Cisco has posted some more information that is worth looking at for the CCIE DC.Goes over the reading list, beta written/lab dates and more. enjoy!
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CCIE Data Center announced (CCIE DC)
Hey Everyone,
I know its been a while since I have made an update but what a year its going to be! Cisco has announced the new CCIE DC track. I have a feeling this will be very HOT with written being released September this year and lab October. I have attached the link below for anyone interested.
Hardware Blueprint:
Cisco Catalyst Switch 3750
Cisco 2511 Terminal Server
MDS 9222i
Nexus7009
- (1) Sup
- (1) 32 Port 10Gb (F1 Module)
- (1) 32 Port 10Gb (M1 Module)
Nexus5548
Nexus2232
Nexus 1000v
UCS C200 Series Server
– vic card for c-series
UCS-6248 Fabric Interconnects
UCS-5148 Blade Chassis (Actually 5108)
– B200 M2 Blade Servers
– Palo mezzanine card
– Emulex mezzanine card
Cisco Application Control Engine Appliance – ACE4710
Dual attached JBODs
Software Versions
NXOS v6.0(2) on Nexus 7000 Switches
NXOS v5.1(3) on Nexus 5000 Switches
NXOS v4.2(1) on Nexus 1000v
NXOS v5.2(2) on MDS 9222i Switches
UCS Software release 2.0(1x) for UCS-6248 Fabric Interconnect
Software Release A5(1.0) for ACE 4710
Cisco Data Center Manager software v5.2(2)
Lab Blueprint:
Cisco Data Center Infrastructure – NXOS
Implement NXOS L2 functionality
Implement VLANs and PVLANs
Implement Spanning-Tree Protocols
Implement Port-Channels
Implement Unidirectional Link Detection (UDLD)
Implement Fabric Extension via the Nexus family
Implement NXOS L3 functionality
Implement Basic EIGRP in Data Center Environment
Implement Basic OSPF in Data Center Environment
Implement BFD for Dynamic Routing protocols
Implement ECMP
Implement FabricPath
Implement Basic NXOS Security Features
Implement AAA Services
Implement SNMPv3
Configure IP ACLs, MAC ACLs and VLAN ACLs
Configure Port Security
Configure DHCP Snooping
Configure Dynamic ARP Inspection
Configure IP Source Guard
Configure Cisco TrustSec
Implement NXOS High Availability Features
Implement First-Hop Routing Protocols
Implement Graceful Restart
Implement nonstop forwarding
Implement Port-channels
Implement vPC and VPC+
Implement Overlay Transport Protocol (OTV)
Implement NXOS Management
Implement SPAN and ERSPAN
Implement NetFlow
Implement Smart Call Home
Manage System Files
Implement NTP, PTP
Configure and Verify DCNM Functionality
NXOS Troubleshooting
Utilize SPAN, ERSPAN and EthAnalyzer to troubleshoot a Cisco Nexus problem
Utilize NetFlow to troubleshoot a Cisco Nexus problem
Given an OTV problem, identify the problem and potential fix
Given a VDC problem, identify the problem and potential fix
Given a vPC problem, identify the problem and potential fix
Given an Layer 2 problem, identify the problem and potential fix
Given an Layer 3 problem, identify the problem and potential fix
Given a multicast problem, identify the problem and potential fix
Given a FabricPath problem, identify the problem and potential fix
Given a Unified Fabric problem, identify the problem and potential fix
Cisco Storage Networking
Implement Fiber Channel Protocols Features
Implement Port Channel, ISL and Trunking
Implement VSANs
Implement Basic and Enhanced Zoning
Implement FC Domain Parameters
Implement Fiber Channel Security Features
Implement Proper Oversubscription in an FC environment
Implement IP Storage Based Solution
Implement IP Features including high availability
Implement iSCSI including advanced features
Implement SAN Extension tuner
Implement FCIP and Security Features
Implement iSCSI security features
Validate proper configuration of IP Storage based solutions
Implement NXOS Unified Fabric Features
Implement basic FC in NXOS environment
Implement Fiber channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
Implement NPV and NPIV features
Implement Unified Fabric Switch different modes of operation
Implement QoS Features
Implement FCoE NPV features
Implement multihop FCoE
Validate Configurations and Troubleshoot problems and failures using Command Line, show and debug commands.
Cisco Data Center Virtualization
Manage Data Center Virtualization with Nexus1000v
Implement QoS, Traffic Flow and IGMP Snooping
Implement Network monitoring on Nexus 1000v
Implement n1kv portchannels
Troubleshoot Nexus 1000V in a virtual environment
Configure VLANs
Configure PortProfiles
Implement Nexus1000v Security Features
DHCP Snooping
Dynamic ARP Inspection
IP Source Guard
Port Security
Access Control Lists
Private VLANs
Configuring Private VLANs
Cisco Unified Computing
Implement LAN Connectivity in a Unified Computing Environment
Configure different Port types
Implement Ethernet end Host Mode
Implement VLANs and Port Channels.
Implement Pinning and PIN Groups
Implement Disjoint Layer 2
Implement SAN Connectivity in a Unified Computing Environment
Implement FC ports for SAN Connectivity
Implement VSANs
Implement FC Port Channels
Implement FC Trunking and SAN pinning
Implement Unified Computing Server Resources
Create and Implement Service Profiles
Create and Implement Policies
Create and Implement Server Resource Pools
Implement Updating and Initial Templates
Implement Boot From remote storage
Implement Fabric Failover
Implement UCS Management tasks
Implement Unified Computing Management Hierarchy using ORG and RBAC
Configure RBAC Groups
Configure Remote RBAC Configuration
Configure Roles and Privileges
Create and Configure Users
Implement Backup and restore procedures in a unified computing environment
Implement system wide policies
Unified Computing Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Manage High Availability in a Unified Computing environment
Configure Monitoring and analysis of system events
Implement External Management Protocols
Collect Statistical Information
Firmware management
Collect TAC specific information
Implement Server recovery tasks
Cisco Application Networking Services – ANS
Implement Data Center application high availability and load balancing
Implement standard ACE features for load balancing
Configuring Server Load Balancing Algorithm
Configure different SLB deployment modes
Implement Health Monitoring
Configure Sticky Connections
Implement Server load balancing in HA mode
New CCIE Wireless 2.0
Looks like Cisco has updated their CCIE Wireless track to the latest and greatest. This means that not only will the lab be updated but the written as well. Head on over to the learning network to check out what has changed.
IOS vs IOS-XR configuration comparison sheets
Pretty soon, we will be implementing the ASR9006 platform to replace our 6500 backbone routers (about time). I have spent some time with our lab router creating these config comparison sheets and thought I would share. There are a few things that I have left off the list such as OSPF and QOS which I will get to later. The biggest change that you will notice is the replacement of route-maps! with IOS-XR the policy’s are done with Route policy Language (RPL). You will find the PDF file below and encourage everyone to take a look, even if you dont have XR platform in your environment.
EIGRP – Stuck In Active (SIA) troubleshooting
With a large EIGRP network we can run into the potential of having problems with EIGRP stuck in active route(s). I wanted to take the time to write up a few things we can do to troubleshoot this issue..click below for the PDF document
EIGRP- troubleshoot Stuck In Active (SIA) PDF
INE – Service Provider version 3.0 lab topology
Looks like Brian is at it again. He has managed to compile a list of devices, etc for supporting the new Service Provider 3.0 lab. If you are interested click on the below link
“sample below by Brian McGahan”
Per the request of many candidates, I’ve finished putting the final touches on the hardware topology that will be used for our new CCIE SPv3.0 Advanced Technologies Class and Workbooks. The topology consists of 20 routers – 2 of which are IOS XR 3.9.1, 6 of which are 7200VXRs, and 12 of which are 2600XMs – and 2 Catalyst ME3400 switches.
If you are interested in beta testing any of the content I’m working on for the upcoming CCIE SPv3 Advanced Technologies Class or CCIE SPv3 Workbook email me at bmcgahan@ine.com with the subject line CCIE SPv3 Beta. More details of the class, workbook, and rack rentals will be posted in the coming weeks.
The specific details of the topology are as follows:
EIGRP – Metric calculation video
Hey guys,
Made my first video out of many to come about the EIGRP metric calculation. Please enjoy 
EIGRP Metric calculation
EIGRP Metric = 256*((10^7 / min. Bw) + Delay)
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk365/technologies_white_paper09186a0080094cb7.shtml
Route-maps – Deny vs Permit
As network engineers, one of our jobs is to come up with certain policy’s for traffic flow. We have various ways of doing this with route-maps, filter-list, prefix-list and ACL’s. These are then used to match/set based off a certain criteria. Let’s dig deeper into how a route-map works, when to use a deny vs permit clause and what not to do.
route-map – Deny vs Permit – PDF
CCIE Lab exam to cost $1500!
Guys,
Looks like Cisco felt it needed to up the cost of its CCIE lab exam to $1500 bucks (previous $1400). Did not see an official statement as to why that is but this should not turn off anyone who is serious about preparing for the exam. Will $100 bucks turn you off?