CCNA Data Center DCICT 640-916 Official Cert Guide, Rough Cuts
- By Navaid Shamsee, David Klebanov, Hesham Fayed, Ahmed Afrose, Ozden Karakok
- Published Jan 13, 2015 by Cisco Press.
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- Copyright 2015
- Edition: 1st
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- ISBN-10: 0-13-386041-8
- ISBN-13: 978-0-13-386041-2
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CCNA Data Center DCICT 640-916 Official Cert Guide
CCNA Data Center DCICT 640-916 Official Cert Guide from Cisco Press enables you to succeed on the exam the first time and is the only self-study resource approved by Cisco. A team of leading Cisco data center experts shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills.
This complete, official study package includes
--A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exam
--“Do I Know This Already?” quizzes, which enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section
--Part-ending exercises, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly
--The powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Testsoftware, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports
--Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time
--A final preparation chapter that guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies
Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success.
The official study guide helps you master topics on the CCNA Data Center DCICT 640-916 exam, including
--Cisco data center concepts: architectures, devices, layers, modular design, vPC, FabricPath, Cisco Nexus switches, and more
--Data center unified fabric: FCoE, multihop, VIFs, FEX, and setup
--Storage networking: concepts, targets, verification, connectivity, zoning, setup, and configuration
--Data center virtualization: servers, devices, and Nexus 1000V, including setup and operations
--Cisco Unified Computing: concepts, discovery, connectivity, setup, and UCSM
--Data center network services: ACE load balancing, virtual context, HA, management, global/local solutions, and WAAS
The CD-ROM contains more than 450 practice questions for the exam, memory table exercises and answer keys, and a study planner tool.
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Table of Contents
Introduction xxxix
Getting Started 1
Part I Data Center Networking 7
Chapter 1 Data Center Network Architecture 9
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 9
Foundation Topics 14
Modular Approach in Network Design 14
The Multilayer Network Design 14
Access Layer 16
Aggregation Layer 16
Core Layer 17
Collapse Core Design 17
Spine and Leaf Design 18
Port Channel 19
What Is Port Channel? 19
Benefits of Using Port Channels 20
Port Channel Compatibility Requirements 20
Link Aggregation Control Protocol 21
Port Channel Modes 21
Configuring Port Channel 22
Port Channel Load Balancing 23
Verifying Port Channel Configuration 23
Virtual Port Channel 24
What Is Virtual Port Channel? 24
Benefits of Using Virtual Port Channel 26
Components of vPC 26
vPC Data Plane Operation 29
vPC Control Plane Operation 30
vPC Limitations 31
Configuration Steps of vPC 32
Verification of vPC 33
FabricPath 34
Spanning Tree Protocol 34
What Is FabricPath? 35
Benefits of FabricPath 36
Components of FabricPath 36
FabricPath Frame Format 38
FabricPath Control Plane 40
FabricPath Data Plane 41
Conversational Learning 42
FabricPath Packet Flow Example 43
Unknown Unicast Packet Flow 43
Known Unicast Packet Flow 44
Virtual Port Channel Plus 45
FabricPath Interaction with Spanning Tree 46
Configuring FabricPath 47
Verifying FabricPath 48
Exam Preparation Tasks 50
Review All Key Topics 50
Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 50
Define Key Terms 51
Chapter 2 Cisco Nexus Product Family 53
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 53
Foundation Topics 56
Describe the Cisco Nexus Product Family 56
Cisco Nexus 9000 Family 57
Cisco Nexus 9500 Family 57
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