Course Outline
Overview of Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
- General introduction to the Cisco Catalyst 9000 lineup
- Foundational architecture and key functionalities
- Packet flow analysis involving ASICs
- Exploring the open Cisco IOS XE platform
- The function of Cisco Catalyst 9000 within the Cisco DNA framework
- Licensing models for the Cisco Catalyst 9000 series
Details on Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
- Cisco Catalyst 9200 product landscape
- Internal architecture and component breakdown
- Front and rear panel configurations for the 9200 series
- Available switch models and uplink module options
- Power supply units, stacking capabilities, and cabling
- Distinct features and operational capabilities
Insights into Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches
- Cisco Catalyst 9300 product landscape
- Switch variations and uplink module selections
- Power management, stacking, and stack cable implementation
- Advanced storage configurations
- Port arrangements and multigigabit connectivity
Analysis of Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Switches
- Cisco Catalyst 9400 product landscape
- Modular chassis options (4-slot, 7-slot, 10-slot)
- Supervisor engine and line card integration
- Power redundancy and high-availability mechanisms
- Architectural design and uplink failover strategies
- Multigigabit port technology
Introduction to Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
- Product overview and architectural design of the series
- Redundant power systems and modular fan units
- RFID technology integration
Discovering Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches
- Product overview and series architecture
- Supervisor and line card functionalities
- Power supply specifications and high-availability features
Strategic Positioning of Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
- Comparative positioning of the 9200, 9300, 9400, 9500, and 9600 series
- Recommended migration pathways
Management Functionality
- Command Line Interface (CLI) within Cisco IOS XE
- Web-based user interface (GUI)
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) implementation
- Network programmability capabilities
- ThousandEyes enterprise agent integration
- Intent-based networking through Cisco DNA Center
- Cisco Prime infrastructure utilities
Novel Features in the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series
- Open IOS XE patch management and software lifecycle handling
- Software upgrade, backup, and recovery procedures
- Graceful insertion and removal (GIR) mechanisms
- Updated licensing framework
- Functionalities enabled by Cisco DNA software
Scalability and Performance Characteristics
- Bandwidth allocation for stacks and uplinks
- Multigigabit technology implementation
- Flexible NetFlow and TCAM resource management
- Hierarchical VPLS with MPLS access support
- VRF-aware NAT and loop detection safeguards
- VLAN load balancing techniques
Security, QoS, and IoT Convergence
- Group-based policies and Cisco TrustSec SGT
- MACsec and FabricSec encryption protocols
- Analytics for encrypted traffic
- Integration of Cisco zero trust with ThousandEyes
- QoS implementation and packet flow analysis
- IoT convergence capabilities
Cloud Connectivity and Automation
- Cloud hosting services and network connectivity
- Telemetry frameworks and DevOps toolkits
- NETCONF and YANG-based management
- Programmability features within Cisco DNA Center
Cisco SD-Access Implementation
- Fundamentals of the SD-Access solution
- The role of Cisco Catalyst 9000 in SD-Access deployments
- Architecture and components of Cisco DNA Center
- Automated workflows for SD-Access environments
- Device onboarding and provisioning via PnP labs
- Hosted applications on Cisco Catalyst 9000 using CLI and DNA Center
- Switch stack configuration and verification
- Encrypted traffic analytics and perpetual PoE management
Conclusion and Future Directions
Requirements
- Working knowledge of network management software applications
- Demonstrated proficiency in configuring LAN routing and switching protocols
- Accustomed to operating within the Cisco IOS XE environment
Target Audience
- Network designers
- Network managers
- System engineers
- IT professionals
Testimonials (3)
The laboratory tool and the knowledge of trainer about network solutions
Michael Angelo Angeleles - Metrobank
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Radziszewski - EduBroker Sp. z o.o.
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Experience of the trainor and interaction