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    Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches (DCMDS)

    Cisco - Data Center
    The Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches 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.

    This course will help you:

    Learn how to deploy and troubleshoot the Cisco MDS 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

    Labs

    Discovery 1: Perform Initial MDS Configuration
    Discovery 2: Set Up Cisco NDFC
    Discovery 3: Explore Cisco Device Manager
    Discovery 4: Configure and Use RBAC
    Discovery 5: Configure and Use RBAC with NDFC
    Discovery 6: Manage VSANs and Fibre Channel Domain
    Discovery 7: Configure Interfaces
    Discovery 8: Configure Device Aliases and Zoning
    Discovery 9: Configure FCIP Tunnels and FCIP High Availability
    Discovery 10: Configure IVR for SAN Extension
    Discovery 11: Configure NPV and NPIV
    Discovery 12: Explore and Automate with NX-API
    Discovery 13: Monitor SAN with Cisco NDFC
    Discovery 14: Configure SAN Analytics and SAN Telemetry Streaming
    Discovery 15: Troubleshoot Fibre Channel Domains, Zoning and Zone Merges
    Discovery 16: Perform Slow-Drain Analysis with Cisco NDFC

    Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches (DCMDS) Objectives

    • After taking this course you should be able to:
    • Discover and describe the Cisco Multilayer Director Switch (MDS) platform of multilayer switches and directors.
    • Provisioning Cisco MDS Switches
    • Describe key product features of the MDS platform
    • Describe and implement automation an Cisco MDS Switches
    • Configure and implement the Cisco MDS switches and platform features
    • Resolve issues and troubleshoot FC domains zones and zone merges and switch boot and firmware upgrades

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    Key Point of Training Programs

    • Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches (DCMDS) Prerequisites

      Who should attend
      Technical decision makers
      Network architects
      Data center systems engineers
      Field engineers
      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
      The following course may help you meet these prerequisites:

      Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

    • Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches (DCMDS) Course Format

      Live Virtual Course

    • Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches (DCMDS) Outline

      Section 1: Describing Cisco MDS Platform
      Section 2: Provisioning Cisco MDS Switches
      Section 3: Building the Fibre Channel Fabric with Cisco MDS Switches
      Section 4: Automatic Cisco MDS Fabric
      Section 5: Monitoring and Reporting Cisco MDS Features
      Section 6: Troubleshooting Common Cisco MDS Issues