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CCNA Data Center DCICT 640-916 Official Cert Guide, Rough Cuts

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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.

Includes Exclusive Offer for 70% Off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test

Pearson IT Certification Practice Test minimum system requirements:

Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7, or Windows 8; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Client; Pentium class 1GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases

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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