Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Post published:7 December, 2025
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Course Overview
- The ‘Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)’ course trains professionals to implement, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco data center solutions. It is foundational for the Cisco CCNP Data Center certification, directly preparing for the 300-601 DCCOR exam. The curriculum covers modern data center infrastructure, including advanced networking, compute, storage networking, automation, and security practices.
- Targeted at experienced data center engineers, network administrators, and architects, this course builds expertise in deploying and maintaining highly available, scalable, and secure Cisco data center environments. Its practical focus ensures theoretical knowledge translates into operational proficiency, fostering innovation and optimization within dynamic data center ecosystems.
- Beyond exam readiness, the core objective is to build an applicable skillset for real-world data center challenges. Mastery prepares you to lead digital transformation, ensure business continuity, and enhance operational efficiencies, establishing you as a critical expert in evolving data center architecture.
Requirements / Prerequisites
- Foundational Networking: Solid grasp of TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP basics), switching (VLANs, STP), and fundamental network security.
- Cisco IOS/NX-OS Experience: Practical familiarity with Cisco IOS and NX-OS CLI for basic configuration and troubleshooting.
- Server Virtualization: Working knowledge of server virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V).
- Storage Networking Concepts: Basic understanding of SAN (Fibre Channel, iSCSI) and NAS technologies.
- General IT Exposure: Recommended 3-5 years of IT networking or data center experience.
Skills Covered / Tools Used
- Data Center Network Implementation:
  - Cisco NX-OS Features: Configure vPC, FHRPs, OSPF, BGP for high availability and efficient data center traffic.
  - Cisco ACI Deployment: Implement ACI fabric (tenants, Bridge Domains, EPGs, contracts) for robust application segmentation.
  - VXLAN EVPN: Deploy and troubleshoot VXLAN EVPN as the overlay for scalable, multi-tenant Layer 2/3 data center networks.
- Compute System Management:
  - Cisco UCS Deployment: Manage Cisco UCS B-Series blade and C-Series rack servers; focus on service profiles, pools, and policies.
  - UCS Manager & Central: Utilize UCS Manager for single UCS domains, UCS Central for unified multi-domain management.
- Storage Network Integration:
  - Fibre Channel & FCoE: Implement and verify FC and FCoE (VSANs, zoning, port channels) for high-performance storage.
  - Cisco MDS & Nexus: Configure and troubleshoot Cisco MDS Fibre Channel and Nexus switches for optimized storage connectivity.
- Automation and Orchestration:
  - Python for Data Center: Develop Python scripting skills using Cisco NX-API, REST API, and libraries for programmatic automation.
  - Config Management & Orchestration: Integrate Ansible, Puppet, Chef; explore Cisco Intersight and DNA Center for streamlined operations.
- Data Center Security:
  - Access Control & Device Security: Implement AAA, RBAC, port security, and Control Plane Policing (CoPP) on Nexus switches.
  - Infrastructure Integrity: Explore secure boot and software image integrity to enhance data center component security.
- Monitoring, Visibility, and Troubleshooting:
  - Telemetry & Analytics: Configure and interpret SNMP, NetFlow, Syslog, and streaming telemetry for deep data center performance visibility.
  - Cisco DCNM: Leverage Cisco Data Center Network Manager for centralized management, monitoring, and efficient Nexus network troubleshooting.
Benefits / Outcomes
- Cisco Certification Readiness: Comprehensive preparation for the 300-601 DCCOR exam, vital for CCNP Data Center certification.
- Advanced Cisco Data Center Expertise: Develop skills to implement, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco data center infrastructure.
- Enhanced Career Prospects: Qualify for senior data center engineering, network architecture, and cloud infrastructure roles.
- Practical Proficiency: Gain hands-on experience applicable to real-world data center challenges.
- Foundation for Specialization: Build a robust foundation for further Cisco Data Center specializations (design, automation, security).
PROS
- Holistic Technology Coverage: Explores all core aspects of modern Cisco data center technologies.
- Direct Exam Alignment: Structured to meet 300-601 DCCOR exam objectives, ensuring high relevance.
- High-Demand Skill Acquisition: Cultivates expertise in data center automation, SDN (ACI), and hyperconverged infrastructure (UCS).
- Real-World Practicality: Emphasizes practical implementation and troubleshooting.
- Career Advancement Path: Crucial stepping stone for career progression in advanced data center and cloud engineering.
- Vendor-Specific Mastery: Develops deep, specialized knowledge in Cisco’s market-leading data center product portfolio.
CONS
- Significant Foundational Knowledge Expected: Course depth presumes strong pre-existing foundation in general networking, server virtualization, and IT operations, challenging for beginners.