Implementing Data Center Networks Using the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch (IDCN7K)

• Network Field Engineers
• Network System Engineers
• Data Center Network Designers
• Pre-sales Engineers
• Post-sales Engineers
• Network Administration Personnel

Course attendees should possess an intermediate knowledge of switching, routing and storage architectures and protocols, as well as an understanding of server virtualization techniques.

Upon completing this class, you will be able to install and troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus 7000 Data Center Switch and configure using the Nexus Operating System (NX-OS).

• Describe the features and capabilities of the Cisco Nexus 7000 hardware
• Describe the features and capabilities of the NX-OS operating system and enhancements to the Command-Line Interface
• Describe the main features of the virtual device contexts in the Cisco Nexus 7000
• Summarize techniques used to manage the Cisco Nexus 7000 Summarize the Layer 2 protocols and features on the Cisco Nexus 7000 and Cisco NX-OS
• Summarize the Layer 3 protocols and features on the Cisco Nexus 7000 and Cisco NX-OS
• Summarize the quality of service features on the Cisco Nexus 7000 and Cisco NX-OS
• Summarize the security features on the Cisco Nexus 7000 and Cisco NX-OS
• Describe Troubleshooting Methods including Ethanalyzer and Shared Port Analyzer

This three-day class focuses on the implementation, configuration and management of the Nexus 7000 switch and NX-OS software platforms. The courseware includes an effective mix of instructor-led presentations coupled with detailed lab exercises that are designed to build immediate awareness of the features and benefits of this high-availability product set.

Upon completing this class, you will be able to install and troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus 7000 Data Center Switch and configure using the Nexus Operating System (NX-OS). This course discusses the features and capabilities of the Cisco Nexus 7000 hardware and the NX-OS operating system. You will discover enhancements to the command line interface and the main features of the virtual device contexts in the Nexus 7000.

These lab exercises have been designed to support and reinforce the instructor-led presentations and enable maximum student effectiveness.

• Lab Exercise 1: Nexus 7000 Hardware Platform
• Lab Exercise 2: Managing System Configuration
• Lab Exercise 3: Creating Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs)
• Lab Exercise 4: Layer 2 Switching
• Lab Exercise 5: First-Hop Redundancy Protocols
• Lab Exercise 6: Configuring Routing Protocols
• Lab Exercise 7: Quality of Service (QoS)
• Lab Exercise 8: NX-OS Security
• Lab Exercise 9: Data Center Network Manager (DCNM)
• Lab Exercise10: NX-OS Troubleshooting Methods