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Describe Nexus Dashboard

September 2023 with Jeff Kish

Join Jeff Kish as we learn the basics of Nexus Dashboard, the Cisco tool that helps manage and automate a data center network. We'll explore the dashboard and learn each of the tools for controlling devices, monitoring performance and orchestrating tasks.

Recommended Experience

Basic understanding of networking concepts, especially data center networking
Experience with network management tools or controllers
Familiarity with automation tools or infrastructure as code like Terraform

Related certifications

CCNP Data Center

Related Job Functions

Data center network administrator
Systems administrator
Data center architect

Jeff Kish has over 15 years of IT experience, focusing mainly on core infrastructure and data center technologies. He holds a number of Cisco certifications, including CCIEs in Routing and Switching and Data Center. He also focuses on network programmability and software-defined networking.

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Skill Outline

1. Intro (1:55)
2. DCCOR v1.1 Overview (8:08)
3. Nexus Dashboard Overview (7:59)
4. Nexus Dashboard Controller Cluster (4:54)
5. Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) (6:25)
6. Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator and Nexus Insights (6:41)
7. Keychain Authentication (10:25)
8. Conclusion (0:51)

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