Log In
Or create an account ->
Imperial Library
Home
About
News
Upload
Forum
Help
Login/SignUp
Index
Cover
Title page
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
Why Should You Become Certified in Cisco Data Center Technologies?
What Does This Book Cover?
Interactive Online Learning Environment and Test Bank
How to Use This Book
Where Do You Take the Exams?
DCICT Exam Objectives
Assessment Test
Answers to Assessment Test
Chapter 1 Data Center Networking Principles
Data Center Networking Principles
The Data Center LAN
The Data Center SAN
Network Design Using a Modular Approach
The Data Center Core Layer
The Data Center Aggregation Layer
The Data Center Access Layer
The Collapsed Core Model
FabricPath
How Do We Interconnect Data Centers?
Virtual Port Channels
Understanding Port Channels
Going Virtual with Virtual Device Contexts
Storage Networking with Nexus
Configuring and Verifying Network Connectivity
Identifying Control and Data Plane Traffic
Performing the Initial Setup
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab 1
Review Questions
Chapter 2 Networking Products
The Nexus Product Family
Reviewing the Cisco MDS Product Family
Cisco Application Control Engine
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab 2
Review Questions
Chapter 3 Storage Networking Principles
Storage Area Networking
Storage Categories
Fibre Channel Networks
Describe the SAN Initiator and Target
Verify SAN Switch Operations
Describe Basic SAN Connectivity
Describe Storage Array Connectivity
Describe Storage Protection
Describe Storage Topologies
Fabric
Port Types
Storage Systems
World Wide Names
SAN Boot
Verify Name Server Login
Describe, Configure, and Verify Zoning
Perform Initial MDS Setup
Describe, Configure, and Verify VSAN
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab 3
Review Questions
Chapter 4 Data Center Network Services
Data Center Network Services
Standard ACE Features for Load Balancing
Server Load Balancing Virtual Context and HA
Server Load Balancing Management Options
Benefits of the Cisco Global Load-Balancing Solution
Cisco WAAS Needs and Advantages in the Data Center
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab 4
Review Questions
Chapter 5 Nexus 1000V
Virtual Switches
Nexus 1000V Switch
Installing Nexus 1000V
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab 5
Review Questions
Chapter 6 Unified Fabric
Unified Fabric
Connectivity Hardware
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab 6
Review Questions
Chapter 7 Cisco UCS Principles
Data Center Computing Evolution
Network-Centric Computing
UCS Servers
UCS Connectivity
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Labs 7
Review Questions
CHAPTER 8 Cisco UCS Configuration
UCS Cluster Setup
UCS Manager
Service Profiles
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab 8
Chapter 8: Hands-On Labs
Review Questions
Appendix A Answers to Written Labs
Chapter 1: Data Center Networking Principles
Chapter 2: Networking Products
Chapter 3: Storage Networking Principles
Chapter 4: Data Center Network Services
Chapter 5: Nexus 1000V
Chapter 6: Unified Fabric
Chapter 7: Cisco UCS Principles
Chapter 8: Cisco UCS Configuration
Appendix B Answers to Review Questions
Chapter 1: Data Center Networking Principles
Chapter 2: Networking Products
Chapter 3: Storage Networking Principles
Chapter 4: Data Center Network Services
Chapter 5: Nexus 1000V
Chapter 6: Unified Fabric
Chapter 7: Cisco UCS Principles
Chapter 8: Cisco UCS Configuration
Advert
EULA
← Prev
Back
Next →
← Prev
Back
Next →