Cisco Training 2012 Data Center & Virtualization
Cisco Unified Computing Cisco Storage Networking Cisco Data Center Switching Cisco Application Networking
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Table of Contents CISCO UNIFIED COMPUTING UCS Power Workshop v1.0 (UCS PW) ........................................................................................................................... 4 Data Center Unified Computing Design (DCUCD) .......................................................................................................... 4 Data Center Unified Computing Implementation (DCUCI) .............................................................................................. 5 Implementing Enhanced Secure Multi-tenancy Solutions (IESMT) ................................................................................. 5
CISCO STORAGE NETWORKING Implementing Cisco Storage Networking Solutions (ICSNS) .......................................................................................... 6 Implementing Cisco Advanced Storage Networking Solutions (IASNS) ......................................................................... 6 Designing Cisco Storage Networking Solutions (DCSNS) .............................................................................................. 7
CISCO DATA CENTER SWITCHING Implementing Cisco Data Center Network Infrastructure 1 (DCNI-1) .............................................................................. 8 Implementing Cisco Data Center Network Infrastructure 2 (DCNI-2) .............................................................................. 8 Data Center Network Infrastructure Design (DCNID) ...................................................................................................... 9 Implementing Data Center Networks Using the Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch (IDCN1V) ................................................. 9 Implementing Data Center Networks Using the Cisco Nexus 5000 Switch and 2000 Fabric Extender (IDCN5K) ......... 10 Implementing Data Center Networks Using the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch (IDCN7K) .................................................... 10
CISCO APPLICATION NETWORKING Designing Data Center Application Services (DCASD) ................................................................................................... 11 Implementing Data Center Application Services (DCASI) ............................................................................................... 11 Cisco Wide-Area Application Service (CWAAS).............................................................................................................. 12 Implementing the Application Control Engine Service Module (ACESM)........................................................................ 12 Designing an Enterprise Application Infrastructure with the ACE Family (ACEDES)...................................................... 13 Cisco Application Control Engine Appliance (ACEAP) .................................................................................................... 13 ACE XML Gateway Operations and Configuration (AXGOC) ......................................................................................... 14 Application & Content Networking System Operation & Configuration (ACNS) .............................................................. 14 Global Site Selector Operation & Configuration (GSSOC) .............................................................................................. 15 Content Services Switch Operation & Configuration (CSSOC) ....................................................................................... 15
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Cisco Unified Computing UCS Power Workshop v1.0 (UCS PW) ID UCS PW
Duration
5 Days
PREREQUISITES
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1 (ICND1) Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 2 (ICND2) VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Designing Cisco Storage Networking Solutions (DCSNS) Data Center Network Infrastructure Design (DCNID) MDS 9x00, Nexus 5000, Nexus 7000, Catalyst 6500, and ACE Engineer Level Knowledge
Given a particular data center virtualization project, identify the Cisco data center virtualization network technologies employed Install a virtualized data center Configure a virtualized data center operating parameters Manage a virtualized data center Troubleshoot a virtualized data center Describe data center virtualization
COURSE OBJECTIVES
COURSE CONTENT
After completing this course, students will be able to:
The Power Workshop covers the Course Content of DCUCD and DCUCI.
Describe Cisco data center virtualization solutions Identify the Cisco services available to design, install and maintain a Cisco virtualized data center Evaluate an existing data center infrastructure in light of a Cisco data center virtualization solution List the most relevant technical data points to identify in converting an existing data center to a Cisco virtualized data center Determine the requirements needed to create a Cisco data center virtualization solution Given a particular set of data center business drivers, identify the success criteria for a Cisco virtualized data center solution design Design a Cisco data center virtualization solution based on determined requirements
This Course is designed to expose students to the fundamentals of the Cisco Unified Computing System and how it can be integrated in the Data Center. Furthermore, this course goes into both conceptual and physical details in order to illustrate the use, implementation and design of the Cisco Unified Computing System.
Understanding Cisco Unified Computing Systems Understanding Cisco UCS Connectivity Understanding the Cisco UCS Manager Understanding Cisco Unified Computing Network Understanding Cisco Unified Computing Storage Cisco Unified Computing System Deployments Networks in a Virtual Server Environment Evaluating Cisco Unified Computing Solutions
Data Center Unified Computing Design (DCUCD) ID DCUCD
Duration
5 Days
PREREQUISITES
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1 (ICND1) Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 2 (ICND2) VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Designing Cisco Storage Networking Solutions (DCSNS) Data Center Network Infrastructure Design (DCNID) MDS 9x00, Nexus 5000, Nexus 7000, Catalyst 6500, and ACE Engineer Level Knowledge
COURSE OBJECTIVES The goal of the DCUCD 3.0 curriculum is to enable engineers to design scalable, reliable, and intelligent Data Center Unified Computing solutions based on Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS), Cisco Nexus family switches, Catalyst 6500 in Virtual Switching System (VSS), MDS family SAN switches with NX-OS, Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) and MDS Fabric Manager configuration and management applications, VMware server virtualization products, and Linux and Microsoft Windows operating system.
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Topics covered in this course include performance characteristics, recommended reconnaissance and analysis tools, sizing, migration process, design success criteria, and ROI calculations. This course also includes hands-on labs to allow you to become familiar with the UCS environment and key concepts.
COURSE CONTENT The course contains these components: Describe Data Center Computing Solutions Identify Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Solution Components Describe Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Solution Benefits Describe Unified Computing System Implementation Aspects Evaluate Existing Data Center Computing Solutions Design Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Solutions Evaluate Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Solutions
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Cisco Unified Computing Data Center Unified Computing Implementation (DCUCI) ID DCUCI
Duration
5 Days
PREREQUISITES
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1 (ICND1) Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 2 (ICND2) VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Designing Cisco Storage Networking Solutions (DCSNS) Data Center Network Infrastructure Design (DCNID) MDS 9x00, Nexus 5000, Nexus 7000, Catalyst 6500, and ACE Engineer Level Knowledge
COURSE OBJECTIVES The goal of the DCUCD 3.0 curriculum is to enable engineers to design scalable, reliable, and intelligent Data Center Unified Computing solutions based on Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS), Cisco Nexus family switches, Catalyst 6500 in Virtual Switching System (VSS), MDS family SAN switches with NX-OS, Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) and MDS Fabric Manager configuration and management applications, VMware server virtualization products, and Linux and Microsoft Windows operating system.
Topics covered in this course include performance characteristics, recommended reconnaissance and analysis tools, sizing, migration process, design success criteria, and ROI calculations. This course also includes hands-on labs to allow you to become familiar with the UCS environment and key concepts.
COURSE CONTENT The course contains these components: Describe Data Center Computing Solutions Identify Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Solution Components Describe Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Solution Benefits Describe Unified Computing System Implementation Aspects Evaluate Existing Data Center Computing Solutions Design Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Solutions Evaluate Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Solutions
Implementing Enhanced Secure Multi-tenancy Solutions (IESMT) ID IESMIT
Duration
5 Days
PREREQUISITES
COURSE CONTENT
Course attendees should have an intermediate knowledge in: switching routing data center architecture and protocols VMware ESX server virtualization and vSphere NetApp storage backup and disaster recovery technologies
The course contains these components: Understanding Secure Multi-Tenant Environments Introduction to the UCS System Compute Node Connectivity Cisco Unified Computing System Manager Cisco Unified Computing System Maintenance Configuring NetApp Storage in a Multi-Tenant Environment Storage High Availability, Backup and Disaster Recovery in a Multi-Tenant Environment Managing Data on NetApp MultiStore NetApp MultiStore Management Tools NetApp MultiStore Performance and Troubleshooting Configuring the VMware Virtualized Environment VMware Virtual Networking VMware High-Availability and Security in a Multi-Tenant Environment Integration: Putting It All Together
COURSE OBJECTIVES This highly focused 5-day course provides a detailed understanding of how to integrate NetApp MultiStore, Cisco Unified Computing Systems, Cisco Nexus 1000v switches, and VMware vSphere to create a secure multi-tenant computing environment. NetApp MultiStore serves as the storage foundation for multi-tenancy, Cisco UCS serves as the hardware platform for VMware vSphere, and Cisco Nexus 1000v serving as a virtual intelligent switch. These individual products combine to provide secure isolated multi -tenant computing environments with independent security models, assured quality of service for critical services and applications, highly available redundant architecture, and an administrative support model that defines access levels for tenant administrators. Upon completion of the course, the student will understand how integrating the individual product components create a virtual, secure multi-tenant architecture. Practical lab exercises augment and reinforce the courseware to provide a unified curriculum.
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Cisco Storage Networking Implementing Cisco Storage Networking Solutions (ICSNS) ID ICSNS
Duration
5 Days
PREREQUISITES
Describe how to safely install the switch hardware and perform
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1 (ICND1) Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 2 (ICND2) Basic understanding of data storage hardware components
Explain how to implement the logical topology specified by a
and protocols, including SCSI and Fibre Channel Basic understanding of network protocols, including Ethernet and IP
COURSE OBJECTIVES Implementing Cisco Storage Networking Solutions (ICSNS) is a 5day lecture/lab course that provides learners with fundamental skills in implementing and troubleshooting Cisco storage networks. Course topics include installing and bringing up the switch, configuring Virtual SANs (VSANs), domains, interfaces, and zones, implementing PortChannels, configuring management security, and basic troubleshooting. Students will also learn how to configure highly available FCIP tunnels and tune the performance of your FCIP links. Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Identify the components, services, and features of the MDS 9000 platform that can be used to improve the availability, scalability, performance, and manageability of the SAN
the initial software configuration process SAN design, so that connectivity between end devices can be verified Describe the traffic management features associated with Intelligent Network Services for the MDS 9000 series in order to configure basic traffic management services for the SAN Describe how to use FCIP to implement appropriate solutions for SAN extension Identify MDS 9000 diagnostic tools in order to diagnose SAN problems and common configuration errors
COURSE CONTENT The course contains these components: MDS 9000 Platform Overview System Installation and Initial Configuration Building Virtual SANs Implementing FCIP Troubleshooting Tools and Scenarios
Implementing Cisco Advanced Storage Networking Solutions (IASNS) ID IASNS
Duration
5 Days
PREREQUISITES
Given a set of observable symptoms on a Fibre Channel SAN,
Implementing Cisco Storage Networking Solutions (ICSNS)
the learner will be able to diagnose and correct software configuration issues and inoperable hardware components, so that the problems are resolved with minimal disruption to the SAN environment. Given a set of requirements for an iSCSI implementation, the learner will be able to identify and configure the appropriate iSCSI features to meet the requirements.
COURSE OBJECTIVES Implementing Advanced Cisco Storage Networking Solutions (IASNS) is a 5-day lecture/lab course that provides learners with advanced skills in implementing and troubleshooting Cisco storage networks. This course focuses on advanced storage networking topics for the Cisco MDS Family of switches, including building virtual SAN fabrics, building heterogeneous SAN fabrics, configuring management and security services, configuring iSCSI, and advanced troubleshooting skills. A significant portion of the course is devoted to troubleshooting. After completing this training course the student should be able to: Given a detailed Fibre Channel SAN design specification, the learner will be able to implement a SAN with multiple virtual fabrics using the full range of features and capabilities provided by the Cisco MDS platform, so that the SAN demonstrates high availability, scalability, performance, and interoperability. Given a detailed set of Fibre Channel SAN management requirements, the learner will be able to configure and use fabric management, performance management, and security services on the Cisco MDS platform, so that the SAN can be effectively managed, tuned, and secured.
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COURSE CONTENT The course contains these components: Building Enterprise SAN Fabrics Implementing Management and Security Services Advanced Troubleshooting iSCSI Protocol Overview
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Cisco Storage Networking Designing Cisco Storage Networking Solutions (DCSNS) ID DCSNS
Duration
5 Days
PREREQUISITES
COURSE CONTENT
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1 (ICND1) Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 2 (ICND2) Basic understanding of data storage hardware components
The course contains these components: MDS 9000 Platform Overview Designing SAN Fabrics Designing SAN Extension Solutions SAN Security Designing SAN Extension Solutions
and protocols, including SCSI and Fibre Channel
COURSE OBJECTIVES Designing Cisco Storage Networking Solutions (DCSNS) is a 5day hands-on workshop that provides learners with advanced skills in designing Cisco storage networks. Students will learn about the key features of the MDS 9000 platform, and how to leverage these features to build highly available, extensible, intelligent SANs with connectivity to Nexus 5000 and UCS in a Unified Fabric. DCSNS includes hands-on labs to familiarize students with basic MDS 9000 configuration procedures, and design workshops where students will learn to design multiprotocol enterprise SANs and SAN extension solutions. Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Given a SAN environment, the learner will be able to identify the components, services, and features of the MDS 9000 platform that can be used to improve the availability, scalability, performance, and manageability of the SAN Given an MDS 9000 switch, the learner will be able to plan and implement the design of a multiprotocol SAN to meet a variety of customer requirements Given a SAN environment, the learner will design a SAN Extension solution that meets application availability, performance, and scalability requirements Given a SAN design, the learner will design a SAN security implementation that includes port and fabric security, secure management protocols, and role-based access control to meet security policy requirements.
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Cisco Data Center Switching Implementing Cisco Data Center Network Infrastructure 1 (DCNI-1) ID DCNI-1
Duration
5 Days Describe the steps for the initial NAM configuration. Configure the Catalyst 6500 Series switch to collect and send
PREREQUISITES Troubleshoot and Maintain Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT) Implementing Cisco IP switched Networks (SWITCH) Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
data to NAM
Identify the first-hop (default gateway) failure and describe the
COURSE OBJECTIVES The DCNI-1 course will teach you to build scalable, reliable, and intelligent Data Center networks using Catalyst 6500 Series switches. You will deploy an efficient and expandable enterprise network using Catalyst 6500, 4900, and the Data Center Infrastructure Module of the Enterprise Composite Network Model (ECNM). Explore the capabilities and performance considerations of the Catalyst 6500 Series switch supervisor modules including Sup720-3B/BXL, Sup32-PISA, and Sup720-10G-3C/CXL.
various options (HSRP, FHRP, VRRP, and GLBP) to overcome this problem Identify and describe the purpose of the Catalyst 6500 Series switch supervisor engine redundancy features including RPR, RPR+, and Stateful Switchover (SSO) with emphasis on the latest Configure, examine, and compare the RPR+, SSO, and SSO with NSF Catalyst 6500 Series switch supervisor redundancy features
COURSE CONTENT Identify the Catalyst 6500, 4900, and Blade Switch families
and hardware options Describe the Catalyst 6500 advanced configuration, management, and maintenance features Identify, design, and implement the firewall services using the Catalyst 6500 Series switch Firewall Services Module (FWSM) Describe, configure, and use the NAM for network traffic monitoring Identify, describe, and deploy the high availability (HA) features in the Data Center
In class you will identify and implement traffic flows including FWSM routed/transparent modes, supervisor based packet acceleration, and FWSM—PISA integration and describe the multiple contexts concept, and how multiple contexts are provisioned and managed on FWSM.
Implementing the Catalyst 6500 , 4900 and Blade Switches Implementing FWSM for a Data Center Network Infrastructure Implementing Network Analysis with NAM Implementing High Availability Data Center Features
Implementing Cisco Data Center Network Infrastructure 2 (DCNI-2) ID DCNI-2
Duration
5 Days
PREREQUISITES
COURSE CONTENT
Implementing Cisco Data Center Network Infrastructure
Module 1: Using the Cisco Nexus 7000 in Data Center Networks Understanding the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches Overview of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Introducing the Virtual Device Contexts in the Cisco Nexus 7000 Managing the Cisco Nexus 7000 Cisco Nexus 7000 and Cisco NX-OS Layer 2 Protocols and Features Cisco Nexus 7000 and Cisco NX-OS Layer 3 Protocols and Features Cisco Nexus 7000 and Cisco NX-OS Quality of Service Cisco Nexus 7000 and Cisco NX-OS Security Troubleshooting
1 (DCNI-1)
COURSE OBJECTIVES The Implementing Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure 2 (DCNI-2) is a five-day instructor-led course with lab exercises that are intended to prepare students for the DCNI-2 certification exam (no. 642-974). The course schedule consists of approximately 50 percent lecture and 50 percent lab exercises. The DCNI-2 Delivery Lab is accessed using a remote access procedure coupled with a GUI application that provides connectivity to all lab devices. Deploy, configure and troubleshoot data center networks using the Cisco Nexus Platform Family including the Cisco Nexus 7000, 5000 and 2000.
Understand the enhancements associated with the Nexus Operating System (NX-OS)
Understand Product Placement for the Cisco Nexus Platform Family.
Describe the benefits of Unified I/O and Unified Fabric Architectures
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Module 2: Using the Cisco Nexus 5000 and 2000 in Data Center Networks Overview of the Cisco Nexus 5000 and Cisco Nexus 2000 Understanding Fibre Channel Implementing an FCoE Network Using Cisco Nexus 5000 Switches
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Cisco Data Center Switching Data Center Network Infrastructure Design (DCNID) ID DCNID
Duration
5 Days
PREREQUISITES
COURSE CONTENT
Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN) Security Solutions for System Engineers (SSSE)
The course outline is as follows: Data Center Design Models The Access Layer The Aggregation Layer The Core Layer Designing for High Availability Securing the Data Center Network Monitoring the Data Center Network
COURSE OBJECTIVES This 5-Day course enables the student to create a Data Center network designs that optimizes availability, scalability, performance, and security, using the NEXUS Products, Catalyst 6500, Catalyst 4948, Firewall Services Module, Intrusion Detection Services Module, and Network Analysis Module .
Implementing Data Center Networks Using the Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch (IDCN1V) ID IDCN1V
Duration
2 Days
PREREQUISITES
COURSE CONTENT
Course attendees should possess an intermediate knowledge of switching, routing and data center architectures and protocols, as well as an understanding of server virtualization techniques.
The course outline is as follows: Describe Modern Server Architecture Scalability and Consolidation Understand Network Virtualization and consolidation in Data Center Bridging Networks Understand Data Center Application High-Availability Describe the NIV on ESX using Cisco Nexus hardware switches Describe Nexus 1000 VEM (NX-OS) Features and Functions Understand the Nexus 1000V Switching Mechanisms Provide and Overview of the Nexus 1000 VSM Describe Virtual Machine Policy-based Connectivity and Mobility using Nexus 1000V Utilize Cisco NX-OS based End-to-End QoS Concepts and Enforcement Configure the Nexus 1000V System Management and Monitoring Features Understand the Nexus 2000 Hardware Architecture and Operational Features Configure Virtual Machine Security Features Using the Nexus 1000V
COURSE OBJECTIVES This highly focused, 2-day course provides a detailed understanding of the emerging features and protocols supported by the Nexus 1000V product family. The Cisco Nexus™ 1000V Series Switches are virtual machine access switches that are an intelligent software switch implementation for VMware vSphere environments running the Cisco® NX-OS operating system. Operating inside the VMware ESX hypervisor, the Cisco Nexus 1000V Series supports Cisco VN-Link server virtualization technology to provide: Policy-based virtual machine (VM) connectivity Mobile VM security and network policy, and Non-disruptive operational model for your server virtualization, and networking teams Upon completion of this course, the student will understand product placement for the Nexus 1000V, in addition to its close relationship to VMware devices and services. Practical lab exercises augment and reinforce the courseware to provide a unified curriculum.
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Cisco Data Center Switching Implementing Data Center Networks Using the Cisco Nexus 5000 Switch and 2000 Fabric Extender (IDCN5K) ID IDCN5K
Duration
3 Days
PREREQUISITES Course attendees should possess an intermediate knowledge of switching, routing and storage architectures and protocols, as well as an understanding of server virtualization techniques.
Understand DCB/FCoE Network Design Considerations Configure the Nexus 5000 in Converged Network Environments
Understand the Nexus 5000 System Hardware and Software Architecture
COURSE OBJECTIVES This highly focused course provides a detailed understanding of Cisco's converged SAN/LAN network architecture using Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and Data Center Bridging (DCB) protocols on the Cisco Nexus 5000 and Nexus 2000 platform.
Review the Nexus 5000 Software Features and Licensing Configure Server Connectivity to the FCoE/DCB Network Using Converged Network Adapters
Understand the Nexus 5000 High-Availability Features Configure the Nexus 5000 Management and Monitoring Features
In this course you will learn about the hardware and software architecture of the Nexus 5000 and 2000 switches, and how this architecture deploys congestion management and other QoS characteristics in the FCoE/DCE networks.
Understand the Nexus 2000 Hardware Architecture and Operational Features
Understand the Relationship Between the Nexus 5000 and 2000 Product Families
Configure Advanced Features Including Congestion Avoid-
COURSE CONTENT The course outline is as follows: Understand Fibre Channel Protocol Implementation on the Cisco Nexus 5000 Understand FCoE and DCB Protocols and their Applicability to a Unified Fabric Environment
ance, Traffic Management, Static and Dynamic Pinning
Utilize the Fabric and Device Manager Products to Perform Discovery, Configuration, Management and Troubleshooting
Implementing Data Center Networks Using the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch (IDCN7K) ID IDCN7K
Duration
3 Days
PREREQUISITES
COURSE CONTENT
Course attendees should possess an intermediate knowledge of switching, routing and storage architectures and protocols, as well as an understanding of server virtualization techniques.
The course contains these components: Understanding the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches Overview of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Introducing the Virtual Device Contexts in the Cisco Nexus 7000 Managing the Cisco Nexus 7000 Cisco Nexus 7000 and Cisco NX-OS Layer 2 Protocols and Features Cisco Nexus 7000 and Cisco NX-OS Layer 3 Protocols and Features Cisco Nexus 7000 and Cisco NX-OS Quality of Service Cisco Nexus 7000 and Cisco NX-OS Security Troubleshooting
COURSE OBJECTIVES This class focuses on the implementation, configuration and management of the Nexus 7000 switch and NX-OS software platforms. The courseware includes an effective mix of instructor-led presentations coupled with detailed lab exercises that are designed to build immediate awareness of the features and benefits of this high-availability product set. In this course you will learn:
features and capabilities of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
main features of the virtual device contexts (VDCs) in the Cisco Nexus 7000 and Cisco NX-OS
techniques used to manage the Cisco Nexus 7000 Layer 2 protocols and features on the Cisco Nexus 7000 and Cisco NX-OS
Layer 3 protocols and features on the Cisco Nexus 7000 and Cisco NX-OS
quality of service (QoS) features on the Cisco Nexus 7000 and Cisco NX-OS
security features on the Cisco Nexus 7000 and Cisco NX-OS 10
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Cisco Application Networking Designing Data Center Application Services (DCASD) ID DCASD
Duration
5 Days
PREREQUISITES Knowledge of Catalyst 6500 architecture and operations, Common web application protocols, including HTTP, HTML, XML, SSL, FTP, DNS, and LDAP, Common file system protocols, including CIFS and NFS, Traffic control and monitoring protocols, including WCCP, PBR, NBAR, NetFlow, RHI, QoS, IPSLA, and CEF.
COURSE OBJECTIVES This course will teach you how to design intelligent network services using the Catalyst 6500 Application Control Engine Service Module, the Cisco Application Control Engine Appliance, the Cisco Global Site Selector, and Cisco Wide Area Application Services.
The course will cover Cisco Data Center Application Services implementation, operations, and optimization, focusing on the Cisco ACE family of products. You will describe how to deploy and configure network-based application services with the ACE family of products, design server load balancing solutions with the Cisco ACE Service Module and Appliance and describe the capabilities and configuration of the ACE features used to provide load balancing of IP-based applications.
COURSE CONTENT The course contains these components: Data Center Application Services Overview Designing Server Load Balancing Solutions Designing Web Application Acceleration Solutions Designing Site-to-Site Load Balancing Solutions
Implementing Data Center Application Services (DCASI) ID DCASI
Duration
5 Days
PREREQUISITES
COURSE CONTENT
Knowledge of Catalyst 6500 architecture and operations, Common web application protocols, including HTTP, HTML, XML, SSL, FTP, DNS, and LDAP, Common file system protocols, including CIFS and NFS, Traffic control and monitoring protocols, including WCCP, PBR, NBAR, NetFlow, RHI, QoS, IPSLA, and CEF.
The course contains these components: Module 1: Data Center Application Services Overview IP-Based Data Center Applications Introducing ACE Family Solutions Deploying the ACE Appliance and Service Module
COURSE OBJECTIVES The course will cover Cisco Data Center Application Services implementation, operations, and optimization, focusing on the Cisco ACE family of products. Design intelligent network services using the Catalyst 6500 Application Control Engine Service Module, the Cisco Application Control Engine Appliance, the Cisco Global Site Selector, and Cisco Wide Area Application Services. In this course you will learn the key functions provided by Cisco Data Center Application Services and the products that support those functions. You will design server load balancing and web application acceleration solutions with the Cisco ACE Service Module and Appliance and design site-to-site load balancing solutions with the Cisco GSS. Finally you will implement and troubleshoot high availability data center application services.
Module 2: Implementing Server Load Balancing Modular Policy CLI Managing the ACE Appliance and Service Module Security Features Layer 4 Load Balancing Health Monitoring Layer 7 Protocol Processing Processing Secure Connections Migrating From CSS and CSM
Module 3: Implementing Web Application Acceleration
Web Application Acceleration Overview Deploying Application Acceleration and Optimization Integrating Multiple Features Module 4: Implementing Site-to-Site Load Balancing
Deploying the GSS Managing the GSS Implementing Global Server Load Balancing Module 5: Redundancy and Troubleshooting
High Availability Troubleshooting Application Services
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Cisco Application Networking Cisco Wide-Area Application Service (CWAAS) ID CWAAS
Duration
5 Days
PREREQUISITES
Implementation, Integration, and Management
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1 (ICND1) Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 2 (ICND2) Background in TCP and exposure to layer 7 protocols also recommended
COURSE OBJECTIVES Five-day ILT covering the WAAS v4.1 "Davis" product, especially for channel SEs and FEs. WAAS Mobile is also covered. This is a fundamentals course that can stand-alone for knowledge and skill content. It can also be foundational as a prerequisite for more advanced Design and Troubleshooting courses.
COURSE CONTENT
Performing an Advanced Cisco WAE Installation and Configu
ration Configuring Traffic Interception Implementing Cisco WAAS Central Management Configuring Application Traffic Policies Configuring Cisco WAAS Virtualization
Cisco WAAS Application Optimizers Configuring CIFS Optimization Configuring Cisco WAAS Windows Network Printing Configuring NFS & HTTP Optimization Configuring Streaming Video Optimization Configuring MAPI & SSL Optimization
The course outline is as follows: Cisco WAAS Design and Troubleshooting Planning a Cisco WAAS Network Design Troubleshooting Introduction Troubleshooting Network Interception Troubleshooting WAN Optimization
Cisco Wide-Area Application Services Introducing Cisco WAAS Understanding WAN Optimization Understanding Application Acceleration Cisco WAAS Quick Start
Cisco WAAS Mobile Client Solution
Introducing Traffic Interception Installing and Configuring Cisco WAAS Using Quick Start
Installing Cisco WAAS Mobile Configuring Cisco WAAS Mobile Options Troubleshooting Cisco WAAS Mobile
Implementing the Application Control Engine Service Module (ACESM) ID ACESM
Duration
5 Days
PREREQUISITES
COURSE CONTENT
You will gain the most from this course if you have a basic understanding of the following topics:
The course contains these components: Describe IP application delivery with the ACE module Describe the structure and function of the Modular Policy CLI statements used to configure ACE features Describe the capabilities the ACE module used to load balance IP-based applications Identify the layer 7 processing options used to provide advanced application networking Create new contexts and resource classes Create class maps and server farms Configure an ACE context load balance traffic flows Configure an ACE context to monitor real servers Implement fixups and inspection Describe the ACE features that provide IP application security Implement SSL termination Configure network address translations Describe the high availability features of the ACE module Configure an ACE context to perform a variety functions in an integrated environment Troubleshoot common SLB configuration errors Extra Lab: Application Networking Manager (ANM)
TCP / IP protocol HTTP and SSL protocols N-tier application architecture Server load-balancing
COURSE OBJECTIVES ACESM is a 4-day, instructor-led, lecture / lab course that teaches you how to design, deploy, and optimize intelligent network services using the Cisco Application Control Engine (ACE) Service Module for Catalyst 6500 switches. This course covers all of the key features of the ACE software, including resource virtualization and management, server load balancing (Layer 2-4 and Layer 7), SSL termination and offload, and security features like application-layer inspection and fixups.
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Cisco Application Networking Designing an Enterprise Application Infrastructure with the ACE Family (ACEDES) ID ACEDES
Duration
4 Days
PREREQUISITES
COURSE CONTENT
You will gain the most from this course if you have a basic understanding of the following topics:
The course contains these components: IP application delivery with the ACE module. configuration of an ACE module. Structure and function of the Modular Policy CLI statements used to configure ACE features. Understand capabilities and configuration of the ACE features used to provide load balancing of IP-based applications. Identify the layer 7 processing options used to provide advanced application networking. ACE support for SSL protocol processing. ACE features that provide IP application-based security. High-availability features of the ACE module which are used to provide reliable application networking services. Methodology used to design and configure multiple ACE features.
The TCP / IP protocol The HTTP and SSL protocols N-tier application architecture Server load-balancing
COURSE OBJECTIVES ACEDES is a 4-day, instructor-led, lecture / lab course. You will learn how to deploy and configure intelligent network services using the Catalyst 6500 Application Control Engine (ACE), the next generation form factor of ACE, GSS and AVS. This course covers all of the key features of the ACE products, including resource virtualization and management, server load balancing (Layer 2-4 and Layer 7), SSL termination and offload, and security features like application-layer inspection and fixups. The focus is on enabling the student to properly position the ACE products in the network for optimizing data center components and network resources.
Cisco Application Control Engine Appliance (ACEAP) ID ACEAP
Duration
4 Days
PREREQUISITES You will gain the most from this course if you have a basic understanding of the following topics:
TCP / IP protocol HTTP and SSL protocols N-tier application architecture Server load-balancing
COURSE OBJECTIVES ACEAP is a 4-day, instructor-led, lecture / lab course that teaches you how to design, deploy, and optimize intelligent network services using the Cisco Application Control Engine (ACE) Appliance. This course covers all of the key features of the ACE 2.0 software, including resource virtualization and management, server load balancing (Layer 2-4 and Layer 7), SSL termination and offload, and security features like application-layer inspection and fixups.
COURSE CONTENT The course contains these components: Describe IP application delivery with the ACE module. Describe the structure and function of the Modular Policy CLI statements used to configure ACE features. Describe the capabilities the ACE module used to load balance IP-based applications. Identify the layer 7 processing options used to provide advanced application networking. Create new contexts and resource classes. Create class maps and server farms. Configure an ACE context load balance traffic flows. Configure an ACE context to monitor real servers. Implement fixups and inspection. Describe the ACE features that provide IP application security. Implement SSL termination. Configure network address translations. Describe the high availability features of the ACE module. Configure an ACE context to perform a variety functions in an integrated environment. Troubleshoot common SLB configuration errors.
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Cisco Application Networking ACE XML Gateway Operations and Configuration (AXGOC) ID AXGOC
2 Days
Duration
PREREQUISITES
COURSE CONTENT
You will gain the most from this course if you have a basic understanding of the following topics:
The course outline is as follows: Application Security Introducing the ACE XML Gateway Deploying the ACE XML Gateway Securing Communications with SSL Message Level Security Advanced Deployment Options Troubleshooting the ACE XML Gateway
TCP/IP, HTTP and SSL protocols XML N-tier application architecture
COURSE OBJECTIVES In this course you will learn how to deploy and configure the Application Control Engine (ACE) XML Gateway appliance. It covers all of the key features of the ACE XML Gateway, including Application Security, Message Level Security and protocol transformation.
Application & Content Networking System Operation & Configuration (ACNS) ID ACNS
Duration
4 Days
PREREQUISITES
COURSE CONTENT
You will gain the most from this course if you have a basic understanding of the following topics:
The course outline is as follows: Application & Content Networking System ACNS Terms & Definitions Caching Concepts Introduction Product Hardware Overview ACNS Transparent Caching Explicit and Reverse Proxy Caching ACNS Additional Cache Features ACNS Configuration Management Subsystem (CMS) ACNS Best Practices ACNS Request Routing and DNS ACNS Coverage Zone File Overview Manifest File Overview Usage Logs and Licenses Streaming Deployment Case Studies IPTV and ACNS Multicast Distribution DNS, FTP and HTTPS Services ACL Websense ICAP TFTP Gateway
TCP / IP protocol HTTP IP Routing
COURSE OBJECTIVES This 4 day technical course provides an intensive lecture and hands-on training experience with Cisco's Application and Content Networking System 5.1 products. This course is intended for technical audiences involved in the installation, configuration and maintenance of Cisco's ACNS products. The class format will alternate between lectures, whiteboard discussions, and hands-on lab exercises. After completing this course the delegate will be able to: Define ACNS Terms & Definitions Configure Transparent Caching and WCCP Configure Explicit and Reverse Proxy Caching Manage ACNS Using the Configuration Management Subsystem (CMS) Configure ACNS Acquisition and Distribution Configure ACNS Request Routing & DNS Configure an ACNS Coverage Zone File Configure a Manifest File Manage Usage Logs and Licenses Configure Streaming Define and Configure IPTV with ACNS Configure Multicast Distribution Configure DNS, FTP and HTTPS Services Configure ACL, Websense, ICAP Configure TFTP Gateway
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Cisco Application Networking Global Site Selector Operation & Configuration (GSSOC) ID GSSOC
Duration
3 Days
PREREQUISITES
COURSE CONTENT
You will gain the most from this course if you have a basic understanding of the following topics:
The course contains these components: Basic DNS Review GSS Deployment Model Overview GSS Setup Global Server Load Balancing GSS Keepalives GSS Load Balancing Methods GSS Network Proximity GSS DDos Protection GSS / CNR Interaction
TCP / IP protocol DNS background Server load-balancing
COURSE OBJECTIVES GSSOC is a 3-day, instructor-led, lecture / lab course that teaches you how to design in and deploy the Cisco Global Services Switch (GSS) 4492R to load balance multiple Data Centres. Students will learn how to design, deploy, and configure advanced network load balancing services using the GSS with the Cisco GSS Version 1.3 software.
Content Services Switch Operation & Configuration (CSSOC) ID CSSOC
Duration
5 Days
PREREQUISITES
Manage the content switch by configuring the SNMP agent
The course requires basic understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP, IP Routing, DNS and network design/configuration
that responds to SNMP set, and get requests and sends trap messages and define RMON events and alarms Increase the security of content switches by configuring and using SSH, TACACS+, Access Control Lists, and monitoring DoS detections Describe the booting sequence of the content switches, including how to upgrade the content switches to newer images..
COURSE OBJECTIVES The Content Services Switch Operation and Configuration course provides customers with essential knowledge required for deploying content switching networks and layer 4-7 switching applications. The four-day operation and configuration class provides customers with intensive hands-on training using Cisco 11500 Series Content Services Switch and Content Switching Module for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switch. This course is intended for a technical audience involved in the installation, configuration and maintenance of content switching products. Customized training is available to emphasize the specific requirements of the customer's network and business demands. The course is delivered in a balance of lectures, hands-on labs, and white board discussions. Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Describe content switching and the challenges in optimising web response time and availability Describe the Cisco CSS 11500 and CSM product architecture Configure a content switch for layer 3 and layer 4 server load balancing Configure a content switch layer 5 content switching operation and client persistence Configure a content domain that provides global load balancing of content between peering switches Describe and configure content smart caching for proxy, transparent and reverse proxy cache networks
COURSE CONTENT The course outline is as follows: Cisco Content Switching Product Overview CLI and Initial Configuration Services Owners and Content Rules Load Balancing Domain Name Services and Global Server Load Balancing VIP and Interface Redundancy Adaptive Session Redundancy SSL Basics SSL Advanced: Backend SSL and URL Rewrite CSM CLI, Basic Functions and Configuration CSM Network Design
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