4.9Course Overview
The Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID) v7.1 course is a comprehensive training program that equips learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to design a scalable, reliable, and intelligent data center infrastructure. The course covers key topics such as high availability mechanisms, virtual port channels, Cisco FabricPath, and overlays such as VXLAN. It also delves into computing design, automation, security, storage networking, and Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) configurations. Learners will benefit from a deep dive into designing Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity, data center topologies, interconnects with Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV), and network virtualization techniques. The course addresses current industry standards and practices, ensuring that participants are prepared to design data center solutions that can effectively support business operations and objectives. By completing the DCID course, professionals will gain the expertise needed to design and implement robust data center infrastructures using Cisco technologies, thereby enhancing their career prospects and contributing value to their organizations.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes:
- Understand Layer 2 high-availability mechanisms including Virtual Port Channels (vPC) and Cisco Fabric Path.
- Evaluate Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity options and technologies like VXLAN EVPN and OTV for data center interconnects.
- Design scalable, robust Layer 3 networks with First Hop Redundancy Protocols and improved routing performance.
- Develop data center topologies with considerations for traffic flows, cabling, access, aggregation, core layers, and spine-and-leaf architectures.
- Assess compute design options including Ethernet and storage connectivity, network device virtualization, and hyper-converged infrastructure.
- Describe the benefits of VXLAN overlays and MP-BGP EVPN for advanced network segmentation and virtualization.
- Design network automation and orchestration strategies using tools like Cisco UCS Director and Cisco Intersight
Course Prerequisites
To successfully undertake training in the Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID) v7.1 course, students should possess the following minimum required knowledge:
- Understanding of network fundamentals, including routing and switching principles.
- Basic knowledge of data center architecture and technologies.
- Familiarity with the Cisco Nexus and Cisco MDS families of switches.
- Awareness of server system design and architecture.
- Understanding of virtualization technologies, such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or open-source alternatives.
- Comprehension of storage networking concepts, including iSCSI, NAS, and SAN.
- Basic understanding of Cisco UCS (Unified Computing System) configuration and management.
- Awareness of IP networking and IP addressing schemes.
Multiple Routes of Delivery to
Fit Your Timetable
We understand that flexibility is key to effective learning and development, especially in today’s dynamic work environment. That’s why we offer multiple delivery formats for our IT trainings in UAE. Whether you prefer the interaction of in-person classes, the convenience of live virtual training, or the independence of self-paced online learning, we have a solution tailored to your schedule. Our goal is to make professional growth accessible to everyone, allowing you to upskill without compromising your other commitments.
Target Audiance
- Network Designers and Administrators
- Data Center Engineers and Managers
- Solutions Architects
- Systems Engineers
- Cisco Integrators/Partners
- Network Consultants
- Technical Decision Makers
- Infrastructure Architects
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