Cisco DCCOR 350-601 | Data Center Core Technologies
The Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) course provides foundational knowledge and skills needed to manage, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco networking technologies. This course focuses on core networking principles, Cisco networking devices, routing, switching, and IP services, preparing participants for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. The CCNA certification validates the ability to install, operate, and troubleshoot networks, laying the groundwork for careers in networking and IT infrastructure.
Pre-requisites
Familiarity with networking concepts (routing, switching, TCP/IP, and the OSI model).
Hands-on experience in networking, specifically with Cisco networking devices and data center technologies.
CCNA or equivalent foundational networking certifications are highly recommended.
Course Overview
The Data Center Core Technologies course provides a comprehensive understanding of modern data center infrastructure, focusing on the core components and technologies that power data centers today. It is designed for IT professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge in managing, designing, and operating data centers. This course covers key areas such as compute, storage, networking, virtualization, security, and management tools, enabling participants to support enterprise data center environments effectively.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Design, implement, and manage modern data center solutions that meet business requirements.
- Understand and configure core compute, storage, and networking technologies.
- Implement security measures to protect data center infrastructure and ensure compliance.
- Utilize management and automation tools to optimize data center performance.
- Integrate data center operations with cloud platforms for scalability and flexibility.
Upcoming Classes
- Sunday
03:00 PM – 05:00 PM
- Thursday
03:00 PM – 05:00 PM | 07:00 AM – 09:00 AM
Benefits
Hands on training
Access to Lab
Practice security tools and techniques.
Career Opportunities
Security Engineer
Cloud Security Engineer
Platform Security Architect
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
Course Outline
- Introduction to Data Center Networking
- Overview of data center architectures (3-tier, spine-leaf).
- Concepts of Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) and SDN (Software-Defined Networking).
- Cisco Data Center Switching
- Configuring and managing Cisco Nexus switches.
- VLANs, Trunking, and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) in a data center environment.
- Cisco Data Center Routing
- Implementing and troubleshooting EIGRP and OSPF in data center networks.
- BGP routing in a data center.
- Network Security for Data Centers
- Configuring and managing Layer 2 and Layer 3 security features (Access Control Lists, Port Security, VLAN ACLs, etc.).
- Implementing Cisco Security Group Tags (SGT).
- Data Center Network Monitoring and Management
- Configuring SNMP and Syslog.
- Tools for network management and monitoring in a data center (e.g., Cisco Data Center Network Manager – DCNM).
- Data Center Storage Fundamentals
- Understanding storage systems (SAN, NAS, DAS).
- Storage networking concepts (Fibre Channel, iSCSI).
- Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS)
- Configuring and managing UCS fabric interconnects.
- UCS server configuration, service profiles, and blade servers.
- Storage Virtualization and Orchestration
- Implementing Cisco MDS switches and Fibre Channel storage networks.
- Configuring virtualization with VMware vSphere and Cisco Nexus.
- Storage Security and Data Protection
- Configuring zoning and LUN masking on MDS switches.
- Implementing data backup and recovery solutions.
- VMware vSphere Integration with Cisco Data Center
- Configuring vSphere networking and storage with Cisco Nexus.
- Implementing VMware vMotion and Storage vMotion.
- Cisco ACI and SDN Integration
- Understanding ACI architecture and components.
- Configuring application profiles, contracts, and endpoint groups in ACI.
- Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and Cisco UCS Director
- Deploying NFV solutions using Cisco UCS Director.
- Managing and automating virtualized workloads.
- Automation and Orchestration Tools
- Using Cisco Data Center Network Automation (Cisco DNA) tools for automated configuration and management.
- Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible and Puppet.
- Data Center Security Fundamentals
- Implementing data center security best practices (Network Security, Firewalls, VPNs).
- Securing access to data center devices using TACACS+ and RADIUS.
- Cisco Security Solutions for Data Center
- Configuring and managing Cisco Firepower.
- Implementing threat detection and mitigation using Cisco Security Intelligence.
- Secure Data Center Access
- Configuring Identity-Based Access Control (IBAC) using Cisco TrustSec.
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and secure access policies.
- Auditing and Compliance in Data Centers
- Implementing auditing, monitoring, and compliance using Cisco Security Manager.
- Configuring Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and IPsec VPNs for data center security.
- Cisco ACI and Automation
- Using Cisco ACI APIs for automation and orchestration.
- Configuring and managing data center automation tools.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Cisco Tools
- Configuring and managing infrastructure using Ansible.
- Automating deployments and configurations with Python scripting.
- Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) and Cloud Management
- Managing and monitoring data center networks with DCNM.
- Integrating data center management with cloud services (AWS, Azure).
- Data Center Management and Monitoring Tools
- Configuring and using tools like Cisco DCNM, NetFlow, and SNMP for data center management.
- Implementing telemetry and analytics for data center operations.
- Hands-on Labs and Practice Tests
- Scenario-based labs for routing, switching, storage, and security in data center environments.
- Cisco-style mock exams to prepare for the DCCOR certification.
- Capstone Project
- Design and implement a data center network solution.
- Troubleshooting and configuration exercises based on real-world data center scenarios.
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