data Center Engineers
- Data Center Architects
- Network Designers
- Network Administrators
- Network Engineers
- Systems Engineers
- Consulting Systems Engineers
- Technical Solutions Architects
- Field Engineers
- Cisco Integrators and Partners
Course Outline:
MODULE 1: Describing the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Mode Solution
MODULE 2: Implementing VXLAN in Data Center
MODULE 3: Implementing MPLS in Data Center
MODULE 4: Configuration Management, Automation, and Programmability
MODULE 5: Cisco Nexus 9000 Topology Options
MODULE 6: Troubleshooting Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches
MODULE 7: Managing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches with Cisco DCNM
Lab Outline:
Lab 1: Provision Baseline Connectivity with Ansible
Lab 2: Implement VXLAN with BGP eVPN Signaling
Lab 3: Manage Switch Over Cisco NX-API
Lab 4: Program Switch with Python
Lab 5: Configure Intelligent Traffic Director
Lab 6: Troubleshoot and Manage Switches Using Bash and Guest Shell
Lab 7: Provision VXLAN and Manage Switch with Cisco DCNM