The Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) Learning Path teaches you to implement data center local area networks (LANs) and storage area networks (SANs) and compute using Cisco Nexus Switches, Cisco MDS Switches, Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) B-Series Blade Servers, and Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers. You will also learn the essentials of automation and security in data centers. The Learning Path provides rich, hands-on experience with deploying, securing, operating, and maintaining Cisco data center networking, storage, and computing. 

This Learning Path prepares you for 350-601 DCCOR v1.2 exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Core certification and satisfy the core exam requirements for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Data Center and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Data Center certifications.

 Skills You'll Learn

• 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 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 Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)

Learning Path Objectives

1. Cisco Routing and Switching Overview: Implement switching protocols, configure redundancy, enable routing, optimize multicast, use overlay protocols, and enhance network security.   
2. Cisco ACI Essentials: Describe ACI building blocks, integrate virtual machine manager (VMM) domains, examine packet flow, and understand cloud service models in ACI.  
3. Cisco Data Center Network Maintenance and Management Essentials: Implement infrastructure management and ensure network assurance for optimal performance.   
4. Cisco Data Center Storage Essentials: Learn to implement Fibre Channel (FC) fabric, deploy storage services, configure Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) unified fabric, enhance storage security, and maintain storage infrastructure.  
5. Cisco UCS Essentials: Explore UCS server form factors, configure network connectivity, implement server abstraction, set up SAN connectivity, ensure unified computing security, and deploy HyperFlex systems.  
6. Cisco Data Center Automation Essentials: Learn automation tools and scripting and orchestrate data center operations for improved efficiency. 

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies v1.X E-Learning