Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking (DCICN) v6.2 is an Associate-level self-study technical course designed to help students prepare for the CCNA Data Center certification, and for associate-level data center roles. The course covers foundational knowledge, skills, and technologies, including data center networking concepts, data center storage networking, and data center physical infrastructure. The training provided in this course is focused on data center basic operations covering the topics needed for today’s demanding associate-level positions.
The course covers foundational knowledge, skills, and technologies, including data center networking concepts, data center storage networking, and data center physical infrastructure. The training provided in this course is focused on data center basic operations covering the topics needed for today’s demanding associate-level positions.
- Functions of Networking
- Host-to-Host Communications Model
- Ethernet Connections
- Ethernet Communications Standards
- OSI Network Layer Addressing
- TCP/IP Transport Layer
- Packet Delivery Process
- Switching
- Packet Delivery Process
- Cisco NX-OS Software
- Operating Cisco NX-OS Software
- Implementing VLANs and Trunks
- Building a Redundant Switched Topology
- IP Addressing Scheme
- Transitioning to IPv6
- Packet Delivery Process
- Routing Process on Cisco Nexus Switches
- Routing Protocols on Cisco Nexus Switches
- Access Control Lists on Cisco Nexus Switches
- Lab 1-1: Use Windows Applications as Network Tools
- Lab 1-2: Observe the TCP Three-Way Handshake
- Lab 1-3: Observe Extended PC Network Information
- Lab 2-1: Connect to Cisco Nexus Switches
- Lab 2-2: Configure the Cisco Nexus Switches
- Lab 2-3: Configure VLANs and Trunks
- Lab 2-4: Verify and Configure Spanning Tree
- Lab 2-5: Configure EtherChannel
- Lab 3-1: Convert Decimal to Binary and Binary to Decimal
- Lab 3-2: Classify Network Addressing
- Lab 3-3: Compute Usable Subnetworks and Hosts
- Lab 3-4: Calculate Subnet Masks
- Lab 4-1: Configure Multilayer Switching
- Network administrators
- Network engineers
- Cisco integrators/partners
- Systems engineers
- Network designers
- Network managers
- Systems engineers
- Consulting systems engineers
- Technical solutions architects
There are no prerequisites for this course.
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe and identify data center network protocols and host-to-host communication
- Describe basic data center networking concepts and use the Cisco NX-OS command-line interface and implement VLANs, trunks, and port channels
- Describe advanced data center networking concepts, implement multilayer switching, and perform basic configuration: protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP); AAA on Cisco NX-OS devices and secure remote administration; and access control lists
- Describe and compare basic data center storage connectivity options and configure VSANs
- Describe advanced data center storage and configure zoning, NPV mode, and NPIV on Cisco Nexus and Cisco MDS switches
- Identify the components of Cisco UCS architecture and use the Cisco UCS Manager GUI
- 365 days of unlimited access to interactive, Cisco authorized training
- Hands-on practice labs delivered through Discovery Labs
- Course content that is equivalent to classroom training
- Graded assessments at the end of every section to provide students with vital feedback
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