Cisco Next Level
CI-DCMDS
Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches

What you’ll learn in this course
The Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches (DCMDS) v3.1 course shows you how to implement, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco® MDS 9000 Series Switches, to build highly available, scalable storage networks. Through expert instruction and extensive hands-on practice, you will learn how to deploy and use capabilities such as Virtual Storage Area Networks (VSANs), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), N-Port Virtualization (NPV) fabric security, zoning, automation with NX-API, Slow Drain Analysis, SAN analytics, Fibre Channel over TCP/IP (FCIP) tunnels, and more. You will learn how to configure and implement platform features and learn troubleshooting techniques pertaining to Fibre Channel (FC) domains, firmware upgrades, zones, and zone mergers.
This course helps you prepare to take the exam, Implementing Cisco Storage Area Networking (300-625 DCSAN), which leads to CCNP Data Center and the Certified Specialist - Data Center SAN Implementation certifications.
How you'll benefit
This course will help you:
Learn how to deploy and troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus® 9000 Series Switches to support performance, resiliency, scalability, and enhanced operations for data centers
Gain knowledge and skills through Cisco’s unique combination of lessons and hands-on practice using enterprise-grade Cisco learning technologies, data center equipment, and software
Succeed in today’s demanding data center operations roles
Who should enroll
Data center systems engineers
Data center field engineers
Data center architects
Technical decision makers
Network architects
Cisco integrators and partners
Date | Country | Location | Language | Register |
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08-03-2021 - 11-03-2021 | AT | Wien | Deutsch |
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Date | Country | Location | Language | Register |
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07-02-2021 - 11-02-2021 | AE | Dubai | English |
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25-07-2021 - 29-07-2021 | AE | Dubai | English |
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26-12-2021 - 30-12-2021 | AE | Dubai | English |
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Prerequisites
To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:
Basic understanding of data storage hardware components and protocols, including Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) and Fibre Channel
Basic understanding of network protocols, including Ethernet and IP
Basic routing and switching knowledge
These are the recommended Cisco courses that may help you meet these prerequisites:
Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking (DCICN)
Introducing Cisco Data Center Technologies (DCICT)
Course Outline
Describing Cisco MDS Platform
Cisco MDS 9700/9300/9200/9100 Hardware
Cisco NX-OS
Cisco DCNM
Fibre Channel Architecture
FCoE Architecture
Describing Key Product Features
Cisco DCNM 11.x
RBAC and Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
Virtual SANs
NPV and NPIV
Port Channels and VSAN Trunking
Zoning and Smart Zoning
Device Aliases
Inter-VSAN Routing
Fibre Channel Fabric Security
Describing New Product Features
32-Gb Fibre Channel
Cisco MDS NX-API
Power-On Auto-Provisioning
Slow Drain Analysis
Analytics and SAN Telemetry Streaming
Cisco Secure Boot
Deploying Cisco MDS Features
Installation and Initial Setup
Building a Fabric: FC Domains and FC Services
Building SAN Extensions
Troubleshooting Common Cisco MDS Issues
Fibre Channel Domains
Zones and Zone Merges
Boot and Upgrade Issues
Lab outline
Set Up DCNM
Explore DCNM-SAN Client and DCNM Device Manager
Configure and Use RBAC
Configure and Use RBAC with DCNM-SAN Client and Device Manager
Manage VSANs and Fibre Channel Domain
Configure NPV and N-Port Identification Virtualization (NPIV)
Configure Interfaces
Configure Device Aliases and Zoning
Explore and Automate with NX-API
Perform Slow Drain Analysis with Cisco DCNM
Configure SAN Analysis and SAN Telemetry Streaming
Configure FCIP Tunnels and FCIP High Availability (HA)
Configure IVR for SAN Extension
Troubleshoot Zoning and Zone Merges
If you would like to know more about this course please contact us