What is the Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) course fee at RST Forum?

The course fee is ₹30,000. There are no hidden charges — lab access and course material are included.

How long is the Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) course?

60 hours of live instructor-led training (lectures plus hands-on lab practice), running as weekday-evening or weekend batches.

Do I need prior experience to join?

Advanced level. Hands-on experience with Cisco Systems technologies — or an associate-level certification in this track — is strongly recommended before you join.

Is the training classroom or online?

Both. Classroom batches run at our Mumbai campus, and the same batch streams live for online students across India. Both get identical lab access and the same instructor.

Are the labs hands-on?

Yes — the course includes 20 hands-on labs, practised on real equipment with 24/7 remote lab access through Skillopia, our own lab platform, for practice between classes.

Can I attend a demo session before enrolling?

Yes. Sit through a live class with the instructor before you decide - call +91 91672 24466 or send an enquiry and we will schedule it.

NDFC Course in Mumbai | Training & Certification

Name: Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)
Price: 30000 INR
Availability: InStock

Overview

Who should attend

This 60hrs (Lectures + hands-on Lab) training is designed for deep understanding of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller's capabilities, features, and best practices. Candidates will explore topics ranging from network automation and orchestration to real-time monitoring and troubleshooting, all while gaining hands-on experience that candidates can immediately apply to real-world scenarios. This course covers data center and campus operations with VXLAN and EVPN, then dives into Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) to deploy and manage VXLAN and EVPN. Whether you are a network engineer, administrator, or IT professional, this course will empower you to leverage the full potential of C

Outcomes

Skills you'll gain

VXLAN EVPN with MP-BGP
Nexus Dashboard Overview
Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)
Discovering Existing Network Devices with Cisco NDFC
Nexus Dashboard for Multi-Site
Managing and Monitoring the Data Center with Cisco NDFC
Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Templates
Nexus Dashboard Insights
Nexus Dashboard Integrations
Accessing Nexus Dashboard Programmatically
Nexus Dashboard Troubleshooting

Objectives

What you'll be able to do

The course objectives, as the vendor's own blueprint states them.

Understand, configure and troubleshoot VXLAN with EVPN.
Understand, Articulate, and Operationalize Nexus Dashboard Use Cases and Benefits.
Operate and Configure Nexus Dashboard.
Install and Operate Nexus Dashboard Apps
Configure Nexus Fabric Controller.
Explore Fabric Telemetry with Nexus Insights.
Explore Nexus Dashboard APIs.

Included

What you get

Curriculum based on course outlines defined by Cisco Systems.
This Instructor-led classroom course is designed with an aim to build theoretical knowledge supplemented by ample hands-on lab exercises.
Facility of Lab on cloud available.
Courseware includes reference material to maximize learning.
Assignments and tests to ensure concept absorption.
Repeating of lectures allowed (On approval basis)
Candidates can attend lectures online.

After the course

Placements & outcomes

Placement assistance is included: CV preparation, interview drills with real scenario questions, and referrals through our alumni network of 1 million+ engineers trained since 1997.

1 modules

Full syllabus

Every module below is taught live and practised hands-on — nothing here is a slide-only topic.

01

The Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC): Course Topics

Module 1: VXLAN EVPN with MP-BGP

Spine and Leaf Fabric
VXLAN as an Overlay
BGP, OSPF and IS-IS
EVPN MP-BGP
Multicast Control Plane
BGP Control Plane
Distributed IP Anycast-Gateway
Forwarding with Dual-Homed Endpoint (vPC)
Inter-Subnet Forwarding (Routing)
Non-IP Forwarding (Bridging)
Cisco VXLAN QoS Configuration
Multitenancy
External Fabrics
Troubleshooting Commands

Module 2: Nexus Dashboard Overview

Introduction to Cisco Nexus Dashboard
Introduction to Nexus Dashboard Architecture
Nexus Dashboard Federation/SPOG
Nexus Dashboard Installation, Configuration, and Deployment
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator

Module 3: Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)

Introduction to NDFC
DCNM Migration to Nexus Dashboard
Cisco NDFC LAN Solution Overview

Module 4: Discovering Existing Network Devices with Cisco NDFC

Configure Switches for Discovery

Module 5: Nexus Dashboard for Multi-Site

NDFC Multi-Site Architecture
NDFC VRF Management

Module 6: Managing and Monitoring the Data Center with Cisco NDFC

Access Topology View
Navigate the Map Views and Layout
Deploy Changes to the Fabric

Module 7: Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Templates

NDFC Templates
Configuration Changes with Templates

Module 8: Nexus Dashboard Insights

Introduction to Nexus Dashboard Insights
GUI Overview
Insight Explorer
Connectivity Analysis Tool for NX-OS Based Fabrics
Insight Resource Browser/Bug Advisory
Flow Telemetry
Delta Analysis
Firmware Update Analysis
Licensing

Module 9: Nexus Dashboard Integrations

Nexus Dashboard API
Splunk Integration
AppDynamics (AppD) Integration
ServiceNow Integration
NDFC SAN

Module 10: Accessing Nexus Dashboard Programmatically

RESTful API
JSON
REST API Tools
Python Programming Fundamentals
Python Programming with RESTful API to Nexus Dashboard

Module 11: Nexus Dashboard Troubleshooting

NDFC Backup and Restore
NDFC Alarms
Fabric Troubleshooting Tools
NDFC Command Execution

20 labs

Hands-on labs

Structured labs on real equipment, with 24/7 lab-on-cloud access through Skillopia - our own lab platform.

Login to Skillopia

Hands-on labs

20

01

Explore and Test the Nexus and Catalyst Lab Topology

02

Configure NX-OS VXLAN with Multicast Control Plane Using CLI

03

Configure EVPN BGP with Unicast Forwarding

04

Configure EVPN BGP with Multicast Routing

05

Configure EVPN BGP with Route Reflectors

06

Configuring VXLAN Routing

07

Adding an External Router

08

Troubleshoot VXLAN with EVPN and BGP in the CLI

09

Nexus Dashboard Admin Console

10

Introduction to Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)

11

NDFC Bootstrap New NX-OS Data Center Fabric

12

Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Templates

13

Nexus Dashboard External Fabric with IOS XE

14

NDFC Multi-Site Configuration with Multisite Domain (MSD) Template

15

Managing and Monitoring the Network Using NDFC

16

Nexus Dashboard Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

17

Nexus Dashboard and NDFC RESTful API

18

Python Programming to Nexus Dashboard and NDFC

19

Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Challenge Configuration

20

Troubleshooting with VXLAN with EVPN and BGP

Batches

Upcoming start dates

No date is published for this course at the moment. Tell us when you want to start and we will build a batch around it.

No scheduled batch right now

This course runs on demand as well as on the public calendar. Ask us for the next planned date, or tell us the window that suits you - classroom in Mumbai or live online, weekday or weekend - and we will put a batch together and confirm it with you.

Ask for a date on WhatsApp +919167224466

Investment

Course Fees

Total course fee

₹30,000

Exam fees are not included. The certification cost is paid directly to the vendor.

Pay module by module, or in full. Talk to us about instalments before you enrol.

Answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) course fee at RST Forum?: The course fee is ₹30,000. There are no hidden charges — lab access and course material are included.
How long is the Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) course?: 60 hours of live instructor-led training (lectures plus hands-on lab practice), running as weekday-evening or weekend batches.
Do I need prior experience to join?: Advanced level. Hands-on experience with Cisco Systems technologies — or an associate-level certification in this track — is strongly recommended before you join.
Is the training classroom or online?: Both. Classroom batches run at our Mumbai campus, and the same batch streams live for online students across India. Both get identical lab access and the same instructor.
Are the labs hands-on?: Yes — the course includes 20 hands-on labs, practised on real equipment with 24/7 remote lab access through Skillopia, our own lab platform, for practice between classes.
Can I attend a demo session before enrolling?: Yes. Sit through a live class with the instructor before you decide - call +91 91672 24466 or send an enquiry and we will schedule it.
Do you provide placement assistance?: Placement assistance is included: CV preparation, interview drills with real scenario questions, and referrals through our alumni network of 1 million+ engineers trained since 1997.

Who should attend

Skills you'll gain

What you'll be able to do

What you get

Placements & outcomes

Full syllabus

The Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC): Course Topics

Module 1: VXLAN EVPN with MP-BGP

Module 2: Nexus Dashboard Overview

Module 3: Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)

Module 4: Discovering Existing Network Devices with Cisco NDFC

Module 5: Nexus Dashboard for Multi-Site

Module 6: Managing and Monitoring the Data Center with Cisco NDFC

Module 7: Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Templates

Module 8: Nexus Dashboard Insights

Module 9: Nexus Dashboard Integrations

Module 10: Accessing Nexus Dashboard Programmatically

Module 11: Nexus Dashboard Troubleshooting

Hands-on labs

Hands-on labs

Explore and Test the Nexus and Catalyst Lab Topology

Configure NX-OS VXLAN with Multicast Control Plane Using CLI

Configure EVPN BGP with Unicast Forwarding

Configure EVPN BGP with Multicast Routing

Configure EVPN BGP with Route Reflectors

Configuring VXLAN Routing

Adding an External Router

Troubleshoot VXLAN with EVPN and BGP in the CLI

Nexus Dashboard Admin Console

Introduction to Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)

NDFC Bootstrap New NX-OS Data Center Fabric

Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Templates

Nexus Dashboard External Fabric with IOS XE

NDFC Multi-Site Configuration with Multisite Domain (MSD) Template

Managing and Monitoring the Network Using NDFC

Nexus Dashboard Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Nexus Dashboard and NDFC RESTful API

Python Programming to Nexus Dashboard and NDFC

Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Challenge Configuration

Troubleshooting with VXLAN with EVPN and BGP

Upcoming start dates

Course Fees

Frequently asked questions

Watch a real class. Meet your instructor. Then decide.

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