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The training 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.
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Course Contents
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- Describing Cisco MDS Platform
- Describing Key Product Features
- Describing New Product Features
- Deploying Cisco MDS Features
- Troubleshooting Common Cisco MDS Issues
You will receive the original course documentation from Cisco in English language as a Cisco E-Book.
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Target Group
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- Data Center System Engineers
- Data Center Field Engineers
- Data Center Architects
- Technical Deciders
- Network Architects
- Cisco Integrators and Partners
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Knowledge Prerequisites
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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:
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Complementary and Continuative Courses
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DCCOR – Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies
DCID – Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure
DCIT – Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure
DCACI – Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure
DCAUI – Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions -
Course Objective
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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.
| 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 |
| • SAN Analytics and 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 |
You are interested in a certification? The course at hand is part of the following certification(s):
Certification as CCNP Data Center Certification
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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!
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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.
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Tailor-made courses
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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 for customized courses
You can find the complete description of this course with dates and prices ready for download at as PDF.-
The training 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.
-
Course Contents
-
- Describing Cisco MDS Platform
- Describing Key Product Features
- Describing New Product Features
- Deploying Cisco MDS Features
- Troubleshooting Common Cisco MDS Issues
You will receive the original course documentation from Cisco in English language as a Cisco E-Book.
-
Target Group
-
- Data Center System Engineers
- Data Center Field Engineers
- Data Center Architects
- Technical Deciders
- Network Architects
- Cisco Integrators and Partners
-
Knowledge 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:
-
Complementary and Continuative Courses
-
DCCOR – Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies
DCID – Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure
DCIT – Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure
DCACI – Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure
DCAUI – Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions -
Course Objective
-
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.
| 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 |
| • SAN Analytics and 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 |
You are interested in a certification? The course at hand is part of the following certification(s):
Certification as CCNP Data Center Certification
-
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!
-
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.
-
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 for customized courses
You can find the complete description of this course with dates and prices ready for download at as PDF.