Résumé du cours
The Introducing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode (DCINX9K) v2.1 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.
Contenu
Describing the Cisco Nexus 9000 NX-OS Solution
- Data Center Trends
- Describing Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Hardware
- Describing Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Hardware Architecture
- Cisco Nexus 9000 NX-OS Features
- Cisco Nexus 9000 Manageability
- New Cisco Nexus 9000 NX-OS Features
Implementing VXLAN in a Data Center
- Network Overlays in a Data Center
- VXLAN Overlay
- VXLAN BGP eVPN Control Plane
- VXLAN Data Plane
Implementing MPLS in a Data Center
- Label Switching Overview
- MPLS Layer 3 VPN Control Plane
- MPLS Data Plane
- MPLS in Data Center
Configuration Management, Automation, and Programmability
- Programmability Overview
- Cisco NX-OS RESTful API
- Network Orchestration
- Programming Cisco NX-OS with Python
Cisco Nexus 9000 Topology Options
- Traditional Data Center Topologies
- Spine-and-Leaf Topology
- Overlay Topologies
- Intelligent Traffic Director
Troubleshooting Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches
- Cisco Nexus 9000 High Availability
- Cisco Nexus 9000 Troubleshooting Tools
- Shell Access and Linux Containers
Managing Cisco Nexus Switches with Cisco DCNM
- Cisco Data Center Network Manager
Labs
- Provision Baseline Connectivity with Ansible
- Implement VXLAN with BGP eVPN Signaling
- Manage Switch Over Cisco NX-API
- Program Switch with Python
- Configure Intelligent Traffic Director
- Troubleshoot and Manage Switches Using Bash and Guest Shell
- Provision VXLAN and Manage Switch with Cisco DCNM
A qui s'adresse cette formation
- 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
Pré-requis
It is recommended, but not required, to have the following skills and knowledge before attending this course:
- Good understanding of networking protocols, routing, and switching
- Understanding of Cisco data center architecture
- Experience configuring advanced routing and switching technologies such as Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
These Cisco courses can help you meet these prerequisites:
- !CI-DCICN
- !CI-DCICT
- !CI-ROUTE
- !CI-SWITCH
Objectifs
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switch software and hardware components
- Describe key Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switch NX-OS software features
- Manage Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switch configurations using Ansible
- Implement VXLAN BGP eVPN on Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches
- Describe MPLS Layer 3 VPN implementation on Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches
- Manage Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches using NX-API and Python
- Implement Intelligent Traffic Director
- Troubleshoot and manage Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches using Bash shell and Guest shell
- Manage Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches using Cisco DCNM
This course will help you to:
- Learn how to deploy and troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in NX-OS mode to support performance, resiliency, scalability, and enhanced operations for data centers
- Use programmability features to configure and manage the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches, helping your IT organization meet high-priority business needs, save time, and reduce errors due to manual processes
- Gain knowledge and skills 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
Outline: Introducing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode (DCINX9K)
Describing the Cisco Nexus 9000 NX-OS Solution
- Data Center Trends
- Describing Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Hardware
- Describing Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Hardware Architecture
- Cisco Nexus 9000 NX-OS Features
- Cisco Nexus 9000 Manageability
- New Cisco Nexus 9000 NX-OS Features
Implementing VXLAN in a Data Center
- Network Overlays in a Data Center
- VXLAN Overlay
- VXLAN BGP eVPN Control Plane
- VXLAN Data Plane
Implementing MPLS in a Data Center
- Label Switching Overview
- MPLS Layer 3 VPN Control Plane
- MPLS Data Plane
- MPLS in Data Center
Configuration Management, Automation, and Programmability
- Programmability Overview
- Cisco NX-OS RESTful API
- Network Orchestration
- Programming Cisco NX-OS with Python
Cisco Nexus 9000 Topology Options
- Traditional Data Center Topologies
- Spine-and-Leaf Topology
- Overlay Topologies
- Intelligent Traffic Director
Troubleshooting Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches
- Cisco Nexus 9000 High Availability
- Cisco Nexus 9000 Troubleshooting Tools
- Shell Access and Linux Containers
Managing Cisco Nexus Switches with Cisco DCNM
- Cisco Data Center Network Manager
Labs
- Provision Baseline Connectivity with Ansible
- Implement VXLAN with BGP eVPN Signaling
- Manage Switch Over Cisco NX-API
- Program Switch with Python
- Configure Intelligent Traffic Director
- Troubleshoot and Manage Switches Using Bash and Guest Shell
- Provision VXLAN and Manage Switch with Cisco DCNM
