Cisco MDS Training
The Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches (DCMDS) v3.6 course teaches you to implement, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco® MDS 9000 Series Switches to build highly available, scalable storage networks. Through expert instruction and extensive hands-on practice, you will learn how to deploy and utilize capabilities such as Virtual Storage Area Networks (VSANs), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), N-Port Virtualization (NPV) fabric security, zoning, automation with NX-API, Slow Drain Analysis, SAN analytics, Fibre Channel over TCP/IP (FCIP) tunnels, and more. You will learn how to configure and implement platform features and learn troubleshooting techniques pertaining to Fibre Channel (FC) domains, firmware upgrades, zones, and zone mergers.
This course helps you prepare to take the 300-625 Implementing Cisco Storage Area Networking (DCSAN) exam, which leads to CCNP Data Center and the Certified Specialist – Data Center SAN Implementation certifications.
This course will help you:
- Learn how to deploy and troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus® 9000 Series Switches to support performance, resiliency, scalability, and enhanced operations for data centers
- Gain knowledge and skills through Cisco’s unique combination of lessons and hands-on practice using enterprise-grade Cisco learning technologies, data center equipment, and software
- Succeed in today’s demanding data center operations roles
Prerequisites:
The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows:
- Basic understanding of data storage hardware components and protocols, including Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) and Fibre Channel
- Basic understanding of network protocols, including Ethernet and IP
- Basic routing and switching knowledge
These are the recommended Cisco courses that may help you meet these prerequisites:
- Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)
Course objectives:
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Discover and describe the Cisco Multilayer Director Switch (MDS) platform of multilayer switches and directors
- Provision Cisco MDS Switches
- Describe key product features of the MDS platform
- Describe and implement automation of Cisco MDS Switches
- Configure and implement the Cisco MDS switches and platform features
- Resolve issues and troubleshoot FC domains, zones and zone merges, and switch boot and firmware upgrades
Course Outline:
- Describing Cisco MDS Platform
- Provisioning Cisco MDS Switches
- Building the Fibre Channel Fabric with Cisco MDS Switches
- Automating Cisco MDS Fabric
- Monitoring and Reporting Cisco MDS Features
- Troubleshooting Common Cisco MDS Issues
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
- Technical decision-makers
- Network architects
- Data center systems engineers
- Field engineers