Module 1: Networks in a Virtual Server Environment
Introducing the Cisco Nexus 1000V
- Data Center Access Layer Networks
- Virtual Environment Overview
- Cisco Virtual Switching Overview
- Feature Overview
VMware Networking
- Virtual Access Layer
- vSwitchConfiguration
- vSwitch Security
- Distributed Virtual Switch
Cisco Nexus 1000V Architecture
- Architectural Overview
- Installation and Operation
Cisco Nexus Design Considerations
- VN-Link
- Access Layer Designs
Module 2:Cisco Nexus 1000V Installation and Configuration
Installing and Configuring the Nexus 1000V
- Configure VSM vSwitch Networks
- VSM Virtual Machine Creation
- Initial VSM Configuration
- Connect the VSM to vCenter
- Cisco Nexus 1000V HA Configuration
- Cisco Nexus 1000V Licensing
ConfiguringPort Profiles
- Port Profiles
- VLAN Configuration
- Creating Uplink Profiles
- Creating VM data Port Profiles
- Configuring Nexus 1000V Port Channels
- Adding Hosts to the VSM
- Adding VMs tothe VSM
Managing Security
- Access Control Lists
- Configuring Access Control Lists
- Understanding Private VLANs
- Configuring Private VLANs
Traffic Flow
Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Netflow
- SPAN
- Troubleshooting VSM Connectivity
- Troubleshooting VM Connectivity
Labs
- Lab 1: Populating the vCenter Database
- Lab 2:Configuring VMware Networking
- Lab 3: Installing the Nexus 1000V
- Lab 4: Configuring PortProfiles
- Lab 5: Nexus 1000V Switch Management
- Lab 6:Configuring Security
- Lab 7:HA and QoS