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Implementing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center (DCNX)

The Implementing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center (DCNX) course provides detailed knowledge of the Cisco Nexus switch platform and teaches learners how to install, configure, and manage Cisco Nexus switch platforms in scalable and highly available data center environments. Through a combination of instructor-led learning and hands-on labs, participants explore Cisco Nexus product families, platform implementation and management, security, routing and forwarding, VXLAN, QoS, programmability, and storage technologies. The course also covers Fibre Channel, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), device aliases and zoning, and N-Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) and N-Port Virtualization (NPV).
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Course Description

Key Takeaways
  • Describe Cisco Nexus 9000, 7000, 3000, and 2000 product families.
  • Describe Cisco Nexus platform implementation and management.
  • Configure Port Channels and Virtual Port Channels.
  • Configure First Hop Redundancy Protocols.
  • Configure security features on Cisco Nexus devices.
  • Describe Cisco NX-OS routing and forwarding.
  • Describe VXLAN and its control and data planes.
  • Configure and monitor QoS on Cisco Nexus devices.
  • Configure system management and monitoring.
  • Describe Cisco NX-OS programmability and Ansible.
  • Describe Cisco Nexus storage services.
  • Configure device aliases and zoning.
  • Configure Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE).
  • Describe and configure NPIV and NPV modes.
Course Outline

1. Cisco Nexus Series Switches

  • Describe Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches
  • Describe Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
  • Describe Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches
  • Describe Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders

2. Cisco Nexus Platforms Implementation

  • Describe Cisco Nexus in the Data Center Architecture
  • Describe Cisco NX-OS Software
  • Describe the Licensing Model

3. Cisco Nexus Platforms Management

  • Describe Cisco Nexus CLI and GUI Management Interfaces
  • Describe Cisco NX-OS Setup Utility
  • Describe Virtual Device Context on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series
  • Describe PowerOn Auto Provisioning
  • Describe Cisco NX-OS User Management
  • Describe Cisco NX-OS AAA Services

4. Port Channels and Virtual Port Channels

  • Describe Port Channel Operation
  • Describe vPC Concepts and Benefits
  • Describe vPC Architecture
  • Describe vPC Control and Data Plane

5. First Hop Redundancy Protocols

  • Describe HSRP
  • Describe VRRP

6. Cisco Nexus Security Features

  • Configure Access Control Lists
  • Configure Port Security
  • Configure DHCP Snooping
  • Configure Dynamic ARP Inspection
  • Configure IP Source Guard
  • Configure Unicast RPF
  • Configure Keychain Management
  • Configure Control Plane Policing
  • Configure MACsec

7. Cisco NX-OS Routing and Forwarding

  • Describe Routing in Cisco NX-OS
  • Describe Multicast Routing in Cisco NX-OS
  • Describe Unicast and Multicast RIB and FIB in NX-OS
  • Describe Layer 3 Best Practices for vPC

8. Virtual Extensible LAN

  • Describe VXLAN Benefits over VLAN
  • Describe VXLAN Overlay
  • Describe VXLAN MP-BGP EVPN Control Plane
  • Describe VXLAN Data Plane

9. QoS on Cisco Nexus Devices

  • Describe QoS on Cisco Nexus Devices
  • Configure QoS on Cisco Nexus Devices
  • Describe Monitoring of QoS Statistics

10. System Management and Monitoring

  • Configure System Management
  • Configure System Monitoring and Troubleshooting Tools

11. Cisco NX-OS Programmability

  • Describe On-Box Programmability on Cisco NX-OS
  • Describe Ansible for Cisco NX-OS

12. Cisco Nexus Storage Services

  • Describe IP Storage on Cisco Nexus Switches
  • Describe Fibre Channel
  • Describe Fibre Channel Flow Control
  • Describe Fibre Channel Domain Initialization
  • Describe Fibre Channel Addressing

13. Fibre Channel Over Ethernet

  • Describe Fibre Channel over Ethernet
  • Describe FCoE Requirements
  • Describe Data Center Bridging
  • Describe FCoE Addressing Scheme
  • Describe FCoE Initialization Protocol
  • Describe FCoE Port Types

14. Device Aliases and Zoning

  • Describe Distributed Device Alias Services
  • Describe Zoning
  • Describe Zone Merging
  • Describe Recovering from Zone Merge Failures
  • Describe Enhanced Zoning

15. NPIV and NPV Modes

  • Describe N-Port ID Virtualization
  • Describe Fibre Channel NPV Mode
  • Describe FCoE NPV Mode
Duration

5 Days

Exam Details

Course Completion Certificate by Network Binary

Lab outline

Lab 1: Test Cisco Nexus Platforms

Lab 2: Configure User Management

Lab 3: Configure vPC

Lab 4: Configure First Hop Redundancy Protocol (FHRP) Protocols

Lab 5: Configure Cisco Nexus Security Features

Lab 6: Configure Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)

Lab 7: Configure VXLAN

Lab 8: Configure QoS

Lab 9: Configure System Management

Lab 10: Configure Cisco NX-OS On-Box Programmability

Lab 11: Configure Containers on Cisco NX-OS

Lab 12: Configure Cisco NX-OS Using Ansible

Lab 13: Configure Basic Fibre Channel Features

Lab 14: Configure FCoE

Lab 15: Configure Fiber Channel Device Aliases and Zoning

Lab 16: Configure NPV

Who should attend
  • Data center systems engineers
  • Field engineers
  • Architects
  • Cisco partners using Cisco Nexus Series switch platforms
  • Engineers using Cisco Nexus Series Switch Platforms
Prerequisites

No prerequisites

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FAQs

Is there a certification exam specifically associated with the DCNX course?

No. The current course information states that there are no exams currently aligned to DCNX. The course itself provides training on Cisco Nexus and NX-OS technologies and awards 40 Cisco Continuing Education credits toward recertification.

How long is the Cisco DCNX training?

The DCNX course is delivered over 5 days / 40 hours. Global Knowledge currently lists the course as Version 1.1 and provides both virtual and classroom delivery options.

Does the DCNX course include hands-on labs?

Yes. The course includes hands-on Discovery Labs covering Cisco Nexus platforms, vPC, FHRP, security, OSPF, VXLAN, QoS, system management, programmability, Ansible, Fibre Channel, FCoE, zoning, and NPV.

Who is this Cisco NX-OS training designed for?

The course is designed for data center systems engineers, field engineers, architects, Cisco partners using Nexus platforms, and engineers working with Cisco Nexus Series switches.

What knowledge should I have before attending DCNX?

There are no formal prerequisites. However, learners should be familiar with Cisco data center technologies and networking protocols, routing, and switching. Cisco/Global Knowledge recommends foundational training such as CCNA and DCFNDU.

Implementing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center (DCNX)

The Implementing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center (DCNX) course provides detailed knowledge of the Cisco Nexus switch platform and teaches learners how to install, configure, and manage Cisco Nexus switch platforms in scalable and highly available data center environments. Through a combination of instructor-led learning and hands-on labs, participants explore Cisco Nexus product families, platform implementation and management, security, routing and forwarding, VXLAN, QoS, programmability, and storage technologies. The course also covers Fibre Channel, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), device aliases and zoning, and N-Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) and N-Port Virtualization (NPV).

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