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Firefly for CCIE Data Center Certification Acceleration Program
Fireflyfor CCIE Data Center Certification
Acceleration Program
Table of Contents
Firefly Acceleration Program for CCIE Data Center Certification 1
Cisco Nexus Implementation Professional (NXIP) 6
Troubleshooting Cisco Data CenterUnified Fabric (DCUFT) 11
Cisco Unified Computing forImplementation Professionals (UCSIP) 14
Data Center Unified ComputingTroubleshooting (DCUCT) 22
Implementing and Configuringthe Cisco Nexus 1000V (ICNX1V) 24
Configuring Cisco MDS 9000Series Switches (DCMDS) 26
Cisco Data Center CCIE UnifiedFabric Workshop (DCXUF) 29
Cisco Data Center CCIE UnifiedComputing Workshop (DCXUC) 33
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Firefly Acceleration Programfor CCIE Data Center Certification
Network engineers holding a Cisco CCIE Certification are members of an elite group recognized for their skills and mastery not only of Cisco products and solutions, but of industrystandard protocols and design best practices. Those who have achieved the coveted CCIE in other areas know that it’s a long road culminating with a gruelling day in the lab, implementing, finetuning, and troubleshooting a complex environment. Many do not pass on their first try—or even their second.
Prepare for the toughest challenge with the very bestFirefly instructors are among the top Data Center engineers in the world. Firefly wrote the first publicly available Nexus, UCS, MDS, and ACE training programs and continue to advance the Data Center training portfolio to keep up with the rapid pace of product development and evolution of best practices.
Why Firefly:Firefly offers Authorized Cisco training for CCIE Data Center Certification written and lab exams.Dedicated laboratory pods provide an enhanced learning experience with 95% handson lab work and sole access for every candidate.Firefly’s renowned industry experience, technical expertise and track record in Data Center acceleration for Cisco UCS, Nexus and MDS.Unique access to Firefly Community for online resources, technical expertise and candidate mentoring.Firefly CCIE Data Center Experts have worked closely with Cisco on developing the CCIE lab workshops. These experts offer a unique and highly specialized mentoring experience to each Firefly candidate.
Candidates selecting the comprehensive Acceleration Program for CCIE Data Center Certification from Firefly benefit from a customizable blend of live and virtual training, technical resources, and mentoring by renowned CCIE Data Center experts.
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Firefly Acceleration Program for CCIE Data Center Certification offers Cisco Authorized training to enable candidates to minimise study time and maximise success in passing both the written and the lab exams. The Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification is known worldwide as the most prestigious networking certification in the industry.
The CCIE Data Center certification will set the bar for the next generation of Data Center architects and designers. Encompassing technologies that span routing, switching, SAN, server, application with network services, and virtualization, this CCIE Data Center may prove to be the most elusive CCIE yet.
Stage 1: Readiness AssessmentOn joining the program, Firefly’s CCIE Data Center instructor team will prepare a personalized education plan based on the candidate’s current certifications, experience and learning goals.
Stage 2: Pass the Written ExamIn preparation for the written exam, a series of courses may be recommended as prerequisites. Candidates have the option to take standard CCNP Data Centerlevel courses or Firefly’s enhanced core UCS and Nexus curriculum to get ready for the exams.
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Firefly has enhanced their core UCS and Nexus curriculum with deeper content, more handson labs and uptodate coverage of the latest hardware and firmware to prepare candidates for their job, as well as their CCIE exam. Many candidates will have strengths in one or more of areas so these courses are offered á la carte.
NXIP UCSIP ICNX1V5 days 5 days
CCIE Data CenterWritten Exam
Access to the Firefly Community and Resources
2 days
DCUFT3 days
DCUCT3 days
DCMDS5 days
Firefly offers candidates a comprehensive curriculum that draws from the following courses:
Built by Firefly
Firefly Acceleration Programfor CCIE Data Center Certification
Track/Course Length
Unified Fabric
Cisco Unified Fabric Implementation Professional (UFIP)Firefly enhanced updated version of Cisco DCUFI
5 Days
Implementing and Configuring the Cisco Nexus 1000V 2 Days
Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFT) 3 Days
Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Switches (DCMDS) 5 Days
Unified Computing
Cisco Unified Computing Implementation Professional (UCSIP)Firefly enhanced updated version of Cisco DCUFI
5 Days
Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCT) 3 Days
All candidates completing preparation for the CCIE Data Center Certification written exams with Firefly will be provided with online access to Firefly’s community of experts and technical resources to augment formal learning and final preparation for the exams.
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Stage 3: Refine Lab Skills
Following the written exam is a series of intensive lab workshops designed to sharpen handson skills on Unified Fabric (DCXUF, 5 days) and Unified Computing (DCXUC, 5 days).
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Workshops will refine skills through a series of challenge labs and indepth analysis of performance in the lab. Going beyond the traditional installation and implementation courses, these workshops will provide a deepdive into the inner workings of the Cisco data center products and protocols, and provide a thorough understanding of the finetuning and troubleshooting required to pass the lab exam.
The Unified Computing (DCXUC) and Unified Fabric (DCXUF) workshops provide an intense handson laboratory experience with Firefly's senior industry experts, who are renowned for their deep expertise in Cisco Data Center.
Each candidate will have sole access to a complete CCIE Data Center lab environment that includes: UCS BSeries with Nexus 1000V; Nexus 7000, 5000, and 2000; MDS 9000; and ACE.
Unified FabricDCXUF
Lab Workshop5 days
Unified ComputeDCXUC
Lab Workshop5 days
Access to Mentoring, Webinars, and CCIE Forum
CCIE Data CenterLab Exam
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Stage 4: Prepare for the Lab Exam
To complement the live workshops, candidates will have exclusive access to personalized services including mentoring from Firefly’s top engineers, webinars on selected topics that are likely to trip up unwary candidates and access to the Firefly CCIE Lab Forum where they can collaborate with the CCIE instructor team and fellow candidates.
For more information please contact us at [email protected], or visit our website at www.fireflyeducate.com
Cisco NexusImplementation Professional
Why FireflyThis enhanced course includes all of the content provided in Cisco’s DCUFI, ensuring success for those looking to pass the CCNP DCUFI certification exam, 642997. To keep current with the latest Cisco Nexus products and features, the following Firefly enhancements have been added:
Length:5 days
Format:Lecture/Lab
CourseVersion:5.1
ProductVersion:Nexus 50005.1(3) and7000 6.1(3)
NXIP
Nexus 3000 series, including Nexus 3548 and product positioningNexus 6000 series specification, features, and product placement40GE Transceivers and CablesNexus 2248TPE, 2248PQ, and B22 Fabric ExtendersNexus 7004 chassis, Enhanced F2series modules, and 24port 10GE M2 Series modulesPowerOn Auto Provisioning (POAP)Python ScriptingIPSLASampled NetFlowIntroduction to Cisco’s onePK
Exam:642997
Course Description
This fiveday handson course is a Firefly Enhanced version of Cisco's DCUFI, designed for systems and field engineers, consulting systems engineers, technical solutions architects, and Cisco integrators and partners who install and implement the Cisco Nexus 7000, 6000, and 5000 Switches, Cisco MDS, and the Cisco Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender. The course covers the key components and procedures needed to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus 7000 and 5000 Switches in the network and SAN environment.
Prerequisites
Good understanding of networking protocols—Recommended CCNA CertificationGood understanding of the Fibre Channelprotocol and the SAN environment—Recommended attendance of a Fibre Channelprotocol class or equivalent experienceRecommended attendance of the ImplementingCisco Storage Network Solutions (ICSNS) classor equivalent experience.
Who Should AttendThis course is designed for experienced Network Field Engineers who are already capable of implementing Layer 2 and Layer 3 services using Cisco IOS and the Cisco Catalyst switching platform.
You will gain the most from this course if you have a basic understanding of the following topics:
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Identify the Cisco Nexus product family, specifically the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch chassis and components; the Cisco Nexus 6000, 5000, and 5500 Switches; and the Cisco Nexus 2000 Fabric ExtenderDescribe how to configure the features of CiscoNexus switchesDescribe how to configure Cisco Nexus Switchadvanced features such as Overlay TransportVirtualization (OTV), security, and quality of serviceIdentify the management tools that are availablefor the Cisco Nexus Series Switches and how toconfigure the relevant tools to support the givendesignExplain the Fibre Channel Protocol, the Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) Protocol, and the Data Center Bridging enhancementsDescribe how to configure Fibre Channel overEthernetDescribe how to troubleshoot Cisco Nexus Switches
Learning Objectives
Module 1: Cisco Nexus Product Overview
Lesson 1: Describing the Cisco Data Center Network Architecture
Cisco Unified Fabric FundamentalsStructured Layers: Core, Aggregation, AccessProduct PlacementPositioning of Product Families in the Architecture
Lesson 2: Identifying Cisco Nexus Products
The Cisco Nexus Family of ProductsImportant Features of Cisco Nexus I/O ModulesImportant Features of Cisco NXOS
Module 2: Cisco Nexus Switch Feature Configuration
Lesson 1: Understanding High Availability and Redundancy
NetworkLevel High AvailabilitySystemLevel High AvailabilityCisco IOS InService Software Upgrade (ISSU)
Lesson 2: Configuring Virtual Device Contexts
Using VDCs in Data CentersVirtual Device Contexts (VDCs)Resource AllocationNew VDC Features in Cisco NXOS 6.1Configuring VDCsManagement SettingsStorage VDCs
Lesson 3: Configuring Layer 2 Switching Features
Basic Interface ParametersPort ProfilesFabric ExtendersCisco Nexus 7000 and Cisco Nexus 5000Series Switch Feature ComparisonPrivate VLANSVLAN ConfigurationSpanning Tree Protocol Extensions
Unified Compute for Implementation Professionals (UCIP)Data Center Unified Fabric Design (DCUFD)Data Center Unified Fabric Troubleshooting (DCUFT)Implementing and Configuring the Cisco Nexus 5000 (ICNX5)Implementing and Configuring the Cisco Nexus 7000 (ICNX7)
Related Training
Cisco NexusImplementation Professional
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Lesson 4: Configuring PortChannelsUsing PortChannels and Virtual PortChannelsConfiguring PortChannelsvPC ArchitectureConfiguring a vPCConfiguring the FEXConfiguring Enhanced vPCs
Lesson 5: Implementing Cisco FabricPath
Implement Cisco FabricPathVerify Cisco FabricPath
Lesson 6: Configuring Layer 3 Switching Features
Routing ProtocolsFirst Hop Redundancy ProtocolsBidirectional Forwarding DetectionLayer 3 VirtualizationUnicast RIB and FIBRoute Policy ManagerPolicyBased Routing (PBR)IPv6
Lesson 7: Configuring IP MulticastIP MulticastConfiguring IGMP and MLDConfiguring PIMConfiguring IGMP SnoopingConfiguring MSDP
Cisco NexusImplementation Professional
Module 3: Cisco Nexus Switch Advanced Feature Configuration
Lesson 1: Describing Cisco OTVCisco OTVBasic Cisco OTV ConfigurationAdvanced Cisco OTV Configuration
Lesson 2: Configuring MPLSMultiprotocol Label SwitchingMultiprotocol Label Switching VPNs
Lesson 3: Configuring LISPLocator/ID Separation ProtocolConfiguring LISP
Lesson 4: Configuring QoSQoS on the Cisco Nexus Family of SwitchesModular QoS CLIMarkingMutation MappingPolicingQueuing and SchedulingMonitoring QoS
Lesson 5: Configuring Security Features
DHCP SnoopingDynamic ARP InspectionIP Source GuardUnicast Reverse Path ForwardingTraffic Storm ControlPort SecurityControl Plane PolicingCisco TrustSec
Lesson 1: Describing Fibre Channel Protocol
SCSI ProtocolFibre ChannelFibre Channel Login and CommunicationFibre Channel Addressing SchemesVSANs and IVRFSPF ProtocolZoningNPort ID VirtualizationNPort Virtualization
Module 4: Cisco Nexus Storage Features
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Lesson 2: Describing FCoE ProtocolFCoE EssentialsFCoE ArchitectureFCoE Initialization ProtocolSupported FCoE TopologiesFCoE Hardware
Lesson 4: Configuring FCoEIFCoE ConfigurationFCoE VLANs and Virtual InterfacesFCoE with Enhanced vPC and Cisco Adapter FEX
Lesson 5: Configuring SAN Switching Features
FCoE on the Cisco MDSFibre Channel InterfacesDomain ParametersVSAN ManagementVSAN TrunkingSAN Port ChannelsFLOGI and FCNS DatabasesCisco Fabric Services on Cisco MDS
Lesson 3: Identifying DCB EnhancementsData Center BridgingPriority Flow ControlEnhanced Transmission SelectionDCBX Protocol
Cisco NexusImplementation Professional
Lesson 6: Configuring NPV ModeNPort ID VirtualizationNPort ID ConfigurationNPV ModeNPV ConfigurationFCoE NPV FeatureFCoE NPV Configuration
Lesson 7: Using SAN Management Tools
Cisco Prime DCNM for SANCisco Device Manager
Module 5: Cisco Nexus Switch Management
Lesson 1: Using the CMPConnectivity Management ProcessorConfiguring the CMPVerifying the CMPUpgrading the CMPUsing the CMP
Lesson 2: Configuring User Management
User Management FeaturesAuthentication, Authorization, and AccountingSecure ShellUser Accounts and Roles
Lesson 3: Describing System Management
System Management FeaturesConfiguring Cisco Fabric ServicesConfiguring NTP and PTPConfiguring EEMConfiguring NetFlowConfiguring Smart Call HomeConfiguring SchedulerConfiguring SPAN and ERSPANConfiguring SNMPUsing XML InterfaceImplementing Cisco Prime DCNM for LANIntegrating vCenter ManagerLicensingUpgrading the Firmware and EPLDs
Nexus 3000 Series UpdateNexus 6000 Series and FeaturesData Center Architecture DesignsNexus 7000 Series Module UpdateNexus 2000 Series UpdatePOAPPythonIP SLASampled NetFlowonePK
Module 6: Firefly Exclusive Supplement
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Labs
Lab 1: Cisco Nexus 7000 Labs
Lab 2: Cisco Nexus 7017 Configuration Baseline
Lab 3: Cisco Nexus 7000 Hardware Platform
Lab 4: Managing System Configuration
Lab 5: Configuring FabricPath
Lab 6: Configuring vPC
Lab 7: Configuring Routing Protocols
Lab 8: Configuring OTV
Lab 9: Security
Lab 10: QoS on the Cisco Nexus 7000
Lab 11: Troubleshooting the Nexus Control Plane
Lab 12: Cisco Nexus 5000 Labs
Lab 13: Configuring the Switch for Administrative Access
Lab 14: Configuring the Cisco Nexus 5000 Switch for FCoE Connectivity
Lab 15: Configuring the Cisco Nexus 5000 in NPV Mode
Lab 16: Traffic Engineering
Lab 17: Configuring the Nexus 2000 as a Remote Line Card
Lab 18: Configuring Nexus 2000 with vPC
Cisco NexusImplementation Professional
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Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center
Course DescriptionThe Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFT) v5.0 is a threeday instructorled course designed for systems and field engineers, consulting systems engineers, and Cisco integrators and partners who install, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus 7000 and 5000 Series Switches, the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders, and Cisco MDS Multilayer Fabric Switches. The course covers the key components and procedures that are needed to troubleshoot and resolve common issues with the Cisco Nexus 7000, 5000, and MDS switches and the Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders in the network and SAN environments.
Prerequisites
Who Should AttendData center administrators and engineers, network administrators and engineers, consulting systems engineers, and Cisco integrators and partners.
Length:3 days
Format:Lecture/Lab
CourseVersion:5.0
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DCUFT
Unified Fabric
Recommended attendance of the Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFI) courseRecommended attendance of Cisco Nexus 7000, 5000 and MDS product coursesRecommended CCNA or CCNP certificationRecommended attendance of a Fibre Channel Protocol class or equivalent experienceRecommended attendance of the Implementing Cisco Storage Network Solutions (ICSNS) course or equivalent experience
Related TrainingCisco Data Center Unified Fabric Implementation (DCUFI)Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric Design (DCUFD)
Learning ObjectivesDescribe the troubleshooting tools and methodologies that are available from the CLI and in Cisco DCNM that are used to identify and resolve issues in a Cisco Data Center network architectureIdentify and resolve issues that are related to VLANs and PVLANsIdentify and resolve issues that are related to port channels and vPCsIdentify and resolve issues that are related to Cisco FabricPathIdentify and resolve issues that are related to OTVIdentify and resolve issues that are related to Fibre Channel interface operationIdentify and resolve issues that are related to Fibre Channel switching when a Cisco Nexus switch is used in switched mode or in NPV modeIdentify and resolve issues that are related to FCoE in the Cisco Data Center architectureIdentify and resolve issues that are related to Cisco Nexus 7000 Series SwitchesIdentify and resolve issues that are specific to Cisco Nexus 5000 Series SwitchesIdentify and resolve issues that are specific to Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric ExtendersIdentify and resolve issues that are specific to Cisco MDS Switches
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Lesson 1: Understanding CLI Troubleshooting Tool
Module 1: Tools and Methodologies of Troubleshooting
Lesson 2: Understanding Cisco DCNM Troubleshooting Tools
Troubleshooting MethodologyPing, Pong, and TracerouteMonitor System, Processes, and CPUSwitched Port AnalyzerEthanalyzerLoggingCisco Generic Online DiagnosticsBlink or BeaconSNMP and RMONCLI Debug
Cisco DCNM for LANCisco DCNM for SAN
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Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric
Module 2: Layer 2 Issue TroubleshootingLesson 1: Troubleshooting VLANs and PVLANs
Troubleshooting VLANs and PVLANsTroubleshooting VTP
Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Port Channels
Troubleshooting LACPTroubleshooting vPCs
Lesson 3: Troubleshooting Cisco FabricPath
Cisco FabricPath Control PlaneCisco FabricPath Data PlaneTroubleshooting Cisco FabricPath
Lesson 4: Troubleshooting OTVOTV ReviewTroubleshooting OTVHSRP Isolation Between Data Centers Using
Module 3: SAN Switching Issue TroubleshootingLesson 1: Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Interfaces
Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Port InterfacesTroubleshooting SAN Port Channel Interfaces
Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Fabric Services
Troubleshooting VSANsTroubleshooting Fibre Channel DomainTroubleshooting Fibre Channel Name ServicesTroubleshooting Fibre Channel ZoningTroubleshooting Cisco Fabric Services on Cisco MDS Series and Cisco Nexus Switches
Lesson 3: Troubleshooting NPV ModeNPIV and NPV Mode FLOGI ProcessesTroubleshooting NPV Mode
Module 4: FCoE TroubleshootingLesson 1: Troubleshooting FCoE
Troubleshooting FIPTroubleshooting FCoE Performance
Lesson 2: Troubleshooting DCBXTroubleshooting DCBXTroubleshooting PFC
Module 5: PlatformSpecific Issue TroubleshootingLesson 1: Troubleshooting the Cisco Nexus 7000
Troubleshooting LicensingTroubleshooting Installs, Upgrades, and RebootsTroubleshooting Cisco Fabric ServicesTroubleshooting VDCsTroubleshooting RoutingTroubleshooting Unicast TrafficTroubleshooting MemoryTroubleshooting CPUTroubleshooting Switch FabricTroubleshooting CoPP and Data Plane Rate Limiters
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Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Cisco Nexus 5000 Series and Nexus 550 Platform Switches
Troubleshooting LicensingTroubleshooting Cisco IOS ISSUTroubleshooting Configuration SynchronizationTroubleshooting QoSTroubleshooting CRC ErrorsTroubleshooting CPUTroubleshooting Unified Ports
Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric
Lesson 3: Troubleshooting Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders
Troubleshooting FabricExtender Configuration and ManagementTroubleshooting FabricExtender Queuing and Packet Drops
Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Cisco MDS Switches
Troubleshooting LicensingTroubleshooting Installs, Upgrades, and RebootsTroubleshooting PortsTroubleshooting Cisco Fabric ServicesTroubleshooting VSANsTroubleshooting Zones and Zone Sets
Labs
Lab 1: Lab 11: Network Baseline Documentation
Lab 2: Lab 21: Troubleshoot vPCs
Lab 3: Lab 22: Troubleshoot Cisco FabricPath
Lab 4: Lab 23: Troubleshoot OTV Issues
Lab 5: Lab 31: Troubleshoot Fibre Channel Interfaces
Lab 6: Lab 32: Troubleshoot Fibre Channel VSANs, Zones, and Domain Services
Lab 7: Lab 33: Troubleshoot NPV Mode
Lab 8: Lab 41: Troubleshoot FCoE–Part 1
Lab 9: Lab 42: Troubleshoot FCoE–Part 2
Lab 10: Lab 51: Troubleshoot VDCs
Lab 11: Lab 52: Troubleshoot Cisco Fabric Services
Lab 12: Lab 53: Troubleshoot the Fabric Extender
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Cisco Unified Computing forImplementation Professionals
Why Firefly
From expertled classrooms to virtual experiences and stateofthe art remote lab access, we are passionate about the service we deliver. Firefly’s heritage in education and data center technologies ensures a consistently high level of customer satisfaction scores. Firefly instructors are industry practitioners and leverage this experience to blend formal education with handson training and customized laboratories to deliver a highly interactive and immersive course.
This course includes coverage of UCS Manager version 2.1 and UCS Central 1.1 featuring additional content on networking design and operations, not in the standard version of the course, that customers need to successfully integrate UCS into their environments. Among the hardware and software features covered is first through third generation components. The labs for this course are conducted on physical and virtual equipment running UCS Manager version 2.1. Students will explore, handson, the new features of UCS Manager 2.1 while implementing VMware's latest hypervisor, ESXi 5.1. Students are tested with challenge labs, yet provided answer keys to assist them.
Course Description
The Cisco Unified Computing System for Implementation Professionals is a fiveday, handson course designed for system engineers, datacenter administrators, technicians, and architects implementing Cisco Unified Computing System B and CSeries Servers.
Prerequisites
Understanding of server system design and architectureFamiliarity with Ethernet and TCP/IP networkingFamiliarity with LAN/SAN technologyFamiliarity with Fibre Channel ProtocolUnderstanding of Cisco Enterprise Data Center architectureFamiliarity with server virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere, Microsoft HyperV, Red Hat KVM, Citrix Xen)
Who Should Attend
This course prepares students for exam 642999, Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing. Upon passing this exam, the student will be a certified Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Support Specialist and be able to configure, implement, and manage UCS environments.
Length:5 days
Format:Lecture/Lab
CourseVersion:5.3
ProductVersion:2.1(2a)
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The course teaches how to deploy, configure, and manage UCS servers with consolidated I/O networking for LAN and SAN connectivity including multihop FCoE. It teaches how to virtualize server properties with the goal of enabling simple and rapid mobility of service profiles between physical servers. In the lab, students will configure mobile service profiles, upgrade firmware, configure a multitenant management model, enable high availability and fault tolerance as well as perform backups and restore system configuration. Students are also introduced to UCS Central 1.1 operations.
Students will learn to use the builtin monitoring and troubleshooting tools. They will also install and configure VMware VMFEX and VMFEX Universal PassThrough Mode with the Cisco Virtual Interface Card on the Cisco UCS infrastructure.
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Learning ObjectivesDescribe the Cisco UCS BSeries management and system architecture in UCS Manager 2.1.Implement system management, maintenance, and highavailability services for Cisco UCS B and CSeries Servers.Configure Cisco UCS Stateless Computing using resource pools, templates, and policies with Cisco Unified Fabric.Discuss how to manage firmware upgrades.Describe how to provision the Cisco UCS Compute resources.Discuss how to troubleshoot errors and faults using the builtin logging systems.Describe how to monitor performance statistics using the builtin tools.Install Cisco RSeries rack enclosures in the data center.Configure UCS Central 1.1Describe Cisco UCS CSeries System architecture and hardware components in UCS Manager 2.1.Describe Cisco CSeries standalone operations.Describe Cisco UCS CSeries integration with UCSM 2.1.Implement Stateless Computing on B and CSeries Servers.Explain and configure Cisco UCS VMFEX technology in UCS Manager 2.1 in a VMware environment.
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Related TrainingCisco UCS Core (UCSCore)Cisco UCS Advanced Troubleshooting (+TS)Cisco Certified Networking Data Center Associate (CCNA DC)Cisco Certified Networking Professional Data Center (CCNP DC)Designing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Design (DCUCD)Designing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFD)Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFI)Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCT)Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFT)
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Module 1: Cisco Unified Computing System Overview
Lesson 1: Overview the Cisco Describe Data Center BridgingDescribe the Cisco UCS 5100 Series Blade Server chassisDescribe the Cisco UCS BSeries fabric componentsDescribe the Cisco UCS BSeries models and optionsDescribe the Cisco UCS CSeries models and optionsDiscuss Cisco UCS Manager and UCS CentralDescribe how to use the Cisco command lineDescribe the power requirements of the Cisco UCS BSeriesDescribe how to determine supported configurations
Lesson 2: Implementing an HA Cluster
Discuss highavailability cluster connection requirements for Cisco UCS BSeriesDescribe intercluster communications and synchronization of the Cisco UCS Manager databaseDiscuss how the Cisco UCS 5108 SEEPROM resolves splitbrain issues in the highavailability clusterDifferentiate between cluster partitionintime and cluster partitioninspace conditionsDemonstrate modifying the cluster IP addressing
Lesson 3: Implementing Role Based Access Control
Describe the overall framework of RBAC in the Cisco UCS BSeriesImplement local users, roles, and privilegesImplement organizations and localesDescribe the effective rights of a user as an intersection of roles and locales mapped to a userImplement LDAP providers and provider groupsImplement LDAP (Microsoft Active Directory) as an external authentication and authorization serviceImplement Cisco UCS roles mapping to LDAP (Active Directory) attributes with LDAP provider maps
Lesson 4: Managing and Upgrading UCS BSeries Firmware
Describe where to find Cisco UCS firmware packages on Cisco.comUpdate Cisco UCS firmwareDiscuss the direct upgrade of mezzanine adapter, Cisco Integrated Management Controller, and IOM firmwareDescribe software updates on the fabric interconnectDescribe the requirement for firmware updates via host firmware packages in the service profileDescribe the differences between the firmware processes of Cisco UCS fabric interconnect and IOM, Cisco Integrated Management Controller, and adapterDescribe how to update and activate the hardware capability catalog
Lesson 5: Backing Up and Restoring the Cisco UCS Manager Database
Describe supported backup types and functions and discuss import and disaster recovery restore operationsDescribe how to configure a backup job, including a scheduled backupDiscuss how to verify that the backup has been created and executedDiscuss how to create and run an import job to restore the AAA databaseDiscuss how to configure Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnects for a disaster recovery restore operation
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Lesson 6: Implementing Logging and Monitoring
Describe Cisco UCS Manager management interfacesDescribe the fault management system and evaluate fault severity levelsUse the audit log to track administrative changes to the Cisco UCS Manager databaseDescribe Cisco UCS Manager operations subject to FSM validation and how to interpret FSM outputImplement logging options including local buffer, console, and external syslog serversDiscuss how to use the system event log and system event log policiesImplement the Smart Call Home featureValidate the Smart Call Home featureConfigure settings for logs, events, and faultsConfigure SPAN to allow protocol analysis
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Lesson 7: Implementing Cisco UCS BSeries Physical ConnectivityDescribe the relationship between I/O uplinks and bandwidth oversubscription with generation 2 hardwareDescribe the Cisco UCS 2204/2208XP IOM architecture including CMC, I/O MUX, and the chassis management switchDescribe the relationship between I/O uplinks and bandwidth oversubscription with generation 1 hardwareDescribe the Cisco UCS 2104XP IO module architecture including CMC, I/O MUX, and chassis management switchDescribe the features of the Cisco UCS VIC 1280 and VIC 1240Compare the number of virtual interfaces available on the Cisco UCS M81KR VIC and the VIC 1280Describe new mezzanine cards including M51, M61, and M72Describe the Cisco Integrated Management Controller management component of the BSeries BladesDescribe the creation of port channels from the Cisco UCS 6200 Series Fabric Interconnect to the 2204/2208XP IOMDescribe the difference between server and uplink port personalities in the fabric interconnectDescribe the chassis discovery process and monitoring using the FSMConfigure the chassis discovery policy
Lesson 8: Implementing Cisco UCS BSeries LAN Connectivity
Describe UCSM 2.1 Networking featuresDescribe Ethernet port configuration on the Cisco UCS Fabric InterconnectDescribe creating Ethernet Port Channels on the UCS Fabric InterconnectDescribe VLAN configuration and private VLAN configurationDifferentiate endhost mode with switched modeDiscuss Automatic Pinning and Recovery from FailureDescribe Manual Pinning configuration and Recovery from FailureDescribe configuration for Disjointed Layer 2 Domains
Lesson 9: Implementing Cisco UCS BSeries SAN Connectivity
Describe UCSM 2.1 Storage featuresDescribe how to configure FC Ports on Cisco UCS Fabric InterconnectsDescribe how to configure VSANs in the Cisco UCS ManagerDiscuss N Port Identifier Virtualization (NPiV) and UCS FC Endhost ModeDescribe MPIO in the Cisco UCSDescribe Fibre Channel Switching Mode
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Lesson 10: Provisioning Resource Pools in Cisco UCS Manager
Describe the rationale for creating identity and resource poolsDescribe how to configure UUID poolsDescribe how to configure MAC poolsDescribe how to configure WWN poolsDescribe how to configure IQN poolsDescribe how to configure server poolsDescribe the importance of creating pools in the correct organizationDiscuss how to provision WWxN poolsDiscuss how to provision iSCSI initiator pools
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Lesson 12: Implementing Cisco RSeries Rack EnclosuresDescribe how to unpack the Cisco R42610 rack enclosureRemove the Cisco RSeries rack from the palletSecure the Cisco RSeries rack to the floorJoin Cisco R42610 racks into a suiteInstall a Cisco RP20830U1 PDURemove and install side panelsRemove and install Cisco RSeries rack doorsUse cabling portholes
Lesson 13: Implementing Cisco UCS BSeries Hardware
Describe the ESD precautions that are necessary when installing Cisco UCS BSeries componentsList the steps for opening the case of half and fullslot blade serversList the steps for physical installation of rackmount slides in the enclosure and on the Cisco UCS 5108 chassisList the steps for installation and removal of CPU, RAM, and mezzanine cards in Cisco UCS BSeries Blade ServersList the steps for physical installation and removal of local hard drivesList the steps for physical installation of half and fullslot blade serversList the steps for physical installation of IOMs and power supplies in the Cisco UCS 5108 chassisList the steps for physical installation and removal of fan unitsList the steps for physical installation and removal of SFP+ copper twinax and optical modules
Lesson 14: UCS Management ToolsDescribe UCS CentralDescribe how to install UCS CentralDescribe how to register a UCS domain with UCS CentralDescribe UCS Central 1.1 featuresDescribe Cisco UCS Powertools for UCS 1.0Describe how to install Cisco UCS Powertools for UCS 1.0
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Lesson 11: Provisioning Server Profiles, Policies, and Templates in Cisco UCS ManagerDiscuss service profiles and policies in UCS ManagerDiscuss service profile templates in UCS ManagerIllustrate executing the Service Profile Template and Expert Service Profile WizardsAssociate a service profile to a serverDescribe the Cisco UCS Utility Operating SystemObserve the association process using the FSMDescribe how to use the Cisco UCS KVM and virtual mediaDescribe the supported operating systems and boot options
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Lesson 4: Provisioning Monitoring and Logging on the Cisco UCS CSeries ServerDescribe how to provision SNMPDescribe how to provision syslog destinations for server logging dataAccess data from the system event logExport technical support information
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Lesson 5: CSeries Server Configuration UtilityDiscuss server configurationDescribe how to use the Server Configuration UtilityDescribe Server Configuration Utility diagnostics
Lesson 6: Provisioning Raid on the CSeries ServerDescribe the characteristics of RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10Boot the server in the KVM and access the LSI MegaRAID web user interfaceAdd all local hard drives to a RAID 5 array and save the configuration
Lesson 7: Installing VMware ESXi on the CSeries Server Local RAID ArrayOpen a KVM session to the Cisco UCS CSeries ServerMap virtual media to the ESXi installer ISO imageInstall ESXi on the local RAID arrayBoot ESXi from the local RAID arrayConfigure a management IP address for the ESXi serverConnect to the ESXi server with the VMware vSphere Client utility and connect to the VMware File System shared storage LUN on the Fibre Channel storage system
Module 2: Configuring Cisco CSeries Rack Servers
Lesson 1: Installing Cisco UCS CSeries Servers
Review ESD precautionsReview how to open Cisco UCS CSeries casesCompare PCIe riser cards across Cisco UCS CSeries modelsDescribe CPU population rules for dual and quadsocket serversDescribe the importance of color coding internal Cisco UCS CSeries componentsDescribe DRAM installation and population rulesDescribe fan replacementDescribe power supply replacement
Lesson 2: Installing Cisco UCS CSeries Servers in Cisco RSeries Rack Enclosure
Install the sliderail assembly into the Cisco R42610 rack enclosureAttach the mounting brackets to the serverInsert the server into the slide railAttach the cable management armConnect the Cisco UCS CSeries Server to the PDUConnect management and data cables
Lesson 3: Updating Cisco UCS CSeries Firmware with the Host Upgrade Utility
Download the Cisco UCS Host Upgrade Utility from Cisco.comEnable KVM and virtual media in Cisco Integrated Management ControllerDescribe the session options that are available in the KVMLaunch virtual media and map the Cisco UCS Host Upgrade Utility ISO imagePerform an upgrade of all components
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Lesson 3: Provisioning Cisco VMFEX Universal PassThroughDescribe VMware requirements for universal passthrough modeProvision a dynamic vNIC connection policy for Cisco VMFEX universal passthroughProvision a BIOS policy for Cisco VMFEX universal passthroughAssociate universal passthrough policies to a service profileProvision a port profile for universal passthrough modeProvision VMs to connect to DirectPath I/O interfacesVerify universal passthrough mode
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Lesson 8: Provisioning LAN and SAN Connectivity in the CIMC
Provision the Cisco UCS P81E VIC to allow FCoEProvision a locally administered MAC address for the A and Bside 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfacesEnable RSS on Ethernet adaptersProvision locally administered addresses for the Fibre Channel interface WWPN and WWNNProvision the Fibre Channel boot target for the A and Bside Fibre Channel interfaces
Lesson 9: Provisioning Cisco UCS CSeries Server Integration in Cisco UCS ManagerDescribe the benefits of CSeries integrationDescribe the physical connectivity requirements for CSeries integrationInstall version 1.2 CSeries server firmware to allow integration with Cisco UCS prior to version 2.0(2xx)Describe the CSeries discovery process
Module 3: Design and Implementation with VMFEX
Lesson 1: Overview Cisco VMFEX and Cisco VMFEX Universal PassThrough
Describe VMware vSwitch and vDSDescribe Cisco Nexus 1000V switchingDescribe Cisco VMFEXDescribe Cisco VMFEX universal passthrough
Lesson 2: Configuring Cisco UCS VMFEX
Describe vCenter integration methodsDescribe how to provision ESXi Servers with a Cisco VEMDescribe how to provision the secure connection from Cisco UCS Manager to vCenter ServerDescribe how to provision port profiles and port profile clientsDescribe how to provision a dynamic vNIC connection policy and BIOS policy for Cisco VMFEXDescribe how to join ESXi hosts to the DVSDescribe how to provision VMs to consume port groups on the DVS
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Demonstration 1: Provision Initial BSeries Configuration
Lab 1: Upgrading UCS Components
Lab 2: Creating Simple Service Profiles
Lab 3: Configuring Resource Pools
Lab 4: Creating Service Profiles from Templates
Lab 5: Creating Mobile Service Profiles
Lab 6: Advanced Service Profiles Creation
Lab 7: Testing High Availability
Lab 8: Backing up and Importing Configuration Data
Lab 9: Role Based Access Controls
Lab 10: Configuring and Exploring UCS Central 1.1
Lab 11: CSeries SingleWire UCSM Integration
Lab 12: Installing ESXi 5.1 on CSeries to Boot from SAN
Lab 13: Configuring VMFEXLabs
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Data Center Unified Computing
Course DescriptionThe Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Troubleshooting course version 5.1 is a threeday handson course that teaches the system engineers and data center administrators implementing the Cisco Unified Computing System essential troubleshooting skills using the builtin tools in UCS Manager 2.1. Included subjects covered and updated include MultiHop FCoE, FC Zoning and iSCSI connectivity.
Prerequisites
Who Should AttendThe primary audience for this course is Data center designers, data center administrators, and system engineers. The secondary audience for this course is data center engineers and managers.
Length:5 days
Format:Lecture/Lab
CourseVersion:5.1
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Troubleshooting
Understanding of Server System design and architectureFamiliarity with Ethernet and TCO/IP NetworkingFamiliarity with SANsFamiliarity with Fibre Channel ProtocolUnderstanding of Cisco Enterprise Data Center ArchitectureFamiliarity with hypervisor technologies (VMware vSphere, Microsoft HyperV, Red Hat KVM, Citrix Xen
Related TrainingDCUCI
Learning ObjectivesDescribe Troubleshooting the Cisco UCS BSeries in UCS Manager 2.1Describe Troubleshooting the Cisco UCS CSeriesDescribe Troubleshooting the Cisco UCS CSeries in UCS Manager 2.1
ProductVersion:2.1
Why FireflyThis version of the course features enhancements to the standard 5.0 offering by updating content to reflect UCS Manager version 2.1 and adds instruction on troubleshooting:!"#$%&!"'()*+,("-)%.+/("012(3"#$"4%5+56"!"+'$'7!"8$'"$(59)1/":;<"$%55(,9+*+9=" "
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Lesson 1: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS BSeries Architecture and Initialization
Module 1: Cisco UCS BSeries Troubleshooting
Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS BSeries Configuration
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Module 2: Cisco UCS CSeries Troubleshooting
Module 3: Cisco UCS CSeries Integration Troubleshooting
Data Center Unified Computing Troubleshooting
Lesson 3: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS BSeries Operation
Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS BSeries LAN and SAN Connectivity
Lesson 5: Troubleshooting and Upgrading UCS Manager
Lesson 6: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS BSeries Hardware
Lesson 1: Understanding Cisco UCS CSeries Architecture and Configuration
Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS CSeries Hardware and Firmware
Lesson 3: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS CSeries LAN and SAN Connectivity
Lesson 4: Troubleshooting with the Cisco Server Configuration Utility
Lesson 5: Troubleshooting Locally Attached Storage
Lesson 6: Troubleshooting Operating SystemRelated Issues
Lesson 1: Integrating Cisco UCS CSeries Servers and Cisco UCS Manager
Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS CSeries Server and Cisco UCS Manager Integration
Labs
Lab 1: Cisco UCS Network Baseline Documentation
Lab 2: Cisco UCS Management and Service Profile Deployment
Lab 3: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS BSeries Server Boot from SAN
Lab 4: Troubleshooting LAN Connectivity Part 1
Lab 5: Troubleshooting LAN Connectivity Part 2
Lab 6: Troubleshoot Fallover Connectivity Part 1
Lab 7: Troubleshoot Fallover Connectivity Part 2
Lab 8: Troubleshoot Cisco UCS CSeries Server Boot rom SAN
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Implementing and Configuring
Course DescriptionThe Cisco Nexus 1000V is a virtual switch that resides within the hypervisor environment such as a VMware ESXi Server instance and provides operations and management consistency with existing Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches. The Nexus 1000V, with the use of overlay networks provisioning, provides one of the three pillars of Cisco's ONE SDN strategy. The Nexus 1000V leverages VMware's vNetwork Distributed Switch (DVS) framework and integrates with the Cisco Nexus 1010/1100 Virtual Network Appliances and Virtual Services Blades (VSB) to offer tightly integrated network services as part of a comprehensive Data Center server virtualization strategy. This twoday course provides you with an indepth look at the architecture, design, installation, monitoring, upgrading, and feature configuration process for the Cisco Nexus 1000V. This course includes handson labs in which you will configure a VMware vSphere infrastructure; install, upgrade, and configure the Nexus 1000V with high availability; and demonstrate uplink design options, policy mobility during virtual machine migration, and the use of monitoring tools.
Prerequisites
Who Should Attend
Length:2 days
Format:Lecture/Lab
CourseVersion:2.4
ProductVersion:4.2.1.SV2.1
ICNX1V
You will gain the most from this course if you have at least CCNAlevel knowledge of routing and switching together with some knowledge and experience of configuring a VMware virtual switching environment.
This course is targeted at Networking and Virtual Server engineers. It introduces and teaches the configuration and design aspects of the Cisco Nexus 1000V and associated products in a VMware virtual switching environment.
Learning ObjectivesDescribe the Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch and its role in a virtual server network environmentDescribe the VMware networking environmentDescribe the Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch architectureDescribe Cisco Nexus 1000V design considerationsDescribe the Cisco Nexus 1010/1100 Virtual Services Appliances and Virtualized Services and their role in virtual deploymentsDescribe how to install, upgrade, and configure a Cisco Nexus 1000V Series SwitchDescribe how configure Cisco Nexus 1000V networking using port profilesDescribe the configuration of security on the Cisco Nexus 1000VDescribe the Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch traffic flow configurationDescribe network monitoring, troubleshooting, and management of the Cisco Nexus 1000V
the Cisco Nexus 1000V
Why FireflyThis version of ICNX1V features the latest version of the Nexus 1000V software in the courseware 4.2.1.SV2.1, including the new vPath 2.0 architecture. Additionally, the most recent version of Cisco Nexus 1010, 4.2.1.SP1(4a) is covered, along with updates on the Cisco Virtual Security Gateway (VSG), the Cisco 1000V ASA, and the Virtual Wide Area Application Services (vWAAS), which provides integrated WAN optimization services.
Related TrainingNXTD1K
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Module 1: Networks in a Virtual Server Environment
Lesson 1: Introducing the Cisco Nexus 1000V
Lesson 2: VMware Networking
Lesson 3: Cisco Nexus 1000V Architecture
Module 2: Cisco Nexus 1000V Installation and Configuration
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Lesson 4: Cisco Nexus 1000V Design Considerations
Lesson 5: The Cisco Nexus 1010/1100 Virtual Services Appliances and Virtualized Services
Lesson 1: Installing, Upgrading, and Configuring the Cisco Nexus 1000V
Lesson 2: Configuring Port Profiles
Lesson 3: Managing Security
Lesson 4: Traffic Flow
Lesson 5: Networking Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Management of the Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch
Labs
Lab 1: Setting Up the Lab Environment
Lab 2: Installing the Cisco Nexus 1000V VSM
Lab 3: Installing the Cisco Nexus 1000V VEM
Lab 4: Upgrading the Cisco Nexus 1000V VSM and VEM
Lab 5: Optimizing the Cisco Nexus 1000V Implementation
Lab 6: Configuring SPAN and ERSPAN
Implementing and Configuring the Cisco Nexus 1000V
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Configuring Cisco MDS 9000
Course DescriptionConfiguring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches (DCMDS) v1.2 is a product course consisting of lectures and labs that provide learners with fundamental skills in configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series switches. The course structure is based on the Cisco Product Configuration Guides. DCMDS is built upon and consolidated from two prior courses: ICSNS and IASNS.
Prerequisites
Who Should AttendField Engineers wanting operational knowledge and hands on experience with the Cisco MDS 9000 series switches.
Candidates preparing for the Storage Networking components in the CCIE Data Center Written Exam (350080) and Lab Exam, the DCUFI exam (642997), the DCUCI exam (642999), and/or the DCUCD Exam (642998).
Length:5 days
Format:Lecture/Lab
CourseVersion:1.2
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Series Switches
Basic understanding of data storage hardware components and protocols, including SCSI and Fibre Channel.Basic understanding of networking protocols, including Ethernet and IP.
Related TrainingDCUFI
Learning ObjectivesDescribe the components and management services of MDS 9000 SeriesExplain the initial setup procedure, default settings, software licensing requirements, and system software upgrade proceduresExplain how to configure Fibre Channel interfaces; use the FLOGI database and the FCNS database; how to create VSANs; manage Domain IDs and FCID assignment; use NPV mode and NPIV feature; and configure port channels, Device Alias, and Basic and Enhanced ZoningExplain how to configure DMM, Cisco SANTap, and SPAN to monitor traffic flow through the MDSDescribe FCoE, DCBX, and DCB and the configuration steps required to configure multihop FCoE in a SAN environmentExplain how to: configure secure management protocols and rolebased access control; centralize security management with AAA services; secure the SAN environment with port and fabric security; configure the Fiber Channel Security Protocol; configure the Storage Media Encryption solution; and how Cisco LinkSec encryption can protect data in transitDescribe the basic FCIP configuration process; use Fiber Channel Port Channels to provide high availability for FCIP environments; implement IVR in order to increase the reliability of the SAN extension solution; and identify parameters that must be tuned to optimize performance across the FCIP tunnel
ProductVersion:NXOS 5.2.6DCNM 6.1
Why FireflyFirefly’s origins as a company began with the MDS as a core technology. Over the years Firefly has continued to lead the industry in MDS expert consultant/trainers. Firefly works with Cisco closely to keep product courses such as the DCMDS current with new developments.
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Lesson 1: Introducing the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switch Platform
Module 1: Cisco MDS 90000 Series Switch Platform
Lesson 2: Implementing Integrated Management
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Module 2: System Installation and Initial Configuration
Module 4: Intelligent SAN Fabric Services
Lesson 1: Performing the Initial Switch Configuration
Lesson 2: Installing and Licensing Cisco NXOS Software
Lesson 1: Implementing Cisco MDS Data Mobility Manager
Lesson 2: Implementing Cisco SANTap
Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches
Lesson 1: Configuring Interfaces
Lesson 2: Using FLOGI and FCNS Databases
Module 3: Building a SAN Fabric
Lesson 3: Configuring VSANs
Lesson 4: Managing Domains
Lesson 5: Configuring NPV and NPIV
Lesson 6: Configuring Port Channels
Lesson 7: Configuring Distributed Device Aliases
Lesson 8: Implementing Zoning
Lesson 3: Monitoring Traffic Flow
Module 5: Fibre Channel Over Ethernet ImplementationLesson 1: Fibre Channel over Ethernet
Lesson 2: Configuring Multihop FCoE on the MDS 9500
Module 6: Implementing SecurityLesson 1: Improving Management Security
Lesson 2: Configuring AAA Services
Lesson 3: Implementing Port and Fabric Security
Lesson 4: Configuring FCSP
Lesson 5: Implementing Link Encryption
Lesson 6: Implementing Cisco Storage Media Encryption
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Labs
Lab 1: Initial Switch Setup
Lab 2: Boot Process and Upgrading Switch Software
Lab 3: Configuring Interfaces
Lab 4: Creating VSANs
Lab 5: Configuring Port Channels, NPV and NPIV
Lab 6: Configuring Device Alias and Zones
Lab 7: Configuring Cisco DMM
Lab 8: Using SPAN, RSPAN, and the Analyzer
Lab 9: Configuring RBAC, AAA Services
Lab 10: Implementing Interop, IVR
Lab 11: FCIP and HA
Lab 12: Implementing Interop, IVR
Module 7: Implementing FCIPLesson 1: Creating an FCIP Tunnel
Lesson 2: Configuring FCIP High Availability
Lesson 3: Implementing IVR for SAN Extension
Lesson 4: Tuning FCIP Performance
Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches
Lab 13: Tuning FCIP Performance
Lab 14: IOA
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Cisco Data Center CCIE Unified Fabric Workshop (DCXUF)
The instructorled Cisco® Data Center CCIE® Unified Fabric Workshop (DCXUF), Version 1 is designed for candidates who are preparing to take the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert – Data Center Certification lab exam. This course will challenge students with complex lab scenarios that provide a deep dive into the detailed configuration and optimization of protocols and features found in the data center unified fabric. Topics include configuration of Cisco unified fabric features available in NXOS, encompassing both the Cisco Nexus® and Cisco MDS platforms. The labs provide detailed insight into the areas defined in the Cisco Data Center Infrastructure – NXOS and Cisco Storage Networking Cisco CCIE DC Lab exam topics. Although approximately 80 percent of the course consists of labs, instructors will provide students:
An understanding of how to interpret Cisco exam questions A detailed solution for each challenge Examples of common mistakes, troubleshooting techniques, and validation
As students learn their weaknesses, instructors will offer chalk talks to help candidates better understand protocols and work through deficiencies.
Duration)
Five days.
Target Audience)
This course is designed for data center systems and field engineers, consulting systems engineers, technical solutions architects, and network solutions integrators who are preparing for the CCIE data center lab exam.
The primary audience for this course includes:
> Network administrators
> Network, engineers, systems engineers, and consulting systems engineers
> Technical solutions architects
> Cisco integrators/partners
Course Objectives)
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to implement and trouble shoot:
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> Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity
> Multicast
> Data center interconnect
> High availability
> Switch and port security and switch management services
> Fibre Channel, FCoE, and iSCSI services
Course Prerequisites)The knowledge and skills that a learner should have before attending this course are as follows:
> Excellent understanding of networking protocols:
! Recommended attendance of the Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFI) course or attendance of the Cisco Nexus 7000, 5000 product courses
! Recommended CCNP data center certification
! Passed CCIE data center written exam Excellent understanding of the Fibre Channel protocol and the SAN environment
! Recommended attendance of a Fibre Channel protocol class or equivalent experience
! Recommended attendance of the Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches (DCMDS) course or equivalent experience
! Read or be familiar with Robert Kembel’s books on Fibre Channel and Fibre Channel switched fabrics
Course Outline)
> Module 0: Course Introduction
! Explain where the CCIEDCUF course fits in the overall data center curriculum
! Clarify prerequisite knowledge and skills
! Review the CCIE data center lab exam blueprint
> Module 1: Cisco Data Center Infrastructure
! Basic switch configuration
! Implement virtual device contexts
! Configure VLANs, ports, and UDLD
! Optimize STP
! Implement fabric extender connectivity
! Configure and optimize fabric path
! Implement virtual port channels (vPCs), EvPC, and vPC+
! Optimize vPC
! Implement basic EIGRP and basic OSPF in data center environment
! Implement BFD for dynamic routing protocols, ECMP, and multicast
! Configure FHRP
! Optimize graceful restart/NSF
! Configure OTV multicast and unicast
! Optimize OTV
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! FHRP filtering across OTV
! Create user accounts with RBAC, manage system files, and verify DCNM
! Implement AAA services, port security, NTP, PTP, and NetFlow
! Configure SNMPv2 and SNMPv3, ACLs, Cisco TrustSec®, SPAN, ERSPAN, and Smart Call Home
! Establish DHCP snooping, DAI, and source guard
> Module 2: Cisco Data Center Storage
! Configure Fibre Channel
! Implement port channel, ISL, trunking, and zoning
! Configure security features
! Manage FC oversubscription
! Implement Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), NPV and NPIV features, unified fabric switch different modes of operation, QoS features, multihop FCoE, FCIP, and security features
! Implement SAN extension tuner
! Implement iSCSI (including advanced features) and iSCSI security features
> Module 3: Cisco Data Center Troubleshooting.
! Given an OTV problem, identify the problem and potential fix
! Given a VDC problem, identify the problem and potential fix
! Given a vPC problem, identify the problem and potential fix
! Given a Layer 2 problem, identify the problem and potential fix
! Given a Layer 3 problem, identify the problem and potential fix
! Given a multicast problem, identify the problem and potential fix
! Given a fabric path problem, identify the problem and potential fix
! Given a unified fabric problem, identify the problem and potential fix
Lab Outline The lab outline is as follows:
> Lab 1: Discover Network and Establish Base L2 Connectivity
> Lab 2: Enhanced L2 Connectivity
> Lab 3: L3 Connectivity
> Lab 4: NXOS High Availability
> Lab 5: NXOS Security
> Lab 6: NXOS Management
> Lab 7: Fibre Channel
> Lab 8: Unified Fabric: FCoE
> Lab 9: iSCSI
> Lab 10: Troubleshooting Lab Topology Figure 1 shows the lab topology for this course. The lab supports six students.
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Figure 1. Lab Topology
Registration Email For more information about schedules and registration for this course, contact [email protected].
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Cisco Data Center CCIE Unified Computing Workshop (DCXUC)
The instructorled Cisco® Data Center CCIE® Unified Computing Workshop (DCXUC),Version 1 is designed for candidates who are preparing to take the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert – Data Center Certification lab exam. This course will challenge students with complex lab scenarios that provide a deep dive into the detailed configuration, optimization, and integration of protocols and features found in a virtualized data center unified computing infrastructure. This course will cover configuration of Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS®), encompassing both Cisco Nexus® 1000V and Cisco Application Networking Services (ANS). The labs will provide detailed insight into the areas defined in the Cisco UCS, Cisco ANS, and Cisco Nexus 1000V sections of the Cisco CCIE DC lab blueprint culminating on the last day in a timed challenge lab.Although approximately 80 percent of the course consists of labs, instructors will provide students an understanding of how to interpret Cisco exam questions, a detailed solution for each challenge, common mistakes, troubleshooting techniques, and validation. As students learn their weaknesses, instructors will offer chalktalks to help candidates better understand protocols and work through deficiencies.
Duration
Five days.
Target Audience
This course is designed for data center systems and field engineers, consulting systems engineers, technical solutions architects, and network solutions integrators who are preparing for the CCIE lab exam.
The primary audience for this course includes:
> Network administrators
> Network engineers, systems engineers, and consulting systems engineers
> Technical solutions architects
> Cisco integrators/partners
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Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
> Implement LAN and SAN connectivity in a unified computing environment
> Implement unified computing server resources and management tasks
> Manage high availability in a unified computing environment
> Perform unified computing troubleshooting and maintenance tasks
> Manage data center virtualization with the Cisco Nexus 1000V/implement security features
> Implement data center application high availability and load balancing
Course PrerequisitesThe knowledge and skills that a learner should have before attending this course are as follows:
> Excellent understanding of networking protocols
> Recommended attendance of Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCI)and Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCT) courses
> Recommended attendance of Cisco Nexus 1000V and Cisco ACE product courses
> Recommended CCNP® data center certification and passed CCIE data center written exam
> Excellent understanding of the Fiber Channel protocol and the SAN environment
> Recommended attendance of a Fiber Channel protocol class or equivalent experience
> Recommended attendance of the Implementing Cisco MDS (DCMDS) course or equivalent experience
Course Outline
> Module 0: Course Introduction
o Explain where the DCXUC course fits in the overall data center curriculum
o Clarify prerequisite knowledge and skills
o Review the CCIE data center lab exam blueprint
> Module 1: Cisco Data Center Infrastructure
o Configure different port types
o Implement Ethernet endhost mode (EHM), VLANs and port channels,pinning and pin groups, and disjoint Layer 2 domains
o Configure FC ports for SAN connectivity, VSANs, FC uplink port channels,FC trunking, and SAN pinning
o Create and implement service profiles
o Create and implement policies and server resource pools
o Implement updating and initial templates, boot from remote storage, fabric failover, and unified computing management hierarchy using ORG and RBAC
o Configure RBAC groups, remote RBAC configuration, roles and privileges,and AD group attribute mapping
o Create and configure users
o Implement backup and restore procedures in a unified computing environment as well as systemwide policies
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o Manage high availability in a unified computing environment
o Configure monitoring and analysis of system events
o Implement external management protocols
o Collect statistical Information
o Firmware management
o Collect TACspecific information
o Implement server recovery tasks
o Configure CSeries to boot from FC SAN
o Configure adapterFEX
> Module 2: Cisco Nexus 1000V
o Implement QoS, traffic flow, and IGMP snooping
o Implement network monitoring on Cisco Nexus 1000v
o Implement Cisco Nexus 1000v port channels
o Configure VLANs, port profiles, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, IP source guard, port security, access control lists, and private VLANs
o Switch between L2/L3 control mode
o Diagnose VSM HA issues, VSM/VEM connectivity, and security feature issues
> Module 3: Application Network Services
o Implement standard Cisco ACE features for load balancing
o Configuring server loadbalancing algorithm
o Configure different SLB deployment modes
o Implement health monitoring
o Configure sticky connections
o Implement server load balancing in HA mode
> Module 4: Challenge Lab
o A timed challenge lab that covers aspects of Cisco UCS, Cisco ANS, and Cisco Nexus 1000V.
Lab Outline
The lab outline is as follows:
> Lab 1: Establish LAN Connectivity
> Lab 2: Establish SAN Connectivity
> Lab 3: Cisco UCS Server Resources
> Lab 4: Cisco UCS Management Tasks
> Lab 5: Troubleshooting
> Lab 6: Configuring CSeries
> Lab 7: Manage Cisco Nexus 1000v
> Lab 8: Cisco Nexus 1000v Security
> Lab 9: Troubleshooting Cisco Nexus 1000v
> Lab 10: Implement Cisco ACE35
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> Lab 11: Challenge Lab
> Lab Topology
> Figure 1 shows the lab topology for this course. The lab supports a total of six students.
Figure 1. Lab Topology
Registration Email
For more information about schedules and registration for this course, contact [email protected].
Website Addresses for More Information
For more information on Learning Services for Cisco classic products and technologies, visit www.cisco.com/go/ase.
For information on Cisco TelePresence® training, visit www.cisco.com/go/telepresencetraining/.
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For information on Cisco WebEx® technology training, visit www.cisco.com/go/webextraining.
For information on mobile Internet technology training, visit www.cisco.com/go/mitg.
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FCStorage
EthernetFCOEFC
ACE1 ACE2
N5KA1(existing)
N5KA2(existing)
UCSC220B
FIA FIB
N2KA2
N2KA1UCSC220A
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