Cisco Data Center

Длительность обучения:

Instructor-led training: 5 days in the classroom with hands-on lab practice, plus the equivalent of 3 days of self-paced material
Virtual instructor-led training: 5 days of web-based classes with hands-on lab practice, plus the equivalent of 3 days of self-paced material
E-learning: Equivalent of 8 days of content with videos, practice, and challenges

Кому следует посетить:

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

Предварительные требования:

To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:
Familiarity with Ethernet and TCP/IP networking
Familiarity with SANs
Familiarity with Fibre Channel protocol
Identify products in the Cisco Data Center Nexus and Cisco MDS families
Understanding of Cisco Enterprise Data Center architecture
Understanding of server system design and architecture
Familiarity with hypervisor technologies (such as VMware)
These Cisco courses are recommended to help you meet these prerequisites:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v1.0
Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU) v1.0
Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking (DCICN) v6.2
Introducing Cisco Data Center Technologies (DCICT) v6.2
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices: Accelerated (CCNAX) or Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) and Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2)

Программа курса:

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

Дополнительно:

This class includes lecture sections and some self-study sections. In instructor-led classes, lectures are delivered in real-time, either in person or via video conferencing. In e-learning classes, the lectures are on recorded videos

Длительность обучения:

Instructor-led training: 5 days in the classroom with design-oriented case studies
Virtual instructor-led training: 5 days of web-based classes with design-oriented case studies
E-learning: Equivalent of 5 days of instruction with design-oriented case studies and videos

Кому следует посетить:

Data center engineers
Network designers
Network administrators
Network engineers
Systems engineers
Consulting systems engineers
Technical solutions architects
Server administrators
Network managers
Cisco integrators or partners

Предварительные требования:

Before taking this course, you should be able to:
Implement data center networking [Local Area Network (LAN) and Storage Area Network (SAN)]
Describe data center storage
Implement data center virtualization
Implement Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS)
Implement data center automation and orchestration with the focus on Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) and Cisco UCS Director
Describe products in the Cisco Data Center Nexus and Multilayer Director Switch (MDS) families
To fully benefit from this course, you should have completed the following courses or obtained the equivalent level of knowledge:
Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU)
Implementing and Administering Cisco Networking Technologies (CCNA®)
Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Программа курса:

After taking this course, you should be able to:
Describe the Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding options and protocols used in a data center
Describe the rack design options, traffic patterns, and data center switching layer access, aggregation, and core
Describe the Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV) technology that is used to interconnect data centers
Describe Locator/ID separation protocol
Design a solution that uses Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) for traffic forwarding
Describe hardware redundancy options; how to virtualize the network, compute, and storage functions; and virtual networking in the data center
Describe solutions that use fabric extenders and compare Cisco Adapter Fabric Extender (FEX) with single root input/output virtualization (SR-IOV)
Describe security threats and solutions in the data center
Describe advanced data center security technologies and best practices
Describe device management and orchestration in the data center
Describe the storage options for compute function and different Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) levels from a high-availability and performance perspective
Describe Fibre Channel concepts, topologies, architecture, and industry terms
Describe Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
Describe security options in the storage network
Describe management and automation options for storage networking infrastructure
Describe Cisco UCS servers and use cases for various Cisco UCS platforms
Explain the connectivity options for fabric interconnects for southbound and northbound connections
Describe the hyperconverged solution and integrated systems
Describe the systemwide parameters for setting up a Cisco UCS domain
Describe role-based access control (RBAC) and integration with directory servers to control access rights on Cisco UCS Manager
Describe the pools that may be used in service profiles or service profile templates on Cisco UCS Manager
Describe the different policies in the service profile
Describe the Ethernet and Fibre Channel interface policies and additional network technologies
Describe the advantages of templates and the difference between initial and updated templates
Describe data center automation tools

Дополнительно:

This class includes lecture sections and some self-study sections. In instructor-led classes, lectures are delivered in real-time, either in person or via video conferencing. In e-learning classes, the lectures are on recorded videos

Длительность обучения:

Instructor-led training: 5 days in the classroom with hands-on lab practice
Virtual instructor-led training: 5 days of web-based classes with hands-on lab practice
E-learning: Equivalent of 5 days of instruction with hands-on lab practice, videos, and challenges

Кому следует посетить:

IT professionals with five to eight years of experience in these roles:
Data center administrator
Data center engineer
Network administrator
Network engineer
System administrator
Systems engineer
Network designer
Consulting systems engineer
Technical solutions architect
Cisco integrator or partner

Предварительные требования:

Before taking this course, you should be able to:
Configure, secure, and maintain LAN and SAN based on Cisco Nexus and MDS switches
Configure, secure, and maintain Cisco UCS
Configure, secure, and maintain Cisco ACI
To fully benefit from this course, you should have completed the following courses or obtained the equivalent level of knowledge:
Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking (DCICN) v6.0 or higher
Introducing Cisco Data Center Technologies (DCICT) v6.0 or higher
Implementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCII) v6.0 or higher
Implementing Cisco Data Center Virtualization and Automation (DCVAI) v6.0 or higher
Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCI) v6.0 or higher

Программа курса:

After taking this course, you should be able to:
Outline the troubleshooting process and highlight which questions to ask
Describe troubleshooting tools and methodologies that are available from the Command-Line Interface (CLI) and are used to identify and resolve issues in a Cisco data center network architecture
Identify and resolve issues related to VLANs and private VLANs, port channels and virtual port channels, Cisco FabricPath, Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV), Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN), and Locator/ID Separation Protocol (LISP)
Describe troubleshooting routing protocols such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS), and Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM)
Describe troubleshooting Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and Role-Based Access Control (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 in switched mode
Identify and resolve issues related to Fibre Channel switching when the Cisco NX-OS software is in N-Port Virtualization (NPV) mode
Identify and resolve issues related to FCoE Initalization Protocol (FIP) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), including FCoE performance
Describe the Cisco UCS architecture, initial setup, tools, and service aids that are available for Cisco UCS troubleshooting and output interpretation
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 Integrated Management Controller (IMC) utilities to validate performance and facilitate data-gathering activities for Cisco UCS C-Series troubleshooting, as well as troubleshooting 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 troubleshoot Cisco ACI

Дополнительно:

This class includes lecture sections and some self-study sections. In instructor-led classes, lectures are delivered in real-time, either in person or via video conferencing. In e-learning classes, the lectures are on recorded videos

Course Description:

The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) training introduces you to the implementation and management of the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode. The 5-day lab-intensive training covers the key components and procedures you need to know to understand, configure, and manage Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in ACI mode, how to connect the Cisco ACI fabric to external networks and services, and fundamentals of Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) integration.
This training prepares you for the 300-620 DCACI exam, which certifies your knowledge of working with Cisco switches in ACI mode including configuration, implementation, and management. After you pass 300-620 DCACI, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center ACI Implementation certification and you satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP Data Center certification. This training also earns you 40 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification.

Course Objectives:

Describe Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure and basic Cisco ACI concepts
Describe Cisco ACI policy model logical constructs
Describe Cisco ACI basic packet forwarding
Describe external network connectivity
Describe VMM Integration
Describe Layer 4 to Layer 7 integrations
Explain Cisco ACI management features

Course Prerequisites:

Before taking this offering, you should have:
Understanding of networking protocols, routing, and switching
Familiarity with Cisco Ethernet switching products
Understanding of Cisco data center architecture
Familiarity of virtualization fundamentals

Course Outline:

Section 1: Introducing Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure and Basic Concepts
Section 2: Describing Cisco ACI Policy Model Logical Constructs
Section 3: Describing Cisco ACI Basic Packet Forwarding
Section 4: Introducing External Network Connectivity
Section 5: Introducing VMM Integration
Section 6: Describing Layer 4 to Layer 7 Integrations
Section 7: Explaining Cisco ACI Management

Lab Outline:

Discovery 1: Validate Fabric Discovery
Discovery 2: Configure NTP
Discovery 3: Create Access Policies and vPC
Discovery 4: Enable Layer 2 Connectivity in the Same EPG
Discovery 5: Enable Inter-EPG Layer 2 Connectivity
Discovery 6: Enable Inter-EPG Layer 3 Connectivity
Discovery 7: Compare Traffic Forwarding Methods in a Bridge Domain
Discovery 8: Configure External Layer 2 Connection
Discovery 9: Configure External Layer 3 (L3Out) Connection
Discovery 10: Integrate Cisco APIC with VMware vCenter Using VMware VDS

Длительность обучения:

Instructor-led training: 5 days in the classroom with hands-on lab practice
Virtual instructor-led training: 5 days of web-based classes with hands-on lab practice
E-learning: Equivalent of 5 days of instruction with videos, practice, and challenges

Кому следует посетить:

Data center administrators
Data center engineers
Systems engineers
Server administrators
Network managers
Cisco integrators and partners

Предварительные требования:

To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:
Good understanding of networking protocols
Good understanding of the VMware environment
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems
These are the recommended Cisco courses that may help you meet these prerequisites:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking (DCICN)
Introducing Cisco Data Center Technologies (DCICT)

Программа курса:

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

Дополнительно:

This class includes lecture sections and some self-study sections. In instructor-led classes, lectures are delivered in real-time, either in person or via video conferencing. In e-learning classes, the lectures are on recorded videos

Длительность обучения:

Instructor-led training: 3 days in the classroom with hands-on lab practice
Virtual instructor-led training: 3 days of web-based classes with hands-on lab practice
E-learning: Equivalent of 3 days of content with videos, hands-on practice, and challenges

Кому следует посетить:

Server administrators
Network engineers
Systems engineers
Consulting systems engineers
Technical solutions architects
Network administrators
Storage administrators
Network managers
Cisco integrators and partners

Предварительные требования:

To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:
General knowledge of servers
Routing and switching knowledge
Storage area networking knowledge
Server virtualization knowledge
These are the recommended Cisco courses that may help you meet these prerequisites:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v1.0
Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU) v1.0
Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)
Introducing Cisco Unified Computing System (DCIUCS) v1.0
Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking (DCICN) v6.2
Introducing Cisco Data Center Technologies (DCICT) v6.2
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices: Accelerated (CCNAX) or Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) and Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2)

Программа курса:

After taking this course, you should be able to:
Describe and implement Fibre Channel, zoning, and N-Port Virtualization (NPV) features on Cisco UCS
Describe and implement Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) on Cisco UCS
Describe Cisco UCS policies for service profiles
Describe Cisco Adapter Fabric Extender (FEX) and Single Root I/O Virtualization
Describe and implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) on Cisco UCS
Describe and implement external authentication providers on Cisco UCS Manager
Describe and implement key management on Cisco UCS Manager
Describe Cisco UCS Director
Describe and implement Cisco Intersight
Describe the scripting options for Cisco UCS Manager
Describe and implement monitoring on Cisco UCS Manager

Дополнительно:

This class includes lecture sections and some self-study sections. In instructor-led classes, lectures are delivered in real-time, either in person or via video conferencing. In e-learning classes, the lectures are on recorded videos

Обзор курса:

Курс является вводным и позволяет слушателям узнать, как внедрить, защитить, обслуживать и настраивать серверы Cisco Unified Computing system (Cisco UCS®) B-Series blade, серверы Cisco UCS C-Series и S-Series rack, семейство продуктов Cisco HyperFlex™ для использования в центрах обработки данных. Курс состоит из теоретических лекции и практических заданий по настройке сервера Cisco UCS, созданию резервных копий и другим функциям.

Для кого предназначен курс:

Серверным администраторам
Сетевым инженерам
Системным инженерам
Инженерам-консультантам
Архитекторам технических решений
Сетевым администраторам
Администраторам систем хранения данных
Сетевым менеджерам
Инженерам отдела продаж
Интеграторам и партнерам Cisco

Предварительные требования:

Для прохождения курса слушателям рекомендуется обладать следующими знаниями и навыками:
Базовый опыт администрирования серверов
Опыт работы в области маршрутизации и коммутации в сетях
Опыт работы с системами хранения данных
Опыт работы с виртуализацией данных
Либо пройденное обучения на следующих курсах:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions — CCNA
Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations – DCFNDU
Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies — DCCOR

Курс поможет Вам:

Узнать, как внедрить и обслуживать сервера Cisco UCS
Получить знания и навыки для работы с устройствами, программным обеспечением и технологиями Cisco, которые используются в центрах обработки данных
Подготовиться к работе на позициях технических специалистов ЦОД
После прохождения данного курса слушатели будут уметь:
Описывать аппаратную часть серверов Cisco UCS
Знать, как подключить Cisco UCS
Описывать платформу Cisco HyperFlex Data Platform, ее принципы обработки данных
Настраивать сервисные профили Cisco UCS
Настраивать шаблоны сервисных профилей Cisco UCS
Описывать работу и внедрять Internet Small Computer Systems Interface (iSCSI) в Cisco UCS
Обновлять Cisco UCS firmware
Использовать Cisco UCS backup

Программа курса:

Аппаратная часть Cisco UCS Server
Серверы Cisco UCS B-Series Blade
Серверы Cisco UCS C-Series Rack
Серверы Cisco UCS S-Series Rack
Карты Cisco Virtual Interface
Обзор Hyperconvergence
Серверы Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series
Подключение Cisco UCS
Подключение фабрики Cisco UCS
Подключение Cisco UCS B-Series
Подключение Cisco UCS C-Series
Подключение Cisco UCS S-Series
Архитектура подключения Cisco HyperFlex
Подключение Cisco HyperFlex Edge
Сравнение режимов Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Ethernet End-Host и Switching
Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Uplink Pinning
Интеграция Cisco UCS C-Series
Обзор платформы Cisco HyperFlex HX Data
Исследование ПО платформы Cisco HyperFlex HX Data
Запись данных в Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform
Считывание данных из Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform
Оптимизация данных в Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform
Настройка сервисных профилей Cisco UCS
Сервисный профиль Cisco UCS
Идентификационные пулы
Серверные пулы
IP-пулы
Настройка шаблонов профиля сервисов Cisco UCS
Service Profile Templates
Внедрение iSCSI в Cisco UCS
Адресация iSCSI
Поддержка iSCSI в Cisco UCS
Обновления Cisco UCS Firmware
Обновление Cisco UCS C-Series Server Firmware
Загрузка Tasks для Infrastructure Image
Загрузка Tasks для Cisco UCS B-Series Firmware Packages
Рекомендации для обновления Cisco UCS Manager
Установка обновлений с использованием Auto Install
Capability Catalog Updates
Host Firmware Packages
Обновление драйверов для операционных систем и гипервизоров
Резервное копирование Cisco UCS
Сравнение различных опций резервного копирования Cisco UCS Manager
Сравнение двух типов импорта
Политика резервного копирования

Длительность обучения:

Instructor-led training: 3 days in the classroom with hands-on lab practice
Virtual instructor-led training: 3 days of web-based classes with hands-on lab practice
E-learning: Equivalent of 3 days of instruction with hands-on lab practice and videos

Кому следует посетить:

Network engineers, designers, managers, and system engineers who are adopting the Cisco Digital Network Architecture (Cisco DNA™) and will use Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switches to enable an SD-Access solution provisioned with DNA Center.
Network engineers
Network designers
Network managers
System engineers

Предварительные требования:

We recommend but do not require the following knowledge and skills before attending this course:
Cisco CCNP® Routing and Switching certification or equivalent experience
Knowledge of configuring LAN routing and switching with legacy Cisco Catalyst switches
Familiarity with the Cisco IOS XE operating system
Awareness of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) as an authentication platform and policy manager
The Cisco learning offering below can help you prepare for this course:
Introduction to APIC EM Deployment
As a follow-up to the Implementing Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switches (ENC9K) course, the Cisco learning offering below can help you learn more about the architecture, solution, and components of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) as a network threat mitigation and endpoint control solution:
Implementing Cisco Secure Access Solutions

Программа курса:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

Review the Cisco Catalyst 9000 switching family, identify the switches’ features, and examine the functionalities purpose-built for Cisco DNA and the SD-Access solution
Describe the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switch architecture, model types, port types, uplink modules, and components, including power supplies and stacking cables
Describe the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Switches, different modular chassis, supervisor and line card options, architectural components, uplink and power redundancy, and Multigigabit ports
Describe the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, model types, switch components, RFID support, architecture, and switch profiles
Position the different Cisco Catalyst 9000 family switch model types in the network, and map older Cisco Catalyst switches to the 9000 family for migration
Examine management capabilities of the Cisco Catalyst 9000 family of switches
Describe the Cisco Catalyst 9000 family of switches deployed in a Cisco StackWise Virtual environment and an SD-Access fabric
Describe the new Cisco IOS XE software management, patchability, and Graceful Insertion and Removal (GIR) features on the Cisco Catalyst 9000 switching family
Describe the scalability and performance features supported by the Cisco Catalyst 9000 switching family
Describe the Cisco Catalyst 9000 family’s support for security, Quality of Service (QoS), and Internet of Things (IoT) convergence features
Describe the Cisco Catalyst 9000 family’s support for cloud hosting and connectivity, along with automation features
Explore the SD-Access solution fundamentals, deployment models for the Cisco Catalyst 9000 family, and the use of Cisco DNA Center to manage infrastructure devices

Дополнительно:

This class includes lecture sections and some self-study sections. In instructor-led classes, lectures are delivered in real-time, either in person or via video conferencing. In e-learning classes, the lectures are on recorded videos

Описание курса:

Внедрение автоматизация для Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI) v1.0 курс учит, как реализовать Cisco ® Data Center автоматизированных решений, включая концепцию программирования, оркестровку и средства автоматизации. Благодаря сочетанию уроков и практических занятий вы будете управлять инструментами и узнаете о преимуществах программируемости и автоматизации в Центре обработки данных на базе Cisco. Вы изучите инфраструктуру Cisco, ориентированную на приложения (Cisco ACI ® ), программно-Defined Networking (SDN) для центров обработки данных и облачных сетей, Cisco Nexus ® (Cisco NX-OS) платформ для устройств , ориентированных на автоматизацию, а также Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS ® ) для центров обработки данных вычислений. Вы изучите их текущую экосистему интерфейсов прикладного программирования (API), наборов инструментов для разработки программного обеспечения и соответствующие рабочие процессы, а также открытые отраслевые стандарты, инструменты и API, такие как Python, Ansible, Git, JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), Yaml Ain ‘ t Язык разметки (YAML), протокол конфигурации сети (NETCONF), протокол конфигурации передачи репрезентативного состояния (RESTCONF) и еще одно поколение (YANG).

Этот курс поможет вам:

Получите востребованные знания и навыки современного языка программирования для создания мощных API-интерфейсов, улучшающих работу сети.
Заработайте 24 балла CE для повторной сертификации
Подготовьтесь к экзамену 300-635 DCAUTO и присоединяйтесь к классу DevNet 2020 года

Кому следует посетить:

Этот курс предназначен для сетевых инженеров и инженеров-программистов, которые занимают следующие должности:
Сетевой инженер
Системный инженер
Беспроводной инженер
Системный инженер-консультант
Архитектор технических решений
Сетевой администратор
Инженер-проектировщик беспроводной связи
Сетевой менеджер
Инженер по надежности сайта
Инженер по развертыванию
Специалист по продажам
Менеджер по работе с клиентами

Цели курса:

После прохождения этого курса вы должны уметь:
Используйте инструменты и API для автоматизации центров обработки данных на базе Cisco ACI.
Продемонстрируйте рабочие процессы (конфигурация, проверка, проверка работоспособности, мониторинг) с использованием Python, Ansible и Postman.
Используйте различные модели и API-интерфейсы платформы Cisco Nexus OS для выполнения операций нулевого дня, улучшения методологий устранения неполадок с помощью настраиваемых инструментов, расширения интерфейса командной строки с помощью сценариев и интеграции различных рабочих процессов с использованием Ansible и Python.
Опишите смену парадигмы телеметрии, управляемой моделями, и разберитесь в строительных блоках рабочего решения.
Описание вычислительных решений для центра обработки данных Cisco, которыми можно управлять и автоматизировать с помощью инструментов, ориентированных на API, с помощью модулей Python SDK, PowerTool и Ansible для реализации различных рабочих процессов в Cisco UCS, Cisco IMC, Cisco UCS Manager, Cisco UCS Director и Cisco Intersight.

Предварительные требования к курсу:

Перед тем, как пройти этот курс, вы должны обладать следующими знаниями и навыками:
Основные понятия языка программирования
Базовое понимание виртуализации и VMware
Возможность использовать Linux и инструменты интерфейса командной строки (CLI), такие как Secure Shell (SSH) и bash
Знание центров обработки данных на уровне CCNP
Основы понимания Cisco ACI
Следующие курсы Cisco помогут вам получить знания, необходимые для подготовки к этому курсу:
Введение в автоматизацию решений Cisco (CSAU)
Внедрение и администрирование решений Cisco (CCNA ® )
Внедрение и эксплуатация основных технологий центра обработки данных Cisco (DCCOR)
Примеры использования программирования для архитектуры цифровой сети Cisco (DNAPUC)
Введение в сетевое программирование Cisco (NPICNP)

План лаборатории:

Использовать веб-интерфейс Cisco APIC Web GUI
Откройте для себя API-интерфейс Cisco APIC REST
Используйте Postman с APIC REST API
Использование Python с Cisco APIC REST API
Настройка и проверка Cisco ACI с помощью Acitoolkit
Используйте Кобру и Арью, чтобы воссоздать арендатора
Управление конфигурацией с помощью Ansible
Настройте нового арендатора с помощью NetDevOps
Создать отчет о работоспособности инфраструктуры
Установите приложение из Центра приложений на Cisco APIC
Включите автоматическую инициализацию на Cisco Nexus 9000
Используйте Bash и гостевую оболочку в Cisco NX-OS
Используйте Python для улучшения команд интерфейса командной строки
Запуск сценария Python с помощью встроенного диспетчера событий Cisco (EEM)
Контейнеры Docker в NX-OS
Настроить и проверить с помощью NX-API и Python
Настроить и проверить с помощью NETCONF / YANG
Используйте Ansible с NX-OS
Потоковая телеметрия
Подключайте, запрашивайте и изменяйте объекты Cisco UCS Manager с помощью Cisco UCS PowerTool
Открытие 21: подключение, запрос и изменение объектов интегрированного контроллера управления Cisco UCS (IMC) с помощью Cisco IMC PowerTool
Используйте комплект разработчика программного обеспечения Cisco UCS Python (SDK)
Используйте Cisco IMC Python SDK
Внедрение Ansible Playbooks для изменения и проверки конфигурации Cisco UCS Manager

Course Overview

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 teach 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.

How you’ll benefit

This course will help you:

Describe, implement, configure, and manage Cisco Nexus product families and platforms, including redundancy protocols and security features, in a scalable environment
Gain valuable hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus products in a lab setting
Develop expertise with the Cisco Nexus product families and platforms

Who should attend

Data center systems engineers
Field engineers
Architects
Cisco partners using Cisco Nexus Series switch platforms

Prerequisites

Students should:

Be familiar with Cisco data center technologies
Understand networking protocols, routing, and switching

Course Objectives

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

Course Outline:

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

Lab Topology

Test Cisco Nexus Platforms
Configure User Management
Configure vPC
Configure First Hop Redundancy Protocol (FHRP) Protocols
Configure Cisco Nexus Security Features
Configure Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Configure VXLAN
Configure QoS
Configure System Management
Configure Cisco NX-OS On-Box Programmability
Configure Containers on Cisco NX-OS
Configure Cisco NX-OS Using Ansible
Configure Basic Fibre Channel Features
Configure FCoE
Configure Fiber Channel Device Aliases and Zoning
Configure NPV

Course Overview

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.

How you’ll benefit

This course will help you:

Learn how you can integrate Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS mode to manage your enterprise IT environment
Understand the common platform architecture and key features of the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series in NX-OS mode to provide a consistent set of provisioning, management, and diagnostic capabilities for applications

Who should attend

IT professionals interested in understanding the capabilities of Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches including:

Data center engineer
Field engineer
Network designer
Network administrator
Network engineer
Systems engineer
Technical solutions architect

Prerequisites

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

Course Objectives

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)

Course Outline:

Implementing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode – Advanced (DCNXA)
Describing VXLAN EVPN in Single Site
Describing Multi-Site VXLAN EVPN
Describing Layer 4-Layer 7 Service Redirection
Describing External Connectivity from VXLAN EVPN
Describing VXLAN EVPN Functionality Enhancements
Describing Cisco NX-OS Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect and Intelligent Traffic Director

Lab Topology

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 Objectives

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

Course Prerequisites

You should have the following knowledge and skills before attending this course:
Familiarity with data center infrastructure operations
Familiarity with management of Cisco data center switches
Basic programming
Basic network troubleshooting
System or network administration (Linux or Windows)
Data center operations
These are the recommended Cisco offerings that may help you meet these prerequisites:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA®) v1.0
Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU) v1.0
Implementing Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) v1.0
Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure Operation and Troubleshooting (DCACIO) v5.2

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

Lab Outline

Verify Endpoints
Examine VLANs
Troubleshoot ACI Policy
Troubleshoot CMM integrat

Course Objectives

Describe Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights
Describe day-2 operational needs
Describe the Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights installation on Cisco NexusDashboard
Describe Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights switch telemetry
Describe assurance analysis including multisite assurance
Describe resource analysis
Describe alerts analysis
Describe Cisco NDI dashboards
Describe the options for exporting data from NDI
Describe Cisco NDI use cases
Explore Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights
Explore vCenter Integration with Cisco NDI
Explore Cisco NDI Assurance functions
Describe Cisco Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator
Describe Cisco NDO features and use cases
Describe Cisco NDO platform support and the installation process
Describe Cisco intersite connectivity
Describe multisite schemas and templates
Describe multipod and multisite integration
Orchestrate Cisco NDO policies

Course Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills you are expected to have before attending this training are:
Understanding of Cisco routing and switching in a data center
Fundamentals of network management and network operation
Understanding of Cisco ACI
These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offerings:
Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU)
Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI)

Course Outline

Cisco Nexus Dashboards Insights Overview
Day-2 Operational Needs
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights Installation on Cisco Nexus Dashboard
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights Switch Telemetry
Assurance Analysis Including Multisite Assurance
Resource Analysis
Alerts Analysis
Explore Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights Dashboards
Options for Exporting Data from Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights Use Cases
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights Integration with vCenter
Explore Cisco NDI Assurance Functions
Cisco NDO Overview
Cisco NDO Features and Use Cases
Cisco NDO Platform Support and Installation
Cisco NDO with Cisco ACI Multisite
Intersite Connectivity
Multisite Schemas and Templates
Multipod and Multisite Integration
Orchestrate Cisco NDO Policies

Lab Outline

Explore Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights
Configure and Explore vCenter Integration with Cisco NDI
Explore Cisco NDI Assurance Functions
Orchestrate Cisco NDO Policies

Course Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:
Design Cisco ACI access policies according to best practices
Use fabric system settings
Design Cisco ACI logical components
Design the migration of IP and logical components from an existing data center to Cisco ACI
Design Cisco ACI physical structure
Migrate existing data center connectivity and physical components from an existing environment to Cisco ACI
Design Cisco ACI external Layer 3 connectivity and Cisco ACI Layer 4–7 service insertion, including PBR-based service redirection
Design the L4-L7 service insertion in single-pod Cisco ACI, by evaluating the available options and choosing the optimal connectivity flow
Design L4-L7 service insertion in Cisco ACI Multi-Pod
Design a transit routing solution
Design service sharing using vzAny
Build a migration plan for Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity, including L3Outs and contracts
Migrate vSphere compute environment to Cisco ACI
Design QoS for interpod and intersite networks
Design the DHCP Relay feature, SPAN feature, Port Tracking feature, Import/Export policies, and Snapshot/Rollback feature

Course Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you should have:
Familiarity with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure implementations
Familiarity with data center infrastructure operations
Familiarity with the management of Cisco data center switches
Familiarity with virtualization fundamentals

These recommended Cisco learning offerings may help students meet these prerequisites:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) 0
Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU) v1.1
Implementing Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) v1.1

Course Outline

Designing Access Policies
Using Fabric System Settings
Designing Logical Components
Use Case: Migration of IP and Logical Structure
Designing Physical Structure
Use Case: Migration of Connectivity and Physical Components
Designing L3Outs and Service Insertion
Use Case: Service Insertion in Single Pod
Use Case: Service Insertion in Cisco ACI Multi-Pod
Use Case: L3Out Transit Routing
Use Case: Shared Services vzAny and Endpoint Security Groups
Use Case: Migration of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Connectivity
Use Case: VMware Data Center Migration to Cisco ACI
Use Case: IPN and ISN QoS
Use Case: DHCP Relay and SPAN

Course Objectives

Explore the Cisco Nexus Dashboard platform
Explain Cisco Nexus Dashboard licensing options, cluster connectivity, GUI, software stack, roles, permissions, tech support, troubleshooting, and installation procedure for adding applications
Perform Cisco Nexus Dashboard firmware upgrades
Configure Cisco Nexus Dashboard remote authentication
Monitor Cisco Nexus Dashboard resources
Describe Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) and its dashboards
Explore the Data Center with Cisco NDFC topology, including customizable templates, deployment, existing network devices, Virtual eXtensible Local Area Network (VXLAN) Ethernet Virtual Private Network (EVPN), Representational State Transfer (REST) Application Program Interface (API), migration, and image, license, and network management
Describe enhanced Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for fabric objects

Course Prerequisites

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Course Outline

Cisco Nexus Dashboard Platforms
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Licensing Options
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Cluster Connectivity
Cisco Nexus Dashboard GUI Overview
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Software Stack
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Installation Procedures
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Firmware Upgrades
Application Installation on Cisco Nexus Dashboard
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Roles and Permissions
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Remote Authentication
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Resource Monitoring
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Tech Support and Troubleshooting
Add Sites to Cisco Nexus Dashboard
Explore Cisco Nexus Dashboard
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Overview
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Dashboards
Data Center Exploration with Cisco NDFC Topology
Cisco NDFC Customizable Templates
Image Management Using Cisco NDFC
License Management Using Cisco NDFC
Enhanced RBAC for Fabric Objects
Explore Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller
Manage the Network with Cisco NDFC
Deploying Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller
Discovering Network Devices with Cisco NDFC
Deploy VXLAN EVPN with Cisco NDFC
Managing and Monitoring the Data Center with Cisco NDFC
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller REST API
Cisco Data Center Network Manager to Cisco NDFC Migration
Configure and Execute Cisco NDFC POAP
Configure VXLAN with a BGP Control Plane

Lab Outline

Connect Sites to Cisco Nexus Dashboard
Explore Cisco Nexus Dashboard
Explore Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller
Manage the Network with Cisco NDFC
Configure and Execute Cisco NDFC POAP
Configure VXLAN with a BGP Control Plane

Course Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:
Describe the Cisco ACI built0in tools for operating and monitoring the fabric.
Describe the complex challenges related to monitoring and Cisco tools that address them: Cisco Nexus Dashboard and Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights.
Describe fabric installation upgrade, backup, restore, and best practices for Cisco NX-OS-to-ACI migration and Cisco ACI management access.
Describe the tools and best practices for monitoring ACI fabric.
Describe best practices for Cisco ACI naming conventions, Day-0 configuration, VMM integration, and Cisco ACI migrations.

Course Prerequisites

To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:
Understanding of ACI architecture and concepts need to get an ACI fabric into production
Familiarity with data center infrastructure operations
Familiarity with management of Cisco data center switches
Data center operations

The following course will provide you with the required ACI skills:
Implementing Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure (DCACI)
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solution (CCNA)
Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU)

Course Outline

Describing Cisco ACI Day-0 to Day-2 Operations
Describing Day-2 Operational Tools
Describing Cisco ACI Configuration Management
Describing Cisco ACI Monitoring
Cisco ACI Best Practices

Lab Outline

Safeguard ACI Operation Using Network Assurance Engine
Explore Cisco Network Insights and Nexus Dashboard
Configure SNMP and Perform Export/Import Operations
Monitor Cisco ACI and Configure Syslog
Configure ELAM Assistant
Explore the Management Information Tree
Configure SPAN

Course Objectives

After completing the course, you should be able to:
Describe Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure and basic Cisco ACI concepts
Describe Cisco ACI policy model logical constructs
Describe Cisco ACI basic packet forwarding
Describe external network connectivity
Describe VMM Integration
Describe Layer 4 to Layer 7 integrations
Explain Cisco ACI management features

Course Prerequisites

To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:
Understanding of networking protocols, routing, and switching
Familiarity with Cisco Ethernet switching products
Understanding of Cisco data center architecture
Familiarity with virtualization fundamentals

The following Cisco courses may help you meet these prerequisites:
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU)

Course Outline

Section 1: Describing Cisco ACI Advanced Packet Forwarding
Section 2: Using Advanced Cisco ACI Policy and Tenant Configuration
Section 3: Implementing Traditional Network in Cisco ACI
Section 4: Describing Cisco ACI Service Graph PBR
Section 5: Describing Cisco ACI Multi-Pod Deployment
Section 6: Describing Cisco ACI MultiSite Deployment

Lab Outline

Discovery 1: Examine Local and Remote Endpoint Learning
Discovery 2: Verify Bounce Entries
Discovery 3: Validate IP Learning
Discovery 4: Mitigate IP and MAC Flapping with the Rogue Endpoint Feature
Discovery 5: Enable Transit Routing
Discovery 6: Implement VRF Route Leaking

Course Objectives

Describe Cisco UCS hardware, connectivity, and management
Describe Cisco Intersight characteristics
Describe Cisco Intersight licensing and its features
Describe Cisco Intersight server profile deployment
Describe prerequisites and various options for installing an operating system from Cisco Intersight
Describe Cisco Intersight Virtual Appliance and how to deploy and configure different deployment modes
Describe the Cisco UCS X-Series Platform
Describe Cisco UCS M6 portfolio of products
Describe firmware management in Intersight for Cisco UCS infrastructure devices
Describe Cisco UCS Converged Infrastructure
Describe Cisco Intersight account creation and the most important settings
Describe Cisco Intersight Managed Mode (IMM)
Describe Cisco HyperFlex Deployment with Cisco Intersight
Describe Cisco Intersight IVS features and functionality and describe additional ecosystem services that support virtualization service
Describe Cisco Intersight IWO, model your environment as a market with buyers and sellers, and discover IWO’s monitoring targets, policies, and planning scenarios to set up a configuration plan
Describe how to use Intersight ICO and Workflow Automation to manage and automate IT operations, create and manage tasks, and design custom workflows using a drag-and-drop interface, resulting in greater efficiency and reduced costs
Provide a brief description of HashiCorp Terraform
Describe Cisco Intersight API
Describe the process of using Cisco Intersight to install vMedia-based operating systems on managed servers in your data center, unattended installations on Cisco UCS C-Series standalone servers, and Cisco Intersight Managed Mode servers
Describe the usage of the IMM Transition Tool

Course Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills you are expected to have before attending this training are:
General knowledge of Cisco UCS servers
Server virtualization knowledge

Course Outline

Cisco Unified Computing System Fundamentals
Cisco Intersight Characteristics
Cisco Intersight Licensing Options
Cisco Intersight Server Profile Deployment
Cisco Intersight Server Operating System Installation
Cisco Intersight Virtual Appliance
Cisco Unified Computing System X-Series
Cisco Unified Computing System B- and C-Series Servers
Cisco Intersight Platform Firmware Operation
Cisco Unified Computing System Converged Infrastructure
Accessing Cisco Intersight
Cisco Intersight Managed Mode
Cisco HyperFlex Deployment with Cisco Intersight
Cisco Intersight Virtual Services
Cisco Intersight Workload Optimizer
Cisco Intersight Cloud Orchestration
Terraform Provider Registry
Cisco Intersight API
Deploying VMware ESXi to a Blade Using Cisco Intersight
Cisco IMM Transition Tool

Lab Outline

Navigate the Cisco Intersight User Interface
Configure Organizations and Roles
Configure Server Features
Create Pools and Policies
Create Server Profile
Create Server Profiles from Server Profile Template
Configure Cisco ICO
Configure Terraform Provider Registry
Configure Cisco Intersight API with Python
Configure Cisco Intersight API with Ansible