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Implementing and Configuring the Cisco Nexus 1000V (ICNX1V) v2.1 2 days Lecture/lab
Course outline

Module 1: Networks in a Virtual Server Environment

Lesson 1: Introducing the Cisco Nexus 1000V

  • Data Center Access Layer Networks
  • Virtual Environment Overview
  • Cisco Virtual Switching Overview
  • Feature Overview

Lesson 2: VMware Networking

  • The Virtual Access Layer
  • vSwitch Configuration
  • vSwitch Security
  • Distributed Virtual Switch

Lesson 3: Cisco Nexus 1000V Architecture

  • Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch
  • Architectural Overview
  • Cisco Nexus 1000V Installation and Operation

Lesson 4: Cisco Nexus 1000V Design Considerations

  • Cisco VN-Link
  • Access Layer Designs

Module 2: Cisco Nexus 1000V Installation and Configuration

Lesson 1: Installing and Configuring the Cisco Nexus 1000V

  • Configure VSM vSwitch Networks
  • VSM Virtual Machine Creation
  • Initial VSM Configuration
  • Connect the VSM to vCenter
  • Cisco Nexus 1000V HA Configuration
  • Cisco Nexus 1000V Licensing

Lesson 2: Configuring Port Profiles

  • Port Profiles
  • VLAN Configuration
  • Creating Uplink Profiles
  • Creating VM Data Port Profiles
  • Configuring Nexus 1000V PortChannels
  • Adding Hosts to the VSM
  • Adding VMs to the VSM

Lesson 3: Managing Security

  • Access Control Lists
  • Configuring Access Control Lists
  • Understanding Private VLANs
  • Configuring Private VLANs

Lesson 4: Traffic Flow

  • IGMP Snooping
  • QoS

Lesson 5: Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting

  • NetFlow
  • SPAN
  • Troubleshooting VSM Connectivity
  • Troubleshooting VM Connectivity
Course labs

Lab 1: Populating the Virtual Center Database
Lab 2: Configuring VMware Networking
Lab 3: Installing the Cisco Nexus 1000V
Lab 4: Configuring Port Profiles
Lab 5: 1000V Switch Management
Lab 6: Configuring Security
Lab 7: HA and QoS


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