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Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure-1 (DCNI-1) v2.0 5 days Lecture/lab
Course description
Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure-1 (DCNI-1) is a 5-day hands-on training that teaches you how to implement an enterprise Data Center routing and switching infrastructure with Cisco Catalyst 6500 and 4900 platforms.

This course covers a wide range of advanced features, focusing on the Catalyst 6500 platform. Topics covered include Virtual Switch Services (VSS), IOS Software Modularity, advanced QoS, the Embedded Event Manager (EEM) and other automated diagnostics tools. You will also learn how to deploy integrated security and network management services with the Catalyst 6500 Series Firewall Services Module (FWSM) and Network Analysis Module (NAM). Lastly, you will learn how to configure the Catalyst 6500 and 4900 for high availability.

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Learning objectives
After you complete this course, you will be able to:
  • Identify the Catalyst 6500, 4900, and Blade Switch hardware options
  • Describe Data Center network architecture
  • Configure Catalyst 6500 advanced features, including Virtual Switch Services (VSS)
  • Implement firewall services using the Catalyst 6500 Firewall Services Module (FWSM)
  • Configure and use the Catalyst 6500 Network Analysis Module (NAM) to monitor network traffic
  • Deploy Catalyst 6500 high availability features, including supervisor redundancy
Who should attend
This course is designed for Network Field Engineers who are already capable of implementing and optimizing basic Layer 2 and Layer 3 services using Cisco IOS and the Cisco Catalyst switching platform.

Recommended prerequisites
CCNP, CCIE Routing & Switching, or CCIE Service Provider certifications, or equivalent knowledge and experience
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