Cisco Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches v3.5 (DCMDS)

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Duration

4 Days

24 CPD hours

About this course

Technical decision makers

Network architects

Overview

After taking this course, you should be able to:

Discover and describe the Cisco Multilayer Director Switch (MDS) platform of multilayer switches and directors.

Provisioning Cisco MDS Switches

Describe key product features of the MDS platform

Describe and implement automation an Cisco MDS Switches

Configure and implement the Cisco MDS switches and platform features

Resolve issues and troubleshoot FC domains, zones and zone merges, and switch boot and firmware upgrades

Description

This course shows you how to implement, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco� MDS 9000 Series Switches, to build highly available, scalable storage networks. Through expert instruction and extensive hands-on practice, you will learn how to deploy and use capabilities such as virtual storage area networks (VSANs), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), N-Port Virtualization (NPV) fabric security, zoning, automation with NX-API, Slow Drain Analysis, Fibre Channel over TCP/IP (FCIP) tunnels, and more. You will learn how to configure and implement platform features and learn troubleshooting techniques pertaining to Fibre Channel (FC) domains, firmware upgrades, zones, and zone mergers.
This course prepares you for Cisco CCNP Data Center and Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center SAN Implementation certifications.

Describing Cisco MDS Platform

Cisco MDS 9700/9300/9200/9100 Hardware
Cisco NX-OS
Cisco DCNM
Fibre Channel Architecture
FCoE Architecture

Provisioning Cisco MDS Switches

Power-On Auto-Provisioning
Cisco DCNM
Using Cisco DCNM 11.x
RBAC and Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)

Building the Fibre Channel Fabric with Cisco MDS Switches

Virtual SANs
Port Channels and VSAN Trunking
Zoning and Smart Zoning
Device Aliases
Inter-VSAN Routing
Fibre Channel Fabric Security
Building SAN Extensions
Inter-VSAN Routing
Slow Drain Analysis
SAN Analytics and Telemetry Streaming
Cisco Secure Boot
NPV and NPIV

Automating Cisco MDS Fabric

Cisco MDS NX_APIPython API
Ansible

Monitoring and Reporting Cisco MDS Features

Cisco DCNM SAN Reports and Alarms
SAN Analytics and SAN Telemetry Streaming

Troubleshooting Common Cisco MDS Issues

Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Domains, Zones and Zone Merges
Boot and Upgrade Issues

Additional course details:

Nexus Humans Cisco Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches v3.5 (DCMDS) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward.

This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts.

Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success.

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