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DCNXA - Implementing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode – Advanced v1.0

Course Summary:

The Implementing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode – Advanced (DCNXA) v1.0 course provides advanced training in applying and managing the Cisco Nexus® 9000 Series Switches in NX-OS mode. 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.

Course Duration: 4 days

Course Content:

Course outline

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

Lab outline

Import an Existing VXLAN Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) EVPN Fabric into Cisco DCNM
Configure vPC and Layer 3 Connectivity
Configure Multi-Site VXLAN EVPN
Configure Routed Firewall Integration into VXLAN EVPN Using PBR
Configure External VRF Lite Connectivity and Endpoint Locator
Configure Tenant DHCP Relay
Configure Tenant-Routed Multicast
Configure Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect
Configure Traffic Load-Balancing Using the ITD