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This is a Cisco High Touch Delivery Service Training - terms and conditions are subject to Cisco.

The Implementing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode – Advanced (DCNXA) v1.0 certification & training 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.
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What You'll Learn

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)

Who Should Attend

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
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Prerequisites

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)

Learning Journey

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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

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