Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (350-601 DCCOR)
Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (350-601 DCCOR)
The 350-601 DCCOR exam is the foundation of Cisco’s data center certification track. Passing it is a requirement for both CCNP Data Center and CCIE Data Center. Because it spans five broad domains, preparing for it means building real familiarity with technologies that many engineers have only used in part. The Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (350-601 DCCOR) course combines structured instruction with hands-on practice to build that familiarity.
In the network domain, you will configure Cisco Nexus switches for routing and switching, set up vPC pairs, work with OSPF, BGP, and multicast, and deploy first-hop redundancy. You will build and verify VXLAN overlays with a BGP EVPN control plane, and review how Cisco ACI handles policy-based networking.
In the compute domain, you will create Cisco UCS service profiles from pools, policies, and templates, and see how Cisco Intersight manages compute resources centrally. In the storage network domain, you will configure VSANs and zoning, work with NPV and NPIV, and understand how FCoE carries storage traffic over Ethernet.
The automation domain introduces Python scripting, REST APIs, Ansible playbooks, and Terraform for data center tasks, while the security domain covers AAA, RBAC, ACLs, control plane policing, and first-hop security. Each topic is linked to the 350-601 exam blueprint, so you build your exam preparation and your practical Cisco data center skills at the same time.
Course Objectives
Through lectures and practical exercises, you will learn to:
- Configure and verify Cisco Nexus routing and switching, including vPC, OSPF, BGP, multicast, and HSRP/VRRP.
- Build and verify a VXLAN BGP EVPN fabric, and describe the Cisco ACI approach to data center networking.
- Create Cisco UCS service profiles using pools, policies, and templates, and manage compute with Cisco Intersight.
- Configure Fibre Channel VSANs, zoning, NPV/NPIV, and FCoE for server-to-storage connectivity.
- Write simple automation using Python and REST APIs, and use Ansible and Terraform for repeatable configuration.
- Apply AAA, RBAC, ACLs, control plane policing, and first-hop security to the data center.
- Review all five 350-601 DCCOR exam domains and connect each to practical configuration tasks.
Target Audience
- Network Managers
- Network, Infrastructure, and Architect Consultants
- Cisco Integrators/Partners
- Server Administrators
- Network Analysts
- Technical Solutions Architects
- Data Center Operations Specialistsx
- Field Engineers
Course Content
2 modules · 47 topics01Course Outline27 topics
- Implementing Data Center Switching Protocols*
- Implementing First-Hop Redundancy Protocols*
- Implementing Routing in Data Center*
- Implementing Multicast in Data Center*
- Implementing Data Center Overlay Protocols
- Implementing Network Infrastructure Security*
- Describing Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure
- Describing Cisco ACI Building Blocks and VMM Domain Integration
- Describing Packet Flow in Data Center Network*
- Describing Cisco Cloud Service and Deployment Models
- Describing Data Center Network Infrastructure Management, Maintenance, and Operations*
- Explaining Cisco Network Assurance Concepts*
- Implementing Fibre Channel Fabric
- Implementing Storage Infrastructure Services
- Implementing FCoE Unified Fabric
- Implementing Storage Infrastructure Security*
- Describing Data Center Storage Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations*
- Describing Cisco UCS Server Form Factors*
- Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Network Connectivity
- Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Server Abstraction
- Implementing Cisco Unified Computing SAN Connectivity
- Implementing Unified Computing Security
- Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Systems*
- Describing Data Center Unified Computing Management, Maintenance, and Operations*
- Implementing Cisco Data Center Automation and Scripting Tools*
- Describing Cisco Integration with Automation and Orchestration Software Platforms
- Describing Cisco Data Center Automation and Orchestration Technologies*
02Lab Outline20 topics
- Configure Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN)
- Explore the 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
- Program a Cisco Nexus Switch with Python
- Automate Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure Configuration
Schedule Dates
4 upcoming batches| Batch Dates | Duration | Batch Options | Language | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 December 2026 - 18 December 2026 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English/ Arabic | |
| 15 March 2027 - 19 March 2027 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English/ Arabic | |
| 21 June 2027 - 25 June 2027 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English/ Arabic | |
| 27 September 2027 - 01 October 2027 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English/ Arabic |
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Request More InformationFor IT professionals in Tanzania working toward Cisco data center certification, the 350-601 DCCOR exam is the essential first step. Our 350-601 DCCOR exam preparation course combines expert instruction with practical exercises in Cisco Nexus networking, VXLAN EVPN, Cisco UCS, Fibre Channel storage networking, automation and security. Available to individual engineers and corporate teams, this Cisco data center course helps telecom, banking, government and enterprise IT professionals build practical skills while preparing for CCNP Data Center and CCIE Data Center.
FAQs
What is included in the 350-601 DCCOR course?
The course covers all five exam domains: network, compute, storage network, automation, and security. It includes Nexus, VXLAN EVPN, Cisco UCS, Intersight, Fibre Channel, FCoE, Python, Ansible, Terraform, and data center security.
Who would benefit most from this course?
Network engineers, data center engineers, systems engineers, storage administrators, and infrastructure engineers preparing for CCNP or CCIE Data Center.
How does 350-601 DCCOR relate to CCNP and CCIE Data Center?
350-601 DCCOR is the core exam for both. For CCNP Data Center, you also pass one concentration exam, such as 300-620 DCACI. For CCIE Data Center, you also pass the CCIE Data Center lab exam. Passing DCCOR alone earns the Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Core certification.
Why are organizations investing in Cisco data center skills?
Data centers now combine physical and virtual infrastructure, overlays, automation, and cloud management. Engineers who understand these technologies help organizations run reliable, efficient, and secure environments.
Will this course help my professional development?
It builds practical Cisco data center skills and prepares you for a core certification exam. How these support your career depends on your experience and how you apply them.
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