CCIE Data Center Certification Training
Gain hands-on expertise in CCIE Data Center training to prepare for Enterprise Wireless certification, including qualifying and lab exams.
in Cisco Data CenterWhat you will learn?
In-depth understanding of data center architecture, including different layers, components, and their interactions
How to design, deploy, configure, and manage ACI fabric, which includes policies, application profiles, endpoints, and integration with external services
Learn how to design and manage UCS solutions, including fabric interconnects, blade servers, rack servers, and virtualization integration
You will learn about storage architecture, provisioning, zoning, and troubleshooting
Virtual networking technologies like VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN), overlay networks, and network virtualization using technologies like Cisco Nexus 1000V
Tools and technologies like Cisco UCS Director, scripting with Python, and network programmability using APIs
Get knowledge about securing data center infrastructure, including concepts like access control, threat mitigation, firewalling, intrusion prevention, and network segmentation
Troubleshooting methodologies, tools, and techniques specific to data center environments, covering areas like network connectivity, storage connectivity, virtualization, and application performance
About this course
CCIE DATA CENTER INSTRUCTOR-LED LIVE TRAINING
Our CCIE Data Center online training course equips you with advanced skills to design, deploy, and manage complex data center solutions. This expert-level certification training covers programmability, automation, and Cisco technologies like ACI and UCS. With hands-on labs, workbooks, and video resources, this course ensures you gain practical knowledge to excel in next-level data center roles and pass both qualifying and lab exams.
Why Choose This Course?
✓ Instructor-led live training online
✓ Unlimited lab for practice
✓ Workbook & PPTs
✓ Live training recorded videos
✓ Exam preparation guidance
✓ Online quiz after each lecture
✓ Doubt-clearing sessions
✓ Course completion certification
✓ The best training support team will be available
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What Concepts are Covered in the Course?
To help you succeed in both the written and lab exams, our CCIE Data Center course is divided into structured domains that cover every critical aspect of data center technologies. Here is a complete overview of the topics you will learn in the online training.
1. Data Center Networking
● Fundamentals of Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies
● VLANs, VXLAN, FabricPath, and Overlay Networks
● Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and advanced switching
● Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) in data center environments
● Multicast and QoS for data center traffic optimization
2. Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)
● ACI architecture and components
● Policy-driven automation and fabric deployment
● Tenant, VRF, Bridge Domains, and Endpoint Groups (EPGs)
● Integration with VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud platforms
● ACI troubleshooting and best practices
3. Compute and Storage Networking
● Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) architecture
● UCS Manager and Intersight configuration
● SAN protocols: Fibre Channel, FCoE, and iSCSI
● Storage virtualization and connectivity
● High availability and redundancy in compute environments
4. Network Virtualization and Security
● Virtualized network overlays and segmentation
● VXLAN EVPN and multi-site connectivity
● Security policies and firewall integration
● Role-based access control (RBAC) and AAA
● Threat detection and mitigation in data centers
5. Programmability and Automation
● Introduction to network programmability
● Python scripting for automation
● APIs and Cisco DevNet tools
● Using Ansible and Terraform for data center automation
● Model-driven telemetry and monitoring
6. Lab Exam Preparation
● Hands-on configuration of complex topologies
● Troubleshooting and optimization techniques
● Real-world scenarios for deployment and operations
● Time management strategies for the 8-hour lab exam
● Practice labs, workbooks, and guided exercises
What are the Benefits of CCIE Data Center Training?
CCIE Data Center training is designed to help IT professionals master advanced data center technologies and become industry leaders. This expert-level course not only validates your technical skills but also opens doors to high-paying roles in enterprise networking and cloud environments. Here are the key benefits:
● Gain an in-depth understanding of Cisco ACI, UCS, storage networking, virtualization, automation, and security.
● Access real-world labs and practical scenarios to build confidence in deploying and managing complex data center solutions.
● Stand out in the competitive IT market with one of the most prestigious certifications recognized globally.
● Certified professionals often command higher salaries and better job opportunities in top organizations.
● Learn programmability and automation techniques that align with modern data center trends and cloud technologies.
Who Should Enroll in this Course?
✓ Network designers
✓ Network administrators
✓ Network engineers
✓ Systems engineers
✓ Data center engineers
✓ Consulting systems engineers
✓ Technical solutions architects
✓ Field engineers
✓ Cisco integrators and partners
✓ Server administrator
✓ Network manager
What is CCIE Data Center?
CCIE Data Center stands for Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert – Data Center, an expert-level certification offered by Cisco Systems, one of the most trusted names in networking and IT infrastructure. This certification validates your ability to design, implement, and manage complex data center solutions for enterprise environments.
The CCIE Data Center certification focuses on advanced technologies such as Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS), network virtualization, storage networking, automation, and security. It demonstrates that you have the skills to handle the end-to-end lifecycle of data center infrastructure, including deployment, operations, and optimization.
To earn this prestigious credential, candidates must pass a two-part exam:
1. Written Exam: Tests theoretical knowledge of data center technologies like network design, virtualization, compute, storage, automation, and security.
2. Lab Exam: An intensive, 8-hour hands-on test where you configure, troubleshoot, and optimize a complex data center network topology.
Achieving CCIE Data Center certification positions you as a technical leader in the ever-evolving landscape of data center technologies, opening doors to high-level roles in enterprise networking and cloud environments.
CCIE Data Center Certification and the Exam Details
The CCIE Data Center live training will help you to get prepared for the mandatory qualifying and lab exam as follows:
Associated Certification | Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies | CCIE Data Center Lab Exam |
Exam code | DCCOR 350-601 | CCIE Data Center v3.0 |
Exam Duration | 120 Minutes | 8 hours |
Exam Cost | 400 USD + Tax | 1600 USD |
Language | English & Japanese | English & Japanese |
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Requirements
Good understanding of networking concepts and technologies
Hands-on experience in implementing and managing data center infrastructure
At least 5–7 years of hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting enterprise-level data center networks.
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