A tanfolyamról
The goal of this training is to help participants prepare for entry-level data center roles. Participants will learn the foundational knowledge and skills required to configure Cisco data center technologies such as vPC and FEX, networking, virtualization, storage area networking (SAN), and unified computing. Course also provides an introduction to Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure), automation and cloud computing. Participants will get hands-on experience with configuring features on Cisco NX-OS (Nexus Operating System) and Cisco UCS (Unified Computing System). This course also serves as a preparation for courses leading to CCNP Data center certification.
This course will help you:
- Prepare for entry-level job roles in the high-demand area of data center environments
- Prepare for courses that support the Cisco Certified Network Professional Data Center certification exams
- Gain knowledge and hands-on skills through Cisco’s unique combination of lessons and hands-on practice using enterprise-grade Cisco learning technologies, data center equipment, and software
Tematika
Outline
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Describing the Data Center Network Architectures
- Cisco Data Center Architecture Overview
- Three-Tier Network: Core, Aggregation, and Access
- Spine-and-Leaf Network
- Two-Tier Storage Network
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Describing the Cisco Nexus Family and Cisco NX-OS Software
- Cisco Nexus Data Center Product Overview
- Cisco NX-OS Software Architecture
- Cisco NX-OS Software CLI Tools
- Cisco NX-OS Virtual Routing and Forwarding
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Describing Layer 3 First-Hop Redundancy
- Default Gateway Redundancy
- Hot Standby Router Protocol
- Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol
- Gateway Load Balancing Protocol
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Describing Cisco FEX
- Server Deployment Models
- Cisco FEX Technology
- Cisco FEX Traffic Forwarding
- Cisco Adapter FEX
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Describing Port Channels and vPCs
- Ethernet Port Channels
- Virtual Port Channels
- Supported vPC Topologies
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Describing Switch Virtualization
- Cisco Nexus Switch Basic Components
- Virtual Routing and Forwarding
- Cisco Nexus 7000 VDCs
- VDC Types
- VDC Resource Allocation
- VDC Management
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Describing Machine Virtualization
- Virtual Machines
- Hypervisor
- VM Manager
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Describing Network Virtualization
- Overlay Network Protocols
- VXLAN Overlay
- VXLAN BGP EVPN Control Plane
- VXLAN Data Plane
- Cisco Nexus 1000VE Series Virtual Switch
- VMware vSphere Virtual Switches
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Introducing Basic Data Center Storage Concepts
- Storage Connectivity Options in the Data Center
- Fibre Channel Storage Networking
- VSAN Configuration and Verification
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Describing Fibre Channel Communication Between the Initiator Server and the Target Storage
- Fibre Channel Layered Model
- FLOGI Process
- Fibre Channel Flow Control
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Describing Fibre Channel Zone Types and Their Uses
- Fibre Channel Zoning
- Zoning Configuration
- Zoning Management
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Describing Cisco NPV Mode and NPIV
- Cisco NPV Mode
- NPIV Mode
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Describing Data Center Ethernet Enhancements
- IEEE Data Center Bridging
- Priority Flow Control
- Enhanced Transmission Selection
- DCBX Protocol
- Congestion Notification
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Describing FCoE
- Cisco Unified Fabric
- FCoE Architecture
- FCoE Initialization Protocol
- FCoE Adapters
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Describing Cisco UCS Components
- Physical Cisco UCS Components
- Cisco Fabric Interconnect Product Overview
- Cisco IOM Product Overview
- Cisco UCS Mini
- Cisco IMC Supervisor
- Cisco Intersight
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Describing Cisco UCS Manager
- Cisco UCS Manager Overview
- Identity and Resource Pools for Hardware Abstraction
- Service Profiles and Service Profile Templates
- Cisco UCS Central Overview
- Cisco HyperFlex Overview
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Using APIs
- Common Programmability Protocols and Methods
- How to Choose Models and Processes
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Describing Cisco ACI
- Cisco ACI Overview
- Multitier Applications in Cisco ACI
- Cisco ACI Features
- VXLAN in Cisco ACI
- Unicast Traffic in Cisco ACI
- Multicast Traffic in Cisco ACI
- Cisco ACI Programmability
- Common Programming Tools and Orchestration Options
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Describing Cloud Computing
- Cloud Computing Overview
- Cloud Deployment Models
- Cloud Computing Services
Lab outline
- Explore the Cisco NX-OS CLI
- Explore Topology Discovery
- Configure HSRP
- Configure the Cisco Nexus 2000 FEX
- Configure vPCs
- Configure vPCs with Cisco FEX
- Configure VRF
- Explore the VDC Elements
- Install VMware ESXi and vCenter
- Configure VSANs
- Validate FLOGI and FCNS
- Configure Zoning
- Configure Unified Ports on a Cisco Nexus Switch and Implement FCoE
- Explore the Cisco UCS Server Environment
- Configure a Cisco UCS Server Profile
- Configure Cisco NX-OS with APIs
- Explore the Cisco UCS Manager XML API Management Information Tree
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Előfeltételek
To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:
- Good understanding of networking protocols
- Good understanding of the VMware environment
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems
These are the recommended Cisco courses that may help you meet these prerequisites:
- Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
- Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking (DCICN)
- Introducing Cisco Data Center Technologies (DCICT)