This course provides a deep dive into the foundational and advanced Layer 2 switching features of Cisco Nexus platforms running NX-OS. Whether you're building new Nexus-based infrastructure or managing existing deployments, this training equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to operate and troubleshoot Layer 2 technologies in enterprise and data center networks.
You’ll explore Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs), NX-OS verification and troubleshooting tools, and Classical Ethernet design principles, along with practical implementation of Port Channels, SPAN/ERSPAN, and using iPerf for performance verifications. The course includes hands-on lab exercises on NX-OS, giving you real-world configuration experience to reinforce the concepts covered.
This course is taught by Brian McGahan, CCIEx4 #8593 (Routing & Switching, Data Center, Security, Service Provider) and CCDE #2013::13. With over two decades of industry and instructional experience, Brian brings expert-level clarity to complex technologies through a blend of in-depth theory and practical application. This course is ideal for network engineers working with Cisco Nexus infrastructure and for candidates preparing for the CCNP or CCIE Data Center certifications.
