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CCIE Data Center Training: Become a Data Center Expert

This CCIE data center training program prepares you for both the DCCOR 350-601 written exam and the demanding 8-hour CCIE Data Center v3.1 lab exam.
Here’s what you need to know. The CCIE Data Center certification proves you can design, deploy, operate, and optimize complex data center networks. It covers Nexus switching, ACI fabrics, UCS compute, storage networking, and automation. Cisco updated the exam to v3.1 in 2024, adding RoCE v2 for AI/ML workloads, Nutanix integration, and enhanced Nexus Dashboard capabilities.

Our CCIE data center training follows Cisco’s official v3.1 exam blueprint. But we go beyond exam topics. We show you how these technologies work in production environments. The kind of knowledge that makes you a true data center expert.

What makes this different? Live instruction from working CCIE Data Center engineers. Not pre-recorded videos from years ago. Real experts answering your questions in real-time. Stuck on an ACI contract configuration? Ask during class. Confused about vPC peer-link design? Your instructor walks you through it.

The CCIE Data Center v3.1 certification covers seven major domains. Data Center L2/L3 Connectivity (20%), Fabric Infrastructure (15%), Fabric Connectivity (15%), Compute (15%), Storage (10%), Security and Services (10%), and Automation (15%). Our training covers each domain with hands-on labs that mirror real exam scenarios.

Unlike pre-recorded courses, our live sessions let you interact with instructors and other students. You’ll practice on real Cisco data center switches, ACI fabrics, UCS systems, and MDS SAN switches. This hands-on experience is essential because the CCIE lab exam requires deep practical knowledge.

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Is This Course Right For You?

Before enrolling, make sure this course aligns with your career goals and experience level.

Perfect For You If:

you meet these criteria

  • You have 3-5 years of data center networking experience
  • You hold CCNP Data Center or equivalent certification
  • You work with Cisco Nexus, ACI, or UCS
  • You want to reach data center architect level
  • You can dedicate 15-20 hours per week

Not Recommended If:

Consider other courses first

  • You're new to data center technologies
  • You don't have CCNP-level knowledge yet
  • You prefer theory over hands-on labs

What You'll Be Able To Do

Real career outcomes our students achieve after completing this course

  • Design Data Center Networks: Plan and implement scalable architectures using Cisco Nexus. Configure vPC, multi-tier topologies, and advanced L2/L3 connectivity.
  • Deploy Cisco ACI Fabrics: Build ACI from fabric discovery to tenant configuration. Master access policies, EPGs, contracts, and multi-site deployments.
  • Manage UCS Compute: Configure service profiles, resource pools, and LAN/SAN connectivity. Use UCS Manager and Intersight for centralized management.
  • Implement Storage Networking: Deploy Fibre Channel, FCoE, and RoCE v2. Configure zoning, NPIV, and high-performance networking for AI/ML workloads.
  • Automate Data Center Operations: Write Python scripts and Ansible playbooks. Use Nexus Dashboard for fabric-wide automation and monitoring.
  • Pass the 8-Hour Lab Exam: Build the speed and accuracy to pass the CCIE Data Center v3.1 lab on your first attempt.

Course Description

Real career outcomes our students achieve after completing this course

This CCIE data center training program prepares you for both the DCCOR 350-601 written exam and the demanding 8-hour CCIE Data Center v3.1 lab exam.
Here’s what you need to know. The CCIE Data Center certification proves you can design, deploy, operate, and optimize complex data center networks. It covers Nexus switching, ACI fabrics, UCS compute, storage networking, and automation. Cisco updated the exam to v3.1 in 2024, adding RoCE v2 for AI/ML workloads, Nutanix integration, and enhanced Nexus Dashboard capabilities.

Our CCIE data center training follows Cisco’s official v3.1 exam blueprint. But we go beyond exam topics. We show you how these technologies work in production environments. The kind of knowledge that makes you a true data center expert.

What makes this different? Live instruction from working CCIE Data Center engineers. Not pre-recorded videos from years ago. Real experts answering your questions in real-time. Stuck on an ACI contract configuration? Ask during class. Confused about vPC peer-link design? Your instructor walks you through it.

The CCIE Data Center v3.1 certification covers seven major domains. Data Center L2/L3 Connectivity (20%), Fabric Infrastructure (15%), Fabric Connectivity (15%), Compute (15%), Storage (10%), Security and Services (10%), and Automation (15%). Our training covers each domain with hands-on labs that mirror real exam scenarios.

Unlike pre-recorded courses, our live sessions let you interact with instructors and other students. You’ll practice on real Cisco data center switches, ACI fabrics, UCS systems, and MDS SAN switches. This hands-on experience is essential because the CCIE lab exam requires deep practical knowledge.

Your Learning Journey

A clear 16-week roadmap...

L2/L3 Connectivity (Weeks 1-4) 4 weeks

Master Nexus switching and routing. Configure vPC, port channels, spanning tree, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, and multicast.

ACI Fabric Infrastructure (Weeks 5-8) 4 weeks

Deploy complete ACI fabrics from discovery to production. Master the ACI object model, policies, and multi-tenancy.

Fabric Connectivity & Multi-Site (Weeks 9-12) 4 weeks

Implement VXLAN EVPN overlays, external L3Out, and multi-site architectures. Configure ACI Multi-Pod and remote leaf.

Data Center Compute (Weeks 13-16) 4 weeks

Configure UCS service profiles, compute policies, and LAN/SAN uplinks. Master UCS Manager, Intersight, and Nutanix integration.

Storage Networking (Weeks 17-20) 4 weeks

Configure Fibre Channel, FCoE, and RoCE v2. Master zoning, NPIV, and DCQCN congestion control for AI/ML.

Security, Services & Automation (Weeks 21-24) 4 weeks

Implement ACLs, RBAC, QoS, and traffic management. Master Python, Ansible, and Nexus Dashboard tools.

Lab Exam Prep (Weeks 25-28) 4 weeks

Full 8-hour mock labs under exam conditions. Practice both Design and Deploy/Operate/Optimize modules.

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Course Curriculum

Explore what you'll learn in each section of this comprehensive course

Data Center L2/L3 Connectivity (20%)

  • Layer 2 Technologies
  • Routing Protocols
  • Multicast

Data Center Fabric Infrastructure (15%)

Data Center Fabric Connectivity (15%)

Data Center Compute (15%)

Data Center Storage (10%)

Security and Network Services (10%)

Automation and Orchestration (15%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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100% yes. Here’s why. Companies aren’t ditching their data centers. They’re building hybrid environments. You still need people who can run Nexus, ACI, and UCS alongside cloud platforms. Plus Cisco added AI/ML workload topics like RoCE v2 to the v3.1 exam. That tells you where the industry is heading. Data center engineers who also understand automation? They’re not going anywhere.
Most of our students do exactly that. Classes run on a set schedule, and you’ll need about 15 to 20 hours a week total. It’s not easy, but it’s doable. Your mentor helps you build a realistic study plan around your job. The key is consistency, not marathon study sessions.
No. You get unlimited access to our lab environment. We’re talking real ACI fabrics, Nexus switches, UCS systems, and MDS SAN switches. Setting up your own data center lab at home would cost thousands. We’ve already done that for you.
Cisco added RoCE v2 for AI/ML workloads, Nutanix integration, and more Nexus Dashboard content. Is it harder? Different is more accurate. The automation section got heavier, and the storage domain now includes high-performance networking for AI. Our training covers all the v3.1 updates from day one.
Data center architect, principal engineer, infrastructure lead, or senior consultant. These are $150K to $200K+ roles. Some of our graduates moved into cloud infrastructure positions too since the ACI and automation skills transfer directly. The CCIE title opens doors that experience alone won’t.

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