Cisco Implementing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode - Advanced v1 (DCNXA)

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Course Overview

The Implementing Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches in NX-OS Mode–Advanced (DCNXA) v1.0 course provides advanced training in applying and managing the Cisco Nexus® 9000 Series Switches in NX-OS mode. The Cisco® NX-OS platform deploys Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) and Ethernet VPN (EVPN) using Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), implements Multi-Site VXLAN EVPN, and integrates L4-L7 services into the fabric providing external connectivity, utilizing advanced tenant features. You will also learn how to implement Cisco NX-OS Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect (ePBR) and Intelligent Traffic Director (ITD) features.

Who Should Attend

Basic knowledge in the following areas can help you get the most from this course:

  • Networking protocols, routing, and switching
  • General Cisco data center technologies
  • Virtualization fundamentals
  • Cisco Nexus platform management

Course Objectives

    • Configure VXLAN EVPN in a single site using Cisco DCNM
    • Configure a Multi-Site VXLAN EVPN
    • Configure L4-L7 service redirection
    • Configure external connectivity from a VXLAN EVPN
    • Configure tenant-level features and Tenant-Routed Multicast (TRM) in VXLAN EVPN
    • Configure Cisco NX-OS Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect (ePBR) and Intelligent Traffic Director (ITD)

Course Outline

1. Describing VXLAN EVPN in Single Site

  • Describe VXLAN EVPN Control Plane
  • Describe VXLAN EVPN Data Plane

2. Describing Multi-Site VXLAN EVPN

  • Describe VXLAN EVPN Multi-Site Features
  • Describe Supported Multi-Site Topologies

3. Describing Layer 4-Layer 7 Service Redirection

  • Describe Layer 4-Layer 7 Service Integration Options
  • Describe Integration of Active/Standby and Active/Active Service Devices

4. Describing External Connectivity from VXLAN EVPN

  • Describe External VRF-Lite Connectivity

5. Describing VXLAN EVPN Functionality Enhancements

  • Describe Fabric Management Options
  • Describe Tenant-Level Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Relay

6. Describing Cisco NX-OS Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect and Intelligent Traffic Director

  • Describe Enhanced Policy-Based Redirect
  • Describe Tenant-Level DHCP Relay

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This is a 4-day class

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Register 01/26/2026 10:00AM - 6:00PM Online VILT
Register 03/30/2026 10:00AM - 6:00PM Online VILT