In this online training course, you will be given the foundational knowledge and a broad overview of Cisco Data Center products and their operation. The DCICT online training course covers network virtualization, network technologies, Unified computing, automation and orchestration, and the Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure (ACI).
Overview
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Describe and configure Cisco UCS
Describe and configure Cisco data center virtualization
Describe and configure Cisco data center networking
Describe and configure Cisco automation and orchestration
- Network designers, administrators, engineers, and managers
- Storage administrators
- Server administrators
- Program managers
- Project managers
- Systems engineers
We recommend that students have a good understanding of networking protocols and of the VMware environment.
01. Unified Computing
- Describe common server types and connectivity found in a data center
- Describe the physical components of the Cisco UCS
- Describe the concepts and benefits of Cisco UCS hardware abstraction
- Perform Basic Cisco UCS configuration
02. Network Virtualization
- Describe the components and operations of Cisco virtual switches
- Describe the concepts of overlays
- Describe the benefits and perform simple troubleshooting of VDC STP
- Compare and contrast the default and management VRFs
- Differentiate between the data, control, and management planes
03. Cisco Data Center Networking Technologies
- Describe, configure, and verify FEX connectivity
- Describe, configure, and verify basic vPC features
- Describe, configure, and verify FabricPath
- Describe, configure, and verify unified switch ports
- Describe the features and benefits of Unified Fabric
- Describe and explain the use of role-based access control within the data center infrastructure
04. Automation and Orchestration
- Explain the purpose and value of using APIs
- Describe the basic concepts of cloud computing
- Describe the basic functions of a Cisco UCS Director
- Interpret and troubleshoot a Cisco UCS Director workflow
05. Application Centric Infrastructure
- Describe the architecture of an ACI environment
- Describe the fabric discovery process
- Describe the policy-driven, multitier application deployment model and its benefits
- Describe the ACI logical model
SKILLS LEARNED
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Describe and configure Cisco UCS
Describe and configure Cisco data center virtualization
Describe and configure Cisco data center networking
Describe and configure Cisco automation and orchestration
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Network designers, administrators, engineers, and managers
- Storage administrators
- Server administrators
- Program managers
- Project managers
- Systems engineers
PREREQUISITES
We recommend that students have a good understanding of networking protocols and of the VMware environment.
COURSE OUTLINE
01. Unified Computing
- Describe common server types and connectivity found in a data center
- Describe the physical components of the Cisco UCS
- Describe the concepts and benefits of Cisco UCS hardware abstraction
- Perform Basic Cisco UCS configuration
02. Network Virtualization
- Describe the components and operations of Cisco virtual switches
- Describe the concepts of overlays
- Describe the benefits and perform simple troubleshooting of VDC STP
- Compare and contrast the default and management VRFs
- Differentiate between the data, control, and management planes
03. Cisco Data Center Networking Technologies
- Describe, configure, and verify FEX connectivity
- Describe, configure, and verify basic vPC features
- Describe, configure, and verify FabricPath
- Describe, configure, and verify unified switch ports
- Describe the features and benefits of Unified Fabric
- Describe and explain the use of role-based access control within the data center infrastructure
04. Automation and Orchestration
- Explain the purpose and value of using APIs
- Describe the basic concepts of cloud computing
- Describe the basic functions of a Cisco UCS Director
- Interpret and troubleshoot a Cisco UCS Director workflow
05. Application Centric Infrastructure
- Describe the architecture of an ACI environment
- Describe the fabric discovery process
- Describe the policy-driven, multitier application deployment model and its benefits
- Describe the ACI logical model
