- Network (25%)
- Routing protocols (OSPFv2, OSPFv3)
- Network infrastructure configuration (Cisco switches)
- Compute (25%)
- Implementing, managing, and troubleshooting Cisco UCS servers
- Storage Network (20%)
- Implementing and understanding Fibre Channel technology
- Automation (15%)
- Utilizing automation tools and scripting languages
- Security (15%)
- Applying network security principles and best practices
- Additional Topics:
- Data center architectures and components
- Cisco Cloud Services
- Troubleshooting common data center issues
To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:
- Familiarity with Ethernet and TCP/IP networking
- Familiarity with SANs
- Familiarity with Fibre Channel protocol
- Identify products in the Cisco Data Center Nexus and Cisco MDS families
- Understanding of Cisco Enterprise Data Center architecture
- Understanding of server system design and architecture
- Familiarity with hypervisor technologies (such as VMware)
