Learning Path: CCNA Data Center

Learning Path: CCNA Data Center

by Frank Dagenhardt
Released April 2017
Publisher(s): Cisco Press
ISBN: 0134675657

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Video description

Overview

This Learning Path consists of CCNA Data Center DCICN 200-150 LiveLessons and CCNA Data Center DCICT 200-155 LiveLessons.

Prerequisites

The video course assumes that the learner has the skills to navigate the user interface of a PC running any of the Microsoft OS’s, and that the reader has completed typical high school-level math courses (mainly that the reader has been exposed to binary math). The course also assumes that the reader has used PCs connected to either a home network or a network inside a school or company, but that the reader might not understand anything about the network to which the PC was connected. It is also assumed that the reader knows how to use typical Internet applications, primarily web browsers, and email clients.

Description

CCNA Data Center DCICN 200-150 LiveLessons is a unique video product that provides a solid understanding of the key areas of knowledge required to pass the 200-150 DCICN exam. This product walks through each topic of the exam blueprint, so viewers can gain knowledge of networking concepts for the Data Center environment based on Nexus-OS LAN and SAN technologies. These videos will also provide fundamental information on understanding how a Data Center network works. The course will also detail virtualization configuration in the network, addressing schemes; configuration skills, and troubleshooting methods.

CCNA Data Center DCICT 200-155 LiveLessons is a unique video product that provides a solid understanding of the key areas of knowledge required to pass the 200-155 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 Unified Computing, Cisco Data Center Networking Technologies, Server Switching and Data Center Interconnect (DCI), and Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI).

About the Instructor

Frank Dagenhardt, CCIE No. 42081, is a Technical Solutions Architect for Cisco focusing primarily on Data Center architectures. Frank has more than 20 years in Information Technology. A Cisco veteran for more than 11 years, he works with customers daily designing, implementing, and supporting end-to-end architectures and solutions. Frank has worked on and continues to be involved in publications about Cisco products. He recently presented on the topic of CCNA Data Center at Cisco Live 2016. When not thinking about Data Center topics, Frank can be found spending time with his wife and three children.

About LiveLessons

LiveLessons Video Training series publishes hundreds of hands-on, expert-led video tutorials covering a wide selection of technology topics designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed. This professional and personal technology video series features world-leading author instructors published by your trusted technology brands: Addison-Wesley, Cisco Press, IBM Press, Pearson IT Certification, Prentice Hall, Sams, and Que. Topics include: IT Certification, Programming, Web Development, Mobile Development, Home and Office Technologies, Business and Management, and more. View all LiveLessons on InformIT at http://www.informit.com/imprint/series_detail.aspx?ser=2185116.

Table of contents

  1. Introduction to CCNA Data Center 200-150 DCICN and DCICT 200-155 by Frank Dagenhardt
    1. Introduction
  2. Introduction to CCNA Data Center 200-150 DCICN by Frank Dagenhardt
    1. Introduction
  3. Module 1: Basic Data Center Networking Concepts
    1. Module Intro
  4. Lesson 1: Basic Networking Concepts
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 1.1 Introduction to the Purpose and Fundamentals of a Network
    3. 1.2 Physical Network Topologies
    4. 1.3 How to Interpret Network Diagrams
    5. 1.4 Examples of Network Specifications
  5. Lesson 2: TCP/IP Concepts
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 2.1 Understanding the Purpose of the OSI Model
    3. 2.2 Understanding the TCP/IP Suite
    4. 2.3 Examining the Operation of IP
    5. 2.4 Examining the Operation of TCP
    6. 2.5 Examining the Operation of UDP
  6. Lesson 3: Ethernet and Basic Switching Concepts
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 3.1 What Is Ethernet?
    3. 3.2 Understanding IEEE 802 Protocols
    4. 3.3 Examining CSMA/CD
    5. 3.4 Understanding Layer 2 Addressing
    6. 3.5 What Is a MAC Table?
    7. 3.6 What Is Flooding?
    8. 3.7 Explain Basic Switching Concepts
    9. 3.8 Explain the Operation of Cisco Switches
    10. 3.9 Basic Switch Configuration
    11. 3.10 Basic Port Configuration
    12. 3.11 Describe VLANS
    13. 3.12 Configure VLANS
  7. Module 2: Data Center Physical Infrastructure
    1. Module Intro
  8. Lesson 4: Introduction to Data Center Infrastructure
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 4.1 Understanding Data Center Topologies
    3. 4.2 Understanding 3 Tier Architectures
    4. 4.3 Understanding 2 Tier Architectures
    5. 4.4 Understanding Spine and Leaf Fabric
    6. 4.5 Examining Data Center Media Types
    7. 4.6 Examining Data Center Transceivers
    8. 4.7 Examining Servers and Their Components
    9. 4.8 Introduction to Cisco UCS
    10. 4.9 UCS Architecture and Components
    11. 4.10 Power Redundancy Modes
  9. Lesson 5: Switching and Basic Configuration
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 5.1 Understanding Spanning Tree Protocol
    3. 5.2 Understanding MST
    4. 5.3 Understanding PVST+
    5. 5.4 Understanding Spanning Tree Port Types
    6. 5.5 Understanding Trunks 802.1Q
    7. 5.6 Understanding Port Channels
    8. 5.7 Examining Neighbor Discovery Protocols
    9. 5.8 Understanding CDP
    10. 5.9 Understanding LLDP
  10. Lesson 6: Switching Configuration
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 6.1 Configuring Spanning Tree Protocol
    3. 6.2 Configuring MST
    4. 6.3 Configuring RPVST+
    5. 6.4 Configuring Spanning Tree Port Types
    6. 6.5 Configuring Trunks
    7. 6.6 Configuring CDP and LLDP
  11. Module 3: Advanced Data Center Networking Concepts
    1. Module Intro
  12. Lesson 7: IPv4
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 7.1 Understanding Binary Numbering
    3. 7.2 Understanding Classful IP Addressing
    4. 7.3 Understanding IPv4 Address Formatting
    5. 7.4 Understanding Private IPv4 Addresses
    6. 7.5 Understanding Public IPv4 Addresses
    7. 7.6 Understanding IPv4 Address Types
    8. 7.7 Assigning IPv4 Addresses
    9. 7.8 Understanding Subnetting
    10. 7.9 Understanding IPv4 Subnetting Calculation Scenarios
  13. Lesson 8: IPv6
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 8.1 Differentiating Between IPv4 and IPv6
    3. 8.2 Examining the IPv6 Address Format
    4. 8.3 Understanding IPv6 Private Addressing
    5. 8.4 Examining IPv6 Host Addresses
    6. 8.5 Shortening IPv6 Addresses
    7. 8.6 Examining IPv6 Address Types
  14. Lesson 9: Basic Routing Concepts
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 9.1 Packet Forwarding
    3. 9.2 Examining Router Lookup Process
    4. 9.3 Linking L2 Addresses to L3 Addresses
    5. 9.4 Understanding ARP
    6. 9.5 Examining End Device to End Device Communication
    7. 9.6 Examining Default Gateway
  15. Module 4: Layer 3 Routing Using Nexus
    1. Module Intro
  16. Lesson 10: Routed Interfaces and Redundancy
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 10.1 Understanding Routed Interfaces
    3. 10.2 Understanding Switched Virtual Interfaces
    4. 10.3 Introduction to First Hop Router Redundancy
    5. 10.4 Understanding Gateway Load Balancing Protocol
    6. 10.5 Understanding Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol
    7. 10.6 Understanding Hot Standby Routing Protocol
  17. Lesson 11: Cisco Router Operations
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 11.1 Examining Routing Protocol Characteristics
    3. 11.2 Understanding the Routing Process
    4. 11.3 Understanding Routing Tables and AD
    5. 11.4 Examining RIPv1
    6. 11.5 Examining RIPv2
    7. 11.6 Examining EIGRP
    8. 11.7 Examining OSPF
    9. 11.8 Understanding OSPF Areas
  18. Lesson 12: Configure Routing on a Cisco Router
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 12.1 Examining Router Bootup and POST
    3. 12.2 Implementing a Basic Router Configuration
    4. 12.3 Configuring RIP v1-2
    5. 12.4 Configuring EIGRP
    6. 12.5 Configuring OSPF
    7. 12.6 Configuring InterVLAN Routing
  19. Lesson 13: Troubleshooting Layer 3 Routing
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 13.1 Troubleshooting Basic Routing Issues
    3. 13.2 Troubleshooting Enhanced Routing Issues
  20. Lesson 14: Introduction to Security and Access Lists
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 14.1 Introducing Access Lists
    3. 14.2 Understanding How Access Lists Are Processed and Applied
    4. 14.3 Understanding Wildcard Masking
    5. 14.4 Understanding Named ACLs
    6. 14.5 Using ACLs to Secure Management Interfaces
    7. 14.6 Introducing Role Based Access Control
    8. 14.7 Examining AAA
  21. Module 5: Data Center Storage
    1. Module Intro
  22. Lesson 15: Introduction to Storage Networking Concepts
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 15.1 Defining a Storage Network
    3. 15.2 Understanding Storage Network Services
    4. 15.3 Understanding Initiators and Targets
    5. 15.4 Examining Devices Connected to the SAN
    6. 15.5 Examining VSANs
    7. 15.6 Understanding Zoning
    8. 15.7 Understanding FCoE
    9. 15.8 Comparing and Contrasting FC and FCoE
    10. 15.9 Examining Storage Array Connectivity
    11. 15.10 Understanding How Switches Connect to the SAN
  23. Lesson 16: Advanced FCoE Concepts
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 16.1 Understanding FCoE Topologies
    3. 16.2 Understanding Data Center Bridging
    4. 16.3 Understanding VFCs
    5. 16.4 Performing Initial FCoE Setup
    6. 16.5 Configuring FCoE
    7. 16.6 Configuring FCoE Multihop
  24. Lesson 17: Advanced Storage Concepts
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 17.1 Understanding N Port Virtualization
    3. 17.2 Examining Zoning Models
    4. 17.3 Performing Initial Storage Networking Setup
    5. 17.4 Configuring VSANs
    6. 17.5 Verifying VSANs
    7. 17.6 Configuring Switch Ports
    8. 17.7 Verifying Name Server Login
    9. 17.8 Configuring Zoning
    10. 17.9 Verifying Zoning
    11. 17.10 Verifying SAN Switch Operations
  25. Summary of CCNA Data Center 200-150 DCICN
    1. Summary
  26. Introduction to CCNA Data Center DCICT 200-155 by Frank Dagenhardt
    1. Introduction
  27. Module 1: Unified Computing
    1. Module Intro
  28. Lesson 1: Unified Computing System Overview
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 1.1 Defining UCS
    3. 1.2 Examining Common Server Types and Connectivity Found in a Data Center
    4. 1.3 Examining Rack Mounted Servers
    5. 1.4 Examining Blade Servers
    6. 1.5 Examining Modular Servers
    7. 1.6 Examining the Physical Components of the UCS
    8. 1.7 Examining How UCS Connects to the LAN and SAN
    9. 1.8 Examining UCS Manager
    10. 1.9 Examining Concepts and Benefits of UCS Hardware Abstraction
    11. 1.10 Understanding Pools and Policies
    12. 1.11 Understanding Templates
    13. 1.12 Examining Service Profiles
  29. Lesson 2: Unified Computing Configuration
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 2.1 Performing Initial UCS Setup
    3. 2.2 Configuring Server, LAN, and SAN Connectivity
    4. 2.3 Verifying Server, LAN, and SAN Connectivity
    5. 2.4 Verifying Discovery Operations
    6. 2.5 Exploring the UCS Manager GUI
    7. 2.6 Configuring a Service Profile
  30. Module 2: Cisco Data Center Networking Technologies
    1. Module Intro
  31. Lesson 3: Introduction to the Nexus Switching Portfolio
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 3.1 Examining the Cisco Nexus Modular Switches
    3. 3.2 Examining the Cisco Fixed Configuration Switches
    4. 3.3 Examining the Cisco FEX Products
    5. 3.4 Understanding Control and Data Plane Traffic
    6. 3.5 Examining Nexus Virtualization Features
    7. 3.6 Examining Nexus Licensing
  32. Lesson 4: Advanced Nexus Features
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 4.1 Understanding Virtual Device Context (VDC)
    3. 4.2 Understanding Port Channel Functionality
    4. 4.3 Exploring vPC and Its Components
    5. 4.4 Understanding How a vPC Functions
    6. 4.5 Understanding Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF)
    7. 4.6 Introducing FabricPath
    8. 4.7 Understanding FabricPath Switch IDs and Trees
  33. Lesson 5: Nexus Switch Feature Configuration
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 5.1 Performing Initial Setup and Verifying Connectivity
    3. 5.2 Enabling Features
    4. 5.3 Configuring VDCs
    5. 5.4 Configuring Fabric Extenders (FEXs)
    6. 5.5 Configuring Port Channels
    7. 5.6 Configuring vPC
    8. 5.7 Verifying vPC
    9. 5.8 Configuring FabricPath
    10. 5.9 Understanding, Configuring, and Verifying Unified Switch Ports
    11. 5.10 Introducing the Features and Benefits of Unified Fabric
    12. 5.11 Understanding the Use of Role Based Access Control Within the Data Center Infrastructure
  34. Module 3: Server Switching and Data Center Interconnect (DCI)
    1. Module Intro
  35. Lesson 6: Data Center Server Virtualization
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 6.1 Understanding Device Virtualization
    3. 6.2 Understanding Server Virtualization
    4. 6.3 Examining the Nexus 1000v
    5. 6.4 Examining Virtual Switch Update Manager
    6. 6.5 Verifying Initial Setup and Operation for the Nexus 1000v
  36. Lesson 7: DCI and Network Overlays
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 7.1 Introducing DCI
    3. 7.2 Differentiating Between DCI and Network Interconnectivity
    4. 7.3 Examining the Need and Concept of Overlays
    5. 7.4 Understanding OTV
    6. 7.5 Understanding NVGRE
    7. 7.6 Understanding VXLAN
  37. Module 4: Application Centric Infrastructure
    1. Module Intro
  38. Lesson 8: Application Centric Infrastructure
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 8.1 Understanding the ACI Environment Architecture
    3. 8.2 Examining Spine Leaf Architecture
    4. 8.3 Examining the Role of the APIC Controller
    5. 8.4 Understanding Basic Policy Resolution
    6. 8.5 Examining North and Southbound REST APIs
    7. 8.6 Examining ACI Device Packages
  39. Lesson 9: Basic ACI Configuration
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 9.1 Bringing Up the ACI Fabric
    3. 9.2 Examining the Fabric Discovery Process
    4. 9.3 Understanding the Firmware Upgrade Process
    5. 9.4 Understanding Checkpoints
    6. 9.5 Examining the ACI Policy Model
    7. 9.6 Examining Network Centric Mode
    8. 9.7 Examining Application Centric Mode
    9. 9.8 Managing Third-Party Devices with ACI Policy
  40. Lesson 10: ACI Constructs
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 10.1 Examining the ACI Logical Model
    3. 10.2 Understanding Tenants, EPGs, and Contracts
    4. 10.3 Examining Endpoint Groups
    5. 10.4 Examining Contracts, Subjects, and Filters
    6. 10.5 Understanding Contexts and Bridge Domains
  41. Module 5: Automation and Orchestration
    1. Module Intro
  42. Lesson 11: Cloud Computing Concepts
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 11.1 Examining the Purpose and Value of Using APIs
    3. 11.2 Understanding Basic Cloud Computing Concepts
    4. 11.3 Examining On-demand Self Service
    5. 11.4 Examining Broad Network Access
    6. 11.5 Examining Resource Pooling
    7. 11.6 Examining Rapid Elasticity
    8. 11.7 Examining Metered Service
    9. 11.8 Understanding Software as a Service
    10. 11.9 Understanding Platform as a Service
    11. 11.10 Understanding Infrastructure as a Service
  43. Lesson 12: UCSD Basic Functions
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 12.1 Examining UCS Director Management
    3. 12.2 Examining UCS Director Orchestration
    4. 12.3 Examining UCS Director Multitenancy
    5. 12.4 Examining UCS Director Chargeback
    6. 12.5 Examining UCS Director Service Offerings
    7. 12.6 Examining UCS Director Catalogs
    8. 12.7 Interpreting and Troubleshooting a UCS Director Workflow
    9. 12.8 Deploying a Service Profile to a Blade Using UCS Director
  44. Summary of CCNA Data Center DCICT 200-155
    1. Summary

Product information

  • Title: Learning Path: CCNA Data Center
  • Author(s): Frank Dagenhardt
  • Release date: April 2017
  • Publisher(s): Cisco Press
  • ISBN: 0134675657