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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Data center administrators Data center engineers Systems engineers Server administrators Network managers Cisco integrators and partners Data center designers Technical solutions architects Network architects Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the foundations of data center networking Describe Cisco Nexus products and explain the basic Cisco NX-OS functionalities and tools Describe Layer 3 first-hop redundancy Describe Cisco FEX connectivity Describe Ethernet port channels and vPCs Introduce switch virtualization, machine virtualization, and describe network virtualization Compare storage connectivity options in the data center Describe Fibre Channel communication between the initiator server and the target storage Describe Fibre Channel zone types and their uses Describe NPV and NPIV Describe data center Ethernet enhancements that provide a lossless fabric Describe FCoE Describe data center server connectivity Describe Cisco UCS Manager Describe the purpose and advantages of APIs Describe Cisco ACI Describe the basic concepts of cloud computing The Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU) v1.1 course helps you prepare for entry-level data center roles. In this course, you will learn the foundational knowledge and skills you need to configure Cisco© data center technologies including networking, virtualization, storage area networking, and unified computing. You will get an introduction to Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI), automation and cloud computing. You will get hands-on experience with configuring features on Cisco Nexus Operating System (Cisco NX-OS) and Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS). This course does not lead directly to a certification exam, but it does cover foundational knowledge that can help you prepare for several CCNP and other professional-level data center courses and exams. Describing the Data Center Network Architectures Cisco Data Center Architecture Overview Three-Tier Network: Core, Aggregation, and Access Spine-and-Leaf Network Two-Tier Storage Network Describing the Cisco Nexus Family and Cisco NX-OS Software Cisco Nexus Data Center Product Overview Cisco NX-OS Software Architecture Cisco NX-OS Software CLI Tools Cisco NX-OS Virtual Routing and Forwarding Describing Layer 3 First-Hop Redundancy Default Gateway Redundancy Hot Standby Router Protocol Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol Gateway Load Balancing Protocol Describing Cisco FEX Server Deployment Models Cisco FEX Technology Cisco FEX Traffic Forwarding Cisco Adapter FEX Describing Port Channels and vPCs Ethernet Port Channels Virtual Port Channels Supported vPC Topologies Describing Switch Virtualization Cisco Nexus Switch Basic Components Virtual Routing and Forwarding Cisco Nexus 7000 VDCs VDC Types VDC Resource Allocation VDC Management Describing Machine Virtualization Virtual Machines Hypervisor VM Manager Describing Network Virtualization Overlay Network Protocols VXLAN Overlay VXLAN BGP EVPN Control Plane VXLAN Data Plane Cisco Nexus 1000VE Series Virtual Switch VMware vSphere Virtual Switches Introducing Basic Data Center Storage Concepts Storage Connectivity Options in the Data Center Fibre Channel Storage Networking VSAN Configuration and Verification Describing Fibre Channel Communication Between the Initiator Server and the Target Storage Fibre Channel Layered Model FLOGI Process Fibre Channel Flow Control Describing Fibre Channel Zone Types and Their Uses Fibre Channel Zoning Zoning Configuration Zoning Management Describing Cisco NPV Mode and NPIV Cisco NPV Mode NPIV Mode Describing Data Center Ethernet Enhancements IEEE Data Center Bridging Priority Flow Control Enhanced Transmission Selection DCBX Protocol Congestion Notification Describing FCoE Cisco Unified Fabric FCoE Architecture FCoE Initialization Protocol FCoE Adapters Describing Cisco UCS Components Physical Cisco UCS Components Cisco Fabric Interconnect Product Overview Cisco IOM Product Overview Cisco UCS Mini Cisco IMC Supervisor Cisco Intersight Describing Cisco UCS Manager Cisco UCS Manager Overview Identity and Resource Pools for Hardware Abstraction Service Profiles and Service Profile Templates Cisco UCS Central Overview Cisco HyperFlex Overview Using APIs Common Programmability Protocols and Methods How to Choose Models and Processes Describing Cisco ACI Cisco ACI Overview Multitier Applications in Cisco ACI Cisco ACI Features VXLAN in Cisco ACI Unicast Traffic in Cisco ACI Multicast Traffic in Cisco ACI Cisco ACI Programmability Common Programming Tools and Orchestration Options Describing Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Overview Cloud Deployment Models Cloud Computing Services Lab outline Explore the Cisco NX-OS CLI Explore Topology Discovery Configure HSRP Configure vPCs Configure VRF Explore the VDC Elements Install ESXi and vCenter Configure VSANs Validate FLOGI and FCNS Configure Zoning Configure Unified Ports on a Cisco Nexus Switch and Implement FCoE Explore the Cisco UCS Server Environment Configure a Cisco UCS Service Profile Configure Cisco NX-OS with APIs Explore the Cisco UCS Manager XML API Management Information Tree Explore Cisco ACI

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course will help you: Prepare for entry-level job roles in the high-demand area of data center environments Prepare for courses that support the Cisco Certified Network Professional Data Center certification exams Gain knowledge and hands-on skills through Cisco's unique combination of lessons and hands-on practice using enterprise-grade Cisco learning technologies, data center equipment, and software Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the foundations of data center networking Describe Cisco Nexus products and explain the basic Cisco NX-OS functionalities and tools Describe Layer 3 first-hop redundancy Describe Cisco Fabric Extender (FEX) connectivity Describe Ethernet port channels and virtual port channel (VPCs) Introduce switch virtualization, machine virtualization, and network virtualization Compare storage connectivity options in the data center Describe Fibre Channel communication between the initiator server and the target storage Describe Fibre Channel zone types and their uses Describe N-Port Virtualization (NPV) and N-Port Identifier Virtualization (NPIV) Describe data center Ethernet enhancements that provide a lossless fabric Describe Fibre Channel over Ethernet FCoE Describe data center server connectivity Describe Cisco UCS Manager Describe the purpose and advantages of APIs Describe Cisco ACI Describe the basic concepts of cloud computing The Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU) v1.0 course helps you prepare for entry-level data center roles. In this course, you will learn the foundational knowledge and skills you need to configure Cisco© data center technologies including: networking, virtualization, storage area networking, and unified computing. You will get an introduction to Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI), automation and cloud computing. You will get hands-on experience with configuring features on Cisco Nexus Operating System (Cisco NX-OS) and Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS). This course also earns you 30 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification. Describing the Data Center Network Architectures Cisco Data Center Architecture Overview Three-Tier Network: Core, Aggregation, and Access Spine-and-Leaf Network Two-Tier Storage Network Describing the Cisco Nexus Family and Cisco NX-OS Software Cisco Nexus Data Center Product Overview Cisco NX-OS Software Architecture Cisco NX-OS Software CLI Tools Cisco NX-OS Virtual Routing and Forwarding Describing Layer 3 First-Hop Redundancy Default Gateway Redundancy Hot Standby Router Protocol Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol Gateway Load Balancing Protocol Describing Cisco FEX Server Deployment Models Cisco FEX Technology Cisco FEX Traffic Forwarding Cisco Adapter FEX Describing Port Channels and VPCs Ethernet Port Channels Virtual Port Channels Supported VPC Topologies Describing Switch Virtualization Cisco Nexus Switch Basic Components Virtual Routing and Forwarding Cisco Nexus 7000 Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs) VDC Types VDC Resource Allocation VDC Management Describing Machine Virtualization Virtual Machines Hypervisor VM Manager Describing Network Virtualization Overlay Network Protocols Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) Overlay VXLAN Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Ethernet VPN (EVPN) Control Plane VXLAN Data Plane Cisco Nexus 1000VE Series Virtual Switch VMware vSphere Virtual Switches Introducing Basic Data Center Storage Concepts Storage Connectivity Options in the Data Center Fibre Channel Storage Networking Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) Configuration and Verification Describing Fibre Channel Communication Between the Initiator Server and the Target Storage Fibre Channel Layered Model Fabric Login (FLOGI) Process Fibre Channel Flow Control Describing Fibre Channel Zone Types and Their Uses Fibre Channel Zoning Zoning Configuration Zoning Management Describing Cisco NPV Mode and NPIV Cisco NPV Mode NPIV Mode Describing Data Center Ethernet Enhancements Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Data Center Bridging Priority Flow Control Enhanced Transmission Selection Data Center Bridging Exchange (DCBX) Protocol Congestion Notification Describing FCoE Cisco Unified Fabric FCoE Architecture FCoE Initialization Protocol FCoE Adapters Describing Cisco UCS Components Physical Cisco UCS Components Cisco Fabric Interconnect Product Overview Cisco I/O Module (IOM) Product Overview Cisco UCS Mini Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) Supervisor Cisco Intersight? Describing Cisco UCS Manager Cisco UCS Manager Overview Identity and Resource Pools for Hardware Abstraction Service Profiles and Service Profile Templates Cisco UCS Central Overview Cisco HyperFlex? Overview Using APIs Common Programmability Protocols and Methods How to Choose Models and Processes Describing Cisco ACI Cisco ACI Overview Multitier Applications in Cisco ACI Cisco ACI Features VXLAN in Cisco ACI Unicast Traffic in Cisco ACI Multicast Traffic in Cisco ACI Cisco ACI Programmability Common Programming Tools and Orchestration Options Describing Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Overview Cloud Deployment Models Cloud Computing Services Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations v1.1 (DCFNDU) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations v1.1 (DCFNDU) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network Administrator Network Engineer Systems Engineer Consulting Systems Engineer Cisco Integrators/Partners Overview Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Outline the troubleshooting process, and highlight which questions to ask Describe the troubleshooting tools and methodologies that are available from the CLI and are used to identify and resolve issues in a Cisco Data Center network architecture Identify and resolve issues related to VLANs and PVLANs Identify and resolve issues related to port channels and virtual port channels Identify and resolve issues related to Cisco FabricPath Identify and resolve issues related to OTV Identify and resolve issues related to VXLAN Identify and resolve issues related to LISP Describe troubleshooting of routing protocols, such as OSPF, ISIS, and PIM. Describe troubleshooting of the AAA and RBAC Identify and resolve issues related to a single device Identify and resolve issues related to Fibre Channel interface operation Identify and resolve issues related to Fibre Channel switching when the Cisco NX-OS software switch is used in switched mode (vs. NPV mode) Identify and resolve issues related to Fibre Channel switching when the NX-OS switch is used in N Port Virtualization (NPV) mode Identify and resolve issues related to FIP and FCoE, including FCoE performance Describe Cisco UCS architecture, initial setup, tools and service aids that are available for Cisco UCS troubleshooting and interpretation of the output Describe Cisco UCS configuration and troubleshoot related issues Describe Cisco UCS B-Series operation and troubleshoot related issues Describe LAN, SAN and Fibre Channel operations, including in depth troubleshooting procedures Describe Cisco IMC utilities to validate performance and facilitate data-gathering activities for Cisco UCS C-Series troubleshooting, as well troubleshooting approach to hardware and firmware failures Define proper procedures to configure LAN and SAN connectivity and avoid issues with the P81E virtual interface card (VIC) Troubleshoot integration of Cisco UCS C-Series servers with Cisco UCS Manager Identify tools, protocols and methods to effectively troubleshoot Cisco ACI The focus of this skills-building course is troubleshooting of LANs, SANs, Cisco Unified Fabric, Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS), and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI). The course provides rich hands-on experience in resolving problems on Cisco MDS switches, Cisco Nexus switches, Cisco fabric extenders (FEXs), Cisco UCS, and Cisco ACI. Troubleshooting the Data Center LAN Network Overview of the Troubleshooting Process Understanding CLI Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting VLANs and Private VLANs Troubleshooting Port Channels and Virtual Port Channels Troubleshooting Cisco FabricPath Troubleshooting Cisco OTV Troubleshooting VXLAN Troubleshooting LISP Troubleshooting Routing Protocols Troubleshooting Data Center LAN Security Troubleshooting Platform-Specific Issues Troubleshooting Data Center SAN Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Interfaces Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Fabric Service Troubleshooting NPV Mode Troubleshooting FCoE Troubleshooting Data Center Unified Computing Troubleshooting Cisco UCS Architecture and Initialization Troubleshooting Cisco UCS Configuration Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series Servers Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series LAN and SAN Connectivity Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series Servers Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series LAN and SAN Connectivity Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series and Cisco UCS Manager Integration Troubleshooting Data Center ACI Exploring the Tools and Methodology of Troubleshooting Cisco ACI Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v7.0 (DCIT) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v7.0 (DCIT) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for network and software engineers who hold the following job roles: Network engineer Systems engineer Wireless engineer Consulting systems engineer Technical solutions architect Network administrator Wireless design engineer Network manager Site reliability engineer Deployment engineer Sales engineer Account manager Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Leverage the tools and APIs to automate Cisco ACI powered data centers. Demonstrate workflows (configuration, verification, healthchecking, monitoring) using Python, Ansible, and Postman. Leverage the various models and APIs of the Cisco Nexus OS platform to perform day 0 operations, improve troubleshooting methodologies with custom tools, augment the CLI using scripts, and integrate various workflows using Ansible and Python. Describe the paradigm shift of Model Driven Telemetry and understand the building blocks of a working solution. Describe how the Cisco Data Center compute solutions can be managed and automated using API centric tooling, by using the Python SDK, PowerTool, and Ansible modules to implement various workflows on Cisco UCS, Cisco IMC, Cisco UCS Manager, Cisco UCS Director, and Cisco Intersight. The Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI) v1.1 course teaches you how to implement Cisco© Data Center automated solutions including programming concepts, orchestration, and automation tools. Through a combination of lessons and hands-on practice, you will manage the tools and learn the benefits of programmability and automation in the Cisco-powered Data Center. You will examine Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI©), Software-Defined Networking (SDN) for data center and cloud networks, Cisco Nexus© (Cisco NX-OS) platforms for device-centric automation, and Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS©) for Data Center compute. You will study their current ecosystem of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), software development toolkits, and relevant workflows along with open industry standards, tools, and APIs, such as Python, Ansible, Git, JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), Yaml Ain't Markup Language (YAML), Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF), Representational State Transfer Configuration Protocol (RESTCONF), and Yet Another Generation (YANG).This course prepares you for the 300-635 Automating Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUTO) certification exam. Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions (CSAU) is required prior to enrolling in Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI) because it provides crucial foundational knowledge essential to success. This course also earns you 24 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification. Course Outline Describing the Cisco ACI Policy Model Describing the Cisco APIC REST API Using Python to Interact with the ACI REST API Using Ansible to Automate Cisco ACI Introducing Cisco NX-OS Programmability Describing Day-Zero Provisioning with Cisco NX-OS Implementing On-Box Programmability and Automation with Cisco NX-OS Implementing Off-Box Programmability and Automation with Cisco NX-OS Automating Cisco UCS Using Developer Tools Implementing Workflows Using Cisco UCS Director Describing Cisco DCNM Describing Cisco Intersight Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI) v1.1 training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI) v1.1 course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for network and software engineers and hold job roles such as: Network administrator Network engineer Network manager System engineer Project manager Network designer Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe mobile network architecture basics List enabling technologies for 5G and describe 5G key use cases Perform basic operations on a Cisco 5G NSA mobile packet core Describe the Cisco 5G Converged SDN Transport Architecture Describe Cisco NFVI and perform basic operations using Cisco ESC and Cisco Virtualized Infrastructure Manager (VIM) Describe Cisco service provider automation and orchestration solutions to deploy and manage 5G network functions Describe the Cisco Ultra Cloud Core architecture and deploy the Cisco SMI Explain the 5G ready distributed Telco DC with Cisco ACI solution Describe the Cisco 5G security architecture The Cisco Service Provider 5G Technologies Foundations (SPMBL100) v1.0 course introduces mobile network components, basic 5G concepts, and features of 5G technology including faster data speeds, higher device capacity, and improved user experience. You will examine the mobile packet core solutions, 5G transport architecture, and Cisco© automation and orchestration tools used in 5G networks. You will also learn about the Cisco 5G Non-standalone (NSA) and the Cisco Ultra Cloud Core 5G standalone (SA) platform solutions, the Cisco 5G converged Software-Defined Networking (SDN) transport architecture, and Cisco edge computing solutions. You will study the Cisco Network Function Virtualization (NFVI) architecture, Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO), and Cisco Elastic Services Controller (ESC). You will learn how 5G is distributed with Telco Data Center (DC) with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI©). And finally, Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP), Cisco Crosswork?, and the Cisco 5G security architecture will also be presented. Mobile Network Fundamentals 5G Key Use Cases Examining Mobile Network Components Enabling Technologies for 5G Introduction to 5G NR Characteristics Cloud Radio Access network (RAN) Cisco 5G NSA Solution 5G NSA Basics 5G NSA StarOS Configurations Cisco 5G Converged SDN Transport Architecture Cisco 5G Transport Ready Devices Application Awareness and Network Slicing with Segment Routing Cisco NFV Infrastructure, Cisco Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs), Cisco VIM, and Cisco ESC NFVI and SDN Architecture Overview Cisco VIM Pod Configurations Cisco Service Provider Automation and Orchestration Telemetry Basics ZTP Fundamentals Cisco Ultra Cloud Core Cisco Ultra Cloud Core Basics Kubernetes and Docker Fundamentals 5G Ready Distributed DC with Cisco ACI Cisco ACI in Telco Data Centers 5GC Deployment Mitigating Threats in 5G Introduction to 5G Cybersecurity Risks Mitigating 5G Cybersecurity Risks

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) v1.1 course shows you how to deploy and manage the Cisco© Nexus© 9000 Series Switches in Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI©) mode. You will learn how to configure and manage Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in ACI mode, how to connect the Cisco ACI fabric to external networks and services, and the fundamentals of Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) integration. You will gain hands-on practice implementing key capabilities such as fabric discovery, policies, connectivity, VMM integration, and more. This course earns you 40 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure - Advanced v1.2 (DCACIA) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure - Advanced v1.2 (DCACIA) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended 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 administrator Network manager Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Implement routing and switching protocols in Data Center environment Implement overlay networks in data center Introduce high-level Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI™) concepts and Cisco Virtual Machine manager (VMM) domain integration Describe Cisco Cloud Service and deployment models Implement Fibre Channel fabric Implement Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) unified fabric Implement security features in data center Implement software management and infrastructure monitoring Implement Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect and Server abstraction Implement SAN connectivity for Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS) Describe Cisco HyperFlex™ infrastructure concepts and benefits Implement Cisco automation and scripting tools in data center Evaluate automation and orchestration technologies The Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.2 course helps you prepare for the Cisco CCNP Data Center and CCIE Data Center certifications for advanced-level data center roles. In this course, you will master the skills and technologies you need to implement data center compute, LAN and SAN infrastructure. You will also learn the essentials of automation and security in data centers. You will gain hands-on experience deploying, securing, operating, and maintaining Cisco data center infrastructure including: Cisco MDS Switches and Cisco Nexus Switches; Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS) B-Series Blade Servers, and Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers. This course also earns you 64 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification. This course, including the self-paced material prepares you to take the exam: 350-601 Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) This course will help you: Gain experience implementing, securing and automating network, compute, and storage infrastructure Gain knowledge and skills through Cisco?s unique combination of lessons and hands-on practice using enterprise-grade Cisco learning technologies, data center equipment, and software Qualify for professional and expert-level job roles in the high-demand area of enterprise-class data center environments Earn 64 CE credits toward recertification This course will help you prepare to take the 350-601 DCCOR exam. This exam tests your knowledge of implementing core data center technologies including network, compute, storage network, automation, and security. After you pass 350-601 DCCOR: You earn the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Core certification and you satisfy the core requirement for these certifications: CCNP Data Center CCIE Data Center Implementing Data Center Switching Protocols* Spanning Tree Protocol Port Channels Overview Implementing First-Hop Redundancy Protocols* Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) Overview Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) Overview Implementing Routing in Data Center* Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) v2 and Open Settlement Protocol (OSP) v3 Border Gateway Protocol Implementing Multicast in Data Center* IP Multicast in Data Center Networks Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) Implementing Data Center Overlay Protocols Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization Virtual Extensible LAN Implementing Network Infrastructure Security* User Accounts and Role Based Access Control (RBAC) Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and SSH on Cisco NX-OS Describing Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure Cisco ACI Overview, Initialization, and Discovery Cisco ACI Management Describing Cisco ACI Building Blocks and VMM Domain Integration Tenant-Based Components Cisco ACI Endpoints and Endpoint Groups (EPG) Describing Packet Flow in Data Center Network* Data Center Traffic Flows Packet Flow in Cisco Nexus Switches Describing Cisco Cloud Service and Deployment Models Cloud Architectures Cloud Deployment Models Describing Data Center Network Infrastructure Management, Maintenance, and Operations* Time Synchronization Network Configuration Management Explaining Cisco Network Assurance Concepts* Need for Network Assurance Cisco Streaming Telemetry Overview Implementing Fibre Channel Fabric Fibre Channel Basics Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) Overview Implementing Storage Infrastructure Services Distributed Device Aliases Zoning Implementing FCoE Unified Fabric Fibre Channel over Ethernet Describing FCoE Implementing Storage Infrastructure Security* User Accounts and RBAC Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Describing Data Center Storage Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations* Time Synchronization Software Installation and Upgrade Describing Cisco UCS Server Form Factors* Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Network Connectivity Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Cisco UCS B-Series Connectivity Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Server Abstraction Identity Abstraction Service Profile Templates Implementing Cisco Unified Computing SAN Connectivity iSCSI Overview Fibre Channel Overview Implementing Unified Computing Security User Accounts and RBAC Options for Authentication Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Systems* Hyper converged and Integrated Systems Overview Cisco HyperFlex Solution Describing Data Center Unified Computing Management, Maintenance, and Operations* Compute Configuration Management Software Updates Implementing Cisco Data Center Automation and Scripting Tools* Cisco NX-OS

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended 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 administrator Network manager Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Implement routing and switching protocols in Data Center environment Implement overlay networks in data center Introduce high-level Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI™) concepts and Cisco Virtual Machine manager (VMM) domain integration Describe Cisco Cloud Service and deployment models Implement Fibre Channel fabric Implement Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) unified fabric Implement security features in data center Implement software management and infrastructure monitoring Implement Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect and Server abstraction Implement SAN connectivity for Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS) Describe Cisco HyperFlex™ infrastructure concepts and benefits Implement Cisco automation and scripting tools in data center Evaluate automation and orchestration technologies This course helps you prepare for the CiscoÿCCNPÿData Center and CCIEÿData Center certifications. In this course, you will master the skills and technologies you need to implement data center compute, LAN and SAN infrastructure. You will also learn the essentials of automation and security in data centers. You will gain hands-on experience deploying, securing, operating, and maintaining Cisco data center. Implementing Data Center Switching Protocols* Spanning Tree Protocol Port Channels Overview Implementing First-Hop Redundancy Protocols* Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) Overview Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) Overview Implementing Routing in Data Center* Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) v2 and Open Settlement Protocol (OSP) v3 Border Gateway Protocol Implementing Multicast in Data Center* IP Multicast in Data Center Networks Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) Implementing Data Center Overlay Protocols Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization Virtual Extensible LAN Implementing Network Infrastructure Security* User Accounts and Role Based Access Control (RBAC) Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and SSH on Cisco NX-OS Describing Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure Cisco ACI Overview, Initialization, and Discovery Cisco ACI Management Describing Cisco ACI Building Blocks and VMM Domain Integration Tenant-Based Components Cisco ACI Endpoints and Endpoint Groups (EPG) Describing Packet Flow in Data Center Network* Data Center Traffic Flows Packet Flow in Cisco Nexus Switches Describing Cisco Cloud Service and Deployment Models Cloud Architectures Cloud Deployment Models Describing Data Center Network Infrastructure Management, Maintenance, and Operations* Time Synchronization Network Configuration Management Explaining Cisco Network Assurance Concepts* Need for Network Assurance Cisco Streaming Telemetry Overview Implementing Fibre Channel Fabric Fibre Channel Basics Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) Overview Implementing Storage Infrastructure Services Distributed Device Aliases Zoning Implementing FCoE Unified Fabric Fibre Channel over Ethernet Describing FCoE Implementing Storage Infrastructure Security* User Accounts and RBAC Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Describing Data Center Storage Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations* Time Synchronization Software Installation and Upgrade Describing Cisco UCS Server Form Factors* Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Network Connectivity Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Cisco UCS B-Series Connectivity Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Server Abstraction Identity Abstraction Service Profile Templates Implementing Cisco Unified Computing SAN Connectivity iSCSI Overview Fibre Channel Overview Implementing Unified Computing Security User Accounts and RBAC Options for Authentication Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Systems* Hyper converged and Integrated Systems Overview Cisco HyperFlex Solution Describing Data Center Unified Computing Management, Maintenance, and Operations* Compute Configuration Management Software Updates Implementing Cisco Data Center Automation and Scripting Tools* Cisco NX-OS Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.2 training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.2 course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended 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 administrator Network manager Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Implement routing and switching protocols in Data Center environment Implement overlay networks in data center Introduce high-level Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI™) concepts and Cisco Virtual Machine manager (VMM) domain integration Describe Cisco Cloud Service and deployment models Implement Fibre Channel fabric Implement Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) unified fabric Implement security features in data center Implement software management and infrastructure monitoring Implement Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect and Server abstraction Implement SAN connectivity for Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS) Describe Cisco HyperFlex™ infrastructure concepts and benefits Implement Cisco automation and scripting tools in data center Evaluate automation and orchestration technologies The Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.1 course helps you prepare for the Cisco© CCNP© Data Center and CCIE© Data Center certifications for advanced-level data center roles. In this course, you will master the skills and technologies you need to implement data center compute, LAN and SAN infrastructure. You will also learn the essentials of automation and security in data centers. You will gain hands-on experience deploying, securing, operating, and maintaining Cisco data center infrastructure including: Cisco MDS Switches and Cisco Nexus Switches; Cisco Unified Computing System? (Cisco UCS©) B-Series Blade Servers, and Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers. Implementing Data Center Switching Protocols Spanning Tree Protocol Port Channels Overview Implementing First-Hop Redundancy Protocols Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) Overview Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) Overview Implementing Routing in Data Center Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) v2 and Open Settlement Protocol (OSP) v3 Border Gateway Protocol Implementing Multicast in Data Center IP Multicast in Data Center Networks Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) Implementing Data Center Overlay Protocols Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization Virtual Extensible LAN Implementing Network Infrastructure Security User Accounts and Role Based Access Control (RBAC) Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and SSH on Cisco NX-OS Describing Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure Cisco ACI Overview, Initialization, and Discovery Cisco ACI Management Describing Cisco ACI Building Blocks and VMM Domain Integration Tenant-Based Components Cisco ACI Endpoints and Endpoint Groups (EPG) Describing Packet Flow in Data Center Network Data Center Traffic Flows Packet Flow in Cisco Nexus Switches Describing Cisco Cloud Service and Deployment Models Cloud Architectures Cloud Deployment Models Describing Data Center Network Infrastructure Management, Maintenance, and Operations Time Synchronization Network Configuration Management Explaining Cisco Network Assurance Concepts Need for Network Assurance Cisco Streaming Telemetry Overview Implementing Fibre Channel Fabric Fibre Channel Basics Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) Overview Implementing Storage Infrastructure Services Distributed Device Aliases Zoning Implementing FCoE Unified Fabric Fibre Channel over Ethernet Describing FCoE Implementing Storage Infrastructure Security User Accounts and RBAC Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Describing Data Center Storage Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations Time Synchronization Software Installation and Upgrade Describing Cisco UCS Server Form Factors Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Network Connectivity Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Cisco UCS B-Series Connectivity Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Server Abstraction Identity Abstraction Service Profile Templates Implementing Cisco Unified Computing SAN Connectivity iSCSI Overview Fibre Channel Overview Implementing Unified Computing Security User Accounts and RBAC Options for Authentication Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Systems Hyperconverged and Integrated Systems Overview Cisco HyperFlex Solution Describing Data Center Unified Computing Management, Maintenance, and Operations Compute Configuration Management Software Updates Implementing Cisco Data Center Automation and Scripting Tools Cisco NX-OS Programmability Scheduler Overview Describing Cisco Integration with Automation and Orchestration Software Platforms Cisco and Ansible Integration Overview Cisco and Puppet Integration Overview Describing Cisco Data Center Automation and Orchestration Technologies (Self-study) Power On Auto Provisioning Cisco Data Center Network Manager Overview Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies v1.1 (DCCOR) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies v1.1 (DCCOR) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

This course covers all the requirements of the Microsoft AZ-300 and AZ-303 exams. You will get a detail-oriented approach to all the important concepts that will help you pass the exams and design solutions for the Microsoft Azure platform.