CCNA DATA CENTER BOOT CAMP: DCICN + DCICT COURSE OVERVIEW: In this accelerated course you will be introduced to the three primary technologies that are used in the Cisco data center. You will become familiar with Cisco technologies that are deployed in the Data Center: unified computing, unified fabric, and network services. Through hands-on labs, you will focus on monitoring and reviewing configurations associated with these technologies. The introductory level of knowledge that is taught in this course is targeted for individuals to perform associate level data center engineering operations. The course labs will focus on verifying configurations, with selected exercises involving making configuration changes and implementing new topologies. WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS COURSE? Network administrators Network engineers Cisco integrators/partners System engineers Network designers Network managers Consulting systems engineers Technical solutions architects PREREQUISITES: It is recommended that you have working networking knowledge prior to attending class. Skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows: Basic computer literacy Basic Internet usage skills Basic PC operating system navigation skills Basic IP address knowledge SUNSET LEARNING DIFFERENTIATORS: World Class Instruction Team o All instructors hold Certified Cisco Systems Instructor (CCSI) certification. o All instructors have a four-year technical degree or equivalent work experience. o All instructors have a minimum of either four years teaching technical networking classes or five years consulting experience. Enhanced Learning Experience o The goal of our instructors during class is ensure students understand the material, guide them through our up to date labs and encourage questions and interactive discussions. Enjoyment of the learning process is a primary objective for Sunset Learning instructors. High Quality Real World Lab Environments o Course offerings include real-time access to labs with the latest Cisco equipment o Result is real world experiences to help students prepare for actual networking environments. o Hands on experience aids in Cisco exam preparation.
Outstanding Customer Service o Dedicated program manager o Quality instruction team o Creatively designed curriculum to meet your specific needs o Delivery at your location or ours COURSE OBJECTIVES: After completing this course, students will be able to... 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 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot routing operations on Cisco Nexus switches Describe and verify Cisco data center fundamentals Verify Cisco data center virtualization Verify Cisco data center storage networking Verify Cisco data center unified fabric Describe and verify Cisco UCS COURSE OUTLINE: Module 1: Switched Network Implementation Lesson 1: Describing Switching Understanding the Challenges of Shared LANs Lesson 2: Describing the Packet Delivery Process Layer 2 Addressing Layer 3 Addressing Lesson 3: Describing the NX-OS Software Cisco NX-OS Software Architecture Lesson 4: Operating NX-OS Software Describing the Features of the CLI Identifying the Help Functions of the CLI Lesson 5: Implementing VLANs and Trunks Understanding VLANs Understanding Trunking with 802.1Q Solving Network Challenges with Switched LAN Technology Host-to-Host Packet Delivery Cisco NX-OS Process Recovery Describing the Startup Characteristics of the Switch Describing Configuration Management Understanding VTP Configuring VTP, Trunks, and VLANs
Lesson 6: Building a Redundant Switched Topology Recognizing Issues of a Redundant Switched Topology Resolving Issues with STP Describing 802.1w RSTP Describing 802.1s MSTP Describing LAN Port Channels Verifying LAN Port Channels Module 2: IP Addressing Lesson 1: Describing an IP Addressing Scheme Describing Routing Understanding Numbering Systems Lesson 2: Transitioning to IPv6 Reasons for Using IPv6 Understanding IPv6 Addresses Constructing a Network Addressing Scheme Assigning IPv6 Addresses Strategies for Implementing IPv6 Module 3: Routing on the Cisco Nexus Switch Lesson 1: Exploring the Packet Discovery Process Host-to-Host Packet Delivery Cisco NX-OS Tools Lesson 2: Exploring the Routing Process on Cisco Nexus Switches Traditional Inter-VLAN Routing Distance Vector Routing Protocols Multilayer Switching Link-State Routing Protocols Routing Tables Lesson 3: Exploring Routing Protocols on Cisco Nexus Switches Routing Information Protocol Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol Open Shortest Path First Lesson 4: Exploring ACLs on Cisco Nexus Switches Understanding ACLs ACL Processing Configuring ACLs Understanding Object Groups Module 4: Cisco Data Center Network Services Lesson 1: Monitoring the Cisco Nexus 7000 and 5000 Series Switches Connecting to the Console Port Verifying VLANs Running the Initial Setup Script Examining the Operational Plane Connecting to the Cisco Nexus 7000 CMP Reviewing Cisco NX-OS Default Control Plane Connecting to the Switch Using SSH to Connect Policing to the Management VRF Using Important CLI Commands Reviewing the ISSU on the Cisco Nexus Switches
Lesson 2: Describing VPCs and Cisco FabricPath in the Data Center Virtual Port Channels Cisco FabricPath Verifying vpcs Verifying Cisco FabricPath Lesson 3: Using OTV on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches OTV on the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches Verifying OTV on the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches Module 5: Cisco Data Center Virtualization Lesson 1: Virtualizing Network Devices Describing VDCs on the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch Verifying VDCs on the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch Lesson 2: Using the Cisco Nexus 1000v Series Switch Limitations of VMware vswitch Advantages of VMware vds Navigating Between VDCs on the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch Describing NIV on Cisco Nexus 7000 and 5000 Series Switches How the Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch Brings Network Visibility to the VM Level How the VSM and VEM Integrate with VMware ESX or ESXi and vcenter Lesson 3: Verifying Setup and Operation of the Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch Verify the Initial Configuration and Module Verifying the VEM Status on the ESX or ESXi Status on the Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch Host Validating VM Port Groups Module 6: Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Lesson 1: Describing Fiber Channel Storage Networking Fibre Channel SAN Topologies Fibre Channel Layered Model Fibre Channel Port Types FCNS and the FLOGI process Fibre Channel Addressing Fibre Channel Zoning and LUN Masking Lesson 2: Verifying Fiber Channel Communications on Cisco MDS 9000 Configure a Cisco MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Verify Initiator and Target Fabric Login Switch from the CLI Setup Script Verify Fibre Channel Zoning on a Cisco MDS Update the Cisco NX-OS on a Cisco MDS 9000 9000 Series Multilayer Switch Series Multilayer Switch Collect Technical Support Data on a Cisco MDS Update Licensed Features on the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Switch 9000 Series Multilayer Switch
Module 7: Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric Lesson 1: Describing DCB Unified Fabric Benefits IEEE Standards That Enable FCoE Priority Flow Control Enhanced Transmission Selection DCB Exchange Lesson 2: Identifying Connectivity Options for FCOE on the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch SFP modules Cabling Requirements and Distance Limitations Connecting the Cisco Nexus 5500UP Unified for Common SFP and SFP+ Transceivers Fabric Switch to Northbound LAN and SAN Connecting the Cisco UCS P81E Virtual Interface Fabrics Card to Cisco Nexus 5500UP Unified Fabric Switches Lesson 3: Describing Enhanced FCOE Scalability with Cisco Nexus 2232 10GE Fabric Extender Scaling the Data Center Virtualized Access Layer Adapter FEX on the Cisco Nexus 2232 10GE with the Cisco Nexus 2232 10GE Fabric Fabric Extender Extenders Verifying Adapter FEX on the Cisco Nexus 2232 Cisco Nexus 2232 10GE Fabric Extender-to- 10GE Fabric Extender Cisco Nexus 5500 Switch Connectivity Module 8: Cisco UCS Lesson 1: Connecting Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers Chassis-to-Fabric Interconnect Physical Connectivity I/O Module Architectures Cisco Integrated Management Controller Chip on Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers Three Basic Port Personalities in the Fabric Interconnect Discovery Process Lesson 2: Setting up an Initial UCS Cluster Cabling a Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Cluster Initial Setup Script for the Primary Peer Lesson 3: Describing Cisco UCS Manager Operations Cisco UCS Manager Layout of the Cisco UCS Manager GUI Navigation Window Tabs Initial Setup Script for the Secondary Peer Verifying a Fabric Interconnect Cluster Device Discovery in Cisco UCS Manager Verifying Device Discovery in UCS Manager Lesson 4: Describing Cisco UCS Manager Pools, Policies, Templates and SPs Benefits of Stateless Computing Creation of Policies for Service Profiles and Using Identity Pools in Service Profiles Service Profile Templates Using Service Profile Templates to Enable Rapid Chassis and Blade Power Capping Provisioning and Consistent Application of Policy
Labs: Lab 1: Connecting to Cisco Nexus Switches Lab 2: Configuring Cisco Nexus Switches Lab 3: Configuring VLANs and Trunks Lab 4: Verifying and Configuring Spanning Tree Lab 5: Converting Decimal to Binary and Binary to Decimal Lab 6: Classifying Network Addressing Lab 7: Computing Usable Subnetworks and Hosts Lab 8: Calculating Subnet Masks Lab 9: Configuring Multilayer Switching Part 1 Lab 10: Configuring Multilayer Switching Part 2 Lab 11: Connecting to a Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch Using SSH Lab 12: Connecting to a Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch Using SSH Lab 13: Running CLI Commands Lab 14: Configuring vpc Lab 15: Validating Cisco FabricPath Lab 16: Validating OTV Configuration Lab 17: Verifying Current VDC Settings Lab 18: Validating a Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender Configuration Lab 19: Validating the Cisco MDS 9100 Series Switch License Lab 20: Configuring VSANs and Zoning Lab 21: Validating FLOGI and FCNS Lab 22: Viewing the tech-support Command Output Lab 23: Validating the Physical Connections for FCoE Lab 24: Exploring the Cisco UCS Manager GUI Lab 25: Creating a Service Profile from a Template and Performing VMware ESXi 5.0 SAN Boot