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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