DCNXA - Implementing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode – Advanced v1.0
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The Implementing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode – Advanced (DCNXA) v1.0 course provides advanced training in applying and managing the Cisco Nexus® 9000 Series Switches in NX-OS mode. The Cisco® NX-OS platform deploys Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) and Ethernet VPN (EVPN) using Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), implements Multi-Site VXLAN EVPN, and integrates L4-L7 services into the fabric providing external connectivity, utilizing advanced tenant features. You will also learn how to implement Cisco NX-OS Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect (ePBR) and Intelligent Traffic Director (ITD) features.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
- Configure VXLAN EVPN in a single site using Cisco DCNM
- Configure a Multi-Site VXLAN EVPN
- Configure L4-L7 service redirection
- Configure external connectivity from a VXLAN EVPN
- Configure tenant-level features and Tenant-Routed Multicast (TRM) in VXLAN EVPN
- Configure Cisco NX-OS Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect (ePBR) and Intelligent Traffic Director (ITD)
IT professionals interested in understanding the capabilities of Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches including:
- Data center engineer
- Field engineer
- Network designer
- Network administrator
- Network engineer
- Systems engineer
- Technical solutions architect
1. Describing VXLAN EVPN in Single Site
- Describe VXLAN EVPN Control Plane
- Describe VXLAN EVPN Data Plane
2. Describing Multi-Site VXLAN EVPN
- Describe VXLAN EVPN Multi-Site Features
- Describe Supported Multi-Site Topologies
3. Describing Layer 4-Layer 7 Service Redirection
- Describe Layer 4-Layer 7 Service Integration Options
- Describe Integration of Active/Standby and Active/Active Service Devices
4. Describing External Connectivity from VXLAN EVPN
- Describe External VRF-Lite Connectivity
5. Describing VXLAN EVPN Functionality Enhancements
- Describe Fabric Management Options
- Describe Tenant-Level Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Relay
6. Describing Cisco NX-OS Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect and Intelligent Traffic Director
- Describe Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect
- Describe Tenant-Level DHCP Relay
Lab outline
- Import an Existing VXLAN Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) EVPN Fabric into Cisco DCNM
- Configure vPC and Layer 3 Connectivity
- Configure Multi-Site VXLAN EVPN
- Configure Routed Firewall Integration into VXLAN EVPN Using PBR
- Configure External VRF Lite Connectivity and Endpoint Locator
- Configure Tenant DHCP Relay
- Configure Tenant-Routed Multicast
- Configure Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect
- Configure Traffic Load-Balancing Using the ITD
Basic knowledge in the following areas can help you get the most from this course:
- Networking protocols, routing, and switching
- General Cisco data center technologies
- Virtualization fundamentals
- Cisco Nexus platform management
The following course 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)
- Implementing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode (DCNX)