Cisco DCNID Training Class- Data Center Network Infrastructure Design Course v2.0

Retired -  Last day to test: May 7, 2012
Replaced by DCSNS - Designing Cisco Storage Networking Solutions 4.2

Learn to design a Data Center network architecture with the Nexus and Catalyst platforms.

The 4-day DCNID class covers a wide range of advanced features, focusing on the Catalyst 6500 platform. Topics covered include Virtual Switch Services (VSS), IOS Software Modularity, advanced QoS, the Embedded Event Manager (EEM) and other automated diagnostics tools. You will learn how to deploy integrated security and network management services with the Catalyst 6500 Series Firewall Services Module (FWSM) and Network Analysis Module (NAM). You will also learn how to configure the Catalyst 6500 and 4900 for high availability.

Training Course Covers

• Catalyst 6500, 4900, and Blade Switch hardware options
• Data Center network architecture
• Configure Catalyst 6500 advanced features, including Virtual Switch Services (VSS)
• Implement firewall services using the Catalyst 6500 Firewall Services Module (FWSM)
• Configure and use the Catalyst 6500 Network Analysis Module (NAM) to monitor network traffic
• Deploy Catalyst 6500 high availability features, including supervisor redundancy

Training Course Outline

1. Cisco Catalyst 6500 and 4900 Series Switches Data Center Architecture

The Architecture
Data Center Evolution
The Enterprise Composite Network Model
The Data Center Network Architecture
Positioning the Cisco Catalyst Switches
Introduction to Cisco Catalyst 4900 Family Switches
Cisco Catalyst 4900 Family Switch Architecture
Introduction to Cisco Catalyst 6500 Family Switches
Catalyst 4900 and 6500 Family Switches in a Data Center 3.0 Network
Cisco Blade Switches
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Supervisors
Supervisor Architecture
Supervisor 720 with PFC3A/B/BXL
Supervisor 720-10G-3C/CXL
Supervisor 32
Line Cards Overview
Line Cards Architecture
Line Cards Design Considerations
Deploying Line Cards
Service Modules Overview
Power Supplies
Implementing VSS
VSS 1440 Overview
VSS 1440 Architecture
VSS 1440 Operation
Deploying VSS 1440
Configuring VSS 1440
Implementing QoS
QoS Overview
Ingress QoS Processing
Ingress QoS Policing
Egress QoS Policing
Port-Based vs. VLAN-Based QoS
Modular QoS CLI
VSS 1440 and QoS
Configuring QoS
Control Plane Policing and CPU Rate Limiting
Advanced Diagnostics and Monitoring in the Catalyst 6500
EEM Overview
Configuring EEM
Automated Diagnostics
Configuring SPAN
RSPAN
ERSPAN

2. Implementing FWSM for a Data Center Network Infrastructure

Implementing Traffic Flows
Firewall Overview
FWSM Architecture
FWSM Initial Configuration
Firewall Modes
Configuring the Translation
Implementing Management Access
Configuring Management Access
Configuring AAA Services
Implementing ACLs
Configuring Layer 2 Filtering
Configuring ACLs
Implementing Contexts
FWSM Virtualization
Configuring FWSM Contexts
Managing Context Resources
Implementing Routing
Configuring Static Routing
Configuring Dynamic Routing
Implementing Failover
Failover Overview
Failover Operation
Configuring Failover
Implementing Deep Packet Inspection
URL Filtering

3. Implementing Network Analysis with NAM

NetFlow and NDE
Configuring NetFlow and NDE
Introducing the NAM
Network Traffic Monitoring
NAM Service Module
NAM Data Sources
Plan for NAM Deployment
Implementing Initial Configuration
NAM Installation
NAM Initial Configuration
Scenario 1: Live Network Monitoring and Analysis
Action 1: Port Monitoring
Action 2: Detailed Port Monitoring
Action 3: Using NDE with NAM
Scenario 2: Response Time Monitoring
Scenario 3: URL Monitoring
Scenario 4: Troubleshooting
Action 1: Thresholds and Alarms
Action 2: Trigger Packet Captures
NAM Maintenance
NAM Software Upgrade
NAM Troubleshooting

4. Implementing High Availability Data Center Features

Implementing High Availability Features in the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switch
First-Hop High Availability
HSRP
VRRP
GLBP
Catalyst 6500 Supervisor Redundancy
RPR and RPR+
SSO
Implementing Non-Stop Forwarding
SSO with NSF
Configuring SSO with NSF

Appendix A: Implementing Call Home
Appendix B: Upgrading IOS on Cisco Catalyst 6500 and 4900 Series Switches
Data Center Sizing

Dates and Locations Cisco DCNID

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Prerequisites

CCDA, CCNP, or CCIE Routing and Switching certification, or equivalent knowledge and experience.

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