Sample Video and Course Outline

Do you want to learn how to deploy Cisco Data Center networks using Nexus hardware based on best practices? Do you want to learn how to implement DCI technologies such as OTV and FabricPath? Do you want to learn how to setup Storage network solutions using Fibre Channel and FCoE? In this video series you will learn how to do many of these things and much more. We have a range of basic to advanced topics that will show you how to deploy Cisco Data Center networks using Nexus hardware step-by-step in a simple and practical implementation.

Sample Video

Course Outline

1. Overview and Design
   1. Understanding LAN & Data Center networks
   2. Cisco Nexus Positioning
   3. Nexus OS (NX-OS)
   4. Cisco Nexus 7000 Series
      1. Chassis
      2. Supervisor Engines
      3. Fabric Modules
      4. I/O Modules: F-series & M-series, Routing Functions
   5. Cisco Nexus 5000 Series
   6. Cisco Nexus 2000 Series
   7. Performance
   8. Port Optics
   9. Cabling
2. Classical Ethernet Services
   1. Initial Access
   2. VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
   3. VLANs and 802.1Q Trunking
   4. Layer 2 Port Channel
   5. Spanning Tree
   6. Bridge Assurance
   7. UDLD
   8. HSRP
3. Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV)
4. Cisco FabricPath
5. Fabric Extenders (FEX)
6. Virtual Port Channel (vPC)
7. Storage Area Networks (SAN)
   1. Fundamentals & Design
   2. VSAN and Trunking
   3. Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
   4. Enhanced Zoning
   5. Fibre Channel Port Channel