DCNX7K - Configuring Cisco Nexus 7000 Switches v3.0
COURSE OUTLINE:
In this course, you will cover the key components and procedures needed to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch. Through hands-on labs using NX-OS version 6.2(6b) code, you will gain an understanding of the day-to-day operation of the switches, including key features and functions.
Additionally, we have enhanced the standard Cisco labs to include more in-depth exploration of sought-after technologies including FabricPath, OTV, LISP, vPC, FCOE QOS, and troubleshooting. All configurations are performed on the Nexus 7000, with the latest version of the NX-OS code, 6.2(6b).
Audience
Network engineers, designers, administrators, managers, system engineers, channel partners/resellers, customers, and employees Anyone who installs and implements the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
Prerequisites
- CCNA certification or equivalent knowledge
- Recommended:
Learning Objectives
- Chassis and components of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
- Management tools available for the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
- Nexus switch management tools
- Configure Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch functions and features, including Nexus-oriented features like vPC, FCoE, FabricPath,OTV, LISP, MPLS, and security
- Configure Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch security and Quality of Service (QoS) features
- Troubleshoot key features of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
1. Cisco Nexus Product Family Overview
- Cisco Unified Fabric
- Cisco Nexus Product Family
- Data Center Requirements Addressed by the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
2. Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch
- NXOS Overview
- Deployment Models
- 7000 and 7700 Series Switch Chassis
- Supervisor Modules, I/O Modules, and Fabric Modules
- Switch Forwarding and Packet Flow
3. Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender
- Hardware
- Support on Nexus 7000 Series Switch
4. Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch Hardware
- Hardware Installation
- Hardware Installation Verification
5. Cisco NX-OS Architecture, Key Features, and Capabilities
6. Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch Management
- Management Interfaces and Setup Utilities
- User Management
- System Management Features
7. Troubleshooting Nexus 7000 Series
- Processes and Tools
- Memory Issues
- Packet Flow Issues
- Series Network Analysis Module
8. Remote Integrated Service Engine
9. Cisco Prime DCNM Overview
10. Cisco Dynamic Fabric Automation Overview
11. Virtual Device Contexts
- Overviews
- Management Settings
12. Layer 2 Switching Features on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
- Interface Configuration
- Configuration of Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender on Nexus 7000 Series Switch
- VLANs and Advanced VLAN Features Configuration
- STP and STP Extensions Configuration
- Q-in-Q Configuration
- Troubleshooting Layer 2
13. Port Channels and Virtual Port Channels on the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
- Port Channel Overview
- Virtual Port Channel Overview
- VPC Configuration
- vPC Troubleshooting
14. FabricPath on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
- Cisco FabricPath Architecture
- Cisco FabricPath Configuration
- Troubleshooting Cisco FabricPath
15. Layer 3 Switching Features on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
- Cisco NX-OS Forwarding Architecture
- Routing Protocols Configuration
- Route Policy Manager and Policy Based Routing
- Layer 3 Virtualization Configuration
- FHRP Protocols Configuration
- Bidirectional Forwarding Detection
- Multicast Configuration
- Layer 3 Troubleshooting
- BFD Configuration
16. MPLS on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
- MPLS Overview
- MPLS Configuration on the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
- MPLS Layer 3 VPNs Configuration
- MPLS Layer 2 VPNs Configuration
- MPLS TE Configuration
17. OTV on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
- Cisco OTV Overview
- Basic OTV Configuration
18. LISP on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
- LISP
- LISP Configuration on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch
19. FCoE on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
- FCoE Overview
- FCoE Support on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
- Configuring FCoE on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
20. Security Features on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
- Security Features Overview and Configuration
- Cisco TrustSec on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch
21. QOS on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
- QOS in the Data Center
- QOS Configuration on the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
22. Intelligent Traffic Director Overview on Nexus 7000 Series Switches
- Intelligent Traffic Director Overview
- ITD Configuration