Upon completing this course, students will be able to meet these objectives:  

• Describe the differences between the Cisco IOS and NX-OS operating systems.
• Describe the features and functionality of the Cisco NX-OS.
• Describe how the Cisco NX-OS is used for functionality specific to different Cisco Nexus switching platforms, such as the 7000-series, 5000-series, and 1000-series switches.
• Understand basic and advanced configurations of the Cisco Nexus 7000-series, 5000-series, and 1000-series switches using the NX-OS.
• Understand basic and advanced configurations of the Cisco Virtual Security Gateway.
• Understand troubleshooting techniques for the Cisco Nexus 7000-series, 5000-series, and 1000-series switches using the NX-OS.