Course Objectives
Describe the Cisco Nexus devices routing and forwarding
Decribe OTV
Describe and configure VXLAN
Describe Locator/D separation protocol
Describe the key features of Cisco Nexus devices
Describe Cisco Intelligent Traffic Director
Describe QoS on Cisco Nexus devices
Understand Cisco Nexus storage services
Configure device alliaces and zoning
Configure FCoE
Configuring NPIV and NPV Modes
Describe NX-API and network orchestration solutions and program Cisco NX-OS with Python
Explain system management, monitoring, and troubleshooting processes
Explain the troubleshooting processes
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Agenda
1 - Describing the Cisco NX-OS Routing and Forwarding
- Routing Overview
- Multicast Routing
- Cisco NX-OS Routing and Forwarding
- Unicast and Multicast RIB and FIB
2 - Describing Overlay Transport Virtualization
- Cisco OTV Overview
- Cisco OTV Control and Data Planes
- Failure Isolation
- Cisco OTV Features
- Optimizing Cisco OTV
3 - Describing Virtual Extensible LAN
- VXLAN Benefits over VLAN
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 VXLAN Overlay
- VXLAN MP-BGP EVPN Control Plane
- VXLAN Data Plane
4 - Describing Locator/ID Separation Protocol
- Locator/ID Separation Protocol
- LISP VM Mobility
- LISP ESM Multihop Mobility
- LISP VPN Virtualization
5 - Cisco Nexus Security Features
- ACLs
- Port Security
- DCHP Snooping
- Dynamic ARP Inspection
- IP Source Guard
- Unicast RPF
- Traffic Storm Control
- CoPP
6 - Cisco Intelligent Traffic Director
- Cisco ITD Overview
- Cisco ITD Deployment Models
- Cisco ITD Configuration and Verification
- Describing QoS on Cisco Nexus Devices
- QoS on Cisco Nexus Devices
- Configure QoS on Nexus
- Monitor QoS Statistics
7 - Introducing Cisco Nexus Storage Services
- Fibre Channel
- Fibre Channel Flow Control
- Fibre Channel Domain Initialization
- Fibre Channel Addressing
- FSPF Protocol
8 - Configuring Device Aliases and Zoning
- Distributed Device Alias Services Overview
- Zoning Overview
- Merge Zones Without Disruption
- Recover from Zone Merge Failures
- Enhanced Zoning
9 - Configuring Fibre Channel Over Ethernet
- Fibre Channel Over Ethernet
- FCoE Requirements
- Data Center Bridging
- FCoE Addressing Scheme
- FCoE Initialization Protocol
- FCoE Port Types
- Storage VDC
10 - Configuring NPIV and NPV Modes
- Cisco NPV Mode
- N-Port ID Virtualization
11 - Managing Automation and Programmability of Cisco Nexus Devices
- Cisco NX-OS RESTful API
- Network Orchestration
- Programming Cisco NX-OS with Python
12 - Configuring System Management and Monitoring
- System Management Overview
- System Monitoring Tools
13 - Troubleshooting Cisco Nexus Switches
- Cisco Nexus Troubleshooting Tools
- Shell Access and Linux Containers
- Memory and Packet Issues
14 - Lab Outline
- Configure OSPF
- Configure Cisco OTV
- Configure VXLAN
- Configure Cisco Nexus Security Features
- Configure Basic Fibre Channel Features
- Configure Device Aliases and Zoning
- Confgure FCoE
- Configure NPV
- Manage Switch over Cisco NX-API
- Program a Switch with Python
- Configure System Management and Monitoring
- Troubleshoot and Manage Switches Using Bash and Guest Shell