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Overview
Over five hours of video instruction on configuration and troubleshooting tasks to prepare you for the Cisco CCNA Data Center DCICT 640-916 exam.
Description
CCNA Data Center DCICT 640-916 LiveLessons is a unique video product that provides a solid understanding of the key areas of knowledge required to pass the 640-916 DCICT CCNA Data Center exam. This product walks the customer through each topic of the exam blueprint. Customers will gain knowledge of fundamental Data Center technologies like network and server virtualization, storage, convergent I/O and network services like load balancing.
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CCNA Data Center LiveLessons contains 12 individual videos lessons, subdivided into 83 sub-lessons, for a total of five hours of instruction. The videos consist of audio instruction, animations, and video screencasts. Each video lab presents detailed objectives, lab diagrams, and video captures. Audio instruction throughout offers detailed explanations, tips, and configuration examples.
Major topics include:
- Fundamental Data Center Concepts
- Fundamental Data Center Design
- Introduction to the Nexus Switching Portfolio
- Advanced Nexus Features
- Nexus Switch Feature Configuration
- Introduction to Storage Networking Concepts
- Storage Networking Configuration
- Data Center Unified Fabric
- Introduction to Unified Computing Concepts
- Unified Computing Configuration
- Data Center Virtualization
- Data Center Network Services
 
About the Instructor
Frank Dagenhardt, CCIE No. 42081, is a Systems Engineer for Cisco focusing primarily on Data Center architectures in Commercial Select accounts. Frank has over 19 years in Information Technology and has held certifications from HP, Microsoft, Citrix, and Cisco. A Cisco veteran of over 8 years, he works with customers daily where he designs, implements, and supports end-to-end architectures and solutions such as workload mobility, business continuity, and cloud / orchestration services. In the recent months he has been focusing on Tier 1 applications, including but not limited to VDI, Oracle and SAP. He recently presented on the topic of UCS / VDI at Cisco Live 2013. When not thinking about Data Center topics, Frank can be found backpacking, kayaking, or at home with his family.
 
Table of contents
- Introduction
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Lesson 1: Fundamental Data Center Concepts
- Learning Objectives
- 1.1 Introduction to Data Center LANs
- 1.2 Defining the Purpose and Function of Various Network Devices
- 1.3 Introduction to Storage Area Networks (SANs)
- 1.4 Examining SAN Fabric High Availability
- 1.5 Understanding the Edge/Core Layers of the SAN
- 1.6 Understanding Fiber Channel over Ethernet
- 1.7 Examining the Protocols that Support Fiber Channel over Ethernet
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Lesson 2 : Fundamental Data Center Design
- Learning Objectives
- 2.1 Understanding the Modular Approach in DC Network Design
- 2.2 Examining the Core Model
- 2.3 Examining the Aggregation Model
- 2.4 Examining the Collapsed Core Model
- 2.5 Examining the Access Model
- 2.6 Introduction to Data Center Interconnect (DCI)
- 2.7 Differentiation Between DCI and Network Interconnectivity
- Lesson 3: Introduction to the Nexus Switching Portfolio
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Lesson 4: Advanced Nexus Features
- Learning Objectives
- 4.1 Understanding virtual Device Context (VDC)
- 4.2 Understanding Port Channel Functionality
- 4.3 Exploring vPC and Its Components
- 4.4 Understanding How a vPC Functions
- 4.5 Understanding Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF)
- 4.6 Introduction to FabricPath
- 4.7 Understanding FabricPath Switch IDs and Trees
- Lesson 5: Nexus Switch Feature Configuration
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Lesson 6: Introduction to Storage Networking Concepts
- Learning Objectives
- 6.1 Defining a Storage Network
- 6.2 Exploring Storage Network Services
- 6.3 Understanding Initiators and Targets
- 6.4 Examining Devices Connected to the SAN
- 6.5 Examining Storage Array Connectivity
- 6.6 Understanding How Switches Connect to the SAN
- 6.7 Examining VSANs
- 6.8 Understanding Zoning
- Lesson 7: Storage Networking Configuration
- Lesson 8: Data Center Unified Fabric
- Lesson 9: Introduction to Unified Computing Concepts
- Lesson 10: Unified Computing Configuration
- Lesson 11: Data Center Virtualization
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Lesson 12: Data Center Network Services
- Learning Objectives
- 12.1 Understanding the Need for Load Balancers
- 12.2 Examining Standard ACE Features for Load Balancing
- 12.3 Examining Server Load Balancing Virtual Contexts and HA
- 12.4 Examining Server Load Balancing Management Options
- 12.5 Exploring the Benefits of the Cisco Global Load Balancing Solution
- 12.6 Examining the Integration Between the Cisco Global and Local Load Balancing Solutions
- 12.7 Understanding WAN Optimization
- Summary
Product information
- Title: Cisco CCNA Data Center DCICT 640-916 LiveLessons
- Author(s):
- Release date: March 2015
- Publisher(s): Pearson IT Certification
- ISBN: 0133930378
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