CCIE Data Center Expert Level Certification

CCIE Data Center Expert Level Certification (350-601 DCCOR)

Duration: 80 Hours
Certification Level: Expert

Course Overview

The CCIE Data Center Expert Level Certification (350-601 DCCOR) is designed for professionals looking to demonstrate their expertise in advanced data center networking, including design, implementation, and troubleshooting. This course covers a wide range of topics, such as data center networking, storage solutions, automation, virtualization, and security. It prepares candidates for the CCIE Data Center exam and is intended for individuals who aim to take on expert-level roles in data center management.

Course Objectives

Upon completing this course, participants will:

• Gain a deep understanding of data center architectures and designs
• Learn to configure and manage data center networking, storage, and virtualization
• Understand and implement automation and orchestration tools in data center environments
• Implement security best practices for data centers
• Prepare for the CCIE Data Center 350-601 DCCOR certification exam

Course Modules

Module 1: Data Center Architecture (12 Hours)

• Understanding data center design principles
• Core and aggregation layer design
• Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) architecture
• Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) and its implementation
• Network design and topologies: Spine-Leaf, Dual-Homed

Module 2: Data Center Networking (12 Hours)

• Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies in the data center
• Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) and Ethernet VPN (EVPN)
• Cisco Nexus switching and configurations
• Implementing and troubleshooting BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS in data centers
• Bridging between data center networks and enterprise networks

Module 3: Data Center Storage Networking (10 Hours)

• Storage area networks (SAN) and Fibre Channel
• Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
• iSCSI and NFS (Network File System) in data centers
• Cisco MDS series switches and storage configurations
• Storage virtualization technologies and strategies

Module 4: Data Center Virtualization (12 Hours)

• Virtualization concepts and technologies
• Cisco UCS and VMware integration
• Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
• Hypervisor architecture and configuration
• Virtual machine mobility and high availability

Module 5: Automation and Orchestration in Data Centers (10 Hours)

• Introduction to automation tools for data centers
• Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) and automation tools
• Orchestrating data center services with Cisco ACI
• Implementing automation using Ansible, Puppet, and Python
• Integration of Cisco SDN (Software Defined Networking) and automation

Module 6: Data Center Security (10 Hours)

• Securing data center environments
• Implementing security for network devices (e.g., firewalls, routers)
• Configuring access control, role-based access, and network segmentation
• Security protocols in data center communication
• Data center firewalls and VPN solutions

Module 7: Troubleshooting and Maintenance (8 Hours)

• Advanced troubleshooting for data center networks
• Using diagnostic tools to monitor and analyze performance
• Fault detection and resolution in data center environments
• Troubleshooting network and storage solutions
• Best practices for ongoing data center maintenance

Module 8: CCIE Lab and Exam Preparation (8 Hours)

• Hands-on practice with real-world data center scenarios
• Mock exams and practical exercises
• Final exam preparation tips and strategies
• Understanding the CCIE Data Center exam structure
• Review of key concepts and exam objectives

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Data center engineers and administrators
• Network engineers and architects
• IT professionals responsible for managing enterprise data centers
• Professionals looking to take the CCIE Data Center certification exam