Course Summary
This course will help you:
• Learn how to deploy and troubleshoot various components of Cisco data center infrastructure to support performance, resiliency, scalability needs
• 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
After taking this course, you will be able to:
• Describe how to troubleshoot the data center network
• Describe the troubleshooting tools and methodologies that are available from the CLI and are used to identify and resolve issues in a Cisco Data Center network architecture
• Identify and resolve issues that are related to: VLANs and PVLANs; port channels and virtual port channels; OTV; and VXLAN
• Describe troubleshooting of routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and PIM.
• Describe troubleshooting of the LAN security features
• Identify 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 NPV mode
• Identify and resolve issues that are related to FIP and FCoE, 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 and troubleshoot related issues
• Describe 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 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, and troubleshooting connectivity issues
• Troubleshoot 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
Module 1: Troubleshooting Overview
• Troubleshooting Process and Overview
• Narrow Down the Cause of the Problem
• CLI Troubleshooting Tools
• Ping, Pong, and Traceroute
• Debugging, Event History, and System Monitoring
• Logging and Capture Tools (SPAN, Encapsulated Remote SPAN, Ethanalyzer)
Module 2: VLANs and Layer 2 Issues
• Troubleshoot VLANs and PVLANs
• VTP Troubleshooting
• Layer 2 Issues: VLANs and SVIs on Cisco Nexus
• Troubleshoot Rapid PVST+
• Port Channels and Virtual Port Channels
Module 3: Cisco OTV and VXLAN
• Cisco OTV Troubleshooting
• Common Cisco OTV Issues
• HSRP Isolation with Cisco OTV
• VXLAN Troubleshooting
• VXLAN Overlay Features and MP-BGP EVPN
Module 4: Routing and High-Availability Protocols
• Basic Routing Issues
• Troubleshoot OSPFv2 and OSPFv3
• Troubleshoot EIGRP
• Troubleshoot PIM
• Troubleshoot FHRP
Module 5: Data Center Security and Platform-Specific Issues
• Troubleshoot AAA and RBAC
• First-Hop Security and CoPP
• Troubleshoot ACLs
• Cisco Fabric Services and VDC Issues
• Troubleshoot VRF, Cisco FEX, and ISSU
Module 6: Fibre Channel and FCoE
• Fibre Channel Interfaces and Device Registration
• SAN Port Channels and Fabric Services
• Troubleshoot Zoning and Fabric Merges
• FCoE and FIP Overview
• Troubleshoot FCoE, QoS, and DCB
Module 7: Cisco UCS Troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot UCS Fabric Interconnect and Management Access
• Cisco UCS Manager CLI and Embedded Tools
• Troubleshoot B-Series Servers: Boot, Drivers, and Remote Access
• Troubleshoot C-Series Servers: Initialization, Firmware, and Connectivity
• Integration with Cisco UCS Manager
Module 8: Cisco ACI and Automation Tools
• Troubleshoot ACI Fabric Discovery and Policies
• Traditional Troubleshooting Methods in ACI
• Troubleshoot Automation and Scripting Tools
• Troubleshoot Cisco IOS EEM, NX-OS Scheduler, and Programmability
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