Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU)
Length 5 days
Version 1.1
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Why study this course
The Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU) v1.1 course helps you prepare for entry-level data center roles.
In this course, you will learn the foundational knowledge and skills you need to configure Cisco® data center technologies including networking, virtualisation, storage area networking, and unified computing. You will get an introduction to Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI), automation and cloud computing. You will get hands-on experience with configuring features on Cisco Nexus Operating System (Cisco NX-OS) and Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS).
This course does not lead directly to a certification exam, but it does cover foundational knowledge that can help you prepare for several CCNP and other professional-level data center courses and exams:
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What you’ll learn
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe the foundations of data center networking
Describe Cisco Nexus products and explain the basic Cisco NX-OS functionalities and tools
Describe Layer 3 first-hop redundancy
Describe Cisco FEX connectivity
Describe Ethernet port channels and vPCs
Introduce switch virtualisation, machine virtualisation, and describe network virtualisation
Compare storage connectivity options in the data center
Describe Fibre Channel communication between the initiator server and the target storage
Describe Fibre Channel zone types and their uses
Describe NPV and NPIV
Describe data center Ethernet enhancements that provide a lossless fabric
Describe FCoE
Describe data center server connectivity
Describe Cisco UCS Manager
Describe the purpose and advantages of APIs
Describe Cisco ACI
Describe the basic concepts of cloud computing
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Train Anywhere
From our state-of-the-art classrooms to telepresence to your offices, our instructor-led training caters to your needs.
Track Record
We have a 30-year history of driving innovative, award-winning learning solutions.
More Courses, More Often
When you train with Lumify Work you get more courses, more often, in more locations, and from more vendors.
Quality Instructors and Content
Expert instructors with real world experience and the latest vendor-approved in-depth course content.
Partner-Preferred Supplier
Chosen and awarded by the world's leading vendors as preferred training partner.
Ahead of the Technology Curve
No matter your chosen technologies or platforms, we can help you stay one step ahead.
Train Anywhere
From our state-of-the-art classrooms to telepresence to your offices, our instructor-led training caters to your needs.
Track Record
We have a 30-year history of driving innovative, award-winning learning solutions.
More Courses, More Often
When you train with Lumify Work you get more courses, more often, in more locations, and from more vendors.
Who is the course for?
Data center administrators
Data center engineers
Systems engineers
Server administrators
Network managers
Cisco integrators and partners
Data center designers
Technical solutions architects
Network architects
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Course subjects
Describing the Data Center Network Architectures
Cisco Data Center Architecture Overview
Three-Tier Network: Core, Aggregation, and Access
Spine-and-Leaf Network
Two-Tier Storage Network
Describing the Cisco Nexus Family and Cisco NX-OS Software
Cisco Nexus Data Center Product Overview
Cisco NX-OS Software Architecture
Cisco NX-OS Software CLI Tools
Cisco NX-OS Virtual Routing and Forwarding
Describing Layer 3 First-Hop Redundancy
Default Gateway Redundancy
Hot Standby Router Protocol
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol
Gateway Load Balancing Protocol
Describing Cisco FEX
Server Deployment Models
Cisco FEX Technology
Cisco FEX Traffic Forwarding
Cisco Adapter FEX
Describing Port Channels and vPCs
Ethernet Port Channels
Virtual Port Channels
Supported vPC Topologies
Describing Switch Virtualisation
Cisco Nexus Switch Basic Components
Virtual Routing and Forwarding
Cisco Nexus 7000 VDCs
VDC Types
VDC Resource Allocation
VDC Management
Describing Machine Virtualisation
Virtual Machines
Hypervisor
VM Manager
Describing Network Virtualisation
Overlay Network Protocols
VXLAN Overlay
VXLAN BGP EVPN Control Plane
VXLAN Data Plane
Cisco Nexus 1000VE Series Virtual Switch
VMware vSphere Virtual Switches
Introducing Basic Data Center Storage Concepts
Storage Connectivity Options in the Data Center
Fibre Channel Storage Networking
VSAN Configuration and Verification
Describing Fibre Channel Communication Between the Initiator Server and the Target Storage
Fibre Channel Layered Model
FLOGI Process
Fibre Channel Flow Control
Describing Fibre Channel Zone Types and Their Uses
Fibre Channel Zoning
Zoning Configuration
Zoning Management
Describing Cisco NPV Mode and NPIV
Cisco NPV Mode
NPIV Mode
Describing Data Center Ethernet Enhancements
IEEE Data Center Bridging
Priority Flow Control
Enhanced Transmission Selection
DCBX Protocol
Congestion Notification
Describing FCoE
Cisco Unified Fabric
FCoE Architecture
FCoE Initialisation Protocol
FCoE Adapters
Describing Cisco UCS Components
Physical Cisco UCS Components
Cisco Fabric Interconnect Product Overview
Cisco IOM Product Overview
Cisco UCS Mini
Cisco IMC Supervisor
Cisco Intersight
Describing Cisco UCS Manager
Cisco UCS Manager Overview
Identity and Resource Pools for Hardware Abstraction
Service Profiles and Service Profile Templates
Cisco UCS Central Overview
Cisco HyperFlex Overview
Using APIs
Common Programmability Protocols and Methods
How to Choose Models and Processes
Describing Cisco ACI
Cisco ACI Overview
Multitier Applications in Cisco ACI
Cisco ACI Features
VXLAN in Cisco ACI
Unicast Traffic in Cisco ACI
Multicast Traffic in Cisco ACI
Cisco ACI Programmability
Common Programming Tools and Orchestration Options
Describing Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Overview
Cloud Deployment Models
Cloud Computing Services
Lab outline
Explore the Cisco NX-OS CLI
Explore Topology Discovery
Configure HSRP
Configure vPCs
Configure VRF
Explore the VDC Elements
Install ESXi and vCenter
Configure VSANs
Validate FLOGI and FCNS
Configure Zoning
Configure Unified Ports on a Cisco Nexus Switch and Implement FCoE
Explore the Cisco UCS Server Environment
Configure a Cisco UCS Service Profile
Configure Cisco NX-OS with APIs
Explore the Cisco UCS Manager XML API Management Information Tree
Explore Cisco ACI
Prerequisites
To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:
Good understanding of networking protocols
Good understanding of the VMware environment
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems
These Cisco courses are recommended to help you meet these prerequisites:
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