Implementing the Cisco Nexus 1000V (DCNX1K)

This Implementing the Cisco Nexus 1000V (DCNX1K) class is a 3 day class that is presented by Cisco training partners to their end customers. Channel Partners nationwide hire proven AMS Subject Matter Expert Cisco Certified Systems Instructors (CCSI’s) to teach on-site or on-line classes.

Prerequisites

  • Skills and knowledge equivalent to Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1)
  • Skills and knowledge equivalent to Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2)

The primary audience for this course is as follows:

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

After completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:

  • Position the VMware networking solution
  • Position the Cisco Nexus 1000 series(1000V and 1010) Switch in the VMware infrastructure, install the Virtual Supervisor and Virtual Ethernet Modules, and establish an SVS connection to the vCenter Server
  • Configure the key features of the Cisco Nexus1000 series Switches and understand how these features are used in the data center virtual infrastructure design
  • Identify which management features should be implemented on the Cisco Nexus 1000 series switches and how to configure the features selected
  • Identify which tools can be used when troubleshooting the Cisco Nexus 1000 series Switches and how to troubleshoot key features

Course Outline

Module 1: VMware Networking

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

Module 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)

Module 3: Cisco Nexus 1000V Feature Configuration

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

Module 4: Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch Management

  • Configuring Management Features
  • Configuring System Management Features

Module 5: Troubleshooting the Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch

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

Hands-on Lab Exercises

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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