Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCIT)

What you’ll learn

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Describe how to troubleshoot the data center network

• Describe the troubleshooting tools and methodologies available from the Command-Line Interface (CLI) that are used to identify and resolve issues in a Cisco data center network architecture

• Identify and resolve issues that are related to: Virtual LANs (VLANs) and private VLANs (PVLANs); port channels and virtual port channels; and Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN)

• Describe troubleshooting of routing and high-availability protocols

• Describe troubleshooting of the LAN security features

• Identify and resolve issues that are related to a single device

• Identify and resolve issues that are related to Fibre Channel interface operation

• Identify and resolve Fibre Channel switching issues when the Cisco NX-OS Software is used in switched mode and in N-Port Virtualisation (NPV) mode

• Identify and resolve issues that are related to Fibre Channel switching when a Cisco NX-OS switch is used in NPV mode

• Describe Cisco UCS architecture, initial setup, tools, and service aids that are available for Cisco UCS troubleshooting and interpretation of the output

• Describe Cisco UCS configuration and troubleshooting

• Describe Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Server operation and troubleshoot related issues

• Describe UCS B-Series LAN, SAN, and Fibre Channel operations, including in-depth troubleshooting procedures

• Describe Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) tools for validating performance and facilitating data-gathering activities for Cisco UCS C-Series server troubleshooting, and the troubleshooting approach for hardware and firmware failures

• Define the proper procedures for configuring Cisco UCS C-Series LAN and SAN connectivity, avoiding issues with the VIC, troubleshooting connectivity issues

• Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series server integration with Cisco UCS Manager

• Describe Cisco Intersight characteristics

• Explore the Cisco Nexus Dashboard platform

• Explain Cisco Nexus Dashboard cluster connectivity and installation procedures

• Identify the tools, protocols, and methods to effectively troubleshoot Cisco ACI

• Describe how to troubleshoot automation and programmability tools

• Understand functionality provided by the on-box tooling on the Cisco Nexus series switches and implement simple solutions to improve daily operations

• Describe the use of Python and Ansible to leverage the NX-API to implement and verify configuration state using modern workflows

Cisco at Lumify Work

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Who is the course for?

• Network Designers

• Network Administrators

• Network Engineers

• System Engineers

• Data Center Engineers

• Consulting Systems Engineers

• Technical Solutions Architects

• Cisco Integrators and Partners

• Server Administrators

• Network Managers

• Storage Administrators

• Program Managers

• Project Managers

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:

• Configure, secure, and maintain LAN and SAN based on Cisco Nexus and MDS switches

• Configure, secure, and maintain Cisco Unified Computing System

• Configure, secure, and maintain Cisco ACI

These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offerings:

• Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)

• Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU)

• Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

• Implementing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center (DCNX)

• Introducing Cisco Unified Computing System (DCIUCS)

• Configuring Cisco Unified Computing System (DCCUCS)

Terms & Conditions

The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.