Data Center Network Infrastructure Support - 2

The 642-974 Cisco Data Center Network Infrastructure Support 2 exam tests a candidate's knowledge of the skills needed by a field engineer to install and support a Cisco Data Center Nexus platform.

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Remote Access exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

Implement base Nexus network functionality

• Describe the Nexus platform architecture
• Describe the options and hardware available for the Nexus
• Implement Image Management
• Implement general interfaces
• Implement L2 functionality
• Implement L3 functionality
• Implement multicast functionality
• Implement VDC
• Implement QoS

Implement Security on the Nexus

• Implement CTS -- SGACLS
• Implement CTS -- Link Layer Encryption
• Implement Integrated Security Features
• Implement Control Plane Policing
• Implement Unicast RPF
• Implement ACLs.
• Implement AAA
• Implement RBAC

Perform management and operations of a Nexus-based data center network

• Implement the CMP
• Implement DCNM
• Monitor the network using DCNM.
• Utlize automated diagnostics
• Implement SPAN
• Implement WireShark
• Implement NetFlow
• Implement XML for network management and monitoring
• Implement SNMP for network management and monitoring
• Implement EEM

Implement high availability Nexus features

• Implement FHRP
• Implement Graceful Restart
• Describe stateful process restart
• Upgrade DCOS using ISSU

The following cours is recommended for this exam.

Implementing Cisco Data Center Network Infrastructure 2 (DCNI-2)

Courses listed are offered by Cisco Learning Partners—the only authorized source for Cisco IT training delivered exclusively by Certified Cisco Instructors. Check the Global Learning Partner Locator for a Cisco Learning Partner near you.

Return to Top