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

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Level
Professional
Learning Credits
33
Duration
3 Days
Version
2.1
Price

AUD 3,300.00

USD 2,700.00

PGK 9,740.00

NZD 3,600.00
Level
Professional
Learning Credits
33
Duration
3 Days
Version
2.1
Price

AUD 3,300.00

USD 2,700.00

PGK 9,740.00

NZD 3,600.00

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.

This class will help you:

  • 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
Audience Objective Prerequisites Outline
  • 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
  • For instructor-led training, visit the Cisco Learning Locator.
  • For private group training, visit Cisco Private Group Training.
  • For digital library access, visit Cisco Platinum Learning Library.
  • For individual e-learning, visit the Cisco Learning Network Store.
  • For e-learning volume discounts, contact ask_cpll@cisco.com.

After taking this course, you should 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

To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:

  • 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:

  • Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking (DCICN)
  • Introducing Cisco Data Center Technologies (DCICT)
  • Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
  • Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
  • 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

Lab outline

  • 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

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