The Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) course prepares learners for the Cisco CCNP Data Center and CCIE Data Center certifications, equipping them with the skills required for advanced data center roles. Participants will develop expertise in implementing data center compute, LAN, and SAN infrastructure, as well as essential automation and security concepts.
The course provides hands-on experience in deploying, securing, operating, and maintaining Cisco data center infrastructure, including Cisco MDS Switches, Cisco Nexus Switches, Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) B-Series Blade Servers, and UCS C-Series Rack Servers.
This course includes five instructor-led training days and three self-study days, allowing learners to reinforce their understanding through additional materials.
It prepares learners for the 350-601 Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) exam and earns them 64 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.
Prerequisites
To fully benefit from this course, learners should have:
- Familiarity with Ethernet and TCP/IP networking
- Understanding of storage area networks (SANs)
- Knowledge of Fibre Channel protocol
- Ability to identify Cisco Nexus and Cisco MDS products
- Understanding of Cisco Enterprise Data Center architecture
- Knowledge of server system design and architecture
- Familiarity with hypervisor technologies such as VMware
Recommended prior training includes:
- Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
- Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU)
Target audience
This course is designed for professionals responsible for designing, implementing, and managing data center infrastructure. It is suitable for:
- Network designers
- Network administrators
- Network engineers
- Systems engineers
- Data center engineers
- Consulting systems engineers
- Technical solutions architects
- Field engineers
- Cisco integrators and partners
- Server administrators
- Network managers
