Course Overview
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.
Please note the hand-on-practice labs in this class use DCNM for configuration rather than NDFC.
How you'll benefit
This course will help you:
- Learn how you can integrate Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS mode to manage your enterprise IT environment
 - Understand the common platform architecture and key features of the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series in NX-OS mode to provide a consistent set of provisioning, management, and diagnostic capabilities for applications
 
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
 
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:
Course Objectives
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)