The Implementing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode–Advanced (DCNXA) training provides advanced training in applying and managing the Cisco Nexus® 9000 Series Switches in NX-OS mode. The Cisco® NX-OS platform deploys Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) and Ethernet VPN (EVPN) using Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), implements Multi-Site VXLAN EVPN, and integrates L4-L7 services into the fabric providing external connectivity, utilizing advanced tenant features. You will also learn how to implement Cisco NX-OS Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect (ePBR) and Intelligent Traffic Director (ITD) features.
How You’ll Benefit
This training will help you:
Learn how you can integrate Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS mode to manage your enterprise IT environment
Understand the common platform architecture and key features of the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series in NX-OS mode to provide a consistent set of provisioning, management, and diagnostic capabilities for applications
Who Should Enroll
Data center engineers
Field engineers
Network designers
Network administrators
Network engineers
Systems engineers
Technical solutions architects
Path Objectives
Configure VXLAN EVPN in a single site using Cisco DCNM
Configure a Multi-Site VXLAN EVPN
Configure L4-L7 service redirection
Configure external connectivity from a VXLAN EVPN
Configure tenant-level features and Tenant-Routed Multicast (TRM) in VXLAN EVPN
Configure Cisco NX-OS Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect (ePBR) and Intelligent Traffic Director (ITD)
Learning Path Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:
Networking protocols, routing, and switching
General Cisco data center technologies
Virtualization fundamentals
Cisco Nexus platform management
Learning Path Outline
Describing VXLAN EVPN in Single Site
Describing Multi-Site VXLAN EVPN
Describing Layer 4-Layer 7 Service Redirection
Describing External Connectivity from VXLAN EVPN
Describing VXLAN EVPN Functionality Enhancements
Describing Cisco NX-OS Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect and Intelligent Traffic Director