Implementing the Cisco Nexus 1000v v1.1

Network, systems, and consulting systems engineers, as well as server administrators Network designers, administrators, and managers

After you complete this course you will be able to:

• Describe the basics of virtualization and explain how to position networking in virtual environments
• Describe how to position the Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch in the VMware infrastructure, install the Virtual Supervisor Module (VSM), install the virtual Ethernet module (VEM), and establish a Secure Virtual Switch (SVS) connection to the VMware vCenter Server
• Describe how to configure the key features of the Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch and explain how these features are used in the data center virtual infrastructure design
• Identify the management features required on the Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch and describe how to configure the selected features
• Identify the tools that can be used when troubleshooting the Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch and describe how to troubleshoot key features

VMware Networking Overview

• Networking in the VMware Infrastructur
• Configuring VMware Switching

Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch Overview, Installation, and Upgrade

• Reviewing the Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch
• Reviewing the Cisco Nexus 1010 Virtual Services Appliance and Virtual Service Blades

Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Feature Configuration

• Configuring Port Profiles
• Configuring Security Features
• Configuring Quality of Service

Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch Management

• Configuring Management Features
• Configuring System Management Features

Troubleshooting the Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch

• Using Basic Troubleshooting Tools
• Troubleshooting Modules
• Troubleshooting Ports and Port Profiles

Labs:

• Lab 1-1: Setting up the Lab Environment
• Lab 2-1: Installing the Cisco Nexus 1000V VSM
• Lab 2-2: Installing the Cisco Nexus 1000V VEM
• Lab 3-1: Optimizing the Cisco Nexus 1000V Implementation
• Lab 3-2: Configuring Security Features
• Lab 3-3: Configuring Quality of Service
• Lab 4-1: Configuring Management Features
• Lab 5-1: Configuring SPAN and ERSPAN
• Lab 5-2: Troubleshooting the Cisco Nexus 1000V