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Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies

CCNP Data Center core course covering networking (Nexus, VXLAN EVPN), storage (MDS, FC, FCoE), compute (UCS), automation, and security.

Duration
40h
Modality
On-site SP
Exam code
350-601 DCCOR
Certification
Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies
Class confirmed
Next class
Jul 13, 2026

Audience

Data center engineers operating Nexus, MDS, UCS, and ACI.

Learning objectives

  • Implement VXLAN/EVPN and FabricPath
  • Operate Cisco UCS B/C series and Service Profiles
  • Configure FC/FCoE and zoning on MDS
  • Automate with Python, Ansible, and POAP

Prerequisites

To get the most from this course, we recommend prior mastery of the fundamentals covered in CCNA (Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)) or equivalent knowledge acquired through professional experience or self-study. Holding the previous certification is not required — what matters is mastering the topics below:

  • Configure and verify VLANs, trunks, and Spanning Tree
  • Implement IPv4/IPv6 static routing and single-area OSPF
  • Operate WLAN fundamentals, security, and QoS
  • Understand automation, REST APIs, and tools (Ansible, Python, JSON)

Syllabus

01

Network

In this module of DCCOR — Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies, you deepen network within the Cisco ecosystem, with practical focus on the topics required by the official 350-601 DCCOR blueprint. Content combines theoretical fundamentals, instructor-led demonstrations and lab exercises to consolidate Nexus L2/L3, vPC, OTV, VXLAN EVPN.

Topics covered

  • Nexus L2/L3
  • vPC
  • OTV
  • VXLAN EVPN
02

Compute

In this module of DCCOR — Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies, you deepen compute within the Cisco ecosystem, with practical focus on the topics required by the official 350-601 DCCOR blueprint. Content combines theoretical fundamentals, instructor-led demonstrations and lab exercises to consolidate UCS Manager, Service Profiles, Firmware management.

Topics covered

  • UCS Manager
  • Service Profiles
  • Firmware management
03

Storage

In this module of DCCOR — Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies, you deepen storage within the Cisco ecosystem, with practical focus on the topics required by the official 350-601 DCCOR blueprint. Content combines theoretical fundamentals, instructor-led demonstrations and lab exercises to consolidate FC, FCoE, Zoning, NPV/NPIV.

Topics covered

  • FC
  • FCoE
  • Zoning
  • NPV/NPIV
04

Automation & Security

In this module of DCCOR — Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies, you deepen automation & security within the Cisco ecosystem, with practical focus on the topics required by the official 350-601 DCCOR blueprint. Content combines theoretical fundamentals, instructor-led demonstrations and lab exercises to consolidate Python, Ansible, POAP, RBAC among others.

Topics covered

  • Python
  • Ansible
  • POAP
  • RBAC
  • AAA

Upcoming classes

StatusDateModalityHoursContact
ConfirmedJul 13, 2026 On-site SP40h
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