Cisco MDSCT Training MDS 9000
 Description
Storage technologies have become increasingly
important as more and more mission-critical data finds its way onto the network. Internetwork storage facilities cannot afford to become a bottleneck as bandwidth continues to increase and the demands of
user access continues to explode. Unfortunately, due to the newness of storage area technologies, there is a distinct shortage of qualified IT support staff to install and maintain these devices. This
exciting course meets this need head on and educates students on the vast and features and benefits of the Cisco ® MDS 9000 family of devices. Thanks to this detailed and extremely focused
course, students develop skills in installing and configuring new installations and in troubleshooting techniques for resolving problems in existing implementations.
Objectives
Upon completion of the MDS 9000 Configuration and Troubleshooting (MDSCT) course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the storage and networking technologies and applications that surround the MDS 9000 Family
- Describe the MDS 9000 Family system components, features, diagnostics, and management capabilities
- Install and configure MDS 9000 Family of multi-layer switches
- Describe the purposes of MDS 9000 Family troubleshooting tools and use them to perform basic troubleshooting tasks
Training Time:
30 hours
Method of Training:
The Cisco ® Training is available in Three formats
- Expert Now CD-ROM
Combining the best of our Live Now instructor-led courses with a self-paced CD-ROM pedagogy, Expert Now courseware provides a wholly different – and uniquely effective – learning experience .You have access to view all the
Pre-Recorded Live Now Classes, Labs, Exams, Cisco ® 's official courseware and key point articles from the Instructors(CCIE and Double CCIE Credentials). Highest Certification Passing Rates in
the Industry. Live Now Courses, according to CPM magazine has a first time passing rate of 94%. More Details
- Learn Now Online Course
Our self-paced Online course. Includes pre and post test assessment, complete training material in
a full multimedia format, labs and practice exam quizzers. 24 x 7 Online Mentoring. Course designed by the same instructor of our Live Now and Expert Now classes. More Details
- Live Classes Call 800-617-5586 for Locations and Schedules
Cisco ® MDS 9000 Configuration and Troubleshooting MDSCT Course CD-ROM or Online Training
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Learn Now Cisco ® MDS 9000 Configuration and Troubleshooting (MDSCT) Online Training Course
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$499.00
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Expert Now Cisco ® MDS 9000 Configuration and Troubleshooting (MDSCT) CD Training
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$795.00
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Audience
This course is a necessity for any system or field engineers that are responsible for the deployment or support storage area
network solutions in a single office, remote site, or for the entire enterprise. This course is also recommended for any students pursuing Cisco ® storage networking certifications.
Prerequisites
Students enrolled in this course should possess an understanding of basic data storage components and protocols such as
networked storage devices, direct attached storage (DAS), fiber-channel based storage area networks (SAN), and network
attached storage (NAS). Successful completion of the following courses (or equivalent experience) is strongly recommended:
Introduction to Cisco ® Networking Technologies (INTRO)
Interconnecting Cisco ® Network Devices (ICND)
Included Materials
Interactive Self-Paced courses provide:
- Unlimited 24 x 7 access to Campus for the entire program (all courses are launched from a personalized web site that organizes and manages your training experience). Live Now and Learn Now
- Hands-on Labs - a perfectly simulated, real-world environment to test skills without risk. Based on availability.
Engaging course demos and real-world examples
- Access to a variety of training resources and certification information.
Included Labs
- Setting up the 9216
- Upgrading Switch Software Using the CLI
- Installing and Configuring Fabric Manager and Device Manager
- Exploring Fabric Manager and Device Manager
- Performing a Fabric Configuration Analysis
- Configuring VSANs using the CLI
- Working with the Isolated VSAN
- Implementing Redundant Fabrics
- Configuring Interfaces Using the CLI
- Configuring Interfaces Using the GUI
- Installing Windows 2000 HBA Drivers
- Configuring PortChannels Using the CLI
- Configure and Operate a PortChannel
- Configuring FSPF
- Configuring Zones Using the GUI
- Configuring File Systems on Windows 2000
Our Instructors
Live Now Instructors Profiles
Outline Cisco ® MDS 9000 Configuration and Troubleshooting (MDSCT) 2.1 Training Course
Module 1: MDSCT Overview
- MDS Configuration and Troubleshooting Course
- MDS 9000 Family Introduction
- Multiprotocol/ Multitransport
- Intelligent Network Services - SAN Scalability
- Intelligent Network Services - High Availability
- Intelligent Network Services - Traffic Management
- Intelligent Network Services - Security
- Intelligent Network Services - Diagnostic Tools
- Intelligent Storage Services
- Integrated Management
Module 2: MDS 9000 SystemComponents, Installation, and Initial Configuration
- System Components and Installation
- Initial Switch Configuration
- Software Licensing and Upgrades
Module 3: System Feature Configurations
- Fabric Manager
- FC Interface Configuration
- Virtual Storage Area Networks
- PortChannels
- Fabric Shortest Path First
- Zoning
- Network Security
- Call Home
Module 4: Troubleshooting Tools and Scenarios
- Troubleshooting Guidelines and Diagnostic Tools
- Advanced Troubleshooting Tools
- roubleshooting Scenarios
Skills
This course covers the following hardware and software/operating system versions:
Hardware:
- MDS 9509 Multilayer Director Switch
- MDS 9506 Multilayer Director Switch
- MDS 9216 Multilayer Fabric Switch
- MDS 9100 Multilayer Fabric Switch
- MDS 9000 Port Analyzer Adapter
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