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.
COURSE OVERVIEW:
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, utilizing advanced tenant features. You will also learn how to implement Cisco NX-OS Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect (ePBR) and Intelligent Traffic Director (ITD) features.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
IT professionals interested in understanding the capabilities of Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
Attendees should meet the following 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
• Virtualization fundamentals
• Cisco Nexus platform management
COURSE CONTENT:
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
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
After completing this course you should be able to:
• 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)