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Cisco - Certified Specialist – Data Center Operations | 300-615 DCIT

Duration:

Only 4 Days

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date:

24/6/2024 (Monday)

Overview

On this accelerated Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Operations course, you’ll master expert-level skills and technologies needed to configure and troubleshoot Cisco data center infrastructure.

In just 4 days, you’ll build knowledge on resolving issues related to Fibre Channel, FCoE Initialisation Protocol (FIP) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). You'll also learn how to:

Troubleshoot integration of Cisco UCS C-Series servers with Cisco UCS Manager
Identify tools, protocols and methods to troubleshoot Cisco ACI
Describe LAN, SAN and Fibre Channel operations

At the end of the course, you’ll sit exam 300-615 DCIT and achieve the Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Operations certification.

You'll get access to official courseware and learn from certified Cisco instructors, as Firebrand is a Cisco Learning Partner. Train through Firebrand's Lecture | Lab | Review methodology and achieve your certification at twice the speed.

Audience

If you have five to eight years' experience in any of the following job roles, this course is ideal for you:

Data center administrator
Data center engineer
Network administrator
Network engineer
System administrator
Systems engineer
Network designer
Consulting systems engineer
Technical solutions architect
Cisco integrator or partner

Next step: CCNP Data Center

Once you have passed exam 300-615 DCIT, you'll be halfway to achieving the CCNP Data Center certification. Next, achieve the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Core certification and get your CCNP Data Center.

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Module 1: Troubleshooting the Data Center LAN Network
Module 2: Troubleshooting Data Center SAN
Module 3: Troubleshooting Data Center Unified Computing
Module 4: Troubleshooting Data Center ACI

Lab outline

Module 1: Document the Network Baseline
Module 2: Troubleshoot LAN—RSTP
Module 3: Troubleshoot LAN—LACP
Module 4: Troubleshoot LAN—vPC
Module 5: Troubleshoot LAN—FabricPath
Module 6: Troubleshoot LAN—OTV
Module 7: Troubleshoot LAN—VXLAN
Module 8: Troubleshoot LAN—OSPF
Module 9: Troubleshoot LAN—FHRP
Module 10: Troubleshoot LAN—CFS
Module 11: Troubleshoot LAN—VRF
Module 12: Troubleshoot LAN—FEX
Module 13: Troubleshoot SAN—Fibre Channel Interfaces
Module 14: Troubleshoot SAN—Fibre Channel VSANs, Zones, and Domain Services
Module 15: Troubleshoot SAN—NPV Mode
Module 16: Troubleshoot SAN—FCoE
Module 17: Troubleshoot SAN—DCB
Module 18: Troubleshoot Compute—Cisco UCS Management and Service Profile Deployment
Module 19: Troubleshoot Compute—Cisco UCS Integrated C-Series Server Boot from SAN
Module 20: Troubleshoot Compute—LAN Connectivity, Part 1
Module 21: Troubleshoot Compute—LAN Connectivity, Part 2
Module 22: Troubleshoot Compute—Cisco UCS C-Series Server Boot from SAN
Module 23: Troubleshoot Compute—Network Connectivity
Module 24: Troubleshoot Cisco ACI—Bare-Metal Hosts
Module 25: Troubleshoot Cisco ACI—VMM
Module 26: Troubleshoot Cisco ACI—Contracts
Module 27: Troubleshoot Cisco ACI—External Layer 3
Module 29: Troubleshoot Cisco ACI—External Layer 2

Exam Track

As part of your accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure

Exam code: 300-615 DCIT
Duration: 90 minutes
Languages: English
Domains:

Network (25%)
Compute platforms (25%)
Storage network (15%)
Automation (15%)
Management and operations (20%)

These domains are general guidelines for the content likely to be included in the exam. As Cisco continues to develop this certification, other related topics may also appear.

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, you should be able to:

Configure, secure and maintain LAN and SAN based on Cisco Nexus and MDS switches
Configure, secure and maintain Cisco UCS
Configure, secure, and maintain Cisco ACI

Alternatively, any of the following courses and exams fulfil the prerequisites:

Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking (DCICN) v6.0
Introducing Cisco Data Center Technologies (DCICT) v6.0
Implementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCII) v6.0
Implementing Cisco Data Center Virtualisation and Automation (DCVAI) v6.0
Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCI) v6.0

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 134,561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.41% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.

"Really enjoyed the course. It was thoroughly taught and in depth. Made sure there was plenty of opportunities to ask questions and then spent time explaining the answers to the questions making sure everyone understood the content both online and in person."
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"The organisation of the course was very professional. The course was well delivered, and included detailed explanation of all topics."
CF. (9/10/2023 (Monday) to 14/10/2023 (Saturday))

"Patient, knowledgeable, humorous and great instructor. It's a long course, but he made it much more manageable with regular breaks, a mix of slides and whiteboards, and real-world examples and analogies."
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Course Dates

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