Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Switches

Master configuring and troubleshooting Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches for scalable, high-performance storage networks, essential for network architects and technical decision-makers seeking cutting-edge data center solutions.

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Essential Skills Gained

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Design and implement Cisco MDS 9000 storage solutions with advanced VSAN and RBAC features.

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Execute troubleshooting techniques for Fibre Channel domains and firmware upgrades.

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Utilize Cisco NX-API for efficient automation and management of network operations.

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Integrate SAN analytics and telemetry for enhanced monitoring and reporting.

Format

  • Instructor-led
  • 4 days with lectures and hands-on labs.

Audience

  • Technical decision makers
  • Network architects
  • Data center professionals
  • IT infrastructure managers

Description

The Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches (DCMDS) v3.5 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. 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 Earn 40 CE credits toward recertification What to expect in the exam: This exam certifies your knowledge of Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches including deployment, implementation, management and monitoring, and troubleshooting. After you pass 300-625 DCSAN:

  • You earn the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center SAN Implementation certification.
  • You will have satisfied the concentration exam requirement for new CCNP Data Center. To complete your CCNP Data Center certification, pass the Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (350-601 DCCOR) exam or its equivalent.
The DCMDS course is part of Cisco Black Belt Academy Aligned Content. It belongs to the stage: Black Belt MDS Deployment/ Support Stage-2.

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Course Outline

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Describing Cisco MDS Platform

  1. Cisco MDS 9700/9300/9200/9100 Hardware

  2. 32-Gb Fibre Channel

  3. Cisco NX-OS

  4. Cisco DCNM

  5. Fibre Channel Architecture

  6. FCoE Architecture

Provisioning Cisco MDS Switches

  1. Power-On Auto-Provisioning

  2. Cisco DCNM

  3. Using Cisco DCNM 11.x

  4. RBAC and Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)

Building the Fibre Channel Fabric with Cisco MDS Switches

  1. Virtual SANs

  2. Port Channels and VSAN Trunking

  3. Zoning and Smart Zoning

  4. Device Aliases

  5. Inter-VSAN Routing

  6. Fibre Channel Fabric Security

  7. Building SAN Extensions

  8. Inter-VSAN Routing

  9. Slow Drain Analysis

  10. SAN Analytics and Telemetry Streaming

  11. Cisco Secure Boot

  12. NPV and NPIV

Automating Cisco MDS Fabric

  1. Cisco MDS NX_API Python API

  2. Ansible

Monitoring and Reporting Cisco MDS Features

  1. Cisco DCNM SAN Reports and Alarms

  2. SAN Analytics and SAN Telemetry Streaming

Troubleshooting Common Cisco MDS Issues

  1. Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Domains, Zones and Zone Merges

  2. Boot and Upgrade Issues

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