DCNX – Implementing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center
Course Duration
5 Days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
Students in the Implementing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center (DCNX) v1.0 course should: Be familiar with Cisco data center technologies Understand networking protocols, routing, and switching
Course Description
The Implementing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center (DCNX) v1.0 course gives you a detailed understanding of the Cisco© Nexus switch platform and teaches you how to install, configure, and manage Cisco Nexus© switch platforms in a scalable, highly available environment. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on labs, you will learn how to describe various aspects of the Cisco Nexus product families and platforms, including implementation, management, security, programmability, and storage. Additionally, you will learn how to configure device aliases and zoning, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), and N-Port Identifier Virtualization (NPIV), and N-Port Virtualization (NPV) modes.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the platforms that make the Cisco Nexus 9000, 7000, 3000, and 2000 product families
- Describe Cisco Nexus platform implementations
- Explain Cisco Nexus platform management
- Describe Port Channels and Virtual Port Channels
- Configure First Hop Redundancy protocols
- Configure security features of Cisco Nexus devices
- Describe the Cisco Nexus devices routing and forwarding
- Describe Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN)
- Describe Quality of Service (QoS) on Cisco Nexus Devices
- Explain system management and monitoring processes
- Describe Cisco NX-OS programmability
- Describe Cisco Nexus storage services
- Configure device aliases and zoning
- Configure FCoE
- Configure NPIV and NPV modes
Course Outline
- Lab outline
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the DCNX – Implementing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center course cover?
This course covers DCNX – Implementing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center training and best practices. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training with an emphasis on practical skills for government and DoD professionals.
How long is IT Dojo's DCNX – Implementing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center training?
IT Dojo's DCNX – Implementing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center training is 5 Days. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility. All sessions are instructor-led with small class sizes to ensure individual attention.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers DCNX – Implementing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time. Students interact via chat or microphone. Classes are kept small (typically no more than 16 students) to ensure engagement. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
What prerequisites are recommended before this course?
Students in the Implementing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center (DCNX) v1.0 course should: Be familiar with Cisco data center technologies Understand networking protocols, routing, and switching.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers DCNX – Implementing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams of four or more and can be customized to your organization's specific environment and mission requirements. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer sponsored. Your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule DCNX – Implementing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656. IT Dojo will work with your contracting officer, training coordinator, or program office to set up the course.