DCINX9K: Introducing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode v2.1

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.

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What's Included

  • Official Cisco courseware.
  • Remote lab access

Prerequisites

  • 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)

Course Objectives

After completing this course, you should 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

Course Outline

  • Module 1: Describing Cisco Nexus 9000 NX-OS Solution
  • Module 2: Implementing VXLAN in Data Center
  • Module 3: Implementing MPLS in Data Center
  • Module 4: Configuration Management, Automation, and Programmability
  • Module 5: Cisco Nexus 9000 Topology Options
  • Module 6: Troubleshooting Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches
  • Module 7: Managing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches with Cisco DCNM

Labs

  • Lab 1: Provision Baseline Connectivity with Ansible
  • Lab 2: Implement VXLAN with BGP eVPN Signaling
  • Lab 3: Manage Switch Over Cisco NX-API
  • Lab 4: Program Switch with Python
  • Lab 5: Configure Intelligent Traffic Director
  • Lab 6: Troubleshoot and Manage Switches Using Bash and Guest Shell
  • Lab 7: Provision VXLAN and Manage Switch with Cisco DCNM