Introducing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode

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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