Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking

The Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking (DCICN) v1.0 course introduces the students to the three primary technologies that are used in the Cisco data center. The introductory level of knowledge that is taught in these courses is targeted for individuals that will perform only the more basic configuration tasks. The course labs will focus on viewing configurations, but not on making configuration changes or creating new topologies.

Description

The Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking (DCICN) v1.0 course introduces the students to the three primary technologies that are used in the Cisco data center. The introductory level of knowledge that is taught in these courses is targeted for individuals that will perform only the more basic configuration tasks. The course labs will focus on viewing configurations, but not on making configuration changes or creating new topologies.

Objectives

• Describe how a network works
• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications
• Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP services to meet network requirements
• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot routing operations on Cisco Nexus switches

Outline

Simple Network Design

• Understanding the Functions of Networking
• Understanding the Host-to-Host Communications Model
• Describing Ethernet Connections
• Describing Ethernet Communications Standards
• Describing OSI Network Layer Addressing
• Describing the TCP/IP Transport Layer
• Describing the Packet Delivery Process

Switched Network Implementation

• Describing Switching
• Describing the Packet Delivery Process
• Describing Cisco NX-OS Software
• Operating Cisco NX-OS Software
• Implementing VLANs and Trunks
• Building a Redundant Switched Topology

IP Addressing

• Describing an IP Addressing Scheme
• Transitioning to IPv6

Routing on the Cisco Nexus Switch

• Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
• Exploring the Routing Process on Cisco Nexus Switches
• Exploring Routing Protocols on Cisco Nexus Switches
• Exploring ACLs on Cisco Nexus Switches

Prerequisite Knowledge

• Basic computer literacy
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems
• Basic Internet usage skills

  For data center network administrators who want to save time and money on data center design, equipment installation, and maintenance, the Cisco Certified Network Associate Data Center (CCNA Data Center) certification is a job-role-focused training and certification program that allows you to maximize your investment in your education and increase the value of your data center network.

Because of our experience with our existing certification and education programs and leadership in providing data center solutions, Cisco can provide a comprehensive program to address the key areas of data center network design, implementation, and maintenance.