Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe and identify data center network protocols and host-to-host communication
• Describe basic data center networking concepts and use the Cisco NX-OS command-line interface and implement VLANs, trunks, and port channels
• Describe advanced data center networking concepts, implement multilayer switching, and perform basic configuration: protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP); AAA on Cisco NX-OS devices and secure remote administration; and access control lists
• Describe and compare basic data center storage connectivity options and configure VSANs
• Describe advanced data center storage and configure zoning, NPV mode, and NPIV on Cisco Nexus and Cisco MDS switches
• Identify the components of Cisco UCS architecture and use the Cisco UCS Manager GUI