Implementing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode (DCNXA) v1.0

The Cisco NX-OS platform deploys Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) and Ethernet VPN (EVPN) using Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), implements Multi-Site VXLAN EVPN, and integrates L4-L7 services into the fabric providing external connectivity, utilizing advanced tenant features. You will also learn how to implement Cisco NX-OS Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect (ePBR) and Intelligent Traffic Director (ITD) features.

• Describing VXLAN EVPN in Single Site
  
  • Describe VXLAN EVPN Control Plane
  • Describe VXLAN EVPN Data Plane
• Describing Multi-Site VXLAN EVPN
  
  • Describe VXLAN EVPN Multi-Site Features
  • Describe Supported Multi-Site Topologies
• Describing Layer 4-Layer 7 Service Redirection
  
  • Describe Layer 4-Layer 7 Service Integration Options
  • Describe Integration of Active/Standby and Active/Active Service Devices
• Describing External Connectivity from VXLAN EVPN
  • Describe External VRF-Lite Connectivity
• Describing VXLAN EVPN Functionality Enhancements
  • Describe Fabric Management Options
  • Describe Tenant-Level Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Relay
• Describing Cisco NX-OS Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect and Intelligent Traffic Director
  • Describe Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect
  • Describe Tenant-Level DHCP Relay

Attendees should meet the following prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge in the following areas can help you get the most from this course:
• Networking protocols, routing, and switching
• General Cisco data center technologies
• Virtualization fundamentals
• Cisco Nexus platform management

IT professionals interested in understanding the capabilities of Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches