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Introducing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode (DCINX9K)

 

Course Overview

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.

Who should attend

  • 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

Prerequisites

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)

This Cisco course can help you meet these prerequisites:

  • !CI-CCNA

Course Objectives

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

Course Content

  • Section 1: Describing Cisco Nexus 9000 NX-OS Solution
  • Section 2: Implementing VXLAN in Data Center
  • Section 3: Implementing MPLS in Data Center
  • Section 4: Configuration Management, Automation, and Programmability
  • Section 5: Cisco Nexus 9000 Topology Options
  • Section 6: Troubleshooting Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches
  • Section 7: Managing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches with Cisco DCNM
Lab Outline
  • Discovery 1: Provision Baseline Connectivity with Ansible
  • Discovery 2: Implement VXLAN with BGP eVPN Signaling
  • Discovery 3: Manage Switch Over Cisco NX-API
  • Discovery 4: Program Switch with Python
  • Discovery 5: Configure Intelligent Traffic Director
  • Discovery 6: Troubleshoot and Manage Switches Using Bash and Guest Shell
  • Discovery 7: Provision VXLAN and Manage Switch with Cisco DCNM
Online Training

Duration 3 days

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