Implementing Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switches (ENC9K)

This course introduces you to the architecture, capabilities, and implementation of the Cisco® Catalyst® 9000 switching platform. This hands-on course covers many features of this Cisco IOS® XE platform and describes how to manage devices from a single dashboard called Cisco DNA Center™

Who should attend this course?

Network Designer, Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, Data Center Engineer, Consulting Systems Engineer, Technical Solutions Architect, Cisco Integrators/Partners, Field Engineer, Server Administrator, Network Manager, Storage Administrator, Cisco integrators and partners

Prerequisites

You are expected to have the following knowledge and skills before attending this course:

• Cisco CCNP® certification or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of configuring LAN routing and switching with legacy Cisco Catalyst switches
• Familiarity with the Cisco IOS XE operating system
• Awareness of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) as an authentication platform and policy manager
• Familiarity with using network management software
• Knowledge of Cisco Unified Computing Systems fundamentals
• Familiarity with Cisco Intent-based networking and policy-based management automation technologies

This course will help you:

• Prepare for successful deployment of the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
• Understand the role of Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches in the SD-Access fabric
• Learn to provision Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches using Cisco DNA center as the orchestration platform
• Gain hands-on practice through in-depth lab exercises

After taking this course, you should be able to:

• Review the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches identify the switches’ features and examine the functionalities purpose-built for Cisco DNA and the SD-Access solution.
• Describe the Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switch architecture, model types, port types, uplink modules, components including power supplies, and other switch features and capabilities.
• Describe the Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switch architecture, model types, port types, uplink modules, and components, including power supplies and stacking cables.
• Describe the Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Switches, different modular chassis, supervisor and line card options, architectural components, uplink, and power redundancy, and Multigigabit ports
• Describe the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches, model types, switch components, RFID support, architecture, and switch profiles.
• Describe the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switch architecture, supervisor and line card options, and high availability features.
• Position the different Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switch model types in the network, and map older Cisco Catalyst switches to the 9000 family for migration.
• Examine management capabilities of the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches.
• Describe the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches deployed in a Cisco StackWise Virtual environment and an SD-Access fabric.
• Describe the new Cisco IOS XE software management, patchability, and Graceful Insertion and Removal (GIR) features on the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches.
• Describe the scalability and performance features supported by the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches.
• Describe the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switch support for security, Quality of Service (QoS), and Internet of Things (IoT) convergence features.
• Describe the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series support for cloud hosting and connectivity, along with automation features
• Explore the SD-Access solution fundamentals, deployment models for the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switch, and the use of Cisco DNA Center to manage infrastructure devices.