Firefly Acceleration Program for CCIE Data Center Certification

Firefly Acceleration Program for CCIE Data Center Certification

Table of Contents Firefly Acceleration Program for CCIE Data Center Certification... 1 Cisco Nexus Implementation Professional (NX IP)... 6 Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFT)... 11 Cisco Unified Computing for Implementation Professionals (UCS IP)... 14 Data Center Unified Computing Troubleshooting (DCUCT)... 22 Implementing and Configuring the Cisco Nexus 1000V (ICNX1V)... 24 Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches (DCMDS)... 26 Cisco Data Center CCIE Unified Fabric Workshop (DCXUF)... 29 Cisco Data Center CCIE Unified Computing Workshop (DCXUC)... 33

Firefly Acceleration Program for CCIE Data Center Certification Firefly Acceleration Program for CCIE Data Center Certification offers Cisco Authorized training to enable candidates to minimise study time and maximise success in passing both the written and the lab exams. The Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification is known world wide as the most prestigious networking certification in the industry. Why Firefly: Firefly offers Authorized Cisco training for CCIE Data Center Certification written and lab exams. Dedicated laboratory pods provide an enhanced learning experience with 95% hands on lab work and sole access for every candidate. Firefly s renowned industry experience, technical expertise and track record in Data Center acceleration for Cisco UCS, Nexus and MDS. Unique access to Firefly Community for online resources, technical expertise and candidate mentoring. Firefly CCIE Data Center Experts have worked closely with Cisco on developing the CCIE lab workshops. These experts offer a unique and highly specialized mentoring experience to each Firefly candidate. Network engineers holding a Cisco CCIE Certification are members of an elite group recognized for their skills and mastery not only of Cisco products and solutions, but of industry standard protocols and design best practices. Those who have achieved the coveted CCIE in other areas know that it s a long road culminating with a gruelling day in the lab, implementing, fine tuning, and troubleshooting a complex environment. Many do not pass on their first try or even their second. The CCIE Data Center certification will set the bar for the next generation of Data Center architects and designers. Encompassing technologies that span routing, switching, SAN, server, application with network services, and virtualization, this CCIE Data Center may prove to be the most elusive CCIE yet. Prepare for the toughest challenge with the very best Firefly instructors are among the top Data Center engineers in the world. Firefly wrote the first publicly available Nexus, UCS, MDS, and ACE training programs and continue to advance the Data Center training portfolio to keep up with the rapid pace of product development and evolution of best practices. Candidates selecting the comprehensive Acceleration Program for CCIE Data Center Certification from Firefly benefit from a customizable blend of live and virtual training, technical resources, and mentoring by renowned CCIE Data Center experts. 1

Firefly Acceleration Program for CCIE Data Center Certification Stage 1: Readiness Assessment On joining the program, Firefly s CCIE Data Center instructor team will prepare a personalized education plan based on the candidate s current certifications, experience and learning goals. Stage 2: Pass the Written Exam In preparation for the written exam, a series of courses may be recommended as prerequisites. Candidates have the option to take standard CCNP Data Center level courses or Firefly s enhanced core UCS and Nexus curriculum to get ready for the exams. Firefly has enhanced their core UCS and Nexus curriculum with deeper content, more hands on labs and up to date coverage of the latest hardware and firmware to prepare candidates for their job, as well as their CCIE exam. Many candidates will have strengths in one or more of areas so these courses are offered á la carte. Firefly offers candidates a comprehensive curriculum that draws from the following courses: Built by Firefly NX IP UCS IP ICNX1V 5 days 5 days DCUFT 3 days DCUCT 3 days 2 days DCMDS 5 days Access to the Firefly Community and Resources CCIE Data Center Written Exam 2

Built by Firefly Track/Course Unified Fabric Cisco Unified Fabric Implementation Professional (UF IP) Firefly enhanced updated version of Cisco DCUFI Length 5 Days Implementing and Configuring the Cisco Nexus 1000V 2 Days Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFT) 3 Days Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Switches (DCMDS) 5 Days Unified Computing Cisco Unified Computing Implementation Professional (UCS IP) Firefly enhanced updated version of Cisco DCUFI 5 Days Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCT) 3 Days All candidates completing preparation for the CCIE Data Center Certification written exams with Firefly will be provided with online access to Firefly s community of experts and technical resources to augment formal learning and final preparation for the exams. 3

Stage 3: Refine Lab Skills Following the written exam is a series of intensive lab workshops designed to sharpen hands on skills on Unified Fabric (DCXUF, 5 days) and Unified Computing (DCXUC, 5 days). Unified Fabric DCXUF Lab Workshop 5 days Unified Compute DCXUC Lab Workshop 5 days Access to Mentoring, Webinars, and CCIE Forum CCIE Data Center Lab Exam The Unified Computing (DCXUC) and Unified Fabric (DCXUF) workshops provide an intense hands on laboratory experience with Firefly's senior industry experts, who are renowned for their deep expertise in Cisco Data Center. Each candidate will have sole access to a complete CCIE Data Center lab environment that includes: UCS B Series with Nexus 1000V; Nexus 7000, 5000, and 2000; MDS 9000; and ACE. Workshops will refine skills through a series of challenge labs and in depth analysis of performance in the lab. Going beyond the traditional installation and implementation courses, these workshops will provide a deep dive into the inner workings of the Cisco data center products and protocols, and provide a thorough understanding of the fine tuning and troubleshooting required to pass the lab exam. 4

Stage 4: Prepare for the Lab Exam To complement the live workshops, candidates will have exclusive access to personalized services including mentoring from Firefly s top engineers, webinars on selected topics that are likely to trip up unwary candidates and access to the Firefly CCIE Lab Forum where they can collaborate with the CCIE instructor team and fellow candidates. For more information please contact us at, or visit our website at 5

Cisco Nexus Implementation Professional Length: 5 days Format: Lecture/ Lab Course Version: 5.1 Product Version: Nexus 5000 5.1(3) and 7000 6.1(3) NX IP Why Firefly This enhanced course includes all of the content provided in Cisco s DCUFI, ensuring success for those looking to pass the CCNP DCUFI certification exam, 642 997. To keep current with the latest Cisco Nexus products and features, the following Firefly enhancements have been added: Nexus 3000 series, including Nexus 3548 and product positioning Nexus 6000 series specification, features, and product placement 40GE Transceivers and Cables Nexus 2248TP E, 2248PQ, and B22 Fabric Extenders Nexus 7004 chassis, Enhanced F2 series modules, and 24 port 10GE M2 Series modules Power On Auto Provisioning (POAP) Python Scripting IPSLA Sampled NetFlow Introduction to Cisco s onepk Exam: 642 997 Course Description This five day hands on course is a Firefly Enhanced version of Cisco's DCUFI, designed for systems and field engineers, consulting systems engineers, technical solutions architects, and Cisco integrators and partners who install and implement the Cisco Nexus 7000, 6000, and 5000 Switches, Cisco MDS, and the Cisco Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender. The course covers the key components and procedures needed to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus 7000 and 5000 Switches in the network and SAN environment. Prerequisites You will gain the most from this course if you have a basic understanding of the following topics: Good understanding of networking protocols Recommended CCNA Certification Good understanding of the Fibre Channel protocol and the SAN environment Recommended attendance of a Fibre Channel protocol class or equivalent experience Recommended attendance of the Implementing Cisco Storage Network Solutions (ICSNS) class or equivalent experience. Who Should Attend This course is designed for experienced Network Field Engineers who are already capable of implementing Layer 2 and Layer 3 services using Cisco IOS and the Cisco Catalyst switching platform. 6

Cisco Nexus Implementation Professional Related Training Unified Compute for Implementation Professionals (UC IP) Data Center Unified Fabric Design (DCUFD) Data Center Unified Fabric Troubleshooting (DCUFT) Implementing and Configuring the Cisco Nexus 5000 (ICNX5) Implementing and Configuring the Cisco Nexus 7000 (ICNX7) Learning Objectives Identify the Cisco Nexus product family, specifically the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch chassis and components; the Cisco Nexus 6000, 5000, and 5500 Switches; and the Cisco Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender Describe how to configure the features of Cisco Nexus switches Describe how to configure Cisco Nexus Switch advanced features such as Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV), security, and quality of service Identify the management tools that are available for the Cisco Nexus Series Switches and how to configure the relevant tools to support the given design Explain the Fibre Channel Protocol, the Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) Protocol, and the Data Center Bridging enhancements Describe how to configure Fibre Channel over Ethernet Describe how to troubleshoot Cisco Nexus Switches Module 1: Cisco Nexus Product Overview Lesson 1: Describing the Cisco Data Center Network Architecture Cisco Unified Fabric Fundamentals Structured Layers: Core, Aggregation, Access Product Placement Positioning of Product Families in the Architecture Lesson 2: Identifying Cisco Nexus Products The Cisco Nexus Family of Products Important Features of Cisco Nexus I/O Modules Important Features of Cisco NX OS Module 2: Cisco Nexus Switch Feature Configuration Lesson 1: Understanding High Availability and Redundancy Network Level High Availability System Level High Availability Cisco IOS In Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) Lesson 2: Configuring Virtual Device Contexts Using VDCs in Data Centers Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs) Resource Allocation New VDC Features in Cisco NX OS 6.1 Configuring VDCs Management Settings Storage VDCs Lesson 3: Configuring Layer 2 Switching Features Basic Interface Parameters Port Profiles Fabric Extenders Cisco Nexus 7000 and Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch Feature Comparison Private VLANS VLAN Configuration Spanning Tree Protocol Extensions 7

Cisco Nexus Implementation Professional Lesson 4: Configuring PortChannels Using PortChannels and Virtual PortChannels Configuring PortChannels vpc Architecture Configuring a vpc Configuring the FEX Configuring Enhanced vpcs Lesson 5: Implementing Cisco FabricPath Implement Cisco FabricPath Verify Cisco FabricPath Lesson 6: Configuring Layer 3 Switching Features Routing Protocols First Hop Redundancy Protocols Bidirectional Forwarding Detection Layer 3 Virtualization Unicast RIB and FIB Route Policy Manager Policy Based Routing (PBR) IPv6 Lesson 7: Configuring IP Multicast IP Multicast Configuring IGMP and MLD Configuring PIM Configuring IGMP Snooping Configuring MSDP Module 3: Cisco Nexus Switch Advanced Feature Configuration Lesson 1: Describing Cisco OTV Cisco OTV Basic Cisco OTV Configuration Advanced Cisco OTV Configuration Lesson 2: Configuring MPLS Multiprotocol Label Switching Multiprotocol Label Switching VPNs Lesson 3: Configuring LISP Locator/ID Separation Protocol Configuring LISP Lesson 4: Configuring QoS QoS on the Cisco Nexus Family of Switches Modular QoS CLI Marking Mutation Mapping Policing Queuing and Scheduling Monitoring QoS Lesson 5: Configuring Security Features DHCP Snooping Dynamic ARP Inspection IP Source Guard Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding Traffic Storm Control Port Security Control Plane Policing Cisco TrustSec Module 4: Cisco Nexus Storage Features Lesson 1: Describing Fibre Channel Protocol SCSI Protocol Fibre Channel Fibre Channel Login and Communication Fibre Channel Addressing Schemes VSANs and IVR FSPF Protocol Zoning N Port ID Virtualization N Port Virtualization 8

Cisco Nexus Implementation Professional Lesson 2: Describing FCoE Protocol FCoE Essentials FCoE Architecture FCoE Initialization Protocol Supported FCoE Topologies FCoE Hardware Lesson 3: Identifying DCB Enhancements Data Center Bridging Priority Flow Control Enhanced Transmission Selection DCBX Protocol Lesson 4: Configuring FCoE IFCoE Configuration FCoE VLANs and Virtual Interfaces FCoE with Enhanced vpc and Cisco Adapter FEX Lesson 5: Configuring SAN Switching Features FCoE on the Cisco MDS Fibre Channel Interfaces Domain Parameters VSAN Management VSAN Trunking SAN Port Channels FLOGI and FCNS Databases Cisco Fabric Services on Cisco MDS Lesson 6: Configuring NPV Mode N Port ID Virtualization N Port ID Configuration NPV Mode NPV Configuration FCoE NPV Feature FCoE NPV Configuration Lesson 7: Using SAN Management Tools Cisco Prime DCNM for SAN Cisco Device Manager Module 5: Cisco Nexus Switch Management Lesson 1: Using the CMP Connectivity Management Processor Configuring the CMP Verifying the CMP Upgrading the CMP Using the CMP Lesson 2: Configuring User Management User Management Features Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Secure Shell User Accounts and Roles Lesson 3: Describing System Management System Management Features Configuring Cisco Fabric Services Configuring NTP and PTP Configuring EEM Configuring NetFlow Configuring Smart Call Home Configuring Scheduler Configuring SPAN and ERSPAN Configuring SNMP Using XML Interface Implementing Cisco Prime DCNM for LAN Integrating vcenter Manager Licensing Upgrading the Firmware and EPLDs Module 6: Firefly Exclusive Supplement Nexus 3000 Series Update Nexus 6000 Series and Features Data Center Architecture Designs Nexus 7000 Series Module Update Nexus 2000 Series Update POAP Python IP SLA Sampled NetFlow onepk 9

Cisco Nexus Implementation Professional Labs Lab 1: Cisco Nexus 7000 Labs Lab 2: Cisco Nexus 7017 Configuration Baseline Lab 3: Cisco Nexus 7000 Hardware Platform Lab 4: Managing System Configuration Lab 5: Configuring FabricPath Lab 15: Configuring the Cisco Nexus 5000 in NPV Mode Lab 16: Traffic Engineering Lab 17: Configuring the Nexus 2000 as a Remote Line Card Lab 18: Configuring Nexus 2000 with vpc Lab 6: Configuring vpc Lab 7: Configuring Routing Protocols Lab 8: Configuring OTV Lab 9: Security Lab 10: QoS on the Cisco Nexus 7000 Lab 11: Troubleshooting the Nexus Control Plane Lab 12: Cisco Nexus 5000 Labs Lab 13: Configuring the Switch for Administrative Access Lab 14: Configuring the Cisco Nexus 5000 Switch for FCoE Connectivity 10

Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric Length: 3 days Format: Lecture/ Lab Course Version: 5.0 DCUFT Course Description The Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFT) v5.0 is a three day instructor led course designed for systems and field engineers, consulting systems engineers, and Cisco integrators and partners who install, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus 7000 and 5000 Series Switches, the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders, and Cisco MDS Multilayer Fabric Switches. The course covers the key components and procedures that are needed to troubleshoot and resolve common issues with the Cisco Nexus 7000, 5000, and MDS switches and the Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders in the network and SAN environments. Who Should Attend Data center administrators and engineers, network administrators and engineers, consulting systems engineers, and Cisco integrators and partners. Prerequisites Recommended attendance of the Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFI) course Recommended attendance of Cisco Nexus 7000, 5000 and MDS product courses Recommended CCNA or CCNP certification Recommended attendance of a Fibre Channel Protocol class or equivalent experience Recommended attendance of the Implementing Cisco Storage Network Solutions (ICSNS) course or equivalent experience Related Training Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric Implementation (DCUFI) Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric Design (DCUFD) Learning Objectives Describe the troubleshooting tools and methodologies that are available from the CLI and in Cisco DCNM that are used to identify and resolve issues in a Cisco Data Center network architecture Identify and resolve issues that are related to VLANs and PVLANs Identify and resolve issues that are related to port channels and vpcs Identify and resolve issues that are related to Cisco FabricPath Identify and resolve issues that are related to OTV Identify and resolve issues that are related to Fibre Channel interface operation Identify and resolve issues that are related to Fibre Channel switching when a Cisco Nexus switch is used in switched mode or in NPV mode Identify and resolve issues that are related to FCoE in the Cisco Data Center architecture Identify and resolve issues that are related to Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches Identify and resolve issues that are specific to Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches Identify and resolve issues that are specific to Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders Identify and resolve issues that are specific to Cisco MDS Switches 11

Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric Module 1: Tools and Methodologies of Troubleshooting Lesson 1: Understanding CLI Troubleshooting Tool Troubleshooting Methodology Ping, Pong, and Traceroute Monitor System, Processes, and CPU Switched Port Analyzer Ethanalyzer Logging Cisco Generic Online Diagnostics Blink or Beacon SNMP and RMON CLI Debug Lesson 2: Understanding Cisco DCNM Troubleshooting Tools Cisco DCNM for LAN Cisco DCNM for SAN Module 3: SAN Switching Issue Troubleshooting Lesson 1: Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Interfaces Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Port Interfaces Troubleshooting SAN Port Channel Interfaces Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Fabric Services Troubleshooting VSANs Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Domain Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Name Services Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Zoning Troubleshooting Cisco Fabric Services on Cisco MDS Series and Cisco Nexus Switches Lesson 3: Troubleshooting NPV Mode NPIV and NPV Mode FLOGI Processes Troubleshooting NPV Mode Module 2: Layer 2 Issue Troubleshooting Lesson 1: Troubleshooting VLANs and PVLANs Troubleshooting VLANs and PVLANs Troubleshooting VTP Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Port Channels Troubleshooting LACP Troubleshooting vpcs Lesson 3: Troubleshooting Cisco FabricPath Cisco FabricPath Control Plane Cisco FabricPath Data Plane Troubleshooting Cisco FabricPath Lesson 4: Troubleshooting OTV OTV Review Troubleshooting OTV HSRP Isolation Between Data Centers Using Module 4: FCoE Troubleshooting Lesson 1: Troubleshooting FCoE Troubleshooting FIP Troubleshooting FCoE Performance Lesson 2: Troubleshooting DCBX Troubleshooting DCBX Troubleshooting PFC Module 5: Platform Specific Issue Troubleshooting Lesson 1: Troubleshooting the Cisco Nexus 7000 Troubleshooting Licensing Troubleshooting Installs, Upgrades, and Reboots Troubleshooting Cisco Fabric Services Troubleshooting VDCs Troubleshooting Routing Troubleshooting Unicast Traffic Troubleshooting Memory Troubleshooting CPU Troubleshooting Switch Fabric Troubleshooting CoPP and Data Plane Rate Limiters 12

Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Cisco Nexus 5000 Series and Nexus 550 Platform Switches Troubleshooting Licensing Troubleshooting Cisco IOS ISSU Troubleshooting Configuration Synchronization Troubleshooting QoS Troubleshooting CRC Errors Troubleshooting CPU Troubleshooting Unified Ports Lesson 3: Troubleshooting Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders Troubleshooting Fabric Extender Configuration and Management Troubleshooting Fabric Extender Queuing and Packet Drops Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Cisco MDS Switches Troubleshooting Licensing Troubleshooting Installs, Upgrades, and Reboots Troubleshooting Ports Troubleshooting Cisco Fabric Services Troubleshooting VSANs Troubleshooting Zones and Zone Sets Labs Lab 1: Lab 1 1: Network Baseline Documentation Lab 2: Lab 2 1: Troubleshoot vpcs Lab 3: Lab 2 2: Troubleshoot Cisco FabricPath Lab 4: Lab 2 3: Troubleshoot OTV Issues Lab 5: Lab 3 1: Troubleshoot Fibre Channel Interfaces Lab 6: Lab 3 2: Troubleshoot Fibre Channel VSANs, Zones, and Domain Services Lab 7: Lab 3 3: Troubleshoot NPV Mode Lab 8: Lab 4 1: Troubleshoot FCoE Part 1 Lab 9: Lab 4 2: Troubleshoot FCoE Part 2 Lab 10: Lab 5 1: Troubleshoot VDCs Lab 11: Lab 5 2: Troubleshoot Cisco Fabric Services Lab 12: Lab 5 3: Troubleshoot the Fabric Extender 13

Cisco Unified Computing for Implementation Professionals Length: 5 days Format: Lecture/ Lab Course Version: 5.3 Product Version: 2.1(2a) UCS IP Why Firefly From expert led classrooms to virtual experiences and state of the art remote lab access, we are passionate about the service we deliver. Firefly s heritage in education and data center technologies ensures a consistently high level of customer satisfaction scores. Firefly instructors are industry practitioners and leverage this experience to blend formal education with hands on training and customized laboratories to deliver a highly interactive and immersive course. This course includes coverage of UCS Manager version 2.1 and UCS Central 1.1 featuring additional content on networking design and operations, not in the standard version of the course, that customers need to successfully integrate UCS into their environments. Among the hardware and software features covered is first through third generation components. The labs for this course are conducted on physical and virtual equipment running UCS Manager version 2.1. Students will explore, hands on, the new features of UCS Manager 2.1 while implementing VMware's latest hypervisor, ESXi 5.1. Students are tested with challenge labs, yet provided answer keys to assist them. Course Description Who Should Attend The Cisco Unified Computing System for Implementation Professionals is a five day, hands on course designed for system engineers, data center administrators, technicians, and architects implementing Cisco Unified Computing System B and C Series Servers. The course teaches how to deploy, configure, and manage UCS servers with consolidated I/O networking for LAN and SAN connectivity including multi hop FCoE. It teaches how to virtualize server properties with the goal of enabling simple and rapid mobility of service profiles between physical servers. In the lab, students will configure mobile service profiles, upgrade firmware, configure a multitenant management model, enable high availability and fault tolerance as well as perform back ups and restore system configuration. Students are also introduced to UCS Central 1.1 operations. Students will learn to use the built in monitoring and troubleshooting tools. They will also install and configure VMware VM FEX and VM FEX Universal Pass Through Mode with the Cisco Virtual Interface Card on the Cisco UCS infrastructure. This course prepares students for exam 642 999, Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing. Upon passing this exam, the student will be a certified Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Support Specialist and be able to configure, implement, and manage UCS environments. Prerequisites Understanding of server system design and architecture Familiarity with Ethernet and TCP/IP networking Familiarity with LAN/SAN technology Familiarity with Fibre Channel Protocol Understanding of Cisco Enterprise Data Center architecture Familiarity with server virtualization technologies (VMware vsphere, Microsoft Hyper V, Red Hat KVM, Citrix Xen) 14

Cisco Unified Computing for Implementation Professionals Related Training Cisco UCS Core (UCS Core) Cisco UCS Advanced Troubleshooting (+TS) Cisco Certified Networking Data Center Associate (CCNA DC) Cisco Certified Networking Professional Data Center (CCNP DC) Designing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Design (DCUCD) Designing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFD) Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFI) Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCT) Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFT) Learning Objectives Describe the Cisco UCS B Series management and system architecture in UCS Manager 2.1. Implement system management, maintenance, and high availability services for Cisco UCS B and C Series Servers. Configure Cisco UCS Stateless Computing using resource pools, templates, and policies with Cisco Unified Fabric. Discuss how to manage firmware upgrades. Describe how to provision the Cisco UCS Compute resources. Discuss how to troubleshoot errors and faults using the built in logging systems. Describe how to monitor performance statistics using the built in tools. Install Cisco R Series rack enclosures in the data center. Configure UCS Central 1.1 Describe Cisco UCS C Series System architecture and hardware components in UCS Manager 2.1. Describe Cisco C Series stand alone operations. Describe Cisco UCS C Series integration with UCSM 2.1. Implement Stateless Computing on B and C Series Servers. Explain and configure Cisco UCS VM FEX technology in UCS Manager 2.1 in a VMware environment. 15

Cisco Unified Computing for Implementation Professionals Module 1: Cisco Unified Computing System Overview Lesson 1: Overview the Cisco Describe Data Center Bridging Describe the Cisco UCS 5100 Series Blade Server chassis Describe the Cisco UCS B Series fabric components Describe the Cisco UCS B Series models and options Describe the Cisco UCS C Series models and options Discuss Cisco UCS Manager and UCS Central Describe how to use the Cisco command line Describe the power requirements of the Cisco UCS B Series Describe how to determine supported configurations Lesson 2: Implementing an HA Cluster Discuss high availability cluster connection requirements for Cisco UCS B Series Describe intercluster communications and synchronization of the Cisco UCS Manager database Discuss how the Cisco UCS 5108 SEEPROM resolves split brain issues in the high availability cluster Differentiate between cluster partition in time and cluster partition in space conditions Demonstrate modifying the cluster IP addressing Lesson 3: Implementing Role Based Access Control Describe the overall framework of RBAC in the Cisco UCS B Series Implement local users, roles, and privileges Implement organizations and locales Describe the effective rights of a user as an intersection of roles and locales mapped to a user Implement LDAP providers and provider groups Implement LDAP (Microsoft Active Directory) as an external authentication and authorization service Implement Cisco UCS roles mapping to LDAP (Active Directory) attributes with LDAP provider maps Lesson 4: Managing and Upgrading UCS B Series Firmware Describe where to find Cisco UCS firmware packages on Cisco.com Update Cisco UCS firmware Discuss the direct upgrade of mezzanine adapter, Cisco Integrated Management Controller, and IOM firmware Describe software updates on the fabric interconnect Describe the requirement for firmware updates via host firmware packages in the service profile Describe the differences between the firmware processes of Cisco UCS fabric interconnect and IOM, Cisco Integrated Management Controller, and adapter Describe how to update and activate the hardware capability catalog Lesson 5: Backing Up and Restoring the Cisco UCS Manager Database Describe supported backup types and functions and discuss import and disaster recovery restore operations Describe how to configure a backup job, including a scheduled backup Discuss how to verify that the backup has been created and executed Discuss how to create and run an import job to restore the AAA database Discuss how to configure Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnects for a disaster recovery restore operation Lesson 6: Implementing Logging and Monitoring Describe Cisco UCS Manager management interfaces Describe the fault management system and evaluate fault severity levels Use the audit log to track administrative changes to the Cisco UCS Manager database Describe Cisco UCS Manager operations subject to FSM validation and how to interpret FSM output Implement logging options including local buffer, console, and external syslog servers Discuss how to use the system event log and system event log policies Implement the Smart Call Home feature Validate the Smart Call Home feature Configure settings for logs, events, and faults Configure SPAN to allow protocol analysis 16

Cisco Unified Computing for Implementation Professionals Lesson 7: Implementing Cisco UCS B Series Physical Connectivity Describe the relationship between I/O uplinks and bandwidth oversubscription with generation 2 hardware Describe the Cisco UCS 2204/2208XP IOM architecture including CMC, I/O MUX, and the chassis management switch Describe the relationship between I/O uplinks and bandwidth oversubscription with generation 1 hardware Describe the Cisco UCS 2104XP IO module architecture including CMC, I/O MUX, and chassis management switch Describe the features of the Cisco UCS VIC 1280 and VIC 1240 Compare the number of virtual interfaces available on the Cisco UCS M81KR VIC and the VIC 1280 Describe new mezzanine cards including M51, M61, and M72 Describe the Cisco Integrated Management Controller management component of the B Series Blades Describe the creation of port channels from the Cisco UCS 6200 Series Fabric Interconnect to the 2204/2208XP IOM Describe the difference between server and uplink port personalities in the fabric interconnect Describe the chassis discovery process and monitoring using the FSM Configure the chassis discovery policy Lesson 8: Implementing Cisco UCS B Series LAN Connectivity Describe UCSM 2.1 Networking features Describe Ethernet port configuration on the Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Describe creating Ethernet Port Channels on the UCS Fabric Interconnect Describe VLAN configuration and private VLAN configuration Differentiate end host mode with switched mode Discuss Automatic Pinning and Recovery from Failure Describe Manual Pinning configuration and Recovery from Failure Describe configuration for Disjointed Layer 2 Domains Lesson 9: Implementing Cisco UCS B Series SAN Connectivity Describe UCSM 2.1 Storage features Describe how to configure FC Ports on Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnects Describe how to configure VSANs in the Cisco UCS Manager Discuss N Port Identifier Virtualization (NPiV) and UCS FC End host Mode Describe MPIO in the Cisco UCS Describe Fibre Channel Switching Mode Lesson 10: Provisioning Resource Pools in Cisco UCS Manager Describe the rationale for creating identity and resource pools Describe how to configure UUID pools Describe how to configure MAC pools Describe how to configure WWN pools Describe how to configure IQN pools Describe how to configure server pools Describe the importance of creating pools in the correct organization Discuss how to provision WWxN pools Discuss how to provision iscsi initiator pools 17

Cisco Unified Computing for Implementation Professionals Lesson 11: Provisioning Server Profiles, Policies, and Templates in Cisco UCS Manager Discuss service profiles and policies in UCS Manager Discuss service profile templates in UCS Manager Illustrate executing the Service Profile Template and Expert Service Profile Wizards Associate a service profile to a server Describe the Cisco UCS Utility Operating System Observe the association process using the FSM Describe how to use the Cisco UCS KVM and virtual media Describe the supported operating systems and boot options Lesson 12: Implementing Cisco R Series Rack Enclosures Describe how to unpack the Cisco R42610 rack enclosure Remove the Cisco R Series rack from the pallet Secure the Cisco R Series rack to the floor Join Cisco R42610 racks into a suite Install a Cisco RP208 30 U 1 PDU Remove and install side panels Remove and install Cisco R Series rack doors Use cabling portholes Lesson 13: Implementing Cisco UCS B Series Hardware Describe the ESD precautions that are necessary when installing Cisco UCS B Series components List the steps for opening the case of half and full slot blade servers List the steps for physical installation of rack mount slides in the enclosure and on the Cisco UCS 5108 chassis List the steps for installation and removal of CPU, RAM, and mezzanine cards in Cisco UCS B Series Blade Servers List the steps for physical installation and removal of local hard drives List the steps for physical installation of half and full slot blade servers List the steps for physical installation of IOMs and power supplies in the Cisco UCS 5108 chassis List the steps for physical installation and removal of fan units List the steps for physical installation and removal of SFP+ copper twinax and optical modules Lesson 14: UCS Management Tools Describe UCS Central Describe how to install UCS Central Describe how to register a UCS domain with UCS Central Describe UCS Central 1.1 features Describe Cisco UCS Powertools for UCS 1.0 Describe how to install Cisco UCS Powertools for UCS 1.0 18

Cisco Unified Computing for Implementation Professionals Module 2: Configuring Cisco C Series Rack Servers Lesson 1: Installing Cisco UCS C Series Servers Review ESD precautions Review how to open Cisco UCS C Series cases Compare PCIe riser cards across Cisco UCS C Series models Describe CPU population rules for dual and quad socket servers Describe the importance of color coding internal Cisco UCS C Series components Describe DRAM installation and population rules Describe fan replacement Describe power supply replacement Lesson 2: Installing Cisco UCS C Series Servers in Cisco R Series Rack Enclosure Install the slide rail assembly into the Cisco R42610 rack enclosure Attach the mounting brackets to the server Insert the server into the slide rail Attach the cable management arm Connect the Cisco UCS C Series Server to the PDU Connect management and data cables Lesson 3: Updating Cisco UCS C Series Firmware with the Host Upgrade Utility Download the Cisco UCS Host Upgrade Utility from Cisco.com Enable KVM and virtual media in Cisco Integrated Management Controller Describe the session options that are available in the KVM Launch virtual media and map the Cisco UCS Host Upgrade Utility ISO image Perform an upgrade of all components Lesson 4: Provisioning Monitoring and Logging on the Cisco UCS C Series Server Describe how to provision SNMP Describe how to provision syslog destinations for server logging data Access data from the system event log Export technical support information Lesson 5: C Series Server Configuration Utility Discuss server configuration Describe how to use the Server Configuration Utility Describe Server Configuration Utility diagnostics Lesson 6: Provisioning Raid on the C Series Server Describe the characteristics of RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 Boot the server in the KVM and access the LSI MegaRAID web user interface Add all local hard drives to a RAID 5 array and save the configuration Lesson 7: Installing VMware ESXi on the C Series Server Local RAID Array Open a KVM session to the Cisco UCS C Series Server Map virtual media to the ESXi installer ISO image Install ESXi on the local RAID array Boot ESXi from the local RAID array Configure a management IP address for the ESXi server Connect to the ESXi server with the VMware vsphere Client utility and connect to the VMware File System shared storage LUN on the Fibre Channel storage system 19

Cisco Unified Computing for Implementation Professionals Lesson 8: Provisioning LAN and SAN Connectivity in the CIMC Provision the Cisco UCS P81E VIC to allow FCoE Provision a locally administered MAC address for the A and B side 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces Enable RSS on Ethernet adapters Provision locally administered addresses for the Fibre Channel interface WWPN and WWNN Provision the Fibre Channel boot target for the A and B side Fibre Channel interfaces Lesson 9: Provisioning Cisco UCS C Series Server Integration in Cisco UCS Manager Describe the benefits of C Series integration Describe the physical connectivity requirements for C Series integration Install version 1.2 C Series server firmware to allow integration with Cisco UCS prior to version 2.0(2xx) Describe the C Series discovery process Module 3: Design and Implementation with VM FEX Lesson 1: Overview Cisco VM FEX and Cisco VM FEX Universal Pass Through Describe VMware vswitch and vds Describe Cisco Nexus 1000V switching Describe Cisco VM FEX Describe Cisco VM FEX universal pass through Lesson 2: Configuring Cisco UCS VM FEX Describe vcenter integration methods Describe how to provision ESXi Servers with a Cisco VEM Describe how to provision the secure connection from Cisco UCS Manager to vcenter Server Describe how to provision port profiles and port profile clients Describe how to provision a dynamic vnic connection policy and BIOS policy for Cisco VM FEX Describe how to join ESXi hosts to the DVS Describe how to provision VMs to consume port groups on the DVS Lesson 3: Provisioning Cisco VM FEX Universal Pass Through Describe VMware requirements for universal pass through mode Provision a dynamic vnic connection policy for Cisco VM FEX universal pass through Provision a BIOS policy for Cisco VM FEX universal pass through Associate universal pass through policies to a service profile Provision a port profile for universal pass through mode Provision VMs to connect to DirectPath I/O interfaces Verify universal pass through mode 20

Cisco Unified Computing for Implementation Professionals Labs Lab 13: Configuring VM FEX Demonstration 1: Provision Initial B Series Configuration Lab 1: Upgrading UCS Components Lab 2: Creating Simple Service Profiles Lab 3: Configuring Resource Pools Lab 4: Creating Service Profiles from Templates Lab 5: Creating Mobile Service Profiles Lab 6: Advanced Service Profiles Creation Lab 7: Testing High Availability Lab 8: Backing up and Importing Configuration Data Lab 9: Role Based Access Controls Lab 10: Configuring and Exploring UCS Central 1.1 Lab 11: C Series Single Wire UCSM Integration Lab 12: Installing ESXi 5.1 on C Series to Boot from SAN 21

Data Center Unified Computing Troubleshooting Length: 5 days Format: Lecture/ Lab Course Version: 5.1 DCUCT Why Firefly This version of the course features enhancements to the standard 5.0 offering by updating content to reflect UCS Manager version 2.1 and adds instruction on troubleshooting:!"#$%&!"'()*+,("-)%.+/("012(3"#$"4%5+56"!"+'$'7!"8$'"$(59)1/":;<"$%55(,9+*+9=" " Product Version: 2.1 Course Description The Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Troubleshooting course version 5.1 is a three day hands on course that teaches the system engineers and data center administrators implementing the Cisco Unified Computing System essential troubleshooting skills using the built in tools in UCS Manager 2.1. Included subjects covered and updated include Multi Hop FCoE, FC Zoning and iscsi connectivity. Prerequisites Understanding of Server System design and architecture Familiarity with Ethernet and TCO/IP Networking Familiarity with SANs Familiarity with Fibre Channel Protocol Understanding of Cisco Enterprise Data Center Architecture Familiarity with hypervisor technologies (VMware vsphere, Microsoft Hyper V, Red Hat KVM, Citrix Xen Who Should Attend The primary audience for this course is Data center designers, data center administrators, and system engineers. The secondary audience for this course is data center engineers and managers. Related Training DCUCI Learning Objectives Describe Troubleshooting the Cisco UCS B Series in UCS Manager 2.1 Describe Troubleshooting the Cisco UCS C Series Describe Troubleshooting the Cisco UCS C Series in UCS Manager 2.1 22

Data Center Unified Computing Troubleshooting Module 1: Cisco UCS B Series Troubleshooting Lesson 1: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B Series Architecture and Initialization Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B Series Configuration Lesson 3: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B Series Operation Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B Series LAN and SAN Connectivity Lesson 5: Troubleshooting and Upgrading UCS Manager Lesson 6: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B Series Hardware Module 2: Cisco UCS C Series Troubleshooting Lesson 1: Understanding Cisco UCS C Series Architecture and Configuration Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C Series Hardware and Firmware Lesson 3: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C Series LAN and SAN Connectivity Lesson 4: Troubleshooting with the Cisco Server Configuration Utility Lesson 5: Troubleshooting Locally Attached Storage Lesson 6: Troubleshooting Operating System Related Issues Module 3: Cisco UCS C Series Integration Troubleshooting Lesson 1: Integrating Cisco UCS C Series Servers and Cisco UCS Manager Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C Series Server and Cisco UCS Manager Integration Labs Lab 1: Cisco UCS Network Baseline Documentation Lab 2: Cisco UCS Management and Service Profile Deployment Lab 3: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B Series Server Boot from SAN Lab 4: Troubleshooting LAN Connectivity Part 1 Lab 5: Troubleshooting LAN Connectivity Part 2 Lab 6: Troubleshoot Fallover Connectivity Part 1 Lab 7: Troubleshoot Fallover Connectivity Part 2 Lab 8: Troubleshoot Cisco UCS C Series Server Boot rom SAN 23

Implementing and Configuring the Cisco Nexus 1000V Length: 2 days Format: Lecture/ Lab ICNX1V Why Firefly This version of ICNX1V features the latest version of the Nexus 1000V software in the courseware 4.2.1.SV2.1, including the new vpath 2.0 architecture. Additionally, the most recent version of Cisco Nexus 1010, 4.2.1.SP1(4a) is covered, along with updates on the Cisco Virtual Security Gateway (VSG), the Cisco 1000V ASA, and the Virtual Wide Area Application Services (vwaas), which provides integrated WAN optimization services. Course Version: 2.4 Product Version: 4.2.1.SV2.1 Course Description The Cisco Nexus 1000V is a virtual switch that resides within the hypervisor environment such as a VMware ESXi Server instance and provides operations and management consistency with existing Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches. The Nexus 1000V, with the use of overlay networks provisioning, provides one of the three pillars of Cisco's ONE SDN strategy. The Nexus 1000V leverages VMware's vnetwork Distributed Switch (DVS) framework and integrates with the Cisco Nexus 1010/1100 Virtual Network Appliances and Virtual Services Blades (VSB) to offer tightly integrated network services as part of a comprehensive Data Center server virtualization strategy. This two day course provides you with an in depth look at the architecture, design, installation, monitoring, upgrading, and feature configuration process for the Cisco Nexus 1000V. This course includes hands on labs in which you will configure a VMware vsphere infrastructure; install, upgrade, and configure the Nexus 1000V with high availability; and demonstrate uplink design options, policy mobility during virtual machine migration, and the use of monitoring tools. Who Should Attend This course is targeted at Networking and Virtual Server engineers. It introduces and teaches the configuration and design aspects of the Cisco Nexus 1000V and associated products in a VMware virtual switching environment. Prerequisites You will gain the most from this course if you have at least CCNA level knowledge of routing and switching together with some knowledge and experience of configuring a VMware virtual switching environment. Related Training NXTD 1K Learning Objectives Describe the Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch and its role in a virtual server network environment Describe the VMware networking environment Describe the Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch architecture Describe Cisco Nexus 1000V design considerations Describe the Cisco Nexus 1010/1100 Virtual Services Appliances and Virtualized Services and their role in virtual deployments Describe how to install, upgrade, and configure a Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch Describe how configure Cisco Nexus 1000V networking using port profiles Describe the configuration of security on the Cisco Nexus 1000V Describe the Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch traffic flow configuration Describe network monitoring, troubleshooting, and management of the Cisco Nexus 1000V 24

Implementing and Configuring the Cisco Nexus 1000V Module 1: Networks in a Virtual Server Environment Lesson 1: Introducing the Cisco Nexus 1000V Labs Lab 1: Setting Up the Lab Environment Lab 2: Installing the Cisco Nexus 1000V VSM Lesson 2: VMware Networking Lesson 3: Cisco Nexus 1000V Architecture Lesson 4: Cisco Nexus 1000V Design Considerations Lesson 5: The Cisco Nexus 1010/1100 Virtual Services Appliances and Virtualized Services Lab 3: Installing the Cisco Nexus 1000V VEM Lab 4: Upgrading the Cisco Nexus 1000V VSM and VEM Lab 5: Optimizing the Cisco Nexus 1000V Implementation Lab 6: Configuring SPAN and ERSPAN Module 2: Cisco Nexus 1000V Installation and Configuration Lesson 1: Installing, Upgrading, and Configuring the Cisco Nexus 1000V Lesson 2: Configuring Port Profiles Lesson 3: Managing Security Lesson 4: Traffic Flow Lesson 5: Networking Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Management of the Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch 25

Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches Length: 5 days Format: Lecture/ Lab DCMDS Why Firefly Firefly s origins as a company began with the MDS as a core technology. Over the years Firefly has continued to lead the industry in MDS expert consultant/trainers. Firefly works with Cisco closely to keep product courses such as the DCMDS current with new developments. Course Version: 1.2 Product Version: NXOS 5.2.6 DCNM 6.1 Course Description Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches (DCMDS) v1.2 is a product course consisting of lectures and labs that provide learners with fundamental skills in configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series switches. The course structure is based on the Cisco Product Configuration Guides. DCMDS is built upon and consolidated from two prior courses: ICSNS and IASNS. Who Should Attend Field Engineers wanting operational knowledge and hands on experience with the Cisco MDS 9000 series switches. Candidates preparing for the Storage Networking components in the CCIE Data Center Written Exam (350 080) and Lab Exam, the DCUFI exam (642 997), the DCUCI exam (642 999), and/or the DCUCD Exam (642 998). Prerequisites Basic understanding of data storage hardware components and protocols, including SCSI and Fibre Channel. Basic understanding of networking protocols, including Ethernet and IP. Related Training DCUFI Learning Objectives Describe the components and management services of MDS 9000 Series Explain the initial setup procedure, default settings, software licensing requirements, and system software upgrade procedures Explain how to configure Fibre Channel interfaces; use the FLOGI database and the FCNS database; how to create VSANs; manage Domain IDs and FCID assignment; use NPV mode and NPIV feature; and configure port channels, Device Alias, and Basic and Enhanced Zoning Explain how to configure DMM, Cisco SANTap, and SPAN to monitor traffic flow through the MDS Describe FCoE, DCBX, and DCB and the configuration steps required to configure multihop FCoE in a SAN environment Explain how to: configure secure management protocols and role based access control; centralize security management with AAA services; secure the SAN environment with port and fabric security; configure the Fiber Channel Security Protocol; configure the Storage Media Encryption solution; and how Cisco LinkSec encryption can protect data in transit Describe the basic FCIP configuration process; use Fiber Channel Port Channels to provide high availability for FCIP environments; implement IVR in order to increase the reliability of the SAN extension solution; and identify parameters that must be tuned to optimize performance across the FCIP tunnel 26

Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches Module 1: Cisco MDS 90000 Series Switch Platform Lesson 1: Introducing the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switch Platform Lesson 2: Implementing Integrated Management Module 2: System Installation and Initial Configuration Lesson 1: Performing the Initial Switch Configuration Lesson 2: Installing and Licensing Cisco NX OS Software Module 4: Intelligent SAN Fabric Services Lesson 1: Implementing Cisco MDS Data Mobility Manager Lesson 2: Implementing Cisco SANTap Lesson 3: Monitoring Traffic Flow Module 5: Fibre Channel Over Ethernet Implementation Lesson 1: Fibre Channel over Ethernet Lesson 2: Configuring Multihop FCoE on the MDS 9500 Module 3: Building a SAN Fabric Lesson 1: Configuring Interfaces Lesson 2: Using FLOGI and FCNS Databases Lesson 3: Configuring VSANs Lesson 4: Managing Domains Lesson 5: Configuring NPV and NPIV Module 6: Implementing Security Lesson 1: Improving Management Security Lesson 2: Configuring AAA Services Lesson 3: Implementing Port and Fabric Security Lesson 4: Configuring FC SP Lesson 5: Implementing Link Encryption Lesson 6: Configuring Port Channels Lesson 6: Implementing Cisco Storage Media Encryption Lesson 7: Configuring Distributed Device Aliases Lesson 8: Implementing Zoning 27

Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches Module 7: Implementing FCIP Lesson 1: Creating an FCIP Tunnel Lesson 2: Configuring FCIP High Availability Lesson 3: Implementing IVR for SAN Extension Lesson 4: Tuning FCIP Performance Labs Lab 1: Initial Switch Setup Lab 2: Boot Process and Upgrading Switch Software Lab 3: Configuring Interfaces Lab 4: Creating VSANs Lab 5: Configuring Port Channels, NPV and NPIV Lab 6: Configuring Device Alias and Zones Lab 7: Configuring Cisco DMM Lab 8: Using SPAN, RSPAN, and the Analyzer Lab 9: Configuring RBAC, AAA Services Lab 10: Implementing Interop, IVR Lab 11: FCIP and HA Lab 12: Implementing Interop, IVR Lab 13: Tuning FCIP Performance Lab 14: IOA 28