Firefly
for CCIE Data Center Certification
Acceleration Program
Table of Contents
Firefly Acceleration Program
for CCIE Data Center Certification
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Cisco Nexus Implementation
Professional (NXIP)
6
Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center
Unified Fabric (DCUFT)
11
Cisco Unified Computing for
Implementation Professionals (UCSIP)
14
Data Center Unified Computing
Troubleshooting (DCUCT)
22
Implementing and Configuring
the Cisco Nexus 1000V (ICNX1V)
24
Configuring Cisco MDS 9000
Series Switches (DCMDS)
26
Cisco Data Center CCIE Unified
Fabric Workshop (DCXUF)
29
Cisco Data Center CCIE Unified
Computing Workshop (DCXUC)
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Firefly Acceleration Program
for CCIE Data Center Certification
Network engineers holding a Cisco CCIE Certification are members of an elite group
recognized for their skills and mastery not only of Cisco products and solutions, but of
industrystandard protocols and design best practices. Those who have achieved the
coveted CCIE in other areas know that it’s a long road culminating with a gruelling day
in the lab, implementing, finetuning, and troubleshooting a complex environment.
Many do not pass on their first try—or even their second.
Prepare for the toughest challenge with the very best
Firefly instructors are among the top Data Center engineers in the world. Firefly wrote the
first publicly available Nexus, UCS, MDS, and ACE training programs and continue to
advance the Data Center training portfolio to keep up with the rapid pace of product
development and evolution of best practices.
Why Firefly:
Firefly offers Authorized Cisco training for CCIE Data Center Certification written and
lab exams.
Dedicated laboratory pods provide an enhanced learning experience with 95%
handson lab work and sole access for every candidate.
Firefly’s renowned industry experience, technical expertise and track record in Data
Center acceleration for Cisco UCS, Nexus and MDS.
Unique access to Firefly Community for online resources, technical expertise and
candidate mentoring.
Firefly CCIE Data Center Experts have worked closely with Cisco on developing the
CCIE lab workshops. These experts offer a unique and highly specialized mentoring
experience to each Firefly candidate.
Candidates selecting the comprehensive Acceleration Program for CCIE Data Center
Certification from Firefly benefit from a customizable blend of live and virtual training,
technical resources, and mentoring by renowned CCIE Data Center experts.
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Firefly Acceleration Program for CCIE Data Center Certification offers Cisco Authorized
training to enable candidates to minimise study time and maximise success in passing both
the written and the lab exams. The Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification
is known worldwide as the most prestigious networking certification in the industry.
The CCIE Data Center certification will set the bar for the next generation of Data
Center architects and designers. Encompassing technologies that span routing, switch
ing, SAN, server, application with network services, and virtualization, this CCIE Data
Center may prove to be the most elusive CCIE yet.
Stage 1: Readiness Assessment
On joining the program, Firefly’s CCIE Data Center instructor team will prepare a personalized
education plan based on the candidate’s current certifications, experience and learning goals.
Stage 2: Pass the Written Exam
In preparation for the written exam, a series of courses may be recommended as pre
requisites. Candidates have the option to take standard CCNP Data Centerlevel
courses or Firefly’s enhanced core UCS and Nexus curriculum to get ready for the
exams.
Firefly has enhanced their core UCS and Nexus curriculum with deeper content, more
handson labs and uptodate coverage of the latest hardware and firmware to prepare
candidates for their job, as well as their CCIE exam. Many candidates will have strengths
in one or more of areas so these courses are offered á la carte.
NXIP
UCSIP
ICNX1V
5 days 5 days
CCIE Data Center
Written Exam
Access to the Firefly Community and Resources
2 daysDCUFT
3 days
DCUCT
3 daysDCMDS
5 daysFirefly offers candidates a comprehensive curriculum that draws from the following courses:
Built by Firefly
Firefly Acceleration Program
Track/Course
Length
Unified Fabric
Cisco Unified Fabric Implementation Professional (UFIP)
Firefly enhanced updated version of Cisco DCUFI
5 Days
Implementing and Configuring the Cisco Nexus 1000V
2 Days
Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFT)
3 Days
Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Switches (DCMDS)
5 Days
Unified Computing
Cisco Unified Computing Implementation Professional (UCSIP)
Firefly enhanced updated version of Cisco DCUFI
5 Days
Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCT)
3 Days
All candidates completing preparation for the CCIE Data Center Certification written
exams with Firefly will be provided with online access to Firefly’s community of experts
and technical resources to augment formal learning and final preparation for the exams.
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Built by Firefly
Stage 3: Refine Lab Skills
Following the written exam is a series of intensive lab workshops designed to sharpen
handson skills on Unified Fabric (DCXUF, 5 days) and Unified Computing (DCXUC, 5
days).
Workshops will refine skills through a series of challenge labs and indepth analysis of
performance in the lab. Going beyond the traditional installation and implementation
courses, these workshops will provide a deepdive into the inner workings of the Cisco
data center products and protocols, and provide a thorough understanding of the
finetuning and troubleshooting required to pass the lab exam.
The Unified Computing (DCXUC) and Unified Fabric (DCXUF) workshops provide an
intense handson laboratory experience with Firefly's senior industry experts, who are
renowned for their deep expertise in Cisco Data Center.
Each candidate will have sole access to a complete CCIE Data Center lab environment
that includes: UCS BSeries with Nexus 1000V; Nexus 7000, 5000, and 2000; MDS 9000;
and ACE.
Unified Fabric DCXUF Lab Workshop 5 days Unified Compute DCXUC Lab Workshop 5 daysAccess to Mentoring, Webinars, and CCIE Forum
CCIE Data Center
Lab Exam
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Stage 4: Prepare for the Lab Exam
To complement the live workshops, candidates will have exclusive access to personalized
services including mentoring from Firefly’s top engineers, webinars on selected topics
that are likely to trip up unwary candidates and access to the Firefly CCIE Lab Forum
where they can collaborate with the CCIE instructor team and fellow candidates.
For more information please contact us at [email protected], or visit
our website at www.fireflyeducate.com
Cisco Nexus
Implementation Professional
Why Firefly
This enhanced course includes all of the content provided in Cisco’s DCUFI, ensuring success for
those looking to pass the CCNP DCUFI certification exam, 642997. To keep current with the latest
Cisco Nexus products and features, the following Firefly enhancements have been added:
Length:
5 days
Format:
Lecture/
Lab
Course
Version:
5.1
Product
Version:
Nexus 5000
5.1(3) and
7000 6.1(3)
NXIP
Nexus 3000 series, including Nexus 3548 and product positioning
Nexus 6000 series specification, features, and product placement
40GE Transceivers and Cables
Nexus 2248TPE, 2248PQ, and B22 Fabric Extenders
Nexus 7004 chassis, Enhanced F2series modules, and 24port 10GE M2 Series modules
PowerOn Auto Provisioning (POAP)
Python Scripting
IPSLA
Sampled NetFlow
Introduction to Cisco’s onePK
Exam:
642997
Course Description
This fiveday handson course is a Firefly
Enhanced version of Cisco's DCUFI, designed
for systems and field engineers, consulting
systems engineers, technical solutions archi
tects, and Cisco integrators and partners who
install and implement the Cisco Nexus 7000,
6000, and 5000 Switches, Cisco MDS, and the
Cisco Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender. The course
covers the key components and procedures
needed to install, configure, manage, and
troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus 7000 and 5000
Switches in the network and SAN environment.
Prerequisites
Good understanding of networking protocols— Recommended CCNA Certification Good understanding of the Fibre Channel protocol and the SAN environment— Recommended attendance of a Fibre Channel protocol class or equivalent experience Recommended attendance of the Implementing Cisco Storage Network Solutions (ICSNS) class or equivalent experience.Who Should Attend
This course is designed for experienced Network
Field Engineers who are already capable of
implementing Layer 2 and Layer 3 services using
Cisco IOS and the Cisco Catalyst switching
platform.
You will gain the most from this course if you
have a basic understanding of the following
topics:
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Identify the Cisco Nexus product family, specifi cally the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch chassis and components; the Cisco Nexus 6000, 5000, and 5500 Switches; and the Cisco Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender Describe how to configure the features of Cisco Nexus switches Describe how to configure Cisco Nexus Switch advanced features such as Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV), security, and quality of service
Identify the management tools that are available for the Cisco Nexus Series Switches and how to configure the relevant tools to support the given design
Explain the Fibre Channel Protocol, the Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) Protocol, and the Data Center Bridging enhancements
Describe how to configure Fibre Channel over Ethernet
Describe how to troubleshoot Cisco Nexus Switches
Learning Objectives
Module 1: Cisco Nexus Product
Overview
Lesson 1: Describing the Cisco Data
Center Network Architecture
Cisco Unified Fabric Fundamentals Structured Layers: Core, Aggregation, Access Product Placement Positioning of Product Families in the ArchitectureLesson 2: Identifying Cisco Nexus
Products
The Cisco Nexus Family of Products Important Features of Cisco Nexus I/O Modules Important Features of Cisco NXOSModule 2: Cisco Nexus Switch
Feature Configuration
Lesson 1: Understanding High
Availability and Redundancy
NetworkLevel High Availability SystemLevel High Availability Cisco IOS InService Software Upgrade (ISSU)Lesson 2: Configuring Virtual Device
Contexts
Using VDCs in Data Centers Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs) Resource Allocation New VDC Features in Cisco NXOS 6.1 Configuring VDCs Management Settings Storage VDCsLesson 3: Configuring Layer 2
Switching Features
Basic Interface Parameters Port Profiles Fabric Extenders Cisco Nexus 7000 and Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch Feature Comparison Private VLANS VLAN Configuration Spanning Tree Protocol Extensions Unified Compute for Implementation Professionals (UCIP) Data Center Unified Fabric Design (DCUFD) Data Center Unified Fabric Troubleshooting (DCUFT)Implementing and Configuring the Cisco Nexus 5000 (ICNX5)
Implementing and Configuring the Cisco Nexus 7000 (ICNX7)
Related Training
Cisco Nexus
Implementation Professional
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Lesson 4: Configuring PortChannels
Using PortChannels and Virtual PortChannels Configuring PortChannels vPC Architecture Configuring a vPC Configuring the FEX Configuring Enhanced vPCsLesson 5: Implementing Cisco
FabricPath
Implement Cisco FabricPath Verify Cisco FabricPathLesson 6: Configuring Layer 3
Switching Features
Routing Protocols First Hop Redundancy Protocols Bidirectional Forwarding Detection Layer 3 Virtualization Unicast RIB and FIB Route Policy Manager PolicyBased Routing (PBR) IPv6Lesson 7: Configuring IP Multicast
IP Multicast Configuring IGMP and MLD Configuring PIM Configuring IGMP Snooping Configuring MSDPCisco Nexus
Implementation Professional
Module 3: Cisco Nexus Switch
Advanced Feature Configuration
Lesson 1: Describing Cisco OTV
Cisco OTV Basic Cisco OTV Configuration Advanced Cisco OTV ConfigurationLesson 2: Configuring MPLS
Multiprotocol Label Switching Multiprotocol Label Switching VPNsLesson 3: Configuring LISP
Locator/ID Separation Protocol Configuring LISPLesson 4: Configuring QoS
QoS on the Cisco Nexus Family of Switches Modular QoS CLI Marking Mutation Mapping Policing Queuing and Scheduling Monitoring QoSLesson 5: Configuring Security
Features
DHCP Snooping Dynamic ARP Inspection IP Source Guard Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding Traffic Storm Control Port Security Control Plane Policing Cisco TrustSecLesson 1: Describing Fibre Channel
Protocol
SCSI Protocol Fibre Channel Fibre Channel Login and Communication Fibre Channel Addressing Schemes VSANs and IVR FSPF Protocol Zoning NPort ID Virtualization NPort VirtualizationModule 4: Cisco Nexus Storage
Features
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Lesson 2: Describing FCoE Protocol
FCoE Essentials FCoE Architecture FCoE Initialization Protocol Supported FCoE Topologies FCoE HardwareLesson 4: Configuring FCoE
IFCoE Configuration FCoE VLANs and Virtual Interfaces FCoE with Enhanced vPC and Cisco Adapter FEXLesson 5: Configuring SAN Switching
Features
FCoE on the Cisco MDS Fibre Channel Interfaces Domain Parameters VSAN Management VSAN Trunking SAN Port Channels FLOGI and FCNS Databases Cisco Fabric Services on Cisco MDSLesson 3: Identifying DCB Enhancements
Data Center Bridging Priority Flow Control Enhanced Transmission Selection DCBX ProtocolCisco Nexus
Implementation Professional
Lesson 6: Configuring NPV Mode
NPort ID Virtualization NPort ID Configuration NPV Mode NPV Configuration FCoE NPV Feature FCoE NPV ConfigurationLesson 7: Using SAN Management
Tools
Cisco Prime DCNM for SAN Cisco Device ManagerModule 5: Cisco Nexus Switch
Management
Lesson 1: Using the CMP
Connectivity Management Processor Configuring the CMP Verifying the CMP Upgrading the CMP Using the CMPLesson 2: Configuring User
Management
User Management Features Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Secure Shell User Accounts and RolesLesson 3: Describing System
Management
System Management Features Configuring Cisco Fabric Services Configuring NTP and PTP Configuring EEM Configuring NetFlow Configuring Smart Call Home Configuring Scheduler Configuring SPAN and ERSPAN Configuring SNMP Using XML Interface Implementing Cisco Prime DCNM for LAN Integrating vCenter Manager Licensing Upgrading the Firmware and EPLDs Nexus 3000 Series Update Nexus 6000 Series and Features Data Center Architecture Designs Nexus 7000 Series Module Update Nexus 2000 Series Update POAP Python IP SLA Sampled NetFlow onePKModule 6: Firefly Exclusive
Supplement
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Labs
Lab 1: Cisco Nexus 7000 Labs
Lab 2: Cisco Nexus 7017
Configuration Baseline
Lab 3:
Cisco Nexus 7000
Hardware Platform
Lab 4:
Managing System
Configuration
Lab 5:
Configuring FabricPath
Lab 6:
Configuring vPC
Lab 7:
Configuring Routing
Protocols
Lab 8:
Configuring OTV
Lab 9: Security
Lab 10: QoS on the Cisco
Nexus 7000
Lab 11:
Troubleshooting the
Nexus Control Plane
Lab 12:
Cisco Nexus 5000 Labs
Lab 13: Configuring the Switch
for Administrative Access
Lab 14: Configuring the Cisco
Nexus 5000 Switch for FCoE
Connectivity
Lab 15: Configuring the Cisco Nexus
5000 in NPV Mode
Lab 16: Traffic Engineering
Lab 17: Configuring the Nexus 2000 as a
Remote Line Card
Lab 18: Configuring Nexus 2000 with
vPC
Cisco Nexus
Implementation Professional
Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center
Course Description
The Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFT) v5.0 is a threeday instructorled course
designed for systems and field engineers, consulting systems engineers, and Cisco integrators and
partners who install, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus 7000 and 5000 Series
Switches, the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders, and Cisco MDS Multilayer Fabric Switches.
The course covers the key components and procedures that are needed to troubleshoot and resolve
common issues with the Cisco Nexus 7000, 5000, and MDS switches and the Nexus 2000 Series Fabric
Extenders in the network and SAN environments.
Prerequisites
Who Should Attend
Data center administrators and engineers,
network administrators and engineers, consulting
systems engineers, and Cisco integrators and
partners.
Length:
3 days
Format:
Lecture/
Lab
Course
Version:
5.0
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Unified Fabric
Recommended attendance of the Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFI) course Recommended attendance of Cisco Nexus 7000, 5000 and MDS product courses
Recommended CCNA or CCNP certification Recommended attendance of a Fibre Channel Protocol class or equivalent experience
Recommended attendance of the Implementing Cisco Storage Network Solutions (ICSNS) course or equivalent experience
Related Training
Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric Implementation (DCUFI)
Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric Design (DCUFD)
Learning Objectives
Describe the troubleshooting tools and methodologies that are available from the CLI and in Cisco DCNM that are used to identify and resolve issues in a Cisco Data Center network architecture
Identify and resolve issues that are related to VLANs and PVLANs
Identify and resolve issues that are related to port chan nels and vPCs
Identify and resolve issues that are related to Cisco FabricPath
Identify and resolve issues that are related to OTV Identify and resolve issues that are related to Fibre Channel interface operation
Identify and resolve issues that are related to Fibre Channel switching when a Cisco Nexus switch is used in switched mode or in NPV mode
Identify and resolve issues that are related to FCoE in the Cisco Data Center architecture
Identify and resolve issues that are related to Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
Identify and resolve issues that are specific to Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches
Identify and resolve issues that are specific to Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders
Identify and resolve issues that are specific to Cisco MDS Switches
Lesson 1: Understanding CLI
Troubleshooting Tool
Module 1: Tools and Methodologies
of Troubleshooting
Lesson 2: Understanding Cisco
DCNM Troubleshooting Tools
Troubleshooting Methodology Ping, Pong, and Traceroute Monitor System, Processes, and CPU Switched Port Analyzer Ethanalyzer Logging Cisco Generic Online Diagnostics Blink or Beacon SNMP and RMON CLI Debug Cisco DCNM for LAN Cisco DCNM for SANTroubleshooting Cisco Data Center
Unified Fabric
Module 2: Layer 2 Issue
Troubleshooting
Lesson 1: Troubleshooting VLANs
and PVLANs
Troubleshooting VLANs and PVLANs Troubleshooting VTPLesson 2: Troubleshooting Port
Channels
Troubleshooting LACP Troubleshooting vPCsLesson 3: Troubleshooting Cisco
FabricPath
Cisco FabricPath Control Plane Cisco FabricPath Data Plane Troubleshooting Cisco FabricPathLesson 4: Troubleshooting OTV
OTV Review Troubleshooting OTV HSRP Isolation Between Data Centers UsingModule 3: SAN Switching Issue
Troubleshooting
Lesson 1: Troubleshooting Fibre
Channel Interfaces
Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Port Interfaces Troubleshooting SAN Port Channel InterfacesLesson 2: Troubleshooting Fibre
Channel Fabric Services
Troubleshooting VSANs Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Domain Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Name Services Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Zoning Troubleshooting Cisco Fabric Services on Cisco MDS Series and Cisco Nexus SwitchesLesson 3: Troubleshooting NPV Mode
NPIV and NPV Mode FLOGI Processes Troubleshooting NPV ModeModule 4: FCoE Troubleshooting
Lesson 1: Troubleshooting FCoE
Troubleshooting FIP Troubleshooting FCoE PerformanceLesson 2: Troubleshooting DCBX
Troubleshooting DCBX Troubleshooting PFCModule 5: PlatformSpecific Issue
Troubleshooting
Lesson 1: Troubleshooting the Cisco
Nexus 7000
Troubleshooting Licensing Troubleshooting Installs, Upgrades, and Reboots Troubleshooting Cisco Fabric Services Troubleshooting VDCs Troubleshooting Routing Troubleshooting Unicast Traffic Troubleshooting Memory Troubleshooting CPU Troubleshooting Switch Fabric Troubleshooting CoPP and Data Plane Rate Limiterswww.fireflyeducate.com [email protected] © 2013 Firefly Communications, LLC. All rights reserved.
Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Cisco
Nexus 5000 Series and Nexus 550
Platform Switches
Troubleshooting Licensing Troubleshooting Cisco IOS ISSU Troubleshooting Configuration Synchronization Troubleshooting QoS Troubleshooting CRC Errors Troubleshooting CPU Troubleshooting Unified PortsTroubleshooting Cisco Data Center
Unified Fabric
Lesson 3: Troubleshooting Cisco
Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders
Troubleshooting FabricExtender Configuration and Management Troubleshooting FabricExtender Queuing and Packet DropsLesson 4: Troubleshooting Cisco
MDS Switches
Troubleshooting Licensing Troubleshooting Installs, Upgrades, and Reboots Troubleshooting Ports Troubleshooting Cisco Fabric Services Troubleshooting VSANs Troubleshooting Zones and Zone SetsLabs
Lab 1: Lab 11: Network Baseline
Documentation
Lab 2: Lab 21: Troubleshoot vPCs
Lab 3: Lab 22: Troubleshoot Cisco
FabricPath
Lab 4: Lab 23: Troubleshoot OTV
Issues
Lab 5: Lab 31: Troubleshoot Fibre
Channel Interfaces
Lab 6: Lab 32: Troubleshoot Fibre
Channel VSANs, Zones, and
Domain Services
Lab 7: Lab 33: Troubleshoot NPV
Mode
Lab 8: Lab 41: Troubleshoot
FCoE–Part 1
Lab 9: Lab 42: Troubleshoot
FCoE–Part 2
Lab 10: Lab 51: Troubleshoot VDCs
Lab 11: Lab 52: Troubleshoot Cisco
Fabric Services
Lab 12: Lab 53: Troubleshoot the Fabric
Extender
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Cisco Unified Computing for
Implementation Professionals
Why Firefly
From expertled classrooms to virtual experiences and stateofthe art remote lab access, we are
passionate about the service we deliver. Firefly’s heritage in education and data center technologies
ensures a consistently high level of customer satisfaction scores. Firefly instructors are industry practi
tioners and leverage this experience to blend formal education with handson training and customized
laboratories to deliver a highly interactive and immersive course.
This course includes coverage of UCS Manager version 2.1 and UCS Central 1.1 featuring additional
content on networking design and operations, not in the standard version of the course, that customers
need to successfully integrate UCS into their environments. Among the hardware and software features
covered is first through third generation components. The labs for this course are conducted on physical
and virtual equipment running UCS Manager version 2.1. Students will explore, handson, the new
features of UCS Manager 2.1 while implementing VMware's latest hypervisor, ESXi 5.1. Students are
tested with challenge labs, yet provided answer keys to assist them.
Course Description
The Cisco Unified Computing System for
Implementation Professionals is a fiveday,
handson course designed for system
engineers, datacenter administrators, techni
cians, and architects implementing Cisco
Unified Computing System B and CSeries
Servers.
Prerequisites
Understanding of server system design and architecture Familiarity with Ethernet and TCP/IP networking Familiarity with LAN/SAN technology Familiarity with Fibre Channel Protocol Understanding of Cisco Enterprise Data Center architectureFamiliarity with server virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere, Microsoft HyperV, Red Hat KVM, Citrix Xen)
Who Should Attend
This course prepares students for exam
642999, Implementing Cisco Data Center
Unified Computing. Upon passing this exam,
the student will be a certified Cisco Data Center
Unified Computing Support Specialist and be
able to configure, implement, and manage
UCS environments.
Length:
5 days
Format:
Lecture/
Lab
Course
Version:
5.3
Product
Version:
2.1(2a)
The course teaches how to deploy, configure,
and manage UCS servers with consolidated
I/O networking for LAN and SAN connectivity
including multihop FCoE. It teaches how to
virtualize server properties with the goal of
enabling simple and rapid mobility of service
profiles between physical servers. In the lab,
students will configure mobile service profiles,
upgrade firmware, configure a multitenant
management model, enable high availability
and fault tolerance as well as perform backups
and restore system configuration. Students are
also introduced to UCS Central 1.1 operations.
Students will learn to use the builtin monitoring
and troubleshooting tools. They will also install
and configure VMware VMFEX and VMFEX
Universal PassThrough Mode with the Cisco
Virtual Interface Card on the Cisco UCS
infrastructure.
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Learning Objectives
Describe the Cisco UCS BSeries management and system architecture in UCS Manager 2.1.
Implement system management, maintenance, and highavailability services for Cisco UCS B and CSeries Servers.
Configure Cisco UCS Stateless Computing using resource pools, templates, and policies with Cisco Unified Fabric.
Discuss how to manage firmware upgrades.
Describe how to provision the Cisco UCS Compute resources. Discuss how to troubleshoot errors and faults using the builtin logging systems. Describe how to monitor performance statistics using the builtin tools. Install Cisco RSeries rack enclosures in the data center. Configure UCS Central 1.1 Describe Cisco UCS CSeries System architecture and hardware components in UCS Manager 2.1. Describe Cisco CSeries standalone operations. Describe Cisco UCS CSeries integration with UCSM 2.1.
Implement Stateless Computing on B and CSeries Servers. Explain and configure Cisco UCS VMFEX technology in UCS Manager 2.1 in a VMware environment.
Cisco Unified Computing for
Implementation Professionals
Related Training
Cisco UCS Core (UCSCore) Cisco UCS Advanced Troubleshooting (+TS)Cisco Certified Networking Data Center Associate (CCNA DC)
Cisco Certified Networking Professional Data Center (CCNP DC)
Designing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Design (DCUCD)
Designing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFD) Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFI) Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCT)
Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFT)
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Module 1: Cisco Unified Computing
System Overview
Lesson 1:
Overview the Cisco
Describe Data Center Bridging Describe the Cisco UCS 5100 Series Blade Server chassis Describe the Cisco UCS BSeries fabric components Describe the Cisco UCS BSeries models and options Describe the Cisco UCS CSeries models and options Discuss Cisco UCS Manager and UCS Central Describe how to use the Cisco command line Describe the power requirements of the Cisco UCS BSeries Describe how to determine supported configurationsLesson 2:
Implementing an HA
Cluster
Discuss highavailability cluster connection requirements for Cisco UCS BSeries Describe intercluster communications and synchronization of the Cisco UCS Manager database Discuss how the Cisco UCS 5108 SEEPROM resolves splitbrain issues in the highavailability cluster Differentiate between cluster partitionintime and cluster partitioninspace conditions Demonstrate modifying the cluster IP addressingLesson 3:
Implementing Role Based
Access Control
Describe the overall framework of RBAC in the Cisco UCS BSeries Implement local users, roles, and privileges Implement organizations and locales Describe the effective rights of a user as an intersection of roles and locales mapped to a user Implement LDAP providers and provider groups Implement LDAP (Microsoft Active Directory) as an external authentication and authorization service Implement Cisco UCS roles mapping to LDAP (Active Directory) attributes with LDAP provider mapsLesson 4:
Managing and Upgrading
UCS BSeries Firmware
Describe where to find Cisco UCS firmware packages on Cisco.com Update Cisco UCS firmware Discuss the direct upgrade of mezzanine adapter, Cisco Integrated Management Controller, and IOM firmware Describe software updates on the fabric interconnect Describe the requirement for firmware updates via host firmware packages in the service profile Describe the differences between the firmware processes of Cisco UCS fabric interconnect and IOM, Cisco Integrated Management Controller, and adapter Describe how to update and activate the hardware capability catalogLesson 5:
Backing Up and Restoring
the Cisco UCS Manager Database
Describe supported backup types and functions and discuss import and disaster recovery restore operations Describe how to configure a backup job, including a scheduled backup Discuss how to verify that the backup has been created and executed Discuss how to create and run an import job to restore the AAA database Discuss how to configure Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnects for a disaster recovery restore operationCisco Unified Computing for
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Lesson 6:
Implementing Logging
and Monitoring
Describe Cisco UCS Manager management interfaces Describe the fault management system and evaluate fault severity levels Use the audit log to track administrative changes to the Cisco UCS Manager database Describe Cisco UCS Manager operations subject to FSM validation and how to interpret FSM output Implement logging options including local buffer, console, and external syslog servers Discuss how to use the system event log and system event log policies Implement the Smart Call Home feature Validate the Smart Call Home feature Configure settings for logs, events, and faults Configure SPAN to allow protocol analysiswww.fireflyeducate.com [email protected]
Lesson 7:
Implementing Cisco UCS
BSeries Physical Connectivity
Describe the relationship between I/O uplinks and bandwidth oversubscription with generation 2 hardware Describe the Cisco UCS 2204/2208XP IOM architecture including CMC, I/O MUX, and the chassis management switch Describe the relationship between I/O uplinks and bandwidth oversubscription with generation 1 hardware Describe the Cisco UCS 2104XP IO module architecture including CMC, I/O MUX, and chassis management switch Describe the features of the Cisco UCS VIC 1280 and VIC 1240 Compare the number of virtual interfaces available on the Cisco UCS M81KR VIC and the VIC 1280 Describe new mezzanine cards including M51, M61, and M72 Describe the Cisco Integrated Management Controller management component of the BSeries Blades Describe the creation of port channels from the Cisco UCS 6200 Series Fabric Interconnect to the 2204/2208XP IOM Describe the difference between server and uplink port personalities in the fabric intercon nect Describe the chassis discovery process and monitoring using the FSM Configure the chassis discovery policyLesson 8: Implementing Cisco UCS
BSeries LAN Connectivity
Describe UCSM 2.1 Networking features Describe Ethernet port configuration on the Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Describe creating Ethernet Port Channels on the UCS Fabric Interconnect Describe VLAN configuration and private VLAN configuration Differentiate endhost mode with switched mode Discuss Automatic Pinning and Recovery from Failure Describe Manual Pinning configuration and Recovery from Failure Describe configuration for Disjointed Layer 2 DomainsLesson 9: Implementing Cisco UCS
BSeries SAN Connectivity
Describe UCSM 2.1 Storage features Describe how to configure FC Ports on Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnects Describe how to configure VSANs in the Cisco UCS Manager Discuss N Port Identifier Virtualization (NPiV) and UCS FC Endhost Mode Describe MPIO in the Cisco UCS Describe Fibre Channel Switching ModeCisco Unified Computing for
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Lesson 10: Provisioning Resource
Pools in Cisco UCS Manager
Describe the rationale for creating identity and resource pools Describe how to configure UUID pools Describe how to configure MAC pools Describe how to configure WWN pools Describe how to configure IQN pools Describe how to configure server pools Describe the importance of creating pools in the correct organization Discuss how to provision WWxN pools Discuss how to provision iSCSI initiator pools © 2013 Firefly Communications, LLC. All rights reserved.17
Lesson 12: Implementing Cisco
RSeries Rack Enclosures
Describe how to unpack the Cisco R42610 rack enclosure Remove the Cisco RSeries rack from the pallet Secure the Cisco RSeries rack to the floor Join Cisco R42610 racks into a suite Install a Cisco RP20830U1 PDU Remove and install side panels Remove and install Cisco RSeries rack doors Use cabling portholesLesson 13: Implementing Cisco UCS
BSeries Hardware
Describe the ESD precautions that are necessary when installing Cisco UCS BSeries components List the steps for opening the case of half and fullslot blade servers List the steps for physical installation of rackmount slides in the enclosure and on the Cisco UCS 5108 chassis List the steps for installation and removal of CPU, RAM, and mezzanine cards in Cisco UCS BSeries Blade Servers List the steps for physical installation and removal of local hard drives List the steps for physical installation of half and fullslot blade servers List the steps for physical installation of IOMs and power supplies in the Cisco UCS 5108 chassis List the steps for physical installation and removal of fan units List the steps for physical installation and removal of SFP+ copper twinax and optical modulesLesson 14: UCS Management Tools
Describe UCS Central Describe how to install UCS Central Describe how to register a UCS domain with UCS Central Describe UCS Central 1.1 features Describe Cisco UCS Powertools for UCS 1.0 Describe how to install Cisco UCS Powertools for UCS 1.0Cisco Unified Computing for
Implementation Professionals
Lesson 11: Provisioning Server
Profiles, Policies, and Templates in
Cisco UCS Manager
Discuss service profiles and policies in UCS Manager Discuss service profile templates in UCS Manager Illustrate executing the Service Profile Template and Expert Service Profile Wizards Associate a service profile to a server Describe the Cisco UCS Utility Operating System Observe the association process using the FSM Describe how to use the Cisco UCS KVM and virtual media Describe the supported operating systems and boot optionswww.fireflyeducate.com [email protected]
Lesson 4: Provisioning Monitoring
and Logging on the Cisco UCS
CSeries Server
Describe how to provision SNMP Describe how to provision syslog destinations for server logging data Access data from the system event log Export technical support informationCisco Unified Computing for
Implementation Professionals
Lesson 5: CSeries Server
Configuration Utility
Discuss server configuration Describe how to use the Server Configuration Utility Describe Server Configuration Utility diagnosticsLesson 6: Provisioning Raid on the
CSeries Server
Describe the characteristics of RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 Boot the server in the KVM and access the LSI MegaRAID web user interface Add all local hard drives to a RAID 5 array and save the configurationLesson 7: Installing VMware ESXi on
the CSeries Server Local RAID
Array
Open a KVM session to the Cisco UCS CSeries Server Map virtual media to the ESXi installer ISO image Install ESXi on the local RAID array Boot ESXi from the local RAID array Configure a management IP address for the ESXi server Connect to the ESXi server with the VMware vSphere Client utility and connect to the VMware File System shared storage LUN on the Fibre Channel storage systemModule 2: Configuring Cisco
CSeries Rack Servers
Lesson 1: Installing Cisco UCS
CSeries Servers
Review ESD precautions Review how to open Cisco UCS CSeries cases Compare PCIe riser cards across Cisco UCS CSeries models Describe CPU population rules for dual and quadsocket servers Describe the importance of color coding internal Cisco UCS CSeries components Describe DRAM installation and population rules Describe fan replacement Describe power supply replacementLesson 2: Installing Cisco UCS
CSeries Servers in Cisco RSeries
Rack Enclosure
Install the sliderail assembly into the Cisco R42610 rack enclosure Attach the mounting brackets to the server Insert the server into the slide rail Attach the cable management arm Connect the Cisco UCS CSeries Server to the PDU Connect management and data cablesLesson 3: Updating Cisco UCS
CSeries Firmware with the Host
Upgrade Utility
Download the Cisco UCS Host Upgrade Utility from Cisco.com Enable KVM and virtual media in Cisco Integrated Management Controller Describe the session options that are available in the KVM Launch virtual media and map the Cisco UCS Host Upgrade Utility ISO image Perform an upgrade of all components © 2013 Firefly Communications, LLC. All rights reserved.19
Lesson 3: Provisioning Cisco
VMFEX Universal PassThrough
Describe VMware requirements for universal passthrough mode Provision a dynamic vNIC connection policy for Cisco VMFEX universal passthrough Provision a BIOS policy for Cisco VMFEX universal passthrough Associate universal passthrough policies to a service profile Provision a port profile for universal passthrough mode Provision VMs to connect to DirectPath I/O interfaces Verify universal passthrough modeCisco Unified Computing for
Implementation Professionals
Lesson 8: Provisioning LAN and
SAN Connectivity in the CIMC
Provision the Cisco UCS P81E VIC to allow FCoE Provision a locally administered MAC address for the A and Bside 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces Enable RSS on Ethernet adapters Provision locally administered addresses for the Fibre Channel interface WWPN and WWNN Provision the Fibre Channel boot target for the A and Bside Fibre Channel interfacesLesson 9: Provisioning Cisco UCS
CSeries Server Integration in Cisco
UCS Manager
Describe the benefits of CSeries integration Describe the physical connectivity requirements for CSeries integration Install version 1.2 CSeries server firmware to allow integration with Cisco UCS prior to version 2.0(2xx) Describe the CSeries discovery processModule 3: Design and
Implementation with VMFEX
Lesson 1: Overview Cisco VMFEX
and Cisco VMFEX Universal
PassThrough
Describe VMware vSwitch and vDS Describe Cisco Nexus 1000V switching Describe Cisco VMFEX Describe Cisco VMFEX universal passthroughLesson 2: Configuring Cisco UCS
VMFEX
Describe vCenter integration methods Describe how to provision ESXi Servers with a Cisco VEM Describe how to provision the secure connection from Cisco UCS Manager to vCenter Server Describe how to provision port profiles and port profile clients Describe how to provision a dynamic vNIC connection policy and BIOS policy for Cisco VMFEX Describe how to join ESXi hosts to the DVS Describe how to provision VMs to consume port groups on the DVSwww.fireflyeducate.com [email protected]
Cisco Unified Computing for
Implementation Professionals
Demonstration 1: Provision Initial
BSeries Configuration
Lab 1: Upgrading UCS Components
Lab 2: Creating Simple Service
Profiles
Lab 3:
Configuring Resource Pools
Lab 4:
Creating Service Profiles
from Templates
Lab 5:
Creating Mobile Service
Profiles
Lab 6:
Advanced Service Profiles
Creation
Lab 7:
Testing High Availability
Lab 8:
Backing up and Importing
Configuration Data
Lab 9:
Role Based Access Controls
Lab 10: Configuring and Exploring
UCS Central 1.1
Lab 11: CSeries SingleWire UCSM
Integration
Lab 12:
Installing ESXi 5.1 on C
Series to Boot from SAN
Lab 13:
Configuring VMFEX
Labs
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Data Center Unified Computing
Course Description
The Cisco Data Center Unified Computing
Troubleshooting course version 5.1 is a
threeday handson course that teaches
the system engineers and data center
administrators implementing the Cisco
Unified Computing System essential trou
bleshooting skills using the builtin tools in
UCS Manager 2.1. Included subjects
covered and updated include MultiHop
FCoE, FC Zoning and iSCSI connectivity.
Prerequisites
Who Should Attend
The primary audience for this course is Data
center designers, data center administrators,
and system engineers. The secondary audience
for this course is data center engineers and
managers.
Length:
5 days
Format:
Lecture/
Lab
Course
Version:
5.1
DCUCT
Troubleshooting
Understanding of Server System design and
architecture
Familiarity with Ethernet and TCO/IP Networking
Familiarity with SANs
Familiarity with Fibre Channel Protocol
Understanding of Cisco Enterprise Data Center
Architecture
Familiarity with hypervisor technologies (VM
ware vSphere, Microsoft HyperV, Red Hat KVM,
Citrix Xen
Related Training
DCUCI
Learning Objectives
Describe Troubleshooting the Cisco UCS BSeries
in UCS Manager 2.1
Describe Troubleshooting the Cisco UCS CSeries
Describe Troubleshooting the Cisco UCS CSeries
in UCS Manager 2.1
Product
Version:
2.1
Why Firefly
This version of the course features enhancements to the standard 5.0 offering by updating content to
reflect UCS Manager version 2.1 and adds instruction on troubleshooting:
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Lesson 1: Troubleshooting Cisco
UCS BSeries Architecture and
Initialization
Module 1: Cisco UCS BSeries
Troubleshooting
Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Cisco
UCS BSeries Configuration
© 2013 Firefly Communications, LLC. All rights reserved.Module 2: Cisco UCS CSeries
Troubleshooting
Module 3: Cisco UCS CSeries
Integration Troubleshooting
Data Center Unified Computing
Troubleshooting
Lesson 3: Troubleshooting Cisco
UCS BSeries Operation
Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Cisco
UCS BSeries LAN and SAN
Connectivity
Lesson 5: Troubleshooting and
Upgrading UCS Manager
Lesson 6: Troubleshooting Cisco
UCS BSeries Hardware
Lesson 1: Understanding Cisco
UCS CSeries Architecture and
Configuration
Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Cisco
UCS CSeries Hardware and
Firmware
Lesson 3: Troubleshooting Cisco
UCS CSeries LAN and SAN
Connectivity
Lesson 4: Troubleshooting with the
Cisco Server Configuration Utility
Lesson 5: Troubleshooting Locally
Attached Storage
Lesson 6: Troubleshooting Operating
SystemRelated Issues
Lesson 1: Integrating Cisco UCS
CSeries Servers and Cisco UCS
Manager
Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Cisco
UCS CSeries Server and Cisco UCS
Manager Integration
Labs
Lab 1: Cisco UCS Network Baseline
Documentation
Lab 2: Cisco UCS Management and
Service Profile Deployment
Lab 3: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS BSeries
Server Boot from SAN
Lab 4: Troubleshooting LAN Connectivity
Part 1
Lab 5: Troubleshooting LAN Connectivity
Part 2
Lab 6: Troubleshoot Fallover Connectivity
Part 1
Lab 7: Troubleshoot Fallover Connectivity
Part 2
Lab 8: Troubleshoot Cisco UCS CSeries
Server Boot rom SAN
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Implementing and Configuring
Course Description
The Cisco Nexus 1000V is a virtual switch that
resides within the hypervisor environment such
as a VMware ESXi Server instance and provides
operations and management consistency with
existing Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches. The
Nexus 1000V, with the use of overlay networks
provisioning, provides one of the three pillars of
Cisco's ONE SDN strategy. The Nexus 1000V
leverages VMware's vNetwork Distributed
Switch (DVS) framework and integrates with the
Cisco Nexus 1010/1100 Virtual Network Appli
ances and Virtual Services Blades (VSB) to offer
tightly integrated network services as part of a
comprehensive Data Center server virtualization
strategy. This twoday course provides you with
an indepth look at the architecture, design,
installation, monitoring, upgrading, and feature
configuration process for the Cisco Nexus
1000V. This course includes handson labs in
which you will configure a VMware vSphere
infrastructure; install, upgrade, and configure the
Nexus 1000V with high availability; and demon
strate uplink design options, policy mobility
during virtual machine migration, and the use of
monitoring tools.
Prerequisites
Who Should Attend
Length:
2 days
Format:
Lecture/
Lab
Course
Version:
2.4
Product
Version:
4.2.1.SV2.1
ICNX1V
You will gain the most from this course if you have at least
CCNAlevel knowledge of routing and switching together
with some knowledge and experience of configuring a
VMware virtual switching environment.
This course is targeted at Networking and Virtual
Server engineers. It introduces and teaches the
configuration and design aspects of the Cisco
Nexus 1000V and associated products in a VMware
virtual switching environment.
Learning Objectives
Describe the Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch and
its role in a virtual server network environment
Describe the VMware networking environment
Describe the Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch
architecture
Describe Cisco Nexus 1000V design considerations
Describe the Cisco Nexus 1010/1100 Virtual
Services Appliances and Virtualized Services and
their role in virtual deployments
Describe how to install, upgrade, and configure a
Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch
Describe how configure Cisco Nexus 1000V
networking using port profiles
Describe the configuration of security on the Cisco
Nexus 1000V
Describe the Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch
traffic flow configuration
Describe network monitoring, troubleshooting, and
management of the Cisco Nexus 1000V
the Cisco Nexus 1000V
Why Firefly
This version of ICNX1V features the latest version of the Nexus 1000V software in the courseware
4.2.1.SV2.1, including the new vPath 2.0 architecture. Additionally, the most recent version of Cisco
Nexus 1010, 4.2.1.SP1(4a) is covered, along with updates on the Cisco Virtual Security Gateway
(VSG), the Cisco 1000V ASA, and the Virtual Wide Area Application Services (vWAAS), which
provides integrated WAN optimization services.
Related Training
www.fireflyeducate.com [email protected]
Module 1: Networks in a Virtual
Server Environment
Lesson 1: Introducing the Cisco Nexus
1000V
Lesson 2: VMware Networking
Lesson 3: Cisco Nexus 1000V
Architecture
Module 2: Cisco Nexus 1000V
Installation and Configuration
© 2013 Firefly Communications, LLC. All rights reserved.Lesson 4: Cisco Nexus 1000V Design
Considerations
Lesson 5: The Cisco Nexus 1010/1100
Virtual Services Appliances and
Virtualized Services
Lesson 1: Installing, Upgrading, and
Configuring the Cisco Nexus 1000V
Lesson 2: Configuring Port Profiles
Lesson 3: Managing Security
Lesson 4: Traffic Flow
Lesson 5: Networking Monitoring,
Troubleshooting, and Management of
the Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch
Labs
Lab 1: Setting Up the Lab Environment
Lab 2: Installing the Cisco Nexus 1000V VSM
Lab 3: Installing the Cisco Nexus 1000V VEM
Lab 4: Upgrading the Cisco Nexus 1000V
VSM and VEM
Lab 5: Optimizing the Cisco Nexus 1000V
Implementation
Lab 6: Configuring SPAN and ERSPAN
Implementing and Configuring
the Cisco Nexus 1000V
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Configuring Cisco MDS 9000
Course Description
Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches
(DCMDS) v1.2 is a product course consisting
of lectures and labs that provide learners with
fundamental skills in configuring Cisco MDS
9000 Series switches. The course structure is
based on the Cisco Product Configuration
Guides. DCMDS is built upon and consolidated
from two prior courses: ICSNS and IASNS.
Prerequisites
Who Should Attend
Field Engineers wanting operational knowledge
and hands on experience with the Cisco MDS
9000 series switches.
Candidates preparing for the Storage Network
ing components in the CCIE Data Center
Written Exam (350080) and Lab Exam, the
DCUFI exam (642997), the DCUCI exam
(642999), and/or the DCUCD Exam (642998).
Length:
5 days
Format:
Lecture/
Lab
Course
Version:
1.2
DCMDS
Series Switches
Basic understanding of data storage hardware
components and protocols, including SCSI
and Fibre Channel.
Basic understanding of networking protocols,
including Ethernet and IP.
Related Training
DCUFI
Learning Objectives
Describe the components and management services of
MDS 9000 Series
Explain the initial setup procedure, default settings,
software licensing requirements, and system software
upgrade procedures
Explain how to configure Fibre Channel interfaces; use
the FLOGI database and the FCNS database; how to
create VSANs; manage Domain IDs and FCID assign
ment; use NPV mode and NPIV feature; and configure
port channels, Device Alias, and Basic and Enhanced
Zoning
Explain how to configure DMM, Cisco SANTap, and
SPAN to monitor traffic flow through the MDS
Describe FCoE, DCBX, and DCB and the configuration
steps required to configure multihop FCoE in a SAN
environment
Explain how to: configure secure management proto
cols and rolebased access control; centralize security
management with AAA services; secure the SAN
environment with port and fabric security; configure the
Fiber Channel Security Protocol; configure the Storage
Media Encryption solution; and how Cisco LinkSec
encryption can protect data in transit
Describe the basic FCIP configuration process; use
Fiber Channel Port Channels to provide high availability
for FCIP environments; implement IVR in order to
increase the reliability of the SAN extension solution;
and identify parameters that must be tuned to optimize
performance across the FCIP tunnel
Product
Version:
NXOS 5.2.6
DCNM 6.1
Why Firefly
Firefly’s origins as a company began with the MDS as a core technology. Over the years Firefly has
continued to lead the industry in MDS expert consultant/trainers. Firefly works with Cisco closely to keep
product courses such as the DCMDS current with new developments.
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Lesson 1: Introducing the Cisco
MDS 9000 Series Switch Platform
Module 1: Cisco MDS 90000 Series
Switch Platform
Lesson 2: Implementing Integrated
Management
© 2013 Firefly Communications, LLC. All rights reserved.Module 2: System Installation and
Initial Configuration
Module 4: Intelligent SAN Fabric
Services
Lesson 1: Performing the Initial
Switch Configuration
Lesson 2: Installing and Licensing
Cisco NXOS Software
Lesson 1: Implementing Cisco MDS
Data Mobility Manager
Lesson 2: Implementing Cisco SANTap
Configuring Cisco MDS 9000
Series Switches
Lesson 1: Configuring Interfaces
Lesson 2: Using FLOGI and FCNS
Databases
Module 3: Building a SAN Fabric
Lesson 3: Configuring VSANs
Lesson 4: Managing Domains
Lesson 5: Configuring NPV and
NPIV
Lesson 6: Configuring Port
Channels
Lesson 7: Configuring Distributed
Device Aliases
Lesson 8: Implementing Zoning
Lesson 3: Monitoring Traffic Flow
Module 5: Fibre Channel Over Ethernet
Implementation
Lesson 1: Fibre Channel over Ethernet
Lesson 2: Configuring Multihop FCoE
on the MDS 9500
Module 6: Implementing Security
Lesson 1: Improving Management
Security
Lesson 2: Configuring AAA Services
Lesson 3: Implementing Port and Fabric
Security
Lesson 4: Configuring FCSP
Lesson 5: Implementing Link Encryption
Lesson 6: Implementing Cisco Storage
Media Encryption
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Labs
Lab 1: Initial Switch Setup
Lab 2: Boot Process and Upgrading
Switch Software
Lab 3: Configuring Interfaces
Lab 4: Creating VSANs
Lab 5: Configuring Port Channels,
NPV and NPIV
Lab 6: Configuring Device Alias
and Zones
Lab 7: Configuring Cisco DMM
Lab 8: Using SPAN, RSPAN, and the
Analyzer
Lab 9: Configuring RBAC, AAA
Services
Lab 10: Implementing Interop, IVR
Lab 11: FCIP and HA
Lab 12: Implementing Interop, IVR
Module 7: Implementing FCIP
Lesson 1: Creating an FCIP Tunnel
Lesson 2: Configuring FCIP High
Availability
Lesson 3: Implementing IVR for
SAN Extension
Lesson 4: Tuning FCIP Performance
Configuring Cisco MDS 9000
Series Switches
Lab 13: Tuning FCIP Performance
Lab 14: IOA