What you’ll learn
The Advanced course on Implementing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode (DCNXA) v1.0 offers comprehensive training on the application and administration of Cisco Nexus® 9000 Series Switches in NX-OS mode. This involves the deployment of Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) and Ethernet VPN (EVPN) through Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), the implementation of Multi-Site VXLAN EVPN, and the incorporation of L4-L7 services into the fabric to establish external connectivity, utilizing advanced tenant features. Participants will also gain proficiency in implementing Cisco NX-OS Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect (ePBR) and Intelligent Traffic Director (ITD) features.
What to expect in the exam
There isn’t a dedicated Cisco exam for this course, but it can be useful to pass the DCCOR 350-601, DCIT 300-615 and DCID 300-610
Who should enroll
IT professionals interested in understanding the capabilities of Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches including:
- Data center engineer
- Field engineer
- Network designer
- Network administrator
- Network engineer
- Systems engineer
- Technical solutions architect
Technology areas
- Data Center
Training overview
Objectives
After taking 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)
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
The following course offerings may help you meet these prerequisites:
- Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA®)
- Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU)
- Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)
- Implementing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode (DCNX)
Outline
- 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
Lab outline
- 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
