In this course this course, delegates will learn to describe how a network works, configure, verify, and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications, implement an IP addressing scheme and IP services to meet network requirements and configure, verify, and troubleshoot routing operations on Cisco Nexus switches.

Prerequisites

It is recommended that a learner has the following knowledge and skills before attending this course:

• Good understanding of networking protocols
• Good understanding of the VMware environment
• Basic computer literacy
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems
• Basic Internet usage skills

Course Content

The course covers foundational knowledge, skills, and technologies including network protocols and host-to-host communication, data center networking concepts and technologies, data center storage networking, and Cisco UCS architecture.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe and identify data center network protocols and host-to-host communication
• Describe basic data center networking concepts and use the Cisco NX-OS command line interface and implement VLANs, trunks, and port channels
• Describe advanced data center networking concepts, implement multilayer switching, and perform basic configuration: protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP); AAA on Cisco NX-OS devices and secure remote administration; and access control lists
• Describe and compare basic data center storage connectivity options and configure VSANs
• Describe advanced data center storage and configure zoning, NPV mode, and NPIV on Cisco Nexus and Cisco MDS Switches
• Identify the components of Cisco UCS architecture and use the Cisco UCS Manager GUI

Who Should Attend

• Channel Partners
• Customers
• Employees
• Entry-level to experienced Network Administrator
• Network Engineer
• Network Designer
• System Administrator
• Systems Engineer
• Technical Solutions Architect