DCICN - Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking (DCICN) v6.1
Duration: 5.0 days
Description
Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking (DCICN) v6.1 is a five-day instructor-led course is designed to help students prepare for the Cisco CCNA® Data Center certification and for associate-level data center roles. The course covers foundational knowledge, skills, and technologies including network protocols and host-to-host communication, data center networking concepts and technologies, data center storage networking, and Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) architecture.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Describe and identify data center network protocols and host-to-host communication
Describe basic data center networking concepts and use the Cisco NX-OS command-line interface and implement VLANs, trunks, and port channels
Describe advanced data center networking concepts, implement multilayer switching, and perform basic configuration: protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP); AAA on Cisco NX-OS devices and secure remote administration; and access control lists
Describe and compare basic data center storage connectivity options and configure VSANs
Describe advanced data center storage and configure zoning, NPV mode, and NPIV on Cisco Nexus and Cisco MDS switches
Identify the components of Cisco UCS architecture and use the Cisco UCS Manager GUI
Pre-requisites
It is recommended that a learner has the following knowledge and skills before attending this course:
Good understanding of networking protocols
Good understanding of the VMware environment
Basic computer literacy
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems
Basic Internet usage skills
Details
Audience
Channel Partners
Customers
Employees
Key Topics
Module1: Network Protocols and Host-to-Host Communication
Module 2: Basic Data Center Networking Concepts
Module 3: Advanced Data Center Networking Concepts
Agility is the hallmark of today's successful data center. Built for rapid application deployment and supported by a highly elastic infrastructure, the data center has become core to businesses competing in our digital era. CCNA Data Center certification provides the confidence and nimbleness you need to install, configure, and maintain data center technology. Gain grounding in data center infrastructure, data center networking concepts and technologies, storage networking, unified computing, network virtualization, data center automation and orchestration, and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI).
