CCNA Data Center DCICN 200-150 Official Cert Guide

Cisco Data Center DCICN 200-150 Official Cert Guide from Cisco Press allows you to succeed on the exam the first time and is the only self-study resource approved by Cisco. Cisco Data Center experts Chad Hintz, Cesar Obediente, and Ozden Karakok share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. This complete study package includes A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exam Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which allows you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section Chapter-ending exercises, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly The powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test software complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions customization options, and detailed performance reports A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time Well-regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, 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 200-150 exam, including the following: Nexus data center infrastructure and architecture Networking models, Ethernet LANs, and IPv4/IPv6 addressing/routing Data center Nexus switching and routing fundamentals Nexus switch installation and operation VLANs, trunking, STP, and Ethernet switching IPv4 and IPv6 subnetting IPv4 routing concepts, protocols, configuration, and access control Data center storage networking technologies and configurations

 Introduction xxx

     About the Exam xxx

         CCNA Data Center and the Other CCNA Certifications xxx

         The Exams That Help You Achieve CCNA Data Center Certification xxxi

         Types of Questions on the Exams xxxi

         What’s on the DCICN Exam? xxxii

     About the Book xxxvi

     Book Features and Exam Preparation Methods xxxvi

     Book Organization, Chapters, and Appendixes xxxvii

     Companion Website xl

     Pearson IT Certification Practice Test Engine and Questions xli

     Install the Software xli

     Activate and Download the Practice Exam xlii

     Activating Other Exams xlii

     Assessing Exam Readiness xliii

     Premium Edition eBook and Practice Tests xliv

     For More Information xliv

 Part I Networking Fundamentals 3

 CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Nexus Data Center Infrastructure and Architecture 5

     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 5

     Foundation Topics 8

     Evolution of Data Center Architecture 8

     Describe the Cisco Nexus Product Family 10

         Cisco Nexus 9000 Family 11

         Cisco Nexus 7000 and Nexus 7700 Product Family 22

         Cisco Nexus 6000 Product Family 42

         Cisco Nexus 5500 and Nexus 5600 Product Family 47

         Cisco Nexus 5600 Product Family 53

         Cisco Nexus 3000 Product Family 57

     Cisco Nexus 2000 Fabric Extenders Product Family 62

         The Server Evolution 67

     Summary 81

     Exam Preparation Tasks 82

     Review All Key Topics 82

     Define Key Terms 83

 Chapter 2 The TCP/IP and OSI Networking Models 85

     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 85

     Foundation Topics 88

     Perspectives on Networking 88

     TCP/IP Networking Model 89

         History Leading to TCP/IP 90

         Overview of the TCP/IP Networking Model 91

         TCP/IP Application Layer 93

         TCP/IP Transport Layer 94

         TCP/IP Network Layer 96

         TCP/IP Link Layer (Data Link Plus Physical) 100

         TCP/IP Model and Terminology 102

     OSI Networking Model 104

         Comparing OSI and TCP/IP 104

         Describing Protocols by Referencing the OSI Layers 105

         OSI Layers and Their Functions 105

         OSI Layering Concepts and Benefits 107

         OSI Encapsulation Terminology 108

     Exam Preparation Tasks 109

     Review All Key Topics 109

     Definitions of Key Terms 109

 Chapter 3 Fundamentals of Ethernet LANs 111

     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 111

     Foundation Topics 114

     An Overview of LANs 114

         Typical SOHO LANs 114

         Typical Enterprise Campus LANs 115

         Typical Data Center Ethernet LAN 116

         The Variety of Ethernet Physical Layer Standards 117

         Consistent Behavior over All Links Using the Ethernet Data Link Layer 118

     Building Physical Ethernet Networks with UTP 119

         Transmitting Data Using Twisted Pairs 119

         Breaking Down a UTP Ethernet Link 120

         UTP Cabling Pinouts for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T 122

         UTP Cabling Pinouts for 1000BASE-T 125

     Sending Data in Ethernet Networks 126

         Ethernet Data-Link Protocols 126

         Sending Ethernet Frames with Switches and Hubs 130

         Traffic Storm Control in Ethernet Networks 133

     Exam Preparation Tasks 135

     Review All Key Topics 135

     Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 135

     Definitions of Key Terms 135

 Chapter 4 Fundamentals of IPv4 Addressing and Routing 137

     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 137

     Foundation Topics 140

     Overview of Network Layer Functions 140

         Network Layer Routing (Forwarding) Logic 140

         How Network Layer Routing Uses LANs and WANs 142

         IP Addressing and How Addressing Helps IP Routing 143

         Routing Protocols 144

     IPv4 Addressing 145

         Rules for IP Addresses 146

         Rules for Grouping IP Addresses 146

         IP Subnetting 151

     IPv4 Routing 153

         IPv4 Host Routing 153

         Router Forwarding Decisions and the IP Routing Table 153

     IPv4 Routing Protocols 156

     Other Network Layer Features 158

         Using Names and the Domain Name System 158

         The Address Resolution Protocol 159

         ICMP Echo and the ping Command 161

     Exam Preparation Tasks 162

     Review All the Key Topics 162

     Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 162

     Definitions of Key Terms 162

 Part I Review 165

 Part II Data Center Nexus Switching and Routing Fundamentals 167

 Chapter 5 Installing and Operating Nexus Switches 169

     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 169

     Foundation Topics 171

     Accessing the Cisco Nexus Switch CLI 171

         Cisco Nexus Switches and the 5500 Switch 171

         Accessing the Cisco NX-OS CLI 171

         User Settings 177

         The debug and show Commands 181

     Introduction to Cisco NX-OS 181

         Software Modularity in Cisco NX-OS 182

         Service Restart in Cisco NX-OS 183

         Software High Availability in Cisco NX-OS 184

         Cisco NX-OS Licensing 185

         Cisco NX-OS and Cisco IOS Comparison 186

     Configuring Cisco NX-OS Software 187

         Configuration Submodes and Contexts 187

         Storing Switch Configuration Files 189

         Copying and Erasing Configuration Files 191

         Initial Configuration (Setup Mode) 193

     NX-OS Version and Other Reload Facts 194

     Exam Preparation Tasks 196

     Review All Key Topics 196

     Definitions of Key Terms 196

     Command References 196

 Chapter 6 VLAN and Trunking Concepts 199

     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 199

     Foundation Topics 202

     Virtual LANs and VLAN Trunks 202

         Creating Multiswitch VLANs Using Trunking 203

         The 802.1Q and ISL VLAN Trunking Protocols 205

     Forwarding Data Between VLANs 206

         Routing Packets Between VLANs with a Router 207

         Routing Packets with a Layer 3 Switch 209

     VLAN Trunking Protocol 210

         VTP Functions 210

         Making VTP Work with VTP Servers and Clients 211

         Disabling VTP 214

         Summary of VTP Features 215

     Exam Preparation Tasks 217

     Review All Key Topics 217

     Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 217

     Definitions of Key Terms 217

 Chapter 7 VLAN Trunking and Configuration 219

     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 219

     Foundation Topics 221

     VLAN Configuration and Verification 221

         VLAN Guidelines for Cisco Nexus Switches 221

         Creating VLANs and Assigning Access VLANs to an Interface 222

     VLAN Trunking Configuration and Verification 225

         Controlling Which VLANs Can Be Supported on a Trunk 228

     VTP Configuration and Verification 232

         VTP Features 232

         Enabling VTP 232

         VTP Features 234

         Limiting VTP Using Pruning 235

         VTP Pruning 236

     Exam Preparation Tasks 237

     Review All Key Topics 237

     Command Reference to Check Your Memory 237

 Chapter 8 Spanning Tree Protocol Concepts 241

     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 241

     Foundation Topics 244

     Spanning Tree Protocol (IEEE 802.1D) 244

         The Need for Spanning Tree 244

         What IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Does 246

         How Spanning Tree Works 248

         Influencing and Changing the STP Topology 255

     Optional STP Features 259

         Port-Channel 260

         PortFast 260

         BPDU Guard 261

     Rapid STP (IEEE 802.1w) 261

         RSTP and the Alternate (Root) Port 262

         RSTP States and Processes 264

     Exam Preparation Tasks 266

     Review All the Key Topics 266

     Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 266

     Definitions of Key Terms 267

 Chapter 9 Cisco Nexus Spanning Tree Protocol Implementation 269

     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 269

     Foundation Topics 272

     STP Configuration and Verification 272

         Connecting STP Concepts to STP Configuration Options 273

         Verifying STP Operation 276

     Improving STP Operation 279

         Configuring STP Port Costs 279

         Configuring Priority to Influence the Root Election 281

         Spanning-Tree Port Types 283

         Configuring PortFast and BPDU Guard 283

         Configuring Port-Channel 285

         Troubleshooting Port-Channel 288

     Exam Preparation Tasks 292

     Review All the Key Topics 292

     Definitions of Key Terms 292

     Command Reference to Check Your Memory 292

 Chapter 10 Configuring Ethernet Switching 297

     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 297