Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure

After taking this course, you should be able to:
– Describe how to troubleshoot the data center network
– Describe the troubleshooting tools and methodologies that are available from the CLI and are used to identify and resolve issues in a Cisco Data Center network architecture
– Identify and resolve issues that are related to: VLANs and PVLANs; port channels and virtual port channels; OTV; and VXLAN
– Describe troubleshooting of routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and PIM.
– Describe troubleshooting of the LAN security features
– Identify and resolve issues that are related to a single device
– Identify and resolve issues that are related to Fibre Channel interface operation
– Identify and resolve Fibre Channel switching issues when the Cisco NX-OS Software is used in switched mode, and in NPV mode
– Identify and resolve issues that are related to FIP and FCoE, including FCoE performance
– Describe Cisco UCS architecture, initial setup, tools, and service aids that are available for Cisco UCS troubleshooting and interpretation of the output
– Describe Cisco UCS configuration and troubleshoot related issues
– Describe Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Server operation and troubleshoot related issues
– Describe LAN, SAN, and Fibre Channel operations, including in-depth troubleshooting procedures
– Describe Cisco IMC tools for validating performance and facilitating data-gathering activities for Cisco UCS C-Series server troubleshooting, and the troubleshooting approach for hardware and firmware failures
– Define the proper procedures for configuring LAN and SAN connectivity, avoiding issues with the VIC, and troubleshooting connectivity issues
– Troubleshoot Cisco UCS C-Series server integration with Cisco UCS Manager
– Identify the tools, protocols, and methods to effectively troubleshoot Cisco ACI
– Describe how to troubleshoot automation, scripting tools, and programmability

This course will help you:
– Learn how to deploy and troubleshoot various components of Cisco data center infrastructure to support performance, resiliency, scalability needs
– Gain knowledge and skills through Cisco’s unique combination of lessons and hands-on practice using enterprise-grade Cisco learning technologies, data center equipment, and software
– Qualify for professional-level job roles