Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
● Characterize the Cisco Service-Oriented Network Architecture (SONA) framework and the
Enterprise Data Center Architecture
● Outline L2 and L3 implementations common to the Enterprise Data Center Architecture
● Analyze a given data center topology and document a design hierarchy
● Outline and compare FWSM/CSM/SSLSM/ACE implementation options available for the
data center network
● Characterize the advantages of storage area networking in the data center
● Explain where SONET architecture fits in the Enterprise Data Center Architecture
● Explain the advantages of implementing iSCSI and FCIP in the data center
● Verify L2 and L3 implementations conform to best practices in the Enterprise Data Center
Architecture
● Configure a combination of FWSM and ACE modules to optimize the availability,
accessibility, and security of data center applications
● Verify configuration of data center equipment for optimal redundancy and resiliency (failover
capability)
● Implement and verify storage switches to support SAN architecture in the data center
● Implement a SONET Ring using ONS 15454 MSTP to facilitate interconnectivity between
data centers
● Configure and verify SAN protocols (iSCSI, FCIP) as appropriate to facilitate storage
networking in the data center
Course Outline
The course outline is as follows:
● Introduction
● Enterprise Data Center Architecture Overview
● Implementing the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Content Services Module in Routed Mode
● Implementing the Cisco Catalyst 6500 SSL Service Module for SSL Offloading
● Implementing the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Application Control Engine in Routed Mode
● Implementing the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Firewall Services Module in Transparent Mode
● Implementing Data Center Redundancy
● Implementing Active/Active Data Center Redundancy
● Implementing the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Application Control Engine in Bridged Mode
● Implementing the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Application Control Engine in One-Armed Mode
● Enterprise Data Center Storage Overview
● Data Center Interconnectivity Using SONET
● Implementing Storage Networking Protocols – FCIP
● Implementing Storage Networking Protocols - iSCSI
Lab Outline
The lab outline is as follows:
● Lab 1: Student POD Configuration and Network Evaluation
● Lab 2: Routed CSM Implementation
● Lab 3: SSL Offloading Using the SSLSM
● Lab 4: ACE Module Implementation
● Lab 5: Implementing the FWSM in Transparent Mode
● Lab 6: Implementing Redundancy in the Data Center Network
● Lab 7: Implementing Active-Active Redundancy
● Lab 8: Implementing a Bridged Mode ACE Solution
● Lab 9: Implementing the ACE in One-Armed Mode
● Lab 10: Implementing VSANs and Zones on MDS Switches
● Lab 11: Implementing Data Center Interconnectivity with SONET
● Lab 12: Implementing Storage Networking Protocols – FCIP
● Lab 13: Implementing Storage Networking Protocols - iSCSI