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Cisco Data Center Nexus Dashboard Essentials

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The Cisco Data Center Nexus Dashboard Essentials training teaches you how to plan, implement, manage, operate, monitor and troubleshoot your data center infrastructure using the Cisco Nexus Dashboard platform.

The aim of this training is to provide basic knowledge of the Cisco Nexus Dashboard platform. The components and structure of the platform will be discussed as well as how to plan the installation and deployment, taking into account the requirements for physical and virtual resources, licensing, connectivity, cluster size and software stack. In addition, you will be familiarized with the graphical user interface (GUI) and the various functions for creating and managing sites in the Cisco Nexus Dashboard. You will learn how to monitor, troubleshoot and manage the platform, including authentication and authorization of administrators.

Course Contents

  • Explore the Cisco Nexus Dashboard platform 
  • Explain Cisco Nexus Dashboard licensing options, cluster connectivity, GUI, software stack, roles, permissions, tech support, troubleshooting, and installation procedure for adding applications 
  • Perform Cisco Nexus Dashboard firmware upgrades 
  • Configure Cisco Nexus Dashboard remote authentication 
  • Monitor Cisco Nexus Dashboard resources 
  • Describe Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) and its dashboards 
  • Explore the Data Center with Cisco NDFC topology, including customizable templates, deployment, existing network devices, Virtual eXtensible Local Area Network (VXLAN) Ethernet Virtual Private Network (EVPN), Representational State Transfer (REST) Application Program Interface (API), migration, and image, license, and network management 
  • Describe enhanced Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for fabric objects 

E-Book Symbol You will receive the original course documentation from Cisco in English language as a Cisco E-Book. In the Cisco Digital Learning Version, the content of the courseware is integrated into the learning interface instead.

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Target Group

Employees who aspire to professional or expert level roles in the data center

Knowledge Prerequisites

None

Course Objective

  • Acquire the necessary skills to utilize the Cisco Nexus Dashboard platform
  • Deepens knowledge of protocols, solutions and designs to take on professional and expert level roles in the data center
Course Outline
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Platforms
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Licensing Options
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Cluster Connectivity
Cisco Nexus Dashboard GUI Overview
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Software Stack
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Installation Procedures
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Firmware Upgrades
Application Installation on Cisco Nexus Dashboard
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Roles and Permissions
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Remote Authentication
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Resource Monitoring
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Tech Support and Troubleshooting
Add Sites to Cisco Nexus Dashboard
Explore Cisco Nexus Dashboard
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Overview
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Dashboards
Data Center Exploration with Cisco NDFC Topology
Cisco NDFC Customizable Templates
Image Management Using Cisco NDFC
License Management Using Cisco NDFC
Enhanced RBAC for Fabric Objects
Explore Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller
Manage the Network with Cisco NDFC
Deploying Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller
Discovering Network Devices with Cisco NDFC
Deploy VXLAN EVPN with Cisco NDFC
Managing and Monitoring the Data Center with Cisco NDFC
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller REST API
Cisco Data Center Network Manager to Cisco NDFC Migration
Configure and Execute Cisco NDFC POAP
Configure VXLAN with a BGP Control Plane
 
 
Lab Outline
Connect Sites to Cisco Nexus Dashboard
Explore Cisco Nexus Dashboard
Explore Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller
Manage the Network with Cisco NDFC
Configure and Execute Cisco NDFC POAP
Configure VXLAN with a BGP Control Plane

Classroom training

Do you prefer the classic training method? A course in one of our Training Centers, with a competent trainer and the direct exchange between all course participants? Then you should book one of our classroom training dates!

Hybrid training

Hybrid training means that online participants can additionally attend a classroom course. The dynamics of a real seminar are maintained, and the online participants are able to benefit from that. Online participants of a hybrid course use a collaboration platform, such as WebEx Training Center or Saba Meeting. To do this, a PC with browser and Internet access is required, as well as a headset and ideally a Web cam. In the seminar room, we use specially developed and customized audio- and video-technologies. This makes sure that the communication between all persons involved works in a convenient and fault-free way.

Online training

You wish to attend a course in online mode? We offer you online course dates for this course topic. To attend these seminars, you need to have a PC with Internet access (minimum data rate 1Mbps), a headset when working via VoIP and optionally a camera. For further information and technical recommendations, please refer to.

Cisco Digital Learning

This course is available in the Cisco Digital Learning Library. These recently developed, multi-modal training events include HD videos moderated by lecturers with stored searchable text and subtitles, as well as a exercises, labs, and explanatory text and graphics. We provide this offer to you via our myExperTeach learning portal. Effective of the activation of the account, access to the courses will be granted for a duration of 6 months. In the case of packet solutions (Cisco Digital Learning Subscriptions), this time period will amount to 12 months.

Tailor-made courses

You need a special course for your team? In addition to our standard offer, we will also support you in creating your customized courses, which precisely meet your individual demands. We will be glad to consult you and create an individual offer for you.
Request in-house training now
PDF SymbolYou can find the complete description of this course with dates and prices ready for download at as PDF.

The Cisco Data Center Nexus Dashboard Essentials training teaches you how to plan, implement, manage, operate, monitor and troubleshoot your data center infrastructure using the Cisco Nexus Dashboard platform.

The aim of this training is to provide basic knowledge of the Cisco Nexus Dashboard platform. The components and structure of the platform will be discussed as well as how to plan the installation and deployment, taking into account the requirements for physical and virtual resources, licensing, connectivity, cluster size and software stack. In addition, you will be familiarized with the graphical user interface (GUI) and the various functions for creating and managing sites in the Cisco Nexus Dashboard. You will learn how to monitor, troubleshoot and manage the platform, including authentication and authorization of administrators.

Course Contents

  • Explore the Cisco Nexus Dashboard platform 
  • Explain Cisco Nexus Dashboard licensing options, cluster connectivity, GUI, software stack, roles, permissions, tech support, troubleshooting, and installation procedure for adding applications 
  • Perform Cisco Nexus Dashboard firmware upgrades 
  • Configure Cisco Nexus Dashboard remote authentication 
  • Monitor Cisco Nexus Dashboard resources 
  • Describe Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) and its dashboards 
  • Explore the Data Center with Cisco NDFC topology, including customizable templates, deployment, existing network devices, Virtual eXtensible Local Area Network (VXLAN) Ethernet Virtual Private Network (EVPN), Representational State Transfer (REST) Application Program Interface (API), migration, and image, license, and network management 
  • Describe enhanced Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for fabric objects 

E-Book Symbol You will receive the original course documentation from Cisco in English language as a Cisco E-Book. In the Cisco Digital Learning Version, the content of the courseware is integrated into the learning interface instead.

Request in-house training now

Target Group

Employees who aspire to professional or expert level roles in the data center

Knowledge Prerequisites

None

Course Objective

  • Acquire the necessary skills to utilize the Cisco Nexus Dashboard platform
  • Deepens knowledge of protocols, solutions and designs to take on professional and expert level roles in the data center

Course Outline
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Platforms
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Licensing Options
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Cluster Connectivity
Cisco Nexus Dashboard GUI Overview
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Software Stack
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Installation Procedures
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Firmware Upgrades
Application Installation on Cisco Nexus Dashboard
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Roles and Permissions
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Remote Authentication
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Resource Monitoring
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Tech Support and Troubleshooting
Add Sites to Cisco Nexus Dashboard
Explore Cisco Nexus Dashboard
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Overview
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Dashboards
Data Center Exploration with Cisco NDFC Topology
Cisco NDFC Customizable Templates
Image Management Using Cisco NDFC
License Management Using Cisco NDFC
Enhanced RBAC for Fabric Objects
Explore Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller
Manage the Network with Cisco NDFC
Deploying Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller
Discovering Network Devices with Cisco NDFC
Deploy VXLAN EVPN with Cisco NDFC
Managing and Monitoring the Data Center with Cisco NDFC
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller REST API
Cisco Data Center Network Manager to Cisco NDFC Migration
Configure and Execute Cisco NDFC POAP
Configure VXLAN with a BGP Control Plane
 
 
Lab Outline
Connect Sites to Cisco Nexus Dashboard
Explore Cisco Nexus Dashboard
Explore Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller
Manage the Network with Cisco NDFC
Configure and Execute Cisco NDFC POAP
Configure VXLAN with a BGP Control Plane

Classroom training

Do you prefer the classic training method? A course in one of our Training Centers, with a competent trainer and the direct exchange between all course participants? Then you should book one of our classroom training dates!

Hybrid training

Hybrid training means that online participants can additionally attend a classroom course. The dynamics of a real seminar are maintained, and the online participants are able to benefit from that. Online participants of a hybrid course use a collaboration platform, such as WebEx Training Center or Saba Meeting. To do this, a PC with browser and Internet access is required, as well as a headset and ideally a Web cam. In the seminar room, we use specially developed and customized audio- and video-technologies. This makes sure that the communication between all persons involved works in a convenient and fault-free way.

Online training

You wish to attend a course in online mode? We offer you online course dates for this course topic. To attend these seminars, you need to have a PC with Internet access (minimum data rate 1Mbps), a headset when working via VoIP and optionally a camera. For further information and technical recommendations, please refer to.

Cisco Digital Learning

This course is available in the Cisco Digital Learning Library. These recently developed, multi-modal training events include HD videos moderated by lecturers with stored searchable text and subtitles, as well as a exercises, labs, and explanatory text and graphics. We provide this offer to you via our myExperTeach learning portal. Effective of the activation of the account, access to the courses will be granted for a duration of 6 months. In the case of packet solutions (Cisco Digital Learning Subscriptions), this time period will amount to 12 months.

Tailor-made courses

You need a special course for your team? In addition to our standard offer, we will also support you in creating your customized courses, which precisely meet your individual demands. We will be glad to consult you and create an individual offer for you.
Request in-house training now

PDF SymbolYou can find the complete description of this course with dates and prices ready for download at as PDF.
ExperTeach Identifier: DCNE
Cisco Continuing Education Credits
This course earns you
26 Continuing Education (CE) credits
towards recertification.
Cisco Digital Learning

Processing Time: approx. 30 Hours

6 Monate Freischaltung

€ 1,000 excl. V.A.T.
For payment of the Digital Learning course via Cisco Learning Credits please order directly here.
Duration & Prices
Prices excl. V.A.T.
Classes in Germany
5 days
€ 3,595
Classes in Austria
5 days
€ 3,595
Online training
5 days
€ 3,595
Payment with Cisco Learning Credits
(plus VAT, payable in CLC)
44 CLCs
Date City
20250908 2 3 09/08/-09/12/25 Hybrid Training Symbol Deutsche Flagge Frankfurt
20250908 1 3 09/08/-09/12/25 Garantietermin Symbol Hybrid Training Symbol Deutsche Flagge Live Online
20251201 1 3 12/01/-12/05/25 Garantietermin Symbol Hybrid Training Symbol Deutsche Flagge Live Online
20251201 2 3 12/01/-12/05/25 Hybrid Training Symbol Deutsche Flagge Wien
20260309 2 3 03/09/-03/13/26 Hybrid Training Symbol Deutsche Flagge Frankfurt
20260309 2 3 03/09/-03/13/26 Hybrid Training Symbol Deutsche Flagge Live Online
20260615 2 3 06/15/-06/19/26 Hybrid Training Symbol Deutsche Flagge Live Online
20260615 2 3 06/15/-06/19/26 Hybrid Training Symbol Deutsche Flagge Wien
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