Learning Path

Cisco DCNM and NDFC

Skill Level
Fundamentals
Duration ~ 13 hours
Updated Jun 22, 2023
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Your Instructors

World Wide Technology

Principal Solutions Architect

World Wide Technology

Technical Solutions Architect - ACI

Prerequisites

  1. CCNA certification or a basic understanding of primary network concepts VLANs, IP address, and Gateways.
  2. It is preferable to have a conceptual knowledge of network fabric and fabric design.

What You'll Learn

  1. VXLAN and MP-BGP EVPN fundamentals
  2. VXLAN Multisite Fundamentals
  3. The DCNM lab will enable a student to build a basic Multi-Site fabric using Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) for complete end-to-end connectivity.
  4. Migration of DCNM controller to a NEXUS Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)
  5. The NDFC lab will enable a student to build a basic Multi-Site fabric using NEXUS Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) for complete end-to-end connectivity.

Technologies

Learning Path
Cisco DCNM and NDFC
  1. 1. Data Center Networking Fundamentals
    1. Data Center Networking Past Present and Future
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    2. Day 2 Operations and Visibility in the Modern Data Center
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    3. MP-BGP EVPN for the Beginner
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    4. MP-BGP EVPN VXLAN for the beginner
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  2. 2. Cisco DCNM and NDFC overview
    1. Thinking About ACI or DCNM for Your Next Data Center Upgrade?
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    2. Nexus Dashboard Fabric (Formerly DCNM) Demonstration
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  3. 3. Building a DCNM and NDFC Multisite Fabric
    1. Multi-Site DCNM Lab
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    2. Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Lab
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    3. Migrating Cisco DCNM to NDFC Lab
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  4. 4. Conclusion
    1. Quiz
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    2. Learning Path Complete
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