Course Information
Under the guidance of expert instruction and immersive hands-on practice, participants will acquire the skills to deploy and utilize features like 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. The course covers configuration and implementation of platform features, along with troubleshooting techniques related to Fibre Channel (FC) domains, firmware upgrades, zones, and zone mergers. Successfully completing this program prepares individuals for the Cisco CCNP Data Center and Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center SAN Implementation certifications. It also serves as preparation for the exam, Implementing Cisco Storage Area Networking (300-625 DCSAN), leading to CCNP Data Center® and the Certified Specialist – Data Center SAN Implementation certifications.
This course qualifies for 40 Continuing Education Credits
- Technical decision makers
- Network architects
- Data center systems engineers
- Field engineers
- Explore and explain the Cisco Multilayer Director Switch (MDS) series, including its multilayer switches and directors.
- Set up Cisco MDS switches.
- Detail the essential features of the MDS platform.
- Describe and apply automation for Cisco MDS switches.
- Configure and utilize Cisco MDS switches and their platform features.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot issues related to FC domains, zoning, zone merges, switch boot processes, and firmware upgrades.
