The Cisco Data center networking infrastructure boot camp main goal is to teach the network field engineer how to get the systems back up and running promptly after any type of outage. This course will give the field engineer the knowledge required to complete training to be qualified for Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist. There are no other add on courses for this class.This course was originally a five day course, however; the boot camp version compacts the information into a shorter three day course with 30 Cisco learning credits earned.
Prerequisites
Certain classes are required before enrolling in this course. These classes include CCNP or DCNDID data center network infrastructure design v2.0.
Who should attend?
Network field engineers who are in training to take the DCNI1 exam and already have the knowledge to implement and optimize basic layer 2 and layer 3 services as well as how to operate the Cisco Catalyst platform switching.
Detailed Course Description
The Cisco Data and Storage boot camp is specially designed for the network field engineers who are ready to further their education and Cisco training. This course helps them to prepare to take the Cisco exam to qualify them to become Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist. This course usually takes up to five days to complete, however; the course has been compacted to take only three days total. Upon completion of this course, the engineer will be fully qualified to further his or her career and the credits go toward completion of the Cisco training.
In this boot camp style class, the engineer will learn how to operate Cisco catalyst 6500 and 4900 series switches by gaining knowledge in the architecture of the switches while learning about the evolution of the data center, enterprise composite network model and the data center architecture. In addition, the attendee will also learn how to operate the Cisco 4900 series by learning also about its architecture. The attendee will also gain valuable knowledge in the Catalyst 6500 family as well as how to utilize the catalyst 4900 and 6500 in a data center type network as well as the blade switches, and catalyst 6500 series switches. The engineer will also have training in the Catalyst 6500 series switch module and power supply options with an emphasis in line cards overview, architecture and design considerations. These trainings are on top of the training received in deploying line cards and service modules overviews and various training in furthering the knowledge of various power supplies. The attendee will also gain more knowledge in how to implement the VSS 1440 by learning its architecture and operation as well as how to deploy and configure the VSS 1440. The attendee will also learn how to use advanced diagnostics and monitoring available in the Catalyst 6500. These trainings provide further education in configuring EEM, automated diagnostics, configuring SPSN, RSPAN and ERSPAN. Next, the attendee learns the fundamentals of implementing FWSM for a data network infrastructure. This set of trainings include implementing various traffic flows and includes firewall training, FWSM architecture, FWSM initial configuration as well as various firewall modes and configuring various translations. These trainings are on top of how to configuring AAA services and access for the management. Routing implementation is also a part of this training with emphasis on how to configure static routing as well as dynamic routing. On top of these trainings, the attendee will also gain extensive knowledge in Implementing network analysis with NAM and how to configure NetFlow and NDE as well as training in network traffic monitoring, NAM service modules, NAM data sources and how to make a plan to deploy NAM. Other features the attendee can expect from this class are how to implement the NAM installation and initial configuration.
In addition to the classroom format, additional labs are also required. These labs enhance the learning experience by giving the attendee more hands on training, as well as simulations of the material they learned in the classroom. This will help the attendee to be better prepared to implement the tools they have learned the last couple days in the classroom. These interactive labs include deploying the VSS 1440 system, Deploying QoS, Using virtualization on the FWSM, deploying the FWSM in transparent mode and using multiple contexts on the FWSM. These labs complete with the classroom experience will enhance the knowledge the engineer has gained throughout previous Cisco classes, enabling them to be ready for the next career advancement. These trainings will also assist the company to maintain the latest technology in Cisco systems, ensuring the company will not experience any problems with the system, and if they do, their network field engineers will be fully qualified and prepared to handle any problem that may arise.
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