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• 350-601 DCCOR: Course Overview

  The Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies learning path teaches you the skills to deploy, manage, and secure Cisco data center core technologies.

  Learn data center switching and routing protocols, multicast, overlay protocols, network infrastructure security, and Cisco ACI essentials.

• 350-601 DCCOR: Course Modules

  Module 1: Cisco Routing and Switching Overview
  • Implementing Data Center Switching Protocols
  • Implementing First-Hop Redundancy Protocols
  • Implementing Routing in Data Center
  • Implementing Multicast in Data Center
  • Implementing Data Center Overlay Protocols
  • Implementing Network Infrastructure Security.

  Module 2: Cisco ACI Essentials
  • Describing Cisco Application-centric Infrastructure
  • Describing Cisco ACI Building Blocks and VMM Domain Integration
  • Describing Packet Flow in Data Center Network
  • Describing Cisco Cloud Service and Deployment Models.

  Module 3: Cisco Data Center Network Maintenance and Management Essentials
  • Describing Data Center Network Infrastructure Management
  • Explaining Cisco Network Assurance Concepts.

  Module 4: Cisco Data Center Storage Essentials
  • Implementing Fibre Channel Fabric
  • Implementing Storage Infrastructure Services
  • Implementing FCoE Unified Fabric
  • Implementing Storage Infrastructure Security
  • Describing Data Center Storage Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations.

  Module 5: Cisco UCS Essentials
  • Describing Cisco UCS Server Form Factors
  • Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Network Connectivity
  • Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Server Abstraction
  • Implementing Cisco Unified Computing SAN Connectivity
  • Implementing Cisco Unified Computing System Security
  • Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Systems
  • Describing Data Center Unified Computing Management, Maintenance and Operations.

  Module 6: Cisco Data Center Automation Essentials
  • Implementing Cisco Data Center Automation and Scripting Tools
  • Describing Cisco Integration with Automation and Orchestration Software Platforms
  • Describing Cisco Data Center Automation and Orchestration Technologies.

• 350-601 DCCOR: Course Objectives

  By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Implement routing and switching protocols for optimal network performance.
  • Learn about managing and maintaining data center network infrastructure.
  • Implement and manage Cisco data center storage essentials.
  • Explore the essentials of Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS).
  • Understand the management, maintenance, and operations of data center unified computing.
  • Explore and deploy automation and scripting tools for data center environments with Cisco ACI.

• 350-601 DCCOR: Prerequisites

  Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

  Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing data center solutions.

• 300-610 DCID: Course Overview

  The Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure learning path teaches you to master design and deployment options focused on Cisco® data center solutions and technologies across network, compute, virtualisation, storage area networks, automation, and security.

• 300-610 DCID: Course Modules

  Module 1: Cisco Data Center Network Design
  • Describing High Availability on Layer 2
  • Designing Layer 3 Connectivity
  • Designing Data Center Topologies
  • Designing Data Center Interconnects with Cisco OTV
  • Describing Locator/ID Separation Protocol
  • Describing VXLAN Overlay Networks
  • Describing Hardware and Device Virtualisation
  • Describing Cisco FEX Options.

  Module 2: Cisco Data Center Compute Design
  • Describing Cisco UCS Servers and Use Cases
  • Describing Fabric Interconnect Connectivity
  • Describing Hyperconverged and Integrated Systems
  • Describing Cisco UCS Manager Systemwide Parameters
  • Describing Pools for Service Profiles
  • Describing Policies for Service Profiles
  • Describing Network-Specific Adapters and Policies
  • Describing Templates in Cisco UCS Manager.

  Module 3: Cisco Data Center Storage
  • Describing Storage and RAID Options
  • Describing Fibre Channel Concepts
  • Describing Fibre Channel Topologies
  • Describing FCoE.

  Module 4: Cisco Data Center Automation Design
  • Describing Management and Orchestration
  • Describing SAN Management and Orchestration
  • Designing Data Center Automation.

  Module 5: Cisco Data Center Security Design
  • Describing Basic Data Center Security
  • Describing Advanced Data Center Security
  • Describing Storage Security
  • Describing Cisco UCS RBAC.

• 300-610 DCID: Course Objectives

  By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Use design practices for the Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS®) solution based on Cisco UCS B-Series and C-Series servers, Cisco UCS Manager, and Cisco Unified Fabric.
  • Gain design experience with network management technologies, including Cisco UCS Manager, Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), and Cisco UCS Director.
  • Apply theoretical content as well as design-oriented case studies in the form of activities.

• 300-610 DCID: Prerequisites

  Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

  Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing data center solutions.

• 300-615 DCIT: Course Overview

  The Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure learning path shows you how to troubleshoot LAN, SAN, Cisco® Data Center Unified Fabric, Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS®), and Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI®).

• 300-615 DCIT: Course Modules

  Module 1: Troubleshooting Foundation
  • Describing the Troubleshooting Process
  • Understanding the CLI Troubleshooting Tools
  • Troubleshooting VLANs and PVLANs
  • Troubleshooting Port Channels and Virtual Port Channels
  • Troubleshooting VXLAN.

  Module 2: Troubleshooting LAN Issues
  • Troubleshooting Routing and High-Availability Protocols
  • Troubleshooting Data Center LAN Security
  • Troubleshooting Platform-Specific Issues.

  Module 3: Troubleshooting SAN Issues
  • Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Interfaces
  • Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Fabric Services
  • Troubleshooting NPV Mode
  • Troubleshooting FCoE.

  Module 4: Troubleshooting UCS
  • Troubleshooting Cisco UCS Architecture and Initialisation
  • 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.

  Module 5: Troubleshooting Specific UCS Configurations and Connectivity
  • Exploring the Tools and Methodologies for Troubleshooting Cisco ACI
  • Troubleshooting Automation and Scripting Tools
  • Troubleshooting Programmability.

• 300-615 DCIT: Course Objectives

  By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Use methodologies and tools to identify issues that may occur in data center network architecture.
  • Practice troubleshooting installation, configuration, and interconnectivity issues on Cisco Multilayer Director Switch (MDS) switches.
  • Practice troubleshooting Cisco Nexus switches.
  • Practice troubleshooting Cisco Fabric Extenders (FEXs), Cisco UCS, Cisco ACI, and more.

• 300-615 DCIT: Prerequisites

  Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

  Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing data center solutions.

• 300-620 DCACI: Course Overview

  The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure learning path teaches you how to deploy and manage Cisco ACI, covering topics such as fabric infrastructure, policy models, management, packet forwarding, external network connectivity, and integrations.

• 300-620 DCACI: Course Modules

  Module 1: Cisco ACI Fundamentals
  • Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure and Basic Concepts
  • Cisco ACI Policy Model Logical Constructs
  • Cisco ACI Management.

  Module 2: Cisco ACI Basic Packet Forwarding and External Network Connectivity
  • Cisco ACI Basic Packet Forwarding
  • External Network Connectivity.

  Module 3: Cisco ACI Integrations
  • VMM Integration
  • Layer 4 to Layer 7 Integrations.

• 300-620 DCACI: Course Objectives

  By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Explore Cisco ACI fabric infrastructure and understand the basics of ACI for effective management.
  • Gain an understanding of the logical constructs in Cisco ACI’s policy model for efficient policy configuration and management.
  • Learn how to effectively manage and troubleshoot the Cisco ACI environment, including access policies, monitoring, and automation.
  • Understand the fundamentals of basic packet forwarding within Cisco ACI, including configuration and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Discover how to establish seamless external network connectivity within Cisco ACI, integrating with Layer 2 and Layer 3 external networks.
  • Explore the integration of Cisco ACI with VMMs to effectively manage virtualised environments.
  • Learn to integrate Layer 4 to Layer 7 services within Cisco ACI for enhanced network services and security.

• 300-620 DCACI: Prerequisites

  Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

  Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing data center solutions.

• 300-630 DCACIA: Course Overview

  The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure–Advanced learning path teaches you advanced skills in Cisco ACI.

  Topics include advanced packet forwarding, policy and tenant configuration, integration with traditional networks and Service Graph PBR, and multi-pod and multisite deployment techniques.

• 300-630 DCACIA: Course Modules

  Module 1: Cisco ACI Advanced Packet Forwarding and Policy Configuration
  • Cisco ACI Advanced Packet Forwarding
  • Advanced Cisco ACI Policy and Tenant Configuration.

  Module 2: Cisco ACI Integrations
  • Traditional Network Implementation in Cisco ACI
  • Cisco ACI Service Graph PBR.

  Module 3: Cisco ACI Multi-pod and Multisite Deployment
  • Cisco ACI Multi-Pod Deployment
  • Cisco ACI MultiSite.

• 300-630 DCACIA: Course Objectives

  By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Learn to optimise data flow with advanced packet forwarding techniques in Cisco ACI.
  • Understand how to customise network policies and tenant configurations for enhanced control in Cisco ACI.
  • Develop expertise to integrate traditional networks into Cisco ACI for seamless connectivity.
  • Learn to use Cisco ACI Service Graph PBR to enhance Layer 4 to Layer 7 service integration.
  • Understand multi-pod deployment techniques in Cisco ACI for enhanced scalability.
  • Understand how to extend Cisco ACI across multiple sites with multisite deployment capabilities.

• 300-630 DCACIA: Prerequisites

  Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

  Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing data center solutions.

• 300-635 DCAUTO: Course Overview

  The Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI) Learning Path teaches you programming concepts and tools for implementing Cisco data center automation.

  You’ll learn how to work with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI®) and Cisco ACI App Center, Cisco Nexus® (Cisco NX-OS) programmability and telemetry, Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS®), and Cisco Nexus® Dashboard Fabric Controller, as well as use Python and Ansible to deploy automated and programmable infrastructure for a Cisco data center in Kubernetes and Terraform.

• 300-635 DCAUTO: Course Modules

  Module 1: Cisco Data Center Compute Automation
  • Automating Cisco UCS Using Developer Tools.

  Module 2: Cisco Data Center ACI Automation
  • Describing the Cisco ACI Policy Model
  • Describing the Cisco APIC REST API
  • Using Python to Interact with the Cisco ACI REST API
  • Using Ansible to Automate Cisco ACI
  • Describing Cisco ACI App Center and Kubernetes Integration
  • Understanding Terraform for Cisco ACI.

  Module 3: Cisco Data Center NX-OS Automation
  • Introducing Cisco NX-OS Programmability
  • Implementing On-Box Programmability and Automation with Cisco NX-OS
  • Implementing Off-Box Programmability and Automation with Cisco NX-OS.

  Module 4: Cisco Data Center Orchestration
  • Describing Day-Zero Provisioning with Cisco NX-OS
  • Understanding Model-Driven Telemetry
  • Describing Cisco NDFC
  • Describing Cisco Intersight.

• 300-635 DCAUTO: Course Objectives

  By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Discover how to use Python to interact with the Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) and ACI representational state transfer (REST) APIs.
  • Examine how to use Ansible to automate Cisco ACI.
  • Learn how to perform day-zero provisioning with Cisco NX-OS.
  • Gain an understanding of Cisco Intersight and its capabilities.
  • Explore how to automate Cisco UCS using developer tools.

• 300-635 DCAUTO: Prerequisites

  Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

  Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing data center solutions.