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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is ideal for developers and engineers including: Network engineers Systems engineers Data center engineers Consulting systems engineers Technical solutions architects Cisco integrators/partners Field engineers Server administrators Network managers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Apply troubleshooting methodology to Cisco ACI networks Troubleshoot logical and physical constructs of the Cisco ACI policy Understand Cisco APIC and its troubleshooting aspects Troubleshoot endpoint learning in Cisco ACI Troubleshoot Layer 2 traffic bridging and Layer 3 routing in the Cisco ACI network Troubleshoot hypervisor integration in Cisco ACI Troubleshoot Layer 4 to Layer 7 service insertion Troubleshoot contracts and route leaking in Cisco ACI The Troubleshooting Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure (DCACIT) v5.2 course teaches you through a combination of lectures and labs the key components and procedures needed to troubleshoot Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Application-Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode. This course is for advanced engineers who have installed and managed existing fabrics or for those who have completed the Implementing Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure-Advanced (DCACI) course. Course Outline Describing Cisco ACI Troubleshooting Methodology Troubleshooting Logical and Physical Constructs Troubleshooting Cisco APIC Troubleshooting Endpoint Learning Troubleshooting Layer 2 Troubleshooting Layer 3 Routing Troubleshooting VMM Integration Troubleshooting Layer 4-7 Service Insertion Troubleshooting Contracts and Route Leaking Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Troubleshooting Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure v5.2 (DCACIT) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Troubleshooting Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure v5.2 (DCACIT) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network engineer Systems engineer Wireless engineer Technical solutions architect Network administrator Wireless design engineer Network manager Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe and implement foundational wireless theory Describe and implement basic wireless security and client access Describe and implement a Cisco wireless network architecture Configure Cisco centralized wireless networks Describe and implement WLAN maintenance and troubleshooting Thisÿcourse gives you the knowledge and skills you need to position, plan, implement, operate, and manage a Cisco WLAN network. This course teaches you how to design, install, configure, monitor, and conduct basic troubleshooting tasks on a Cisco WLAN network of any size. Course Outline DESCRIBING AND IMPLEMENTING FOUNDATIONAL WIRELESS THEORY DESCRIBING AND IMPLEMENTING FOUNDATIONAL WIRELESS MATH AND ANTENNAS DESCRIBING AND IMPLEMENTING FOUNDATIONAL WIRELESS OPERATION DESCRIBING AND IMPLEMENTING BASIC WIRELESS SECURITY DESCRIBING AND IMPLEMENTING 802.1X AND EAP IMPLEMENTING WIRELESS GUEST ACCESS AND CONFIGURING WIRELESS SECURITY DESCRIBING AND IMPLEMENTING CISCO WIRELESS NETWORK ARCHITECTURE DESCRIBING AND IMPLEMENTING CISCO WIRELESS NETWORK DESCRIBING AND IMPLEMENTING CISCO WIRELESS NETWORK WIRED SUPPORT CONFIGURING CISCO CENTRALIZED WIRELESS NETWORKS DESCRIBING AND IMPLEMENTING WLAN MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Data center systems engineers Field engineers Architects Cisco partners using Cisco Nexus Series switch platforms Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: 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 The Implementing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center (DCNX) v1.0 course gives you a detailed understanding of the CiscoNexus switch platform and teach you how to install, configure, and manage Cisco Nexusswitch 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. Course Outline Describing Cisco Nexus Series Switches Describing Cisco Nexus Platforms Implementation Describing Cisco Nexus Platforms Management Describing Port Channels and Virtual Port Channels Configuring First Hop Redundancy Protocols Configuring Cisco Nexus Security Features Describing Cisco NX-OS Routing and Forwarding Describing Virtual Extensible LAN Describing QoS on Cisco Nexus Devices Configuring System Management and Monitoring Describing Cisco NX-OS Programmability Describing Cisco Nexus Storage Services Configuring Fibre Channel Over Ethernet Describing Device Aliases and Zoning Configuring NPIV and NPV Modes

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network Administrator Network Engineer Systems Engineer Consulting Systems Engineer Cisco Integrators/Partners Overview Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Outline the troubleshooting process, and highlight which questions to ask Describe the troubleshooting tools and methodologies that are available from the CLI and are used to identify and resolve issues in a Cisco Data Center network architecture Identify and resolve issues related to VLANs and PVLANs Identify and resolve issues related to port channels and virtual port channels Identify and resolve issues related to Cisco FabricPath Identify and resolve issues related to OTV Identify and resolve issues related to VXLAN Identify and resolve issues related to LISP Describe troubleshooting of routing protocols, such as OSPF, ISIS, and PIM. Describe troubleshooting of the AAA and RBAC Identify and resolve issues related to a single device Identify and resolve issues related to Fibre Channel interface operation Identify and resolve issues related to Fibre Channel switching when the Cisco NX-OS software switch is used in switched mode (vs. NPV mode) Identify and resolve issues related to Fibre Channel switching when the NX-OS switch is used in N Port Virtualization (NPV) mode Identify and resolve issues related to FIP and FCoE, including FCoE performance Describe Cisco UCS architecture, initial setup, tools and service aids that are available for Cisco UCS troubleshooting and interpretation of the output Describe Cisco UCS configuration and troubleshoot related issues Describe Cisco UCS B-Series operation and troubleshoot related issues Describe LAN, SAN and Fibre Channel operations, including in depth troubleshooting procedures Describe Cisco IMC utilities to validate performance and facilitate data-gathering activities for Cisco UCS C-Series troubleshooting, as well troubleshooting approach to hardware and firmware failures Define proper procedures to configure LAN and SAN connectivity and avoid issues with the P81E virtual interface card (VIC) Troubleshoot integration of Cisco UCS C-Series servers with Cisco UCS Manager Identify tools, protocols and methods to effectively troubleshoot Cisco ACI The focus of this skills-building course is troubleshooting of LANs, SANs, Cisco Unified Fabric, Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS), and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI). The course provides rich hands-on experience in resolving problems on Cisco MDS switches, Cisco Nexus switches, Cisco fabric extenders (FEXs), Cisco UCS, and Cisco ACI. Troubleshooting the Data Center LAN Network Overview of the Troubleshooting Process Understanding CLI Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting VLANs and Private VLANs Troubleshooting Port Channels and Virtual Port Channels Troubleshooting Cisco FabricPath Troubleshooting Cisco OTV Troubleshooting VXLAN Troubleshooting LISP Troubleshooting Routing Protocols Troubleshooting Data Center LAN Security Troubleshooting Platform-Specific Issues Troubleshooting Data Center SAN Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Interfaces Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Fabric Service Troubleshooting NPV Mode Troubleshooting FCoE Troubleshooting Data Center Unified Computing Troubleshooting Cisco UCS Architecture and Initialization Troubleshooting Cisco UCS Configuration Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series Servers Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series LAN and SAN Connectivity Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series Servers Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series LAN and SAN Connectivity Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series and Cisco UCS Manager Integration Troubleshooting Data Center ACI Exploring the Tools and Methodology of Troubleshooting Cisco ACI Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v7.0 (DCIT) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v7.0 (DCIT) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course will help you: Configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired and wireless networks Implement security principles within an enterprise network Overview Upon completing this course, students will be able to meet these objectives: Illustrate the hierarchical network design model and architecture using the access, distribution, and core layers. Compare and contrast the various hardware and software switching mechanisms and operation, while defining the TCAM and CAM, along with process switching, fast switching, and Cisco Express Forwarding concepts. Troubleshoot layer 2 connectivity using VLANs, trunking. Implementation of redundant switched networks using spanning tree protocol. Troubleshooting link aggregation using Etherchannel. Describe the features, metrics, and path selection concepts of EIGRP. Implementation and optimization of OSPFv2 and OSPFv3, including adjacencies, packet types, and areas, summarization and route filtering for IPv4 and IPv6. Implementing EBGP interdomain routing, path selection and single and dual-homed networking. Implementing network redundacy using protocols like HSRP and VRRP. Implementing internet connectivity within Enterprise using static and dynamic NAT. Describe the virtualization technology of servers, switches, and the various network devices and components. Implementing overlay technologies like VRF, GRE, VPN and LISP. Describe the components and concepts of wireless networking including RF, antenna characteristics, and define the specific wireless standards. Describe the various wireless deployment models available, include autonomous AP deployments and cloud-based designs within the centralized Cisco WLC architecture. Describe wireless roaming and location services. Describe how APs communicate with WLCs to obtain software, configurations, and centralized management. Configure and verify EAP, WebAuth, and PSK wireless client authentication on a WLC. Troubleshoot wireless client connectivity issues using various tools available. Troubleshooting Enterprise networks using services like NTP, SNMP , Cisco IOS IP SLAs, NetFlow and Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager. Explain the use of available network analysis and troubleshooting tools, which include show and debug commands, as well as best practices in troubleshooting The Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.2 course provides the knowledge and skills needed to configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired and wireless networks. You?ll learn to implement security principles within an enterprise network and how to overlay network design by using solutions such as SD-Access and SD-WAN Course Outline Examining Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture Understanding Cisco Switching Paths Implementing Campus Lan Connectivity Building Redundant Switched Topology Implementing Layer 2 Port Aggregation Understanding EIGRP Implementing OSPF Optimizing OSPF Exploring EBGP Implementing Network Redundancy Implementing NAT Introducing Virtualization Protocols And Techniques Understanding Virtual Private Networks And Interfaces Understanding Wireless Principles Examining Wireless Deployment Options Understanding Wireless Roaming And Location Services Examining Wireless AP Operation Understanding Wireless Client Authentication Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity Introducing Multicast Protocols Introducing QoS Implementing Network Services Using Network Analysis Tools Implementing Infrastructure Security Implementing Secure Access Control Understanding Enterprise Network Security Architecture Exploring Automation and Assurance Using Cisco DNA Center Examining the Cisco SD-Access Solution Understanding the Working Principles of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution Understanding the Basics of Python Programming Introducing Network Programmability Protocols Introducing APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network designers Network administrators Network engineers Systems engineers Data center engineers Consulting systems engineers Technical solutions architects Field engineers Cisco integrators and partners Server administrator Network manager Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Implement routing and switching protocols in Data Center environment Implement overlay networks in data center Introduce high-level Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI™) concepts and Cisco Virtual Machine manager (VMM) domain integration Describe Cisco Cloud Service and deployment models Implement Fibre Channel fabric Implement Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) unified fabric Implement security features in data center Implement software management and infrastructure monitoring Implement Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect and Server abstraction Implement SAN connectivity for Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS) Describe Cisco HyperFlex™ infrastructure concepts and benefits Implement Cisco automation and scripting tools in data center Evaluate automation and orchestration technologies This course helps you prepare for the CiscoÿCCNPÿData Center and CCIEÿData Center certifications. In this course, you will master the skills and technologies you need to implement data center compute, LAN and SAN infrastructure. You will also learn the essentials of automation and security in data centers. You will gain hands-on experience deploying, securing, operating, and maintaining Cisco data center. Implementing Data Center Switching Protocols* Spanning Tree Protocol Port Channels Overview Implementing First-Hop Redundancy Protocols* Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) Overview Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) Overview Implementing Routing in Data Center* Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) v2 and Open Settlement Protocol (OSP) v3 Border Gateway Protocol Implementing Multicast in Data Center* IP Multicast in Data Center Networks Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) Implementing Data Center Overlay Protocols Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization Virtual Extensible LAN Implementing Network Infrastructure Security* User Accounts and Role Based Access Control (RBAC) Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and SSH on Cisco NX-OS Describing Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure Cisco ACI Overview, Initialization, and Discovery Cisco ACI Management Describing Cisco ACI Building Blocks and VMM Domain Integration Tenant-Based Components Cisco ACI Endpoints and Endpoint Groups (EPG) Describing Packet Flow in Data Center Network* Data Center Traffic Flows Packet Flow in Cisco Nexus Switches Describing Cisco Cloud Service and Deployment Models Cloud Architectures Cloud Deployment Models Describing Data Center Network Infrastructure Management, Maintenance, and Operations* Time Synchronization Network Configuration Management Explaining Cisco Network Assurance Concepts* Need for Network Assurance Cisco Streaming Telemetry Overview Implementing Fibre Channel Fabric Fibre Channel Basics Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) Overview Implementing Storage Infrastructure Services Distributed Device Aliases Zoning Implementing FCoE Unified Fabric Fibre Channel over Ethernet Describing FCoE Implementing Storage Infrastructure Security* User Accounts and RBAC Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Describing Data Center Storage Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations* Time Synchronization Software Installation and Upgrade Describing Cisco UCS Server Form Factors* Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Network Connectivity Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Cisco UCS B-Series Connectivity Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Server Abstraction Identity Abstraction Service Profile Templates Implementing Cisco Unified Computing SAN Connectivity iSCSI Overview Fibre Channel Overview Implementing Unified Computing Security User Accounts and RBAC Options for Authentication Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Systems* Hyper converged and Integrated Systems Overview Cisco HyperFlex Solution Describing Data Center Unified Computing Management, Maintenance, and Operations* Compute Configuration Management Software Updates Implementing Cisco Data Center Automation and Scripting Tools* Cisco NX-OS Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.2 training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.2 course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Sales engineers Account managers Networking engineers Technical and non-technical audiences Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Understand the role that programmable infrastructure is having on the transition to the digital enterprise Describe Cisco DNA, its components and benefits, and explain a few use cases Describe the different technologies and solutions within the Cisco programmable infrastructure portfolio Describe Cisco DNA Center REST APIs Understand the functionality provided by Cisco WebEx Teams Describe Cisco CMX, services, and related APIs Describe the importance of DevOps culture within network operations in the shift to becoming a digital enterprise The Programming Use Cases for Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNAPUC) v1.0 course highlights the shift toward the digital enterprise and examines the components, benefits, and use cases of Cisco Digital Network Architecture (Cisco DNA?) in an enterprise environment. You will learning about key platforms including Cisco© DNA Center, Cisco WebEx Teams?, Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences (CMX), and their related APIs. This course also covers open standards, tools, and network APIs that you can use to complement the Cisco DNA software portfolio, including Python, JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF), Representational State Transfer Configuration Protocol (RESTCONF), and Yet Another Next Generation (YANG). Understanding Programmable Infrastructure Digital Enterprise Four Pillars of Digitization Network Programmability and Automation What Should Be Automated? Quantifying Programmability and Automation for the Business Network Programmability and Automation Use Cases Introducing Cisco DNA Cisco DNA Overview Cisco DNA Components Benefits of Cisco DNA Cisco DNA Use Cases Describing Programmable Infrastructure Cisco Programmability Options Data Center Infrastructure Enterprise Network Programmability Streaming Telemetry Collaboration Management, Monitoring, and Analytics Describing Network APIs How APIs Enable Business Automation API Overview Data Encoding with JSON and XML RESTful APIs RESTCONF and NETCONF Overview Data Modeling with YANG Describing Cisco DNA Center APIs Cisco DNA Center Overview Cisco DNA Center Automation Enterprise Benefits Cisco DNA Center Applications and Use Cases Cisco DNA Center REST API Overview Case Study: Network Automation at Symantec Describing Cisco Collaboration APIs Cisco Webex Teams Overview Cisco Webex Teams Business Benefits Cisco Webex Teams API Overview Describing Cisco Mobility APIs Cisco CMX Overview Cisco CMX Programmability Business Benefits Cisco CMX Mobility Services API Overview Case Study: Victoria University and Cisco CMX Implementing DevOps Culture Within Network Operations Transition to DevOps CALMS Model (Culture, Automation, Lean, Measurement, Sharing) Role of Cisco Technology in the Transition to DevOps Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Programming Use Cases for Cisco Digital Network Architecture v1.0 (DNAPUC) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Programming Use Cases for Cisco Digital Network Architecture v1.0 (DNAPUC) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Data center administrators Data center engineers Systems engineers Server administrators Network managers Cisco integrators and partners Data center designers Technical solutions architects Network architects Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the foundations of data center networking Describe Cisco Nexus products and explain the basic Cisco NX-OS functionalities and tools Describe Layer 3 first-hop redundancy Describe Cisco FEX connectivity Describe Ethernet port channels and vPCs Introduce switch virtualization, machine virtualization, and describe network virtualization Compare storage connectivity options in the data center Describe Fibre Channel communication between the initiator server and the target storage Describe Fibre Channel zone types and their uses Describe NPV and NPIV Describe data center Ethernet enhancements that provide a lossless fabric Describe FCoE Describe data center server connectivity Describe Cisco UCS Manager Describe the purpose and advantages of APIs Describe Cisco ACI Describe the basic concepts of cloud computing The Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU) v1.1 course helps you prepare for entry-level data center roles. In this course, you will learn the foundational knowledge and skills you need to configure Cisco© data center technologies including networking, virtualization, storage area networking, and unified computing. You will get an introduction to Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI), automation and cloud computing. You will get hands-on experience with configuring features on Cisco Nexus Operating System (Cisco NX-OS) and Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS). This course does not lead directly to a certification exam, but it does cover foundational knowledge that can help you prepare for several CCNP and other professional-level data center courses and exams. Describing the Data Center Network Architectures Cisco Data Center Architecture Overview Three-Tier Network: Core, Aggregation, and Access Spine-and-Leaf Network Two-Tier Storage Network Describing the Cisco Nexus Family and Cisco NX-OS Software Cisco Nexus Data Center Product Overview Cisco NX-OS Software Architecture Cisco NX-OS Software CLI Tools Cisco NX-OS Virtual Routing and Forwarding Describing Layer 3 First-Hop Redundancy Default Gateway Redundancy Hot Standby Router Protocol Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol Gateway Load Balancing Protocol Describing Cisco FEX Server Deployment Models Cisco FEX Technology Cisco FEX Traffic Forwarding Cisco Adapter FEX Describing Port Channels and vPCs Ethernet Port Channels Virtual Port Channels Supported vPC Topologies Describing Switch Virtualization Cisco Nexus Switch Basic Components Virtual Routing and Forwarding Cisco Nexus 7000 VDCs VDC Types VDC Resource Allocation VDC Management Describing Machine Virtualization Virtual Machines Hypervisor VM Manager Describing Network Virtualization Overlay Network Protocols VXLAN Overlay VXLAN BGP EVPN Control Plane VXLAN Data Plane Cisco Nexus 1000VE Series Virtual Switch VMware vSphere Virtual Switches Introducing Basic Data Center Storage Concepts Storage Connectivity Options in the Data Center Fibre Channel Storage Networking VSAN Configuration and Verification Describing Fibre Channel Communication Between the Initiator Server and the Target Storage Fibre Channel Layered Model FLOGI Process Fibre Channel Flow Control Describing Fibre Channel Zone Types and Their Uses Fibre Channel Zoning Zoning Configuration Zoning Management Describing Cisco NPV Mode and NPIV Cisco NPV Mode NPIV Mode Describing Data Center Ethernet Enhancements IEEE Data Center Bridging Priority Flow Control Enhanced Transmission Selection DCBX Protocol Congestion Notification Describing FCoE Cisco Unified Fabric FCoE Architecture FCoE Initialization Protocol FCoE Adapters Describing Cisco UCS Components Physical Cisco UCS Components Cisco Fabric Interconnect Product Overview Cisco IOM Product Overview Cisco UCS Mini Cisco IMC Supervisor Cisco Intersight Describing Cisco UCS Manager Cisco UCS Manager Overview Identity and Resource Pools for Hardware Abstraction Service Profiles and Service Profile Templates Cisco UCS Central Overview Cisco HyperFlex Overview Using APIs Common Programmability Protocols and Methods How to Choose Models and Processes Describing Cisco ACI Cisco ACI Overview Multitier Applications in Cisco ACI Cisco ACI Features VXLAN in Cisco ACI Unicast Traffic in Cisco ACI Multicast Traffic in Cisco ACI Cisco ACI Programmability Common Programming Tools and Orchestration Options Describing Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Overview Cloud Deployment Models Cloud Computing Services Lab outline Explore the Cisco NX-OS CLI Explore Topology Discovery Configure HSRP Configure vPCs Configure VRF Explore the VDC Elements Install ESXi and vCenter Configure VSANs Validate FLOGI and FCNS Configure Zoning Configure Unified Ports on a Cisco Nexus Switch and Implement FCoE Explore the Cisco UCS Server Environment Configure a Cisco UCS Service Profile Configure Cisco NX-OS with APIs Explore the Cisco UCS Manager XML API Management Information Tree Explore Cisco ACI

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Typical candidates for this course are IT Professionals who will deploy and manage networks based on HPE's ArubaOS-CX switches. Overview After you successfully complete this course, expect to be able to: Use NetEdit to manage switch configurations Use the Network Analytics Engine (NAE) to implement scripting solutions to provide for proactive network management and monitoring Compare and contrast VSX, VSF, and backplane stacking Explain how VSX handles a split-brain scenario Implement and manage a VSX fabric Define ACLs and identify the criteria by which ACLs select traffic Configure ACLs on AOS-CX switches to select given traffic Apply static ACLs to interfaces to meet the needs of a particular scenario Examine an ACL configuration and determine the action taken on specific packets Deploy AOS-Switches in single-area and multi-area OSPF systems Use area definitions and summaries to create efficient and scalable multiple area designs Advertise routes to external networks in a variety of OSPF environments Promote fast, effective convergence during a variety of failover situations Use virtual links as required to establish non-direct connections to the backbone Implement OSFP authentication Establish and monitor BGP sessions between your routers and ISP routers Advertise an IP block to multiple ISP routers Configure a BGP router to advertise a default route in OSPF Use Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) to optimize forwarding of multicast traffic within VLANs Describe the differences between IGMP and IGMP snooping Distinguish between PIM-DM and PIM-SM Implement PIM-DM and PIM-SM to route multicast traffic Implement Virtual Routing Forwarding (VRF) policies to contain and segregate routing information Create route maps to control routing policies Understand the use of user roles to control user access on AOS-CX switches Implement local user roles on AOS-CX switches and downloadable user roles using a ClearPass solution Implement 802.1X on AOS-CX switch ports Integrate AOS-CX switches with an Aruba ClearPass solution, which might apply dynamic role settings Implement RADIUS-based MAC Authentication (MAC-Auth) on AOS-CX switch ports Configure captive portal authentication on AOS-CX switches to integrate them with an Aruba ClearPass solution Combine multiple forms of authentication on a switch port that supports one or more simultaneous users Configure dynamic segmentation on AOS-CX switches This course teaches you the advanced skills necessary to implement and operate enterprise level Aruba campus switching solutions. You will build on the skills you learned at the Associate level to configure and manage modern, open standards-based networking solutions using Aruba's OS-CX routing and switching technologies. In this course, participants learn about ArubaOS-CX switch technologies including: securing port access with Aruba's dynamic segmentation, redundancy technologies such as Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), link aggregation techniques including Link Aggregation Protocol (LACP) and switch virtualization with Aruba?s Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) and Aruba's Virtual Switching Framework (VSF). This course is approximately 50% lecture and 50% hands-on lab exercises. Introduction to Aruba Switching Switches overview Architectures NetEdit Overview Centralized configuration Switch groups/templates AOS-CX mobile App Network Analytics Engine (NAE) Overview Configuration Core NAE feature lab sflow, local mirror, remote mirror VSX VSF vs. VSX: access and Agg/core design Stacking review VSF and uni/multi packet forwarding Stack fragments / split brain VSX Overview: roles, control, data, management planes VSX components (ISL, Keepalive, VSX LAG, Active Gateway, Active-Forwarding, Link Delay) Split Brain scenario Upstream Connectively Options (ROP single VRF, SVIs with multiple VRF, VSX Lag SVIs with multiple VRFs) Upstream/Downstream unicast traffic flow (South-North and North-South) VSX Configuration: VSX and Active Gateway VSX firmware updates ACLs Overview: types, components MAC ACL, Standard ACL, Extended ACL, Classifier-based Policies Configuration: wildcard bits, logging, pacl, vacl, racl Advanced OSPF Review basic OSPF Multi area: setup and aggregation Area-Types Stub, Totally Stub, NSSA, Totally NSSA External routes OSPF tuning: costs, bfd, gr, auth, vrrp, virt link BGP Overview: i/e bgp, as numbers Best path selection Configuration: route announcement Route filtering to prevent transit as IGMP Overview Querier Snooping Unknown multicasts Multicast Routing: PIM Overview PIM DM 802.1X Authentication Overview: roles, requirements, coa, accounting Dynamic port configuration: avp, acl, qos, VLAN Port-based vs. user-based: examples Radius service tracking, critical VLAN MAC Authentication Overview: Use cases Radius-based MAC Auth Dynamic Segmentation Leverage dynamic segmentation features Configure tunneled-node on AOS-CX switches Describe when and how to configure PAPI enhanced security, high availability, and fallback switching for tunneled-node Quality of Service Overview VoQ (Virtual Output Queue) QOS: queueing, QOS marks, dot1p, dscp Trust levels QOS configuration: port, VLAN, policies Interaction with user roles Queue configuration Rate limiters LLDP-MED Additional Routing Technologies VRF - Management VRF PBR MDNS PIM SM Capitve Portal Authentication Overview of guest solutions Built-in web auth ClearPass redirect with CPPM

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Channel partners and resellers Network administrators Network engineers Sales engineers System engineers Technical architects Technical support personnel Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Identify the Cisco Digital Network Architecture solution by describing the vision, strategy, general concepts, and components. Describe the Cisco DNA Center design application, hierarchical network design, and basic network settings, and describe the integration of Cisco DNA Center with Cisco Identity Services Engine (Cisco ISE) for Automation and Assurance. Describe the Cisco DNA Center Inventory and the available mechanisms for discovering and adding network devices, and explore the device compatibility with Cisco DNA Center and SD-Access. Describe the Cisco DNA Center automation features such as configuration templates, software image maintenance, and Plug and Play (PnP) device onboarding. Explore the Cisco DNA Center user interface, the available workflows for onboarding devices, and how to design and manage a network. Introduce Cisco SD-Access, describe the different node types in the fabric and the two-level segmentation provided by the solution, and take a deep dive into the control and data plane protocols used in Cisco SD-Access. Describe the Cisco DNA Center workflow for deploying Cisco SD-Access, defining all the prerequisite network settings and profiles, defining the required policies, creating fabric domains and sites, and provisioning fabric nodes. Create and manage fabric domains and sites, provision fabric devices, and onboard your endpoints in a single site or distributed fabric campus network. Describe the features available for automating and monitoring wireless networks with Cisco DNA Center, and describe the available deployment models with their benefits and limitations, such as wireless Over-the-Top (OTT) and SD-Access Wireless. Describe the Cisco SD-Access Extension for IoT solution, its architecture and components, and the benefits and limitations of the solution Describe the use cases and migration scenarios for migrating users from traditional campus to SD The Transforming to a Cisco Intent-Based Network (IBNTRN) v1.1 course teaches you how the functionality of Cisco© SD-Access fits into Cisco Digital Network Architecture (Cisco DNA?). Through a combination of lessons and hands-on learning, you will practice operating, managing, and integrating Cisco DNA Center, programmable network infrastructure, and Cisco SD-Access fundamentals. You will learn how Cisco delivers intent-based networking across the campus, branch, WAN, and extended enterprise and ensures that your network is operating as intended. Course Outline Introducing Cisco DNA Architecture Cisco DNA Center Design Cisco DNA Center Inventory Cisco DNA Center Automation Explore Cisco DNA Center and Automating Network Changes Introducing Cisco Software-Defined Access Deploying Cisco Software-Defined Access Deploy Wired Fabric Networks with Cisco DNA Center Cisco SD-Access for Wireless Cisco SD-Access Extension for IoT Deploy Brownfield and Fabric Wireless Network with Cisco DNA Center Migrating to Cisco SD-Access Cisco SD-Access Multicast Integrating Cisco DNA Center Deploy SD-Access Layer 2 Borders and Multicast and Integrate Cisco DNA Center with External Services or Applications Understanding Programmable Network Infrastructure Operating and Managing Cisco DNA Infrastructure Test Drive Cisco DNA Center APIs