MNDFC - Managing LAN Networks with Cisco Nexus Dashboard

This five-day instructor-led course provides in-depth training on Cisco Nexus Dashboard and Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) for deploying, operating, and troubleshooting modern data center and campus fabrics using VXLAN with EVPN. The course begins with a strong foundation in VXLAN EVPN architecture and control-plane concepts, then progresses into hands-on use of Nexus Dashboard and NDFC for fabric management, telemetry, automation, and integrations. Participants gain practical experience deploying VXLAN EVPN fabrics, managing multi-site environments, leveraging fabric insights, and using APIs and Python to automate operations.

• Understand, configure, and troubleshoot VXLAN with EVPN
• Articulate Nexus Dashboard use cases, benefits, and operational value
• Install, configure, and operate Cisco Nexus Dashboard
• Install and manage Nexus Dashboard applications
• Deploy and manage fabrics using Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)
• Monitor fabric health and telemetry using Nexus Dashboard Insights
• Use Nexus Dashboard APIs for automation and integration
• Troubleshoot fabric and controller issues using built-in tools

• Systems Architects
• Systems Engineers
• Systems Administrators
• Technical Decision Makers
• Channel Partners

• Familiarity with Cisco Ethernet switching products
• Understanding of routing protocols
• Understanding of Cisco data center architecture