Cisco -DCNXA: NX-OS for Data Center Systems IOS Administrators v2.0

Cisco - DCNXA: NX-OS for Data Center Systems IOS Administrators v2.0 Duration: 5 Days Course Price: $3,295

Course Description The Cisco NX-OS for IOS Administrators (DCNXA) v2 is a five-day instructor-led course designed for network administrators who are migrating from a traditional Cisco IOS environment to routing and switching platforms that use the Nexus Operating System (NX-OS). This course covers the key components and procedures you need to know to install and manage Cisco Nexus 7000, 5000, and 9000-series switches. This course will also cover important troubleshooting procedures for these platforms as well.

Course Outline Module 1: The Cisco NX-OS ·

Introduction to the Cisco NX-OS

 o Modularity  o Features  o Licensing ·

Operational Differences Between the Cisco IOS and NX-OS

 o Command syntax  o Context-sensitive help  o Navigation between configuration modes Module 2: Basic Configuration of Cisco Nexus Switches using NX-OS ·

Initial Configuration of the Cisco Nexus switches

 o Global configurations  o Interface-level configuration (Access, Trunk, Speed, Duplex, etc.) ·

Configuring Basic Layer 2 Features using the NX-OS

 o VLANs  o Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)  o EtherChannels/Virtual Port Channels (VPCs)  o Rapid PVST+  o STP Extensions  o Mac Address Table  o IGMP Snooping  o Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs) ·

Basic Layer 3 Features using the NX-OS

 o Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) Contexts  o Static Routing  o EIGRP  o OSPF  o BGP  o First Hop Redundancy Protocols (HSRP/VRRP/GLBP) Module 3: Advanced Configuration of Cisco Nexus Switches using NX-OS ·

Advanced Layer 2 Features of Cisco Nexus switches

 o Unidirectional Link Detection (UDLD)  o Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)  o Port Profiles  o Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)

 o Multiple Spanning Tree  o Traffic Storm Control  o Fabric Extenders (FEX)  o FabricPath ·

Advanced Layer 3 Features of Cisco Nexus switches

 o EIGRP Advanced Configuration  o OSPF Advanced Configuration  o BGP Advanced Configuration  o IS-IS  o Unicast RIB and FIB  o Route Policy Manager  o Policy-Based Routing (PBR)  o VXLAN  o Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV)  o Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)  o Locator?ID Separation Protocol (LISP) Module 4: Troubleshooting Cisco NX-OS Configuration Issues ·

Understanding High Availability (HA) Feature of the Cisco NX-OS

 o Failover  o Process Resiliency  o Persistent Storage Service  o HA Policies ·

Basic Troubleshooting Techniques

 o Show commands  o Debug commands  o System Logging ·

Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques

 o SPAN/ERSPAN  o NetFlow  o GOLD  o Embedded Event Manager (EEM)  o Onboard Failure Logging (OBFL) Module 5: Cisco Nexus 9000 Solution Overview ·

Data Center Trends

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Nexus 9000 Overview

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NX-OS Enhancement

Module 6: Hardware Architecture ·

9500 Architecture

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Line Card Architecture

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9300 Architecture

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Packet Forwarding

Module 7: Nexus 9000 NX-OS Enhancements ·

Nexus 9000 NX-OS Feature Overview

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High Availability

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Management

Module 8: VXLAN ·

Overlay Networks

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VXLAN Overview

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VXLAN Control Plane

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VXLAN Forwarding Plane

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Configuring VXLAN

Module 9: Programmability and Automation ·

Programming Features

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Automation Features

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Visibility and Monitoring Features

Module 10: Nexus 9000 Topology Design ·

Traditional Data Center

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Topologies Spine and Leaf Topologies

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Overlay Topologies

Module 11: ACI Introduction ·

ACI Architecture

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Use cases

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Migration

Lab Outline ·

Connecting to the NterOne Lab Environment

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Familiarization of the Cisco NX-OS Command-Line Interface (CLI)

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Initial Configuration of the Nexus 5548 switches

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Advanced Layer 2 Configuration of Nexus 5548 switches

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Advanced Layer 3 Configuration of Nexus 5548 switches

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Initial Configuration of Nexus 7004 switches with SUP2E Supervisor Module

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Advanced Layer 2 Configuration of Nexus 7004 switches

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Advanced Layer 3 Configuration of Nexus 7004 switches

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Nexus 9000 Initial Configuration

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Configuring VXLAN

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Python Scripting

Prerequisites The following skills and knowledge are recommended for learners to fully benefit from this course: CCNA Switching and Routing knowledge level Learn iT! San Francisco - 33 New Montgomery St. - Suite 300 - San Francisco, CA 94105 - 855.838.5028 or 415.693.0250 Learn iT! San Jose - 2025 Gateway Place - Suite 390 - San Jose, CA 95110 - 855.838.5028 or 408.200.0953 Learn iT! New York - 330 West 38th St. - Suite 301 - New York, NY 10018 - 855.838.5028 Live Online Training - Remote Training - Home, Office, Anywhere