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Acceleration Program

Firefly Acceleration Programfor CCIE Data Center Certification

Firefly's CCIE Data Center Mentors are the individuals who worked closely with Cisco to develop these classes and therefore offer a unique and highly specialized mentoring experience to each Firefly CCIE Data Center candidate. Those who have achieved the coveted CCIE in other areas know that its a long road culminating with a gruelling day in the lab, implementing, fine-tuning, and troubleshooting a complex environment. Many do not pass on their first tryor 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% hands-on lab work and sole access for every candidate.Fireflys 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 to create the CCIE lab workshops. These experts offer a unique and highly specialized mentoring experi-ence 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 world-wide 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, switch-ing, 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, Fireflys CCIE Data Center instructor team will prepare a personalized education plan based on the candidates 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 pre-requisites. Candidates have the option to take standard CCNP Data Center-level courses or Fireflys 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 hands-on labs and up-to-date 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 la carte.

NX-IP UCS-IP 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:

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Firefly Acceleration Programfor CCIE Data Center Certification

Track/Course Length

Unified Fabric

Cisco Nexus Implementation Professional (NX-IP)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 (UCS-IP)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 Fireflys 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 hands-on 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 in-depth analysis of performance in the lab. Going beyond the traditional installation and implementation courses, these workshops will provide a deep-dive into the inner workings of the Cisco data center products and protocols, and provide a thorough understanding of the fine-tuning and troubleshooting required to pass the lab exam.

The Unified Computing (DCXUC) and Unified Fabric (DCXUF) workshops provide an intense hands-on 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 B-Series 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

5Stage 4: Prepare for the Lab Exam

To complement the live workshops, candidates will have exclusive access to personalized services including mentoring from Fireflys 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.

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Cisco NexusImplementation Professional

Why FireflyThis enhanced course includes all of the content provided in Ciscos DCUFI, ensuring success for those looking to pass the CCNP DCUFI certification exam, 642-997. 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)

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NX-IP

Nexus 3000 series, including Nexus 3548 and product positioningNexus 6000 series specification, features, and product placement40GE Transceivers and CablesNexus 2248TP-E, 2248PQ, and B22 Fabric ExtendersNexus 7004 chassis, Enhanced F2-series modules, and 24-port 10GE M2 Series modulesPower-On Auto Provisioning (POAP)Python ScriptingIPSLASampled NetFlowIntroduction to Ciscos onePK

Exam:642-997

Course Description

This five-day hands-on course is a Firefly Enhanced version of Cisco's DCUFI, designed for systems and field engineers, consulting systems engineers, technical solutions archi-tects, 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 protocolsRecommended CCNA CertificationGood understanding of the Fibre Channelprotocol and the SAN environmentRecommended 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, specifi-cally 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 NX-OS

Module 2: Cisco Nexus Switch Feature Configuration

Lesson 1: Understanding High Availability and Redundancy

Network-Level High AvailabilitySystem-Level High AvailabilityCisco IOS In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)

Lesson 2: Configuring Virtual Device Contexts

Using VDCs in Data CentersVirtual Device Contexts (VDCs)Resource AllocationNew VDC Features in Cisco NX-OS 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 (UC-IP)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)

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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 ManagerPolicy-Based Routing (PBR)IPv6

Lesson 7: Configuring IP MulticastIP MulticastConfiguring IGMP and MLDConfiguring PIMConfiguring IGMP SnoopingConfiguring MSDP


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 ProtocolZoningN-Port ID VirtualizationN-Port 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


Lesson 6: Configuring NPV ModeN-Port ID VirtualizationN-Port 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



Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center

Course DescriptionThe Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFT) v5.0 is a three-day instructor-led 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 chan-nels 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: Platform-Specific 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 Fabric-Extender Configuration and ManagementTroubleshooting Fabric-Extender 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 1-1: Network Baseline Documentation

Lab 2: Lab 2-1: Troubleshoot vPCs

Lab 3: Lab 2-2: Troubleshoot Cisco FabricPath

Lab 4: Lab 2-3: Troubleshoot OTV Issues

Lab 5: Lab 3-1: Troubleshoot Fibre Channel Interfaces

Lab 6: Lab 3-2: Troubleshoot Fibre Channel VSANs, Zones, and Domain Services

Lab 7: Lab 3-3: Troubleshoot NPV Mode

Lab 8: Lab 4-1: Troubleshoot FCoEPart 1

Lab 9: Lab 4-2: Troubleshoot FCoEPart 2

Lab 10: Lab 5-1: Troubleshoot VDCs

Lab 11: Lab 5-2: Troubleshoot Cisco Fabric Services

Lab 12: Lab 5-3: Troubleshoot the Fabric Extender

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Cisco Unified Computing forImplementation Professionals

Why Firefly

From expert-led classrooms to virtual experiences and state-of-the art remote lab access, we are passionate about the service we deliver. Fireflys heritage in education and data center technologies ensures a consistently high level of customer satisfaction scores. Firefly instructors are industry practi-tioners and leverage this experience to blend formal education with hands-on 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, hands-on, 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 five-day, hands-on course designed for system engineers, data-center administrators, techni-cians, and architects implementing Cisco Unified Computing System B- and C-Series 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 Hyper-V, Red Hat KVM, Citrix Xen)

Who Should Attend

This course prepares students for exam 642-999, 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 multi-hop 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 back-ups and restore system configuration. Students are also introduced to UCS Central 1.1 operations.

Students will learn to use the built-in monitoring and troubleshooting tools. They will also install and configure VMware VM-FEX and VM-FEX Universal Pass-Through Mode with the Cisco Virtual Interface Card on the Cisco UCS infrastructure.

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Learning ObjectivesDescribe the Cisco UCS B-Series management and system architecture in UCS Manager 2.1.Implement system management, maintenance, and high-availability services for Cisco UCS B- and C-Series 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 built-in logging systems.Describe how to monitor performance statistics using the built-in tools.Install Cisco R-Series rack enclosures in the data center.Configure UCS Central 1.1Describe Cisco UCS C-Series System architecture and hardware components in UCS Manager 2.1.Describe Cisco C-Series stand-alone operations.Describe Cisco UCS C-Series integration with UCSM 2.1.Implement Stateless Computing on B- and C-Series Servers.Explain and configure Cisco UCS VM-FEX technology in UCS Manager 2.1 in a VMware environment.


Related TrainingCisco UCS Core (UCS-Core)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)


Module 1: Cisco Unified Computing System Overview

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Lesson 1: Overview the Cisco Describe Data Center BridgingDescribe the Cisco UCS 5100 Series Blade Server chassisDescribe the Cisco UCS B-Series fabric componentsDescribe the Cisco UCS B-Series models and optionsDescribe the Cisco UCS C-Series models and optionsDiscuss Cisco UCS Manager and UCS CentralDescribe how to use the Cisco command lineDescribe the power requirements of the Cisco UCS B-SeriesDescribe how to determine supported configurations

Lesson 2: Implementing an HA Cluster

Discuss high-availability cluster connection requirements for Cisco UCS B-SeriesDescribe intercluster communications and synchronization of the Cisco UCS Manager databaseDiscuss how the Cisco UCS 5108 SEEPROM resolves split-brain issues in the high-availability clusterDifferentiate between cluster partition-in-time and cluster partition-in-space conditionsDemonstrate modifying the cluster IP addressing

Lesson 3: Implementing Role Based Access Control

Describe the overall framework of RBAC in the Cisco UCS B-SeriesImplement 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 B-Series 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


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 B-Series Physical Connectivity

Describe 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 B-Series 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 intercon-nectDescribe the chassis discovery process and monitoring using the FSMConfigure the chassis discovery policy

Lesson 8: Implementing Cisco UCS B-Series 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 end-host 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 B-Series 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 End-host ModeDescribe MPIO in the Cisco UCSDescribe Fibre Channel Switching Mode


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 R-Series Rack Enclosures

Describe how to unpack the Cisco R42610 rack enclosureRemove the Cisco R-Series rack from the palletSecure the Cisco R-Series rack to the floorJoin Cisco R42610 racks into a suiteInstall a Cisco RP208-30-U-1 PDURemove and install side panelsRemove and install Cisco R-Series rack doorsUse cabling portholes

Lesson 13: Implementing Cisco UCS B-Series Hardware

Describe the ESD precautions that are necessary when installing Cisco UCS B-Series componentsList the steps for opening the case of half- and full-slot blade serversList the steps for physical installation of rack-mount 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 B-Series Blade ServersList the steps for physical installation and removal of local hard drivesList the steps for physical installation of half- and full-slot 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


Lesson 11: Provisioning Server Profiles, Policies, and Templates in Cisco UCS Manager

Discuss 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 C-Series Server

Describe how to provision SNMPDescribe how to provision syslog destinations for server logging dataAccess data from the system event logExport technical support information


Lesson 5: C-Series Server Configuration Utility

Discuss server configurationDescribe how to use the Server Configuration UtilityDescribe Server Configuration Utility diagnostics

Lesson 6: Provisioning Raid on the C-Series Server

Describe 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 C-Series Server Local RAID Array

Open a KVM session to the Cisco UCS C-Series 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 C-Series Rack Servers

Lesson 1: Installing Cisco UCS C-Series Servers

Review ESD precautionsReview how to open Cisco UCS C-Series casesCompare PCIe riser cards across Cisco UCS C-Series modelsDescribe CPU population rules for dual- and quad-socket serversDescribe the importance of color coding internal Cisco UCS C-Series componentsDescribe DRAM installation and population rulesDescribe fan replacementDescribe power supply replacement

Lesson 2: Installing Cisco UCS C-Series Servers in Cisco R-Series Rack Enclosure

Install the slide-rail 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 C-Series Server to the PDUConnect management and data cables

Lesson 3: Updating Cisco UCS C-Series 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 VM-FEX Universal Pass-Through

Describe VMware requirements for universal pass-through modeProvision a dynamic vNIC connection policy for Cisco VM-FEX universal pass-throughProvision a BIOS policy for Cisco VM-FEX universal pass-throughAssociate universal pass-through policies to a service profileProvision a port profile for universal pass-through modeProvision VMs to connect to DirectPath I/O interfacesVerify universal pass-through mode


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 B-side 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 B-side Fibre Channel interfaces

Lesson 9: Provisioning Cisco UCS C-Series Server Integration in Cisco UCS Manager

Describe the benefits of C-Series integrationDescribe the physical connectivity requirements for C-Series integrationInstall version 1.2 C-Series server firmware to allow integration with Cisco UCS prior to version 2.0(2xx)Describe the C-Series discovery process

Module 3: Design and Implementation with VM-FEX

Lesson 1: Overview Cisco VM-FEX and Cisco VM-FEX Universal Pass-Through

Describe VMware vSwitch and vDSDescribe Cisco Nexus 1000V switchingDescribe Cisco VM-FEXDescribe Cisco VM-FEX universal pass-through

Lesson 2: Configuring Cisco UCS VM-FEX

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 VM-FEXDescribe 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 B-Series 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: C-Series Single-Wire UCSM Integration

Lab 12: Installing ESXi 5.1 on C-Series to Boot from SAN

Lab 13: Configuring VM-FEXLabs


Data Center Unified Computing

Course DescriptionThe Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Troubleshooting course version 5.1 is a three-day hands-on course that teaches the system engineers and data center administrators implementing the Cisco Unified Computing System essential trou-bleshooting skills using the built-in tools in UCS Manager 2.1. Included subjects covered and updated include Multi-Hop 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 (VM-ware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat KVM, Citrix Xen

Related TrainingDCUCI

Learning ObjectivesDescribe Troubleshooting the Cisco UCS B-Series in UCS Manager 2.1Describe Troubleshooting the Cisco UCS C-SeriesDescribe Troubleshooting the Cisco UCS C-Series 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:)&R(6HUYLFH3URILOHEDVHG)&=RQLQJL6&6,8&6&HQWUDO&RQQHFWLYLW\

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Lesson 1: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series Architecture and Initialization

Module 1: Cisco UCS B-Series Troubleshooting

Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series Configuration


Module 2: Cisco UCS C-Series Troubleshooting

Module 3: Cisco UCS C-Series Integration Troubleshooting

Data Center Unified Computing Troubleshooting

Lesson 3: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series Operation

Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series LAN and SAN Connectivity

Lesson 5: Troubleshooting and Upgrading UCS Manager

Lesson 6: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series Hardware

Lesson 1: Understanding Cisco UCS C-Series Architecture and Configuration

Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series Hardware and Firmware

Lesson 3: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series LAN and SAN Connectivity

Lesson 4: Troubleshooting with the Cisco Server Configuration Utility

Lesson 5: Troubleshooting Locally Attached Storage

Lesson 6: Troubleshooting Operating System-Related Issues

Lesson 1: Integrating Cisco UCS C-Series Servers and Cisco UCS Manager

Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series 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 B-Series 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 C-Series 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 Appli-ances and Virtual Services Blades (VSB) to offer tightly integrated network services as part of a comprehensive Data Center server virtualization strategy. This two-day course provides you with an in-depth look at the architecture, design, installation, monitoring, upgrading, and feature configuration process for the Cisco Nexus 1000V. This course includes hands-on labs in which you will configure a VMware vSphere infrastructure; install, upgrade, and configure the Nexus 1000V with high availability; and demon-strate 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

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You will gain the most from this course if you have at least CCNA-level 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.

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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


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 Network-ing components in the CCIE Data Center Written Exam (350-080) and Lab Exam, the DCUFI exam (642-997), the DCUCI exam (642-999), and/or the DCUCD Exam (642-998).

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 assign-ment; 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 proto-cols and role-based 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 FireflyFireflys 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


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 NX-OS 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 FC-SP

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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Learning Services

Cisco Data Center CCIE Unified Fabric Workshop (DCXUF)

The instructor-led 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 NX-OS, 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 Kembels books on Fibre Channel and Fibre Channel switched fabrics

Course Outline)

Module 0: Course Introduction

! Explain where the CCIEDC-UF 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].

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/.

For information on broadband video training for service providers, visit www.cisco.com/go/spvtraining.

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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Cisco Data Center CCIE Unified Computing Workshop (DCXUC)

The instructor-led 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 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 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 curriculumo Clarify prerequisite knowledge and skillso Review the CCIE data center lab exam blueprint

Module 1: Cisco Data Center Infrastructure

o Configure different port typeso Implement Ethernet end-host 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 profileso Create and implement policies and server resource poolso 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 userso Implement backup and restore procedures in a unified computing

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o Manage high availability in a unified computing environmento Configure monitoring and analysis of system eventso Implement external management protocolso Collect statistical Informationo Firmware managemento Collect TAC-specific informationo Implement server recovery taskso Configure C-Series to boot from FC SANo Configure adapter-FEX

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 modeo 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 load-balancing 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 C-Series

Lab 7: Manage Cisco Nexus 1000v

Lab 8: Cisco Nexus 1000v Security

Lab 9: Troubleshooting Cisco Nexus 1000v

Lab 10: Implement Cisco ACE35



Learning Services

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/.

For information on broadband video training for service providers, visit www.cisco.com/go/spvtraining.

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.

Americas HeadquartersCisco Systems, Inc.San Jose, CA

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