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 Duration 35 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Cisco Nexus and Catalyst Switching

  • Snapshot of the Nexus 9K and Catalyst 9200/9500 lineups
  • Platform architecture and system capabilities

Deployment and Initial Setup

  • Hardware installation and foundational software configuration
  • Overview of CLI and GUI management utilities

Switching Fabrics and Network Topologies

  • Exploring fabric extenders and architectural designs
  • Setting up virtual Port Channels and fabric paths

Advanced Configuration Techniques

  • Configuring Layer 2 and Layer 3 services
  • Deploying redundancy protocols and security mechanisms

Automation and Programmability

  • Overview of automation tools and API integration
  • Administering switches via Cisco DNA Center

Monitoring and Diagnostics

  • Best practices for tracking switch health and performance
  • Resolving common operational issues

Practical Lab Sessions

  • Hands-on exercises using real or simulated hardware
  • Scenario-driven troubleshooting and configuration challenges

Data Center Technology Integration

  • Connecting to ACI fabrics and exploring SD-Access
  • Interoperability with other Cisco Data Center solutions

Security and Quality of Service

  • Implementing access controls and threat mitigation strategies
  • Configuring QoS for data, voice, and video traffic

Maintenance and Operations

  • Software updates and patch management workflows
  • Backup strategies and recovery procedures

Conclusion and Future Directions

Requirements

  • A foundational grasp of networking protocols, routing mechanisms, and switching logic
  • Working knowledge of Cisco IOS or NX-OS command-line interfaces

Intended Audience

  • Network engineers
  • IT Architects
  • System administrators

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