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Implementing and Configuring the Cisco Nexus 7000 (ICNX7) v1.0 3 days Lecture/lab
Course description
In this 3-day course, you will learn how to implement an enterprise Data Center routing and switching infrastructure with the next-generation Cisco Nexus 7000 platform. This course provides a technical overview of the Nexus platform architecture, deployment, and operations, including Virtual Device Contexts, Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, QoS, and security.

You will explore the features of NX-OS and the Nexus platform by performing hands-on labs using an NX-OS simulator.

Learning objectives
After you complete this course, you will be able to:
  • Describe the features of the Nexus 7010 chassis, Supervisor Engine, and line cards
  • Describe the architecture of NX-OS
  • Describe the Connectivity Management Processor
  • Configure switch management features like Call Home, logging, AAA, and RBAC
  • Use configuration checkpoints and rollbacks
  • Configure Virtual Device Contexts
  • Configure Layer 2 and Layer 3 services
  • Configure NX-OS Process Recovery
  • Configure NX-OS Supervisor Redundancy
  • Configure Quality of Service
  • Configure traffic integrity features and Control Plane Protection
  • Configure access and admission control
  • Configure LinkSec encryption
  • Use SPAN and Ethanalyzer to monitor traffic
Who should attend
This course is designed for experienced Network Field Engineers who are already capable of implementing Layer 2 and Layer 3 services using Cisco IOS and the Cisco Catalyst switching platform.

Recommended prerequisites
  • Familiarity with TCP/IP protocol suite
  • Knowledge of Layer 2 switching
  • Knowledge of Layer 3 routing protocols
  • Understanding of Cisco data center architecture
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