Detailed Course Outline
Day 1
Chapter 1: Course Introduction
Chapter 2: System Overview
- QFabric System Introduction
- Components and Architecture
- Control Plane and Data Plane
Chapter 3: Software Architecture
- Architecture Overview
- Software Abstractions
- Internal Protocols
Chapter 4: Setup and Initial Configuration
- System Setup
- Initial Configuration Tasks
- Configuring Network Interfaces
- Connecting to System Components
- Lab 1: Setup and Initial Configuration
Chapter 5: Layer 2 Features and Operations
- Layer 2 Protocol and Feature Support
- Overview of Layer 2 Operations
- Configuring and Monitoring Layer 2 Protocols and Features
- Lab 2: Layer 2 Features and Operations
Day 2
Chapter 6: Layer 3 Features and Operations
- Layer 3 Protocol and Feature Support
- Overview of Layer 3 Operations
- Configuring and Monitoring Layer 3 Protocols and Features
- Lab 3: Layer 3 Features and Operations
Chapter 7: Network Storage Fundamentals
- Introduction to Data Center Storage
- Overview of Data Center Storage Technologies
- Storage Networking Protocols
Chapter 8: Fibre Channel
- Fibre Channel Application and Operations
- Configuring and Monitoring Fibre Channel
- Troubleshooting Fibre Channel
- Lab 4: Fibre Channel