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Introducing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center

In this self-paced course, Introducing Cisco NX-OS Switches & Fabrics in the Data Center (DCINX), students will gain an understanding of the common platform architecture and key features of the Cisco Nexus Series Switches, Implement data center virtualization and redundancy features using Cisco NX-OS and Gain introductory-level hands-on experience using Cisco Nexus Series Switches.

This course gives students a technical overview the Cisco Nexus Switches key capabilities including platforms, architecture, software, management, and features that contribute to performance, high availability, flexibility, operational simplicity, and investment protection. The course is for technical decision makers and IT professionals who architect, implement, and manage Cisco Nexus switches in data center environments. You will have hand-on practice exploring key features including Virtual Device Contexts (VDC), FHRP protocols, and user management.

Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:

• Identify the platforms that make the Cisco Nexus 7000, 5000, 3000, and 2000 product families
• Implement Cisco Nexus
• Explore Cisco Nexus basic features
• Describe virtual device contexts
• Describe port channels and virtual port channels
• Configure First Hop Redundancy protocols

This new Cisco self-paced course is designed to be as effective as classroom training. Course content is presented in easily-consumable segments via both Instructor Video and text. Interactivity is enabled through Discovery Labs, content review questions, and graded Challenge labs and tests. This makes the learning experience hands-on, increasing course effectiveness, and provides students direct feedback on how well they have mastered the material. And gamification features are built in, including earning badges and a leaderboard, to encourage better performance.