Cisco NX-OS for IOS Administrators (DCNXA)

Price: $4,295.00
Duration: 4 days
Certification: None
Exam: 
Continuing Education Credits: 32
Learning Credits: 40

The Implementing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode-Advanced (DCNXA) v1.0 course provides advanced training in applying and managing the Cisco Nexus© 9000 Series Switches in NX-OS mode. The Cisco© NX-OS platform deploys Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) and Ethernet VPN (EVPN) using Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), implements Multi-Site VXLAN EVPN, and integrates L4-L7 services into the fabric providing external connectivity, utilizing advanced tenant features. You will also learn how to implement Cisco NX-OS Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect (ePBR) and Intelligent Traffic Director (ITD) features.


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Course Outline and Details

Basic knowledge in the following areas can help you get the most from this course:

  • Networking protocols, routing, and switching
  • General Cisco data center technologies
  • Virtualization fundamentals
  • Cisco Nexus platform management

The following course offerings may help you meet these prerequisites:

  • Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA©_)
  • Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU)
  • Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)
  • Implementing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode (DCNX)

The primary audience for this course is as follows:

  • Data Center Engineers
  • Data Center Architects
  • Network Designers
  • Network Administrators
  • Network Engineers
  • Systems Engineers
  • Consulting Systems Engineers
  • Technical Solutions Architects
  • Field Engineers
  • Cisco Integrators and Partners

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  • Configure VXLAN EVPN in a single site using Cisco DCNM
  • Configure a Multi-Site VXLAN EVPN
  • Configure L4-L7 service redirection
  • Configure external connectivity from a VXLAN EVPN
  • Configure tenant-level features and Tenant-Routed Multicast (TRM) in VXLAN EVPN
  • Configure Cisco NX-OS Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect (ePBR) and Intelligent Traffic Director (ITD)

Describing VXLAN EVPN in Single Site

  • Describe VXLAN EVPN Control Plane
  • Describe VXLAN EVPN Data Plane

Describing Multi-Site VXLAN EVPN

  • Describe VXLAN EVPN Multi-Site Features
  • Describe Supported Multi-Site Topologies

Describing Layer 4-Layer 7 Service Redirection

  • Describe Layer 4-Layer 7 Service Integration Options
  • Describe Integration of Active/Standby and Active/Active Service Devices

Describing External Connectivity from VXLAN EVPN

  • Describe External VRF-Lite Connectivity

Describing VXLAN EVPN Functionality Enhancements

  • Describe Fabric Management Options
  • Describe Tenant-Level Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Relay

Describing Cisco NX-OS Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect and Intelligent Traffic Director

  • Describe Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect
  • Describe Tenant-Level DHCP Relay

Lab Outline

Import an Existing VXLAN Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) EVPN Fabric into Cisco DCNM

  • Configure vPC and Layer 3 Connectivity
  • Configure Multi-Site VXLAN EVPN
  • Configure Routed Firewall Integration into VXLAN EVPN Using PBR
  • Configure External VRF Lite Connectivity and Endpoint Locator
  • Configure Tenant DHCP Relay
  • Configure Tenant-Routed Multicast
  • Configure Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect
  • Configure Traffic Load-Balancing Using the ITD

Course Delivery Options

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Interact with a live, remote instructor from a specialized, HD-equipped classroom near you. An SLI sales rep will confirm location availability prior to registration confirmation.
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