Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

• Implement switching protocols in the data center*
• Implementing first-hop redundancy protocols in the data center*
• Performing routing in the data center*
• Applying multicast in the data center*
• Introducing overlay protocols in the data center*
• Implement network security in the data center*
• Describe Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure*
• Integrate Cisco ACI building blocks and VMM domains*
• Describe packet flow in the data center network*
• Explain Cisco cloud services and provisioning*
• Manage and operate the data center network*
• Explain Cisco Network Assurance concepts*
• Implement Fibre Channel fabric*
• Deploy storage infrastructure services*
• Implement FCoE unified fabric*
• Secure storage infrastructure in the data center*
• Maintain storage infrastructure in the data center*
• Explain Cisco UCS server form factors*
• Connect Cisco Unified Computing to the network*
• Abstract Cisco Unified Computing servers*
• Implement SAN connectivity in unified computing*
• Implement security measures in unified computing*
• Introducing Cisco HyperFlex systems*
• Operate unified computing in data centers*
• Use Cisco tools for automation in the data center*
• Integrate Cisco into automation platforms*
• Apply Cisco automation and orchestration technologies*

_{^{*You can work through this part independently and at your own pace after completing the section guided by the course instructor.}}

• Configuring VXLAN
• Getting to know Cisco ACI Fabric
• Implement ACI access policies and out-of-band management
• Applying ACI tenant policies
• Integrate ACI with VMware
• Set up Fibre Channel
• Configure device aliases
• Set up zoning
• Configure NPV
• Deploy UCS Fabric Interconnect clusters
• Set up server and uplink ports
• Configure VLANs
• Customize UCS server profile with hardware identities
• Create identity pools
• Configure UCS service profile with pools
• Set up iSCSI service profile
• Set up UCS Manager for Active Directory authentication
• Configure Nexus switches with Ansible
• Program Nexus switches with Python
• Automating application-oriented infrastructure with Cisco

• The focus is on key technologies in modern Cisco data centers. Topics covered include networking, storage, computing, automation, security, and the operation of large data center environments.

• The focus is on data center networks, Cisco ACI, virtualization, storage concepts, automation, monitoring, and the secure operation of infrastructures.

• Suitable for IT professionals who work with the planning, operation, or further development of data centers and want to use Cisco technologies professionally.

• Basic knowledge of network technologies, IP, routing, switching, and initial experience with Cisco environments will facilitate the learning process.

• Automation enables more efficient processes, fewer errors, and faster service delivery through programmable networks and APIs.

• Security is a core issue and encompasses segmentation, access controls, policies, and the protection of data and infrastructure.

• The content forms a central basis for modern Cisco data center concepts and professional certification paths.