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The Implementing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center training gives you a detailed understanding of the Cisco® Nexus switch platform and teaches you how to install, configure, and manage Cisco Nexus® switch platforms in a scalable, highly available environment. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on labs, you will learn how to describe various aspects of the Cisco Nexus product families and platforms, including implementation, management, security, programmability and storage. Additionally, you will learn how to configure device aliases and zoning, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), and N-Port Identifier Virtualization (NPIV), and N-Port Virtualization (NPV) mode. 

This training also earns you 40 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.
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What You'll Learn

  • Describe the platforms that make the Cisco Nexus 9000, 7000, 3000, and 2000 product families
  • Describe Cisco Nexus platform implementations
  • Explain Cisco Nexus platform management
  • Describe Port Channels and Virtual Port Channels
  • Configure First Hop Redundancy protocols
  • Configure security features of Cisco Nexus devices
  • Describe the Cisco Nexus devices routing and forwarding
  • Describe Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN)
  • Describe Quality of Service (QoS) on Cisco Nexus Devices
  • Explain system management and monitoring processes
  • Describe Cisco NX-OS programmability
  • Describe Cisco Nexus storage services
  • Configure device aliases and zoning
  • Configure FCoE
  • Configure NPIV and NPV modes

Who Should Attend

  • Data Center Systems Engineers
  • Field Engineers
  • Architects
  • Cisco partners using Cisco Nexus Series switch platforms
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Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills you are expected to have before attending this training are:

  • Be familiar with Cisco data center technologies
  • Understand networking protocols, routing, and switching

The following recommended Cisco offerings may help you meet these prerequisites:

  • Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
  • Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU)
  • Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

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Course Outline

  1. Describing Cisco Nexus Series Switches
  2. Describing Cisco Nexus Platforms Implementation
  3. Describing Cisco Nexus Platforms Management
  4. Describing Port Channels and Virtual Port Channels
  5. Configuring First Hop Redundancy Protocols
  6. Configuring Cisco Nexus Security Features
  7. Describing Cisco NX-OS Routing and Forwarding
  8. Describing Virtual Extensible LAN
  9. Describing QoS on Cisco Nexus Devices
  10. Configuring System Management and Monitoring
  11. Describing Cisco NX-OS Programmability
  12. Describing Cisco Nexus Storage Services
  13. Configuring Fibre Channel Over Ethernet
  14. Describing Device Aliases and Zoning
  15. Configuring NPIV and NPV Modes

Lab Outline

  1. Test Cisco Nexus Platforms
  2. Configure User Management
  3. Configure vPC
  4. Configure First Hop Redundancy Protocol (FHRP) Protocols
  5. Configure Cisco Nexus Security Features
  6. Configure Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
  7. Configure VXLAN
  8. Configure QoS
  9. Configure System Management
  10. Configure Cisco NX-OS On-Box Programmability
  11. Configure Containers on Cisco NX-OS
  12. Configure Cisco NX-OS Using Ansible
  13. Configure Basic Fibre Channel Features
  14. Configure FCoE
  15. Configure Fiber Channel Device Aliases and Zoning
  16. Configure NPV

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    Cisco-certified professionals are highly valued by employers worldwide for their knowledge and skills in managing critical infrastructure and ensuring secure communications.

  • What to expect for the examination?

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    The exams typically consist of multiple-choice questions, simulations, and sometimes lab exercises. Exam formats and content vary depending on the specific certification level and track you choose.

    Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by Cisco from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.

  • How long is Cisco certification valid for?

    Most Cisco certifications are active for three years from the date you earn the certification.

    You can recertify at any time during the active period by re-taking the exam for your existing certification, advancing to the next level of certifications, earning Continuing Education credits, or a combination of both.

    Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by Cisco from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.

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