Managing LAN Infrastructure with Cisco Data Center Network Manager

Introducing Cisco DCNM LAN

• Cisco DCNM Introduction
• Cisco DCNM LAN Solution Overview

Deploying VXLAN EVPN with Cisco DCNM LAN

• VXLAN Overlays and Underlays
• Easy Fabric VXLAN EVPN Underlay Model

Deploying Cisco DCNM

• Cisco DCNM High Availability
• Cisco DCNM Installation Requirements

Discovering Existing Network Devices with Cisco DCNM

• Configure Switches for Discovery

Exploring the Data Center with Cisco DCNM Topology

• Access Topology View in the GUI
• Navigate the Map Views and Layouts

Managing and Monitoring the Data Center with Cisco DCNM LAN

• Manage the Configuration Archive
• Deploy Changes to the Fabric

Automating Cisco DCNM Programmatically

• Explore APIs for the Network
• REST API Tool

Troubleshooting and Monitoring Cisco DCNM

• Troubleshoot and Monitor Cisco DCNM

Describing Network Insights

• Network Insights Advisor

Before enrolling in this course, you should have knowledge in the following areas:

• Understanding of Cisco routing and switching in a data center.
• CCNA certification recommended.
• Fundamentals of network management.

The following course may help you meet these prerequisites:

After completing the course, you should be able to:

• Describe the components and functionality of DCNM.
• Describe the software define network protocols of VXLAN, eVPN and BGP.
• Deploy a DCNM environment in high-availability environment.
• Operate the DCNM discovery process to acquire management of all devices.
• List high lever navigation features of DCNM and utilize the DCNM GUI (Graphical User Interface) to optimize data center topologies.
• Manage and monitor data center LAN fabric from DCNM.
• Program RESTful APIs native to DCNM to perform any network management task.
• Troubleshoot and monitor the network using DCNM troubleshooting tools.
• Describe the benefits of DCNM Network Insights.

The description for this course is currently being updated.