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

Objectives

Upon completion of this Seminar, 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 Seminar 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

Target audience

• 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

Requirements

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:

• Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)

Agenda

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.

• 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