Managing Cisco Network Operating Systems

Junior Network Engineers , NOC Engineers , IT Operations Engineers and Network Administrators 

After completing this course you should be able to:

• Navigate the CLIs of IOS XE, NX-OS, and IOSXR 
• Perform initial setup, upgrades, and troubleshooting on various Cisco platforms 
• Configure essential network features, such as vPCs, Fibre Channel, VXLAN, and router clustering 
• Explore automation options and learn how to interact with Cisco TAC 
• Gain proficiency in navigating Cisco documentation and securing network environments

Overview of Cisco Network Operating Systems

• Overview of Network Types
• Enterprise Networks and Platforms
• Data Center Networks and Platforms
• Service Provider Networks and Platforms

Comparison of Cisco IOS, IOS XE, NX-OS, and IOS XR

• Use Cases and Deployment Scenarios
• Architecture and Design
• Features and Capabilities

Introduction to Cisco Modeling Labs

• What is Cisco Modelling Labs
• Cisco Modelling Labs Requirements and Deployments
• GUI Walkthrough
• Node Definitions
• Image Definitions
• Introduction to Lab Toplogies

Common Protocols and Configurations

• Remote Access Configuration
• VLAN Configuration
• Layer 2 Interface Configuration
• Layer 3 Interface Configuration
• Viral Routing and Forwarding Configuration
• First Hop Redundancy Protocols Configuration
• Routing Protocols Configuration

Introduction to Cisco IOS XE

• Identifying Cisco IOS XE Routers
• Identifying Cisco IOS XE Switches
• Cisco IOS XE Software Architecture

Use of Cisco IOS XE CLI and Configuration Management

• Initial Access of Cisco IOS XE Device
• Cisco IOS XE Initial Configuration
• Cisco IOS XE CLI
• Cisco IOS XE Configuration Management
• Advanced Cisco IOS XE Configuration Management

Commonly Deployed Features and Protocols of Cisco IOS XE

• Routing Overview
• Static Routing Configuration on Cisco IOS XE
• Dynamic Routing Configuration on Cisco IOS XE
• Dynamic Network Address Translation on Cisco IOS XE Systems
• Cisco Catalyst StackWise Virtual Feature Overview

Cisco IOS XE Software Management and Upgrade Process

• Cisco IOS XE Upgrade Process
• Cisco IOS XE Downgrade Process
• Application Hosting on Cisco IOS XE
• Virtual Machine Hosting on Cisco IOS XE

Introduction to Cisco NX-OS

• Identifying Csco NX-OS Platforms
• Use Case of Cisco NX-OS Platforms
• Cisco NX-OS Architecture 

Use of Cisco NX-OS CLI and Configuration Management

• Initial Access of Cisco NX-OS Switch
• Initial Cisco NX-OS Switch Configuration
• Cisco NX-OS Switch Power-On Auto Provisioning
• Cisco NX-OS CLI
• Cisco NX-OS Configuration Management 

Commonly Deployed Features and Protocols of Cisco NX-OS

• Virtual Port Channel Overview
• Virtual Port Channel Configuration and Verification
• Fibre Channel Overview
• Fibre Channel Configuration on Cisco MDS Switches
• FCoE Overview
• FCoE Configuration on Cisco Nexus Switches
• Virtual Extensible LAN Overview
• MP-BGP EVPN VXLAN Control Plane Overview
• VXLAN Data Plane

Cisco NX-OS Software Management and Upgrade Process

• Cisco NX-OS Features
• Cisco NX-OS Systems Upgrades
• Cisco NX-OS Software Upgrade Prerequisites and Guidelines
• Cisco NX-OS System Upgrade Options
• Cisco NX-OS System Downgrades
• Third-Party Applications on Cisco NX-OS

Introduction to Cisco IOS XR

• Identifying Cisco IOS XR Platforms
• Use Cases for Cisco IOS XR Devices
• Cisco IOS XR Software Architecture 

Use of Cisco IOS XR CLI and Configuration Managment

• Initial Access of Cisco IOS XR Device
• Cisco IOS XR User Login and Command Modes
• Cisco IOS XR Initial Configuration
• Cisco IOS XR CLI
• Cisco IOS XR Configuration Management 

Commonly Deployed Features and Protcols of Cisco IOS XR

• Layer 3 VPN Overview
• Layer 3 VPN Configuration
• Routing Policy Language Overview
• Segment Routing Overview 

Cisco IOS XR Software Management and Upgrade Process

• Cisco IOS XR Upgrade Process
• Cisco IOS XR Downgrade Process
• Application Hosting on Cisco IOS XR Platforms
• Golden ISO Image Overview 

Automation and Programmability

• Evolution of Automation on Cisco Network Devices
• NETCONF Overview
• RESTCONF Overview
• Ansible Automation Tool Overview
• Terraform Automation Tool Overview 

Monitoring Tools

• Monitoring Options Overview
• Simple Network Management Protocol Overview
• Configuring SNMP on Cisco Devices
• Model-Driven Telemetry Overview
• Configuring Telemetry Streaming on Cisco Devices
• System Message Logging on Cisco Devices
• Configuring Logging on Cisco Devices

Troubleshooting and Best Practices

• Common Troubleshooting Commands
• Configuration Verification Commands
• Packet Capturing Tools Overview
• Cisco Support Page Overview
• Working with Cisco Technical Assistance Center
• Cisco Bug Search Tool Overview

Security and Device Hardening

• Device Hardening Good Practices
• Securing Device Access
• Securing Data Transfer
• Authentication, Authorisation and Accounting Configuration
• Port Security on Cisco Switches
• Preventing ARP Spoofing Attacks in Cisco Networks
• Traffic Filtering on Cisco Devices
• Control Plane Policing Overview

Cisco Network Security Tools and Sites

• Cisco Security Advisories
• Cisco Software Checker Overview
• Cisco CLI Analyzer Overview 

Cisco Network Automation Platforms

• Cisco Catalyst Center Overview
• Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure and Cisco Nexus Dashboard Overview
• Cisco IOS XR Management and Automation Solutions Overview

Labs:

• Discovery Lab 1: Create the First Lab Topology
• Discovery Lab 2: Enable Remote Access
• Discovery Lab 3: Configure Layer 2 Interfaces and VLANs 
• Discovery Lab 4: Configure Layer 3 Interfaces and Routing
• Discovery Lab 5: Perform Basic Configuration on Cisco IOS XE Router
• Discovery Lab 6: Configure Static Routing on Cisco IOS XE Router
• Discovery Lab 7: Configure OSPF Routing Protocol on IOS XE Platform
• Discovery Lab 8: Configure Network Address Translaton on Cisco IOS XE Systems
• Discovery Lab 9: Perform an Upgrade of a Cisco IOS XE Router
• Discovery Lab 10: Deploy a Containerized Application on a Csico IOS XE Device
• Discovery Lab 11: Perform Initial Cisco NX-OS Switch Configuration
• Discovery Lab 12: Configure Virtual Port Channel
• Discovery Lab 13: Configure Fibre Channel on Cisco MDS Switches
• Discovery Lab 14: Configure VXLAN
• Discovery Lab 15: Upgrade Cisco Nexus Switches in vPC
• Discovery Lab 16: Discovery Lab 1: Install Third-Party Tool on Cisco Nexus Swicth
• Discovery Lab 17: Perform Initial Configuration on Cisco IOS XR Router
• Discovery Lab 18: Perform Basic Configuration of Cisco IOS XR Router
• Discovery Lab 19: Configure a Layer 3 VPN
• Discovery Lab 20: Create a Routing Policy
• Discovery Lab 21: Perform Upgrade of a Cisco IOS XR Router
• Discovery Lab 22: Deploy a Containerized Application on Cisco IOS XR Device
• Discovery Lab 23: Manage a Cisco Nexus Switch with NETCONF 
• Discovery Lab 24: Manage Cisco Catalyst Router with RESTCONF 
• Discovery Lab 25: Automate Cisco IOS XR Router with Ansible 
• Discovery Lab 26: Automate Cisco Catalyst Switch with Terraform 
• Discovery Lab 27: Configure SNMP, Logging, and Telemetry on Cisco Catalyst Router 
• Discovery Lab 28: Troubleshoot Common Network Issues 
• Discovery Lab 29: Capture Network Traffic and Identify the Issue  
• Discovery Lab 30: Secure Console and Remote Access on Cisco Devices 
• Discovery Lab 31; Implement Port Security 
• Discovery Lab 32: Implement Access Lists on Cisco Devices 
• Discovery Lab 33: Explore Configuration of Cisco Network Devices Using CLI Analyzer 

Attendees should meet the following pre-requisites:

• Familiarity and basic understanding of core networking concepts 
• Fundamental knowledge and understanding of Cisco network devices, such as routers and switches 
• Basic understanding of network security concepts, including common threats, firewalls, and how to harden a network
• The following courses help with obtaining the above mentioned skills.

• CCNA - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
• DCFNDU - Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations
• SPFNDU - Understanding Cisco Service Provider Network Foundations

Recommended as preparation for the following exams:

• There is no exam currently aligned to this course