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Exam Objectives
Exam Objectives
1.0 Cisco Data Center Fundamentals Concepts
- 1.1 Describe network architectures for the Data Center (describe the purpose and functions of various network devices)
- 1.1.a LAN
- 1.1.b SAN
- 1.2 Describe the modular approach in network design
- 1.3 Describe the data center core layer
- 1.4 Describe the data center aggregation layer
- 1.5 Describe the data center access layer
- 1.6 Describe the collapse core model
- 1.7 Describe FabricPath
- 1.8 Identify key differentiator between DCI and network interconnectivity
- 1.9 Describe, configure, and verify vPC
- 1.10 Describe the functionality and configuration of port channels
- 1.11 Describe and configure virtual device context (VDC)
- 1.12 Describe the edge/core layers of the SAN
- 1.13 Describe the Cisco Nexus product family
- 1.14 Configure and verify network connectivity
- 1.15 Identify control and data plane traffic
- 1.16 Perform initial setup
2.0 Data Center Unified Fabric
- 2.1 Describe FCoE
- 2.2 Describe FCoE multihop
- 2.3 Describe VIFs
- 2.4 Describe FEX products
- 2.5 Perform initial setup
3.0 Storage Networking
- 3.1 Describe initiator target
- 3.2 Verify SAN switch operations
- 3.3 Describe basic SAN connectivity
- 3.4 Describe the different storage array connectivity
- 3.5 Verify name server login
- 3.6 Describe, configure, and verify zoning
- 3.7 Perform initial setup
- 3.8 Describe, configure, and verify VSAN
4.0 DC Virtualization
- 4.1 Describe Device Virtualization
- 4.2 Describe Server Virtualization
- 4.3 Describe Nexus 1000V
- 4.4 Verify initial setup and operation for Nexus 1K
5.0 Unified Computing
- 5.1 Describe and verify discovery operation
- 5.2 Describe, configure, and verify connectivity
- 5.3 Perform initial setup
- 5.4 Describe the key features of UCSM
6.0 Data Center Network Services
- 6.1 Describe standard ACE features for load balancing
- 6.2 Describe server load-balancing virtual context and HA
- 6.3 Describe server load-balancing management options
- 6.4 Describe the benefits of the Cisco Global Load Balancing Solution
- 6.5 Describe how the Cisco Global Load Balancing Solution integrates with local Cisco load balancers
- 6.6 Describe Cisco WAAS needs and advantages in the Data Center
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