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Implementing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode - Advanced (DCNXA)

  • Length 4 days
  • Price  NZD 5300 exc GST
  • Version 1.0
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Why study this course

The Implementing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode - Advanced (DCNXA) 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, utilising advanced tenant features. You will also learn how to implement Cisco NX-OS Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect (ePBR) and Intelligent Traffic Director (ITD) features.

Digital courseware: Cisco provides students with electronic courseware for this course. Students who have a confirmed booking will be sent an email prior to the course start date, with a link to create an account via learningspace.cisco.com before they attend their first day of class. Please note that any electronic courseware or labs will not be available (visible) until the first day of the class.

Exam Vouchers: Cisco exam vouchers are not included in the course fees but can be purchased separately where applicable.

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What you’ll learn

  • 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)

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Who is the course for?

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

Course subjects

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

Labs

  • 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

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

  • Virtualisation fundamentals

  • Cisco Nexus platform management

The following courses may help you meet these prerequisites:

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