Implementing And Operating Cisco Data Centre Core Technologies (DCCOR) Training | Cisco Training in Cape Town

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Centre Core Technologies (DCCOR) Training Course Outline

Module 1: Implementing Data Centre Switching Protocols

• Spanning Tree Protocol
• Port Channels Overview

Module 2: Implementing First-Hop Redundancy Protocols

• Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) Overview
• Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) Overview

Module 3: Implementing Routing in Data Centre

• Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) V2 and Open Settlement Protocol (OSP) V3
• Border Gateway Protocol

Module 4: Implementing Multicast in Data Centre

• IP Multicast in Data Centre Networks
• Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD)

Module 5: Implementing Data Centre Overlay Protocols

• Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualisation
• Virtual Extensible LAN

Module 6: Implementing Network Infrastructure Security

• User Accounts and Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Authentication, Authorisation, and Accounting (AAA) and SSH on Cisco NX-OS

Module 7: Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure

• Cisco ACI Overview, Initialisation, and Discovery
• Cisco ACI Management

Module 8: Cisco ACI Building Blocks and VMM Domain Integration

• Tenant-Based Components
• Cisco ACI Endpoints and Endpoint Groups (EPG)

Module 9: Packet Flow in Data Centre Network

• Data Centre Traffic Flows
• Packet Flow in Cisco Nexus Switches

Module 10: Cisco Cloud Service and Deployment Models

• Cloud Architectures
• Cloud Deployment Models

Module 11: Data Centre Network Infrastructure Management, Maintenance, and Operations

• Time Synchronisation
• Network Configuration Management

Module 12: Cisco Network Assurance

• Need for Network Assurance
• Cisco Streaming Telemetry Overview

Module 13: Implementing Fibre Channel Fabric

• Fibre Channel Basics
• Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) Overview

Module 14: Implementing Storage Infrastructure Services

• Distributed Device Aliases
• Zoning

Module 15: Implementing FCoE Unified Fabric

• Fibre Channel over Ethernet

Module 16: Implementing Storage Infrastructure Security

• User Accounts and RBAC
• Authentication, Authorisation, and Accounting

Module 17: Data Centre Storage Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations

• Time Synchronisation
• Software Installation and Upgrade

Module 18: Cisco UCS Server Form Factors

• Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers
• Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers

Module 19: Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Network Connectivity

• Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect
• Cisco UCS B-Series Connectivity

Module 20: Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Server Abstraction

• Identity Abstraction
• Service Profile Templates

Module 21: Implementing Cisco Unified Computing SAN Connectivity

• iSCSI Overview
• Fibre Channel Overview

Module 22: Implementing Unified Computing Security

• User Accounts and RBAC
• Options for Authentication

Module 23: Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Systems

• Hyperconverged and Integrated Systems Overview
• Cisco HyperFlex Solution

Module 24: Data Centre Unified Computing Management, Maintenance, and Operations

• Compute Configuration Management
• Software Updates

Module 25: Implementing Cisco Data Centre Automation and Scripting Tools

• Cisco NX-OS Programmability
• Scheduler Overview

Module 26: Cisco Integration with Automation and Orchestration Software Platforms

• Cisco and Ansible Integration Overview
• Cisco and Puppet Integration Overview

Module 27: Cisco Data Centre Automation and Orchestration Technologies

• Power-On Auto Provisioning
• Cisco Data Centre Network Manager Overview

Lab

• Configure Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN)
• Cisco ACI Fabric
• Implement Cisco ACI Access Policies and Out-of-Band Management
• Implement Cisco ACI Tenant Policies
• Integrate Cisco ACI with VMware
• Configure Fibre Channel
• Configure Device Aliases
• Configure Zoning
• Configure NPV
• Provision Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Cluster
• Configure Server and Uplink Ports
• Configure VLANs
• Configure a Cisco UCS Server Profile Using Hardware Identities
• Configure Basic Identity Pools
• Configure a Cisco UCS Service Profile Using Pools
• Configure an Internet Small Computer Systems Interface (iSCSI) Service Profile
• Configure Cisco UCS Manager to Authenticate Users with Microsoft Active Directory
• Configure Cisco Nexus Switches with Ansible
• Programme a Cisco Nexus Switch with Python
• Automate Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure Configuration

Who Should Attend this Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Centre Core Technologies (DCCOR) Training Course?

This DCCOR Training is ideal for IT professionals, Network Engineers, and those seeking expertise in implementing and managing Cisco data centre core technologies. It is well suited to professionals aiming to advance their technical capabilities and career prospects, including:

• Network Designers 
• Network Administrators 
• Network Engineers 
• Systems Engineers 
• Data Centre Engineers 
• Technical Solutions Architects 
• Field Engineers 
• Cisco Integrators and Partners 

Prerequisites for the Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Centre Core Technologies (DCCOR) Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Centre Core Technologies (DCCOR) Training Course. However, prior knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, SANs, Fibre Channel, Cisco Nexus and MDS products, data centre architecture, and familiarity with hypervisors such as VMware will be advantageous.

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Centre Core Technologies (DCCOR) Training Course Overview

DCCOR Training in Cape Town introduces delegates to core data centre technologies, including virtualisation, automation, compute, storage, networking, and security. It explains how these components support reliable and efficient Cisco-based data centre operations.

This training builds delegates’ ability to configure, manage, and troubleshoot modern data centre environments. It strengthens technical capability, supports infrastructure efficiency, and prepares professionals for advanced roles within evolving IT ecosystems.

This 2-Day course offered by The Knowledge Academy enables delegates to apply Cisco data centre technologies in enterprise data centre environments. Delegates can deploy, manage, and automate secure, scalable, and high-performance data centre infrastructures.

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Centre Core Technologies (DCCOR) Training Course Objectives

• To implement switching and routing protocols in the data centre environment
• To learn about Cisco Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) domain integration
• To get acquainted with the Cisco HyperFlex infrastructure monitoring
• To apply security features in the data centre and Fibre Channel fabric
• To implement SAN connectivity for Cisco Unified Computing System
• To evaluate automation and orchestration technologies in Cisco

After attending this DCCOR Training, delegates will be able to implement network infrastructure security through user accounts and role-based access control. They will also be able to maintain and operate data centre storage infrastructure with time synchronisation.

What’s Included in this Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Centre Core Technologies (DCCOR) Training Course?

• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Interactive Learning with 24*7 Support
• Digital Delegate Pack