CCIE Data Center

This course is designed to help candidates prepare for the CCIE Data Center Lab Exam by covering essential topics in design, deployment, operation, and optimization of data center infrastructure. The course is divided into two primary sections: 

EXAM FORMAT

  1. Design Section (3 Hours)

    a. High-level and low-level design tasks.
    b. Meeting business and technical requirements.
    c. Focus on scalability, high availability, and cloud integration.

  2. Deploy, Operate, and Optimize Section (5 Hours)

    a. Hands-on configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
    b. Coverage of network infrastructure, computer, storage, and automation.

Exam Blueprint

  1. Data Center Networking (30%)

    · Layer 2 technologies: VLANs, STP, VXLAN, EVPN.

    · Layer 3 routing: OSPF, BGP, and multicast protocols.

    · Overlays: VXLAN and integration with ACI.

    · High availability: VSS, VPC, FEX connectivity.

    2. Data Center Fabric (20%)

    · Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure): Policies, EPGs, tenants.

    · Integration of ACI with external networks and multicloud.

    3. Data Center Storage Networking (20%)

    · SAN technologies: Fibre Channel, FCoE.

    · SAN zoning and VSAN management.

    · Storage protocols: iSCSI, NFS.

    4. Data Center Compute (15%)

    · Cisco UCS: Policies, profiles, service templates.

    · HyperFlex: Management, storage integration.

    · Server connectivity and firmware upgrades.

    5. Data Center Security (10%)

    · Secure segmentation and policies in ACI.

    · Firewalls and access control.

    · AAA implementation and encryption.

    6. Automation and Orchestration (5%)

    · Programmability: Python scripting, REST APIs, JSON.

    · Cisco DNA Center and automation tools.

    · Configuration and deployment using Ansible and Terraform

Preparation Duration

  1. Beginner Level

    · Duration: 12-18 months.

    · Focus Areas:

    o Foundational data center concepts.

    o Hands-on experience with Cisco UCS, ACI, and SAN technologies.

    o Basic Python scripting and network automation skills.

  2. Intermediate Level

    · Duration: 9-12 months.

    · Focus Areas:

    o Advanced topics like ACI multicloud, SAN zoning, and HyperFlex.

    o Refining troubleshooting and configuration skills.

    o Focused lab practice with simulators and physical labs.

Learning Resources

· Official Cisco CCIE Data Center Lab Exam Guide.

· Cisco DevNet for automation and scripting.

· Hands-on labs using Cisco UCS, ACI, and SAN simulators.

· Online forums and study groups for peer discussions.

· Instructor-led training sessions and bootcamps.

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