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DCNX1K - Implementing the Cisco Nexus 1000V v1.1 On-Site Training

DCNX1K - Implementing the Cisco Nexus 1000V v1.1

Course Description/Agenda

In this course, you will learn the key components and procedures needed to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch. You will also gain an understanding of realistic day-to-day operations of these products.

Through hands-on labs, you'll learn how to configure and troubleshoot key features and modules of the Cisco NX-OS software and Cisco Nexus 1000V platform. You will leave this course with a complete, comprehensive approach to the design and implementation of today's data center.

What You'll Learn

• Position the VMware networking solution
• Position the Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch in the VMware infrastructure
• Install the Virtual Supervisor and Virtual Ethernet Modules
• Establish a software virtual switch (SVS) connection to the vCenter Server
• Configure the key features of the Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch
• How Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch features are used in the data center virtual infrastructure design
• Which management features should be implemented on the Cisco Nexus 1000V
• Troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus 1000V
• Troubleshoot key features

Who Should Attend

• Systems and field engineers who install and implement the Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch
• Network, systems, consulting systems engineers, and server administrators

Course Prerequisites

• CCNA certification

Course Outline

1. VMware Networking

• Virtual Infrastructure
• Networking in the VMware Infrastructure
• Configuring VMware Switching

2. Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch Installation

• Virtual Services Appliance
• Virtual Service Blades
• Installing the Virtual Supervisor Module (VSM)
• Installing the Virtual Ethernet Module (VEM)

3. Cisco Nexus 1000V Feature Configuration

• Configuring Port Profiles
• Configuring Security Features
• Configuring Quality of Service

4. Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch Management

• Configuring Management Features
• Configuring System Management Features

5. Troubleshooting the Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch

• Basic Tools
• Troubleshooting Modules
• Troubleshooting Ports and Port Profiles

Labs

Lab 1: Setting Up the Lab Environment

• Install vCenter Server
• Create a Data Center and Add ESX Hosts
• View the vNetwork Standard Switch Configuration
• Create a VMkernel Port on the Standard Switch, vSwitch0
• Create ISCSI Datastores
• Create a Virtual Machine Port Group on vSwitch0
• Add the Virtual Machine to the vCenter Server Inventory
• Clone the Virtual Machine and Verify Connectivity

Lab 2: Install the Cisco Nexus 1000V VSM

• Prepare the VLAN infrastructure
• Installation

Lab 3: Install the Cisco Nexus 1000V VEM

• Create VLANs and an Uplink Port Profile
• Connect the Cisco Nexus1000V VEM to the Cisco Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender
• Create a Data Port Profile for Virtual Machines
• Test Cisco Nexus 1000V Functionality

Lab 4: Optimize the Cisco Nexus 1000V Implementation

• Modify the Uplink Port Profile to Implement MAC Pinning
• Assign Additional VMNICs to MAC Pinning Uplink Port Profile
• Migrate Management, Control, Packet, and VMKernel Interfaces from vSwitch0 to Cisco Nexus 1000V
• Perform VMware VMotion
• Modify the Uplink Port Profile to Implement Virtual PortChannels

Lab 5: Configuring Security Features

• Clone the Virtual Machine and Verify Connectivity
• Complete a Network Scan
• Configure Access Control Lists
• Configure Port Security
• Configure DHCP Snooping
• Configure Dynamic ARP Inspection
• Configure IP Source Guard

Lab 6: Configuring Quality of Service

• Generate Traffic
• Configure Classification Policies
• Configure Policing
• Configure Class-Based Weighted Fair Queuing

Lab 7: Configuring Management Features

• Configure RADIUS Server Group
• Configure AAA
• Configure role-based access control (RBAC)

Lab 8: Configuring SPAN and ERSPAN

• Configure Local SPAN
• Configure ERSPAN
• Configure a Port Profile for ERSPAN
• Capture and Display ERSPAN Traffic

Lab 9: Troubleshooting the Cisco Nexus 1000V

• Identify and Resolve Three Trouble Tickets

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