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Course Overview
Duration: 5 days
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, Security, and troubleshooting. All configurations are performed on the Nexus 7000, with the latest version of the NX-OS code, 6.2(6b).
Who Should Attend
- Network engineers, designers, administrators, managers, system engineers, channel partners/resellers, customers, and employees Anyone who installs and implements the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
Course Certifications
Prerequisites
CCNA certification or equivalent knowledge:
- ROUTE - Implementing Cisco IP Routing v2.0
- SWITCH - Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks v2.0
Course Objectives
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Chassis and components of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
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Management tools available for the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
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Nexus switch management tools
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Configure Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch functions and features, including Nexus-oriented features like vPC, FCoE, FabricPath,OTV, LISP, MPLS, and Security
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Configure Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch Security and Quality of Service (QoS) features
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Troubleshoot key features of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
Course Content
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Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
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Data Center Requirements Addressed by the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
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Cisco Unified Fabric
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Cisco Nexus Product Family
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Cisco NX-OS Software Features
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Key Features of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
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Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch Hardware Architecture, Device Installation, and Administration Features
- Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch Hardware Architecture
- Installing Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
- Configuring Device Administration and Management Features
- Using the Troubleshooting Process and Tools
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Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch Software Architecture and Features
- Cisco NX-OS Software
- Configuring Virtual Device Contexts on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
- Configuring Layer 2 Switching Features
- Configuring Port Channels
- Configuring the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch with the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender
- Configuring Cisco FabricPath
- Configuring Layer 3 Switching Features
- Troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3
- Configuring Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
- Configuring Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV)
- Configuring Locator/ID Separation Protocol (LISP)
- Configuring Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
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Configuring Security Features
- Identifying Security Features
- Implementing Quality of Service (QoS)
- Troubleshooting Memory and Packet Flow Issues
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Evaluating Memory Using the Built-In Platform Monitoring Tool
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Evaluating Platform Memory Utilization on a High Level
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Evaluating Platform Memory Utilization on a Detailed Level
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Troubleshooting Packet Flow Issues