Prerequisites

It is recommended that a learner has the following knowledge and skills before attending this course:

• Good understanding of networking protocols
• Good understanding of the VMware environment
• Basic computer literacy
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems
• Basic Internet usage skills

Course Content

The course covers foundational knowledge, skills, and technologies including network protocols and host-to-host communication, data center networking concepts and technologies, data center storage networking, and Cisco UCS architecture.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe and identify data center network protocols and host-to-host communication
• Describe basic data center networking concepts and use the Cisco NX-OS command line interface and implement VLANs, trunks, and port channels
• Describe advanced data center networking concepts, implement multilayer switching, and perform basic configuration: protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP); AAA on Cisco NX-OS devices and secure remote administration; and access control lists
• Describe and compare basic data center storage connectivity options and configure VSANs
• Describe advanced data center storage and configure zoning, NPV mode, and NPIV on Cisco Nexus and Cisco MDS Switches
• Identify the components of Cisco UCS architecture and use the Cisco UCS Manager GUI

Course Outline

• Module1: Data Center Physical Infrastructure
• Module 2: Basic Data Center Networking Concepts
• Module 3: Advanced Data Center Networking Concepts
• Module 4: Basic Data Center Storage
• Module 5: Advanced Data Center Storage

Who Should Attend

• Channel Partners
• Customers
• Employees
• Entry-level to experienced Network Administrator
• Network Engineer
• Network Designer
• System Administrator
• Systems Engineer
• Technical Solutions Architect