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Cisco Implementing Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches v3.0 (ENC9K)

The Implementing Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switches (ENC9K) v3.0 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™. You will learn how to use the Cisco Catalyst 9000 family of switches to enable Software Defined Access (SD-Access) and provide end-to-end security and automation with centralized management using Cisco DNA Center.

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Learning Objectives

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 ThousandEyes Enterprise Agent using the Docker environment 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.

     

    Course Details

    Course Outline

    1 - Course Outline
  • Introducing the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
  • Introducing Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
  • Introducing Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches
  • Introducing Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Switches
  • Introducing Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
  • Introducing Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches
  • Positioning Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
  • Examining the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches Management Capabilities
  • Describing New Features on Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
  • Describing Scale and Performance Features on Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
  • Describing Security, QoS, and IoT Convergence Features on Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
  • Describing Cloud and Automation Features on Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
  • Describing Cisco SD-Access Solution and Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches

    • Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.

    Who is it For?

    Target Audience

    Network designers

    Network managers

    System engineers

    Other 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 Cisco Catalyst switches

    Familiarity with the Cisco IOS XE operating system

    Familiarity with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

    Familiarity with using network management software

    Familiarity with Cisco Intent-based networking and policy-based management automation technologies

    The following Cisco offerings can help you prepare for this course:

    Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)

    Understanding Cisco SDA Fundamentals (SDAFND)

    Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions (ENAUI)

    Cisco Implementing Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches v3.0 (ENC9K)

    Call | This course is CLC-Eligible
    Course Length : 3 Days

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