Implementing Cisco Storage Networking Solutions (ICSNS)

Field Engineers, Systems Engineers

Empfohlenes Training für die Zertifizierung zum:

• CCIE Storage Networking (CCIESN Storage Networking)
• Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Support Specialist

The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows:

• Basic understanding of data storage hardware components and protocols, including SCSI and Fibre Channel
• Basic understanding of network protocols, including Ethernet and IP

Recommended: CCNA certification

Implementing Cisco Storage Networking Solutions (ICSNS) is a 5-day lecture/lab course that provides learners with fundamental skills in implementing and troubleshooting Cisco storage networks. Course topics include installing and bringing up the switch, configuring Virtual SANs (VSANs), domains, interfaces, and zones, implementing PortChannels, configuring management security, and basic troubleshooting. Students will also learn how to configure highly available FCIP tunnels and tune the performance of your FCIP links. Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:

• Identify the components, services, and features of the MDS 9000 platform that can be used to improve the availability, scalability, performance, and manageability of the SAN
• Describe how to safely install the switch hardware and perform the initial software configuration process
• Explain how to implement the logical topology specified by a SAN design, so that connectivity between end devices can be verified
• Describe the traffic management features associated with Intelligent Network Services for the MDS 9000 series in order to configure basic traffic management services for the SAN
• Describe how to use FCIP to implement appropriate solutions for SAN extension
• Identify MDS 9000 diagnostic tools in order to diagnose SAN problems and common configuration errors

• MDS 9000 Platform Overview
  • Introducing MDS 9000 Platform Components
  • System Architecture
  • Using Intelligent Fabric Services
  • Implementing Integrated Managemet
• System Installation and Initial Configuration
  • Installing Switch Hardware
  • Performing the Initial Switch Configuration
  • Installing and Licensing Cisco NX-OS
  • Call Home
• Building Virtual SANs
  • Configuring VSANs
  • Managing Domains
  • Using Distributed Device Aliases
  • Configuring Interfaces
  • Configuring PortChannels
  • Configuring Fabric Services
  • Improving Management Security
  • Implementing Zones
• Implementing FCIP
  • FCIP Protocol Overview
  • Configuring FCIP
  • Configuring FCIP High Availability
  • Implementing IVR for SAN Extension
  • Tuning FCIP Performance
• Troubleshooting Tools and Scenarios
  • Diagnostic Tools and Methodologies
  • Capturing and Analyzing SAN Traffic
  • Basic Troubleshooting Scenarios