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Implementing & Configuring Cisco Nexus 1000

Course Code: ICNX1V
Day(s): 3
Price: €2,195.00 (ex. VAT)

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Overview 

The Cisco Nexus 1000V is a virtual switch that resides within the VMware ESX Server instance and provides operations and management consistency with existing Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches.The Nexus 1000V leverages the VN-Link specification, together with VMware's vNetwork Distributed Switch framework, to offer tightly integrated network services as part of a comprehensive Data Center server virtualization strategy.



This 3-day course provides you with an indepth look at the design and configuration process for the Cisco Nexus 1000V,including hands-on labs in which you will configure a VMware infrastructure,configure the Nexus 1000V and demonstrate policy mobility during virtual machine migration.


Pre-Requisites

Delegates should meet the following prerequisites:

  • CCNA level knowledge of Routing and Switching


Next Course Dates

Dates available on request. Please contact us

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August
Guaranteed Event09 Aug - 10 Aug, 2010Wokingham (United Kingdom)Request Space
September
27 Sep - 28 Sep, 2010Zoetermeer - 1 (Netherlands)EnglishRequest Space
October
25 Oct - 26 Oct, 2010Frankfurt (Germany)EnglishRequest Space
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08 Nov - 09 Nov, 2010Wokingham (United Kingdom)Request Space
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02 Dec - 03 Dec, 2010Wokingham (United Kingdom)Request Space
20 Dec - 21 Dec, 2010München (Germany)EnglishRequest Space
January
24 Jan - 25 Jan, 2011Amsterdam (Netherlands)Request Space
February
01 Feb - 02 Feb, 2011Nieuwegein (Netherlands)Request Space
10 Feb - 11 Feb, 2011Wokingham (United Kingdom)Request Space
March
14 Mar - 15 Mar, 2011Hamburg (Germany)EnglishRequest Space
April
25 Apr - 26 Apr, 2011Frankfurt (Germany)EnglishRequest Space

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This course provides an introduction to VNLink and the Cisco Nexus 1000V for network engineers who need to gain experience in configuring a VMware virtual networking environment.

After you complete this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the VMware virtual networking environment
  • Describe the Nexus 1000V switch and its role in a virtual server network environment
  • Describe the Nexus 5000, 2000, and1000V access layer architecture
  • Model and configure virtual access layer topologies
  • Perform basic configuration of ESX virtual machines
  • Import VMs from a SAN
  • Describe the configuration of advanced VMware services
  • Configure VMware clustering services
  • Test VMotion in a VMware network environment
  • Install and configure the Nexus 1000V
  • Configure VN-Link on the Nexus 5000
  • Configure Nexus 1000V network security profiles
  • Describe the network monitoring methods used with the Nexus 1000V
  • Configure Nexus 1000V security policies
  • Monitor and troubleshoot Nexus 1000V environments

Module 1: Networks in a Virtual Server Environment

Introduction to the Nexus 1000V

  • Data Center Access Layer Networks
  • Virtual Environment Overview
  • Cisco Virtual Switching Overview
  • Feature Overview

Server Virtualization Primer

  • Server Virtualization
  • VMware Virtualization
  • Virtual Networking with VMware
  • Virtual Storage Networking with VMware
  • VMware Environment Management

VMware Ethernet Networking

  • Virtual Access Layer
  • The VMware vSwitch
  • VMware Network Configuration
  • Distributed Virtual Switching

Nexus 1000V Architecture

  • Architectural Overview
  • Installation and Operation

Nexus Design Considerations

  • VN-Link
  • Access Layer Designs

Module 2:Virtual Network Configuration

Configuring VMware Switching

  • Configuring vSwitches
  • Configuring VMware DVS

Install and Configure Nexus 1000V

  • Configure VSM vSwitch Networks
  • VSM Virtual Machine Creation
  • Initial VSM Configuration
  • Connect the VSM to vCenter
  • Nexus 1000V HA Configuration

ConfiguringPort Profiles

  • Port Profiles
  • VLAN Configuration
  • Creating Uplink Profiles
  • Creating VM data Port Profiles
  • Configuring Nexus 1000V Port Channels
  • Adding Hosts to the VSM
  • Adding VMs to a VSM

Configuring Security

  • Access Control Lists
  • Configuring Access Control Lists
  • Understanding Private VLANs
  • Configuring Private VLANs

Installing and configuring the Nexus 1000V and VN-Link

  • IGMP Snooping
  • QoS

Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting

  • Netflow
  • SPAN
  • Troubleshooting VSM Connectivity
  • Troubleshooting VM Connectivity

Labs

  • Lab 1: Populating the vCenter Database
  • Lab 2:Configuring VMware Networking
  • Lab 3: Installing the Nexus 1000V
  • Lab 4: Configuring PortProfiles
  • Lab 5: Nexus 1000V Swithc Management
  • Lab 6:Configuring Security
  • Lab 7:Traffic Flow
  • Lab 8:Troubleshooting

Recommended preparation for exam(s):

  • None applicable at this time

The following courses are recommended for further study:


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