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Cisco® NX-OS for IOS Administrators v2.0 (DCNXA)

This course is designed for network administrators who are migrating from a traditional Cisco IOS environment to routing and switching platforms that use the Nexus Operating System (NX-OS).

Cisco® NX-OS for IOS Administrators v2.0 (DCNXA)

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Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, students will be able to meet these objectives:

  • Describe the differences between the Cisco IOS and NX-OS operating systems.
  • Describe the features and functionality of the Cisco NX-OS.
  • Describe how the Cisco NX-OS is used for functionality specific to different Cisco Nexus switching platforms, such as the 7000-series, 5000-series, and 1000-series switches.
  • Understand basic and advanced configurations of the Cisco Nexus 7000-series, 5000-series, and 1000-series switches using the NX-OS.
  • Understand basic and advanced configurations of the Cisco Virtual Security Gateway.
  • Understand troubleshooting techniques for the Cisco Nexus 7000-series, 5000-series, and 1000-series switches using the NX-OS.

     

    Course Details

    Course Outline

    1 - The Cisco NX-OS
  • Introduction to the Cisco NX-OS
  • Operational Differences between the Cisco IOS and NX-OS
    • 2 - Basic Configuration of Cisco Nexus Switches using NX-OS
  • Initial Configuration of the Cisco Nexus switches
  • Configuring Basic Layer 2 Features using the NX-OS
  • Basic Layer 3 Features using the NX-OS
    • 3 - Advanced Configuration of Cisco Nexus Switches using NX-OS
  • Advanced Layer 2 Features of Cisco Nexus switches
  • Advanced Layer 3 Features of Cisco Nexus switches
  • Integrating the Nexus 1000v with the VMware vCenter Server
  • Configuring Cisco NX-OS on the Virtual Security Gateway
    • 4 - Troubleshooting Cisco NX-OS Configuration Issues
  • Understanding High Availability (HA) Feature of the Cisco NX-OS
  • Basic Troubleshooting Techniques
  • Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques

    • Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.

    Who is it For?

    Target Audience

    Network, systems, and consulting systems engineers

    Network designers, administrators, and managers

    Other Prerequisites

    CCNA Switching and Routing knowledge level

    Cisco® NX-OS for IOS Administrators v2.0 (DCNXA)

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    Course Length : 5 Days

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