What you’ll learn
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe how to troubleshoot the data center network, troubleshooting tools and methodologies available from the Command-Line Interface (CLI) that are used to identify and resolve issues in a Cisco data center network architecture
Identify and resolve issues that are related to: Virtual LANs (VLANs) and private VLANs (PVLANs); port channels and virtual port channels; Overlay Transport Virtualisation (OTV); and Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN)
Describe troubleshooting of routing protocols such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Protocol-Independent Multicast (PIM), and LAN security featuresIdentify and resolve issues that are related to a single device
Identify and resolve issues that are related to Fibre Channel interface operation
Identify and resolve Fibre Channel switching issues when the Cisco NX-OS Software is used in switched mode, and in N-Port Virtualisation (NPV) mode
Identify and resolve issues that are related to Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and FCoE Initialisation Protocol (FIP), including FCoE performance
Describe Cisco UCS architecture, initial setup, tools, and service aids that are available for Cisco UCS troubleshooting and interpretation of the output
Describe Cisco UCS configuration, Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Server operation and troubleshoot related issues
Describe LAN, SAN, and Fibre Channel operations, including in-depth troubleshooting procedures
Describe Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) tools for validating performance and facilitating data-gathering activities for Cisco UCS C-Series server troubleshooting, and the troubleshooting approach for hardware and firmware failures
Define the proper procedures for configuring LAN and SAN connectivity, avoiding issues with the VIC, troubleshooting connectivity issues and Cisco UCS C-Series server integration with Cisco UCS Manager
Identify the tools, protocols, and methods to effectively troubleshoot Cisco ACI
Describe how to troubleshoot automation, scripting tools, and programmability
Cisco at DDLS
DDLS is a Platinum Learning Partner and we are the largest provider of authorised Cisco training in Australia, offering a wider range of Cisco courses, run more often than any of our competitors. DDLS has won awards such as ANZ Learning Partner of the Year (twice!) and APJC Top Quality Learning Partner of the Year.
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Track Record
30 years driving innovative, award-winning learning solutions
More Courses, More Often
When you train with DDLS you get more courses, more often, in more locations and from more vendors.
Quality instructors and content
Expert instructors with real world experience and the latest vendor- approved in-depth course content.
Partner-Preferred Supplier
Chosen and awarded by the world’s leading vendors as preferred training partner.
Ahead of the technology curve
No matter your chosen technologies or platforms, we can help you stay one step ahead.
Train Anywhere
From our state-of-the-art classrooms to telepresence to your offices, our instructor-led training caters to your needs.
Track Record
30 years driving innovative, award-winning learning solutions
More Courses, More Often
When you train with DDLS you get more courses, more often, in more locations and from more vendors.
Quality instructors and content
Expert instructors with real world experience and the latest vendor- approved in-depth course content.
Partner-Preferred Supplier
Chosen and awarded by the world’s leading vendors as preferred training partner.
Ahead of the technology curve
No matter your chosen technologies or platforms, we can help you stay one step ahead.
Train Anywhere
From our state-of-the-art classrooms to telepresence to your offices, our instructor-led training caters to your needs.
Track Record
30 years driving innovative, award-winning learning solutions
More Courses, More Often
When you train with DDLS you get more courses, more often, in more locations and from more vendors.
Who is the course for?
Network designers
Network administrators
Network engineers
System engineers
Data center engineers
Consulting systems engineers
Technical solutions architects
Server administrators
Network managers
Cisco integrators and partners
We can also deliver and customise this training course for larger groups – saving your organisation time, money and resources. For more information, please contact us on 1800 853 276.
Course subjects
Describing the Troubleshooting Process
Understanding CLI Troubleshooting Tools
Ping, Pong, and Traceroute
Debugging, Event History, and System Monitoring
Switched Port Analyser (SPAN) and Encapsulated Remote SPAN
Ethanalyser, Embedded Logic Analyser Module (ELAM), and Data Plane Sampling Capture
Logging
Cisco Generic Online Diagnostics
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Cisco Embedded Event Manager (EEM), and Remote Network Monitor (RMON)
Troubleshooting VLANs and PVLANs
Troubleshoot VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
Troubleshoot Layer 2 Issues
VLANs and Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs) on Cisco Nexus Series Switches
Troubleshoot VLANs, PVLANs, and SVIs
Troubleshoot Rapid Per VLAN Spanning Tree+ (PVST+)
Troubleshooting Port Channels and Virtual Port Channels
Troubleshooting Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualisation (OTV)
Cisco OTV Features
Common Cisco OTV Issues
Cisco OTV Troubleshooting
Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP) Isolation
Between Data Centers Using Cisco OTV
Troubleshooting Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN)
Troubleshooting Routing and High-Availability Protocols
Troubleshoot Basic Routing Issues
Troubleshoot OSPFv2 and OSPFv3
Troubleshoot EIGRP
Troubleshoot PIM
Troubleshoot First Hop Redundancy Protocol (FHRP)
Troubleshoot Data Center LAN Security
Troubleshoot Authentication, Authorisation, and
Accounting (AAA) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Troubleshoot First-Hop Security
Troubleshoot Control Plane Policing (CoPP)
Troubleshoot Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Troubleshooting Platform-Specific Issues
Cisco Fabric Services Overview
Troubleshoot Cisco Fabric Services
Configure and Troubleshoot Configuration Profiles
Common Virtual Device Contexts (VDC) Issues
Troubleshoot VDC
Troubleshoot Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF)
Cisco FEX Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot Cisco In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)
Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Interfaces
Fibre Channel Overview
Troubleshoot Fibre Channel Interfaces and Device Registration
Troubleshoot Fibre Channel Port Channels
Troubleshoot Port Security and Fabric Binding
Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Fabric Services
Troubleshoot Virtual Storage Area Networks (VSANs)
Troubleshoot Fibre Channel Domain and Name Services
Troubleshoot Zoning and Fabric Merges
Troubleshoot Cisco Fabric Services
Troubleshooting NPV Mode
Troubleshooting FCoE
Troubleshooting Cisco UCS Architecture and Initialisation
Troubleshoot Fabric Interconnect in Standalone and Cluster Mode
Troubleshoot Cisco UCS Management Access
Troubleshoot Cisco UCS Manager CLI
Troubleshoot Cisco UCS with Embedded Tools
Troubleshoot Cisco UCS Hardware Discovery
Troubleshooting Cisco UCS Configuration
Stateless Computing
Troubleshoot Service Profile Association Issues Due to Unavailable Addresses
Other Service Profile Association Issues
Cisco UCS Manageability
Troubleshoot Authentication Failures
Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series Servers
Troubleshoot Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Server
Troubleshoot Firmware Upgrade and Operating System Drivers
Troubleshoot Remote Access
Troubleshoot Server Hardware
Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series LAN and SAN Connectivity
Troubleshoot Link-Level Issues
Troubleshoot Connectivity Issues for Specific Servers
Troubleshoot Intermittent Connectivity
Troubleshoot Disjoint Layer 2 Networks
Troubleshoot Redundant Connectivity
Troubleshoot Cisco UCS B-Series SAN Connectivity
Troubleshoot Directly Attached Storage
Troubleshoot Server Boot from SAN and iSCSI
Use SPAN for Troubleshooting
Analyse Packet Flow
Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series Servers
Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series LAN and SAN Connectivity
Troubleshoot the Cisco UCS C-Series VIC Module and Connectivity to Cisco IMC
Troubleshoot Cisco UCS C-Series LAN Connectivity
Troubleshoot Cisco UCS C-Series SAN Connectivity
Use SPAN to Capture Cisco UCS C-Series Server Traffic
Troubleshoot Cisco UCS C-Series Boot from the Fibre Channel Logical Unit Number LUN
Troubleshoot Cisco UCS C-Series iSCSI Boot
Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series and Cisco UCS Manager Integration
Exploring the Tools and Methodologies for Troubleshooting Cisco ACI
Troubleshoot the Fabric Discovery Process
Traditional Troubleshooting Methods in Cisco ACI
Atomic Counters, Faults, and Health Scores
Troubleshoot Tenant-Based Policies
Packet Flow Through Cisco ACI Fabric
Troubleshoot AAA and RBAC
Troubleshoot Automation and Scripting Tools
Troubleshooting Programmability
Troubleshoot Bash Shell and Guest Shell for NX-OS
Troubleshoot Representational State Transfer (REST) API, JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), and Extensible Markup Language (XML) Encodings
Lab outline
Designing Enterprise Connectivity
Designing an Enterprise Network with BGP Internet Connectivity
Designing an Enterprise Campus LAN
Designing Resilient Enterprise WAN
Designing QoS in an Enterprise Network
Designing an Enterprise IPv6 Network
Prerequisites
To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:
Configure, secure, and maintain LAN and SAN based on Cisco Nexus and MDS switches
Configure, secure, and maintain Cisco Unified Computing System
Configure, secure, and maintain Cisco ACI
These are the recommended Cisco courses that may help you meet these prerequisites:
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