Training: Implementing Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches (ENC9K)

Module 1: Introducing Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches

• Introducing Cisco Catalyst 9000 Platforms
• Introducing Cisco UDAP ASIC 2.0 and 3.0
• Cisco UDAP 2.0 and 3.0 Core Architecture
• Packet Walk with ASIC
• Cisco Open IOS XE
• Role of Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches in Cisco DNA Architecture
• Meraki Management for Catalyst 9000 Series
• Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Licensing

Module 2: Positioning Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switches

• Positioning Cisco Catalyst 9200 Switches
• Positioning Cisco Catalyst 9300 Switches
• Positioning Cisco Catalyst 9400 Switches
• Positioning Cisco Catalyst 9500 Switches
• Positioning Cisco Catalyst 9600 Switches
• Migrating from Cisco Catalyst 2960-X/XR to Catalyst 9200
• Migrating from Cisco Catalyst 3850 to Catalyst 9300
• Migrating from Cisco Catalyst 4500E to Catalyst 9400
• Migrating from Cisco Catalyst 4500X, 6840X, and 6880 to Catalyst 9500
• Migrating from Cisco Catalyst 6500 and 6800 to Catalyst 9600

Module 3: Cisco Catalyst Silicon One Architecture

• Campus Network Architecture Principles
• Cisco Catalyst 9000 Products
• Cisco Silicon One Family Architecture
• Campus Features on Silicon One Q200
• IPv4 and IPv6 Protocols on Catalyst 9000

Module 4: Exploring Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches Management Capabilities

• Cisco IOS XE Software CLI
• Onboard Cisco IOS XE Software Web User Interface GUI
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
• Network Programmability Features
• ThousandEyes Enterprise Agent
• Intent-Based Networking with Cisco DNA Center
• Cisco Prime Infrastructure
• Cisco DNA Center Platform Extensibility

Module 5: Scale and Performance Features on Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches

• Cisco StackWise Virtual Topology in N-Tier Network Topology
• Bandwidth Per Stack
• Uplinks
• Multigigabit Technology
• Flexible NetFlow
• Forwarding TCAM Resources, Flexible Lookup Tables Shared Across Cores, FlexTables
• Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Flexible ASIC Templates
• Hierarchical VPLS with MPLS Access
• Routed Pseudowire IRB for IPv4 Unicast
• VRF Aware NAT
• Loop Detection Guard
• VLAN Load Balancing for FlexiLink+

Module 6: Security Features on Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches

• Group-Based Policy and Cisco TrustSec SGT for Wired and Wireless
• Hardware Encryption
• LAN MACsec
• Encrypted Traffic Analytics
• Switched Integrated Security Features
• Cloud Security Integration
• Extend Security to Infrastructure with Trustworthy Systems
• Cisco Zero Trust

Module 7: Automation Features on Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches

• Overview of Automation Features on Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
• API
• Infrastructure as Code Overview
• Automation Tools Supported on Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches

Module 8: QoS, IoT, and BGP EVPN Features on Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches

• QoS Features and Packet Walk
• IoT Convergence Features on Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
• BGP EVPN Overview

Module 9: Maintenance Features on Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches

• Open IOS XE Patchability and Software Management
• Software Upgrades, Backup, and Restore
• Graceful Insertion and Removal
• New Licensing Packaging Structure

Module 10: Cisco SD-Access Solution in Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches

• Cisco SD-Access Solutions Overview
• Cisco SD-Access Components and Roles
• SD-Access in Cisco DNA Center
• Role of the Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series in the Cisco SD-Access Solution
• Deploying Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series in SD-Access Fabric

Module 11: Application Hosting on Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches

• Open IOS XE Containers and Hosted Applications
• ThousandEyes for Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
• SD-Access Extension Overview
• Cisco AI Endpoint Analytics Overview

Module 12: Cloud Management for Catalyst 9000 Series Using Meraki Dashboard

• Introduction to Cloud Management
• Meraki Management for Catalyst 9000 Series
• Implementation Aspects of Monitoring and Conversion
• Work with the Meraki API
• Features, Integrations, and Troubleshooting Details
• Troubleshoot Activity: Cloud Management Troubleshooting

Module 13: Automating Network Changes with Cisco DNA Center

• Exploring Cisco DNA Center Design Workflow
• Cisco DNA Center and Cisco ISE Integration
• Automating Device Onboarding with Cisco Network Plug and Play

Module 14: Introducing Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches (Self-Study)

• Cisco Catalyst 9200 Product Overview
• Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Architecture
• Fabric Edge Node for SD-Access
• MACsec-128 Link Encryption
• Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Front Panel
• Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Rear Panel
• Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switch Models
• Cisco Catalyst 9200 Switch Uplink Modules
• Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches Power Supplies, Stacking, and Stack Cables
• Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches Features and Capabilities

Module 15: Introducing Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches (Self-Study)

• Cisco Catalyst 9300 Product Overview
• Switch Models
• Cisco Catalyst 9300 Switch Uplink Models
• Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches, Power Supplies, Stacking, and Stack Cables
• Enhanced Storage Options on Cisco Catalyst 9300
• Cisco Catalyst 9300 Port Layouts
• Multigigabit Ports

Module 16: Introducing Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series Switches (Self-Study)

• Cisco Catalyst 9400 Product Overview
• Cisco Catalyst 9400 4-Slot Modular Switch Chassis
• Cisco Catalyst 9400 7-Slot Modular Switch Chassis
• Cisco Catalyst 9400 10-Slot Modular Switch Chassis
• Cisco Catalyst 9400 Supervisor and Line Cards
• Power Supplies
• Cisco Catalyst 9400 High Availability Features
• Cisco Catalyst 9400 Architecture
• Cisco Catalyst 9400 Supervisor Uplinks and Uplink Redundancy
• Cisco Catalyst 9400 Power Redundancy Modes
• Cisco Catalyst 9400 Multigigabit Ports

Module 17: Introducing Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches (Self-Study)

• Cisco Catalyst 9500 Product Overview
• Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C Series Switch
• Cisco Catalyst 9500-32QC Series Switch
• Cisco Catalyst 9500-48Y4C Series Switch
• Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Y4C Series Switch
• Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Q Series Switch
• Cisco Catalyst 9500-12Q Series Switch
• Cisco Catalyst 9500-40X Series Switch
• Cisco Catalyst 9500-16X Series Switch
• Cisco Catalyst 9500 Redundant Platinum Rated Power Supply
• Cisco Catalyst 9500 Modular Fans
• Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switch RFID
• Cisco Catalyst 9500-32C Series Architecture
• Cisco Catalyst 9500-32QC Series Architecture
• Cisco Catalyst 9500-48Y4C Series Architecture
• Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Y4C Series Architecture
• Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Q Series 40G Architecture
• Cisco Catalyst 9500-12Q Series 40G Architecture
• Cisco Catalyst 9500-40X Series 10G Architecture
• Cisco Catalyst 9500-16X Series Architecture

Module 18: Introducing Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switches (Self-Study)

• Cisco Catalyst 9600 Product Overview
• Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Switch Architecture
• Cisco Catalyst 9600 Supervisor and Line Cards
• Cisco Catalyst 9600 Power Supplies
• Cisco Catalyst 9600 High Availability Features