We may earn an affiliate commission when you visit our partners.
Pluralsight logo

CCT Data Center

Cisco Equipment and Hardware

Anthony Sequeira

Thanks in great part to cloud-based technologies and modern DevOps, the Data Center has become the new lifeblood of technology. This course teaches you the basics of core components of the Cisco UCS solution and common related Cisco hardware devices.

Read more

Thanks in great part to cloud-based technologies and modern DevOps, the Data Center has become the new lifeblood of technology. This course teaches you the basics of core components of the Cisco UCS solution and common related Cisco hardware devices.

Information technology today can be a bit intimidating for someone just getting started. This is because the pace of innovation and change has increased at a rate never seen before. In this course, CCT Data Center: Cisco Equipment and Hardware, you’ll learn a strong foundation in Data Center technologies. First, you’ll explore core Cisco UCS components. Next, you’ll discover key capabilities and strengths of the various Cisco UCS server families. Finally, you’ll learn how to describe the functions and strengths of common related Cisco hardware and software. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of modern Data Centers needed to thrive in IT environments today.

Enroll now

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview
Understanding Core Cisco UCS Component
Additional Cisco Data Center Hardware Solutions

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Beginners to networking will benefit from this course's easy-to-follow approach
Novice IT professionals and those seeking to strengthen foundational knowledge in networking will benefit from this course
Taught by Anthony Sequeira, IT professional, ensures its credibility and strong reputation
Provides deep exploration of Cisco UCS, a core component of modern data centers
Emphasizes Cisco Data Center Hardware Solutions, valuable for those seeking expertise in this area

Save this course

Save CCT Data Center: Cisco Equipment and Hardware to your list so you can find it easily later:
Save

Activities

Coming soon We're preparing activities for CCT Data Center: Cisco Equipment and Hardware. These are activities you can do either before, during, or after a course.

Career center

Learners who complete CCT Data Center: Cisco Equipment and Hardware will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Data Center Engineer
A Data Center Engineer constructs hardware infrastructure for data centers, ensuring that the equipment meets agreed-upon specifications. This often involves power and cooling systems, data storage facilities, network systems, and similar hardware. This course may help you build a foundation in the Cisco UCS concept and other common hardware and software used in Data Centers. Getting this foundation can lead to success as a Data Center Engineer.
Computer Systems Analyst
A Computer Systems Analyst determines system needs and also participates in the design, testing, and implementation of computer systems. Knowledge of Cisco UCS components and common related Cisco devices can help someone excel in this role. This course provides explanations of these components and devices.
Network Engineer
A Network Engineer will configure and support data networks, such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and other data communications networks. Many use Cisco components and equipment for this purpose. This course has modules that can be useful to Network Engineers who also want to work with Cisco devices.
Information Technology Manager
An Information Technology Manager is responsible for computer networks and systems and provides leadership and direction for the effective use of information technology to the organization. This course can be helpful for IT Managers who also work with Cisco hardware, software, and devices.
Cloud Engineer
A Cloud Engineer designs, builds, and manages cloud computing systems. Since these systems may utilize Cisco products, it may be helpful to have a working knowledge of the hardware and software involved. This course may be able to help you gain valuable insight into these products.
DevOps Engineer
A DevOps Engineer will automate software development and configuration management processes. Companies often use Cisco products in these processes. This course may help prepare you for work in this role by teaching some of the hardware and software involved.
Information Systems Manager
An Information Systems Manager plans, coordinates, and directs computer-related activities of an organization and may provide consultation on information technology. Understanding the function and strengths of Cisco hardware and software can be beneficial, and this course may be able to help.
Storage Systems Administrator
A Storage Systems Administrator will manage backup and recovery, storage provisioning and capacity management to ensure data availability. This course may help you if you work with Cisco hardware and software while in this role, as this course teaches about Cisco UCS server and hardware families.
Network Administrator
A Network Administrator plans, installs, and manages an organization's computer network and related network devices. If you work with Cisco devices in this role, you can benefit from this course.
IT Specialist
An IT Specialist sets up, maintains, or repairs computer systems. Many work with Cisco products. Getting the foundation in Cisco UCS and related hardware can be useful for IT Specialists working in a data center environment. This course may help provide that foundation.
Network Operations Center Engineer
A Network Operations Center Engineer monitors, analyzes, and responds to events on a computer network to ensure network availability, performance, and security. That often involves Cisco products. This course can be helpful for understanding such products and their uses.
Systems Engineer
A Systems Engineer provides technical solutions to customers, involving the installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software systems. This course can be helpful for Systems Engineers who work with Cisco products and hardware.
Technical Support Engineer
A Technical Support Engineer installs, maintains, configures, and troubleshoots computer hardware, software or systems for clients or organizations. This course may be useful for a Technical Support Engineer who works with Cisco products and hardware.
Systems Analyst
A Systems Analyst identifies and solves problems in the design, development, or operation of computer systems. This course may be useful for a Systems Analyst who works with Cisco hardware and software.
Cloud Architect
A Cloud Architect provides clients with architectural design for Cloud based solutions. This role often involves Cisco infrastructure. This course may offer relevant information about Cisco products that could be used in these solutions.

Reading list

We've selected 12 books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in CCT Data Center: Cisco Equipment and Hardware.
Provides detailed technical guidance on designing and deploying Cisco UCS solutions. It covers topics such as server selection, storage design, networking, and management.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the design and implementation of Cisco data center infrastructure. It covers everything from the basics of data center design to advanced topics such as security and virtualization.
Provides a practical overview of data center networking, with a focus on Cisco technologies. It covers everything from the basics of data center networking to advanced topics such as SDN and NFV.
Provides a comprehensive overview of virtualization, with a focus on the business benefits of virtualization. It covers everything from the basics of virtualization to advanced topics such as cloud computing and VDI.
Provides a practical overview of cloud computing, with a focus on the business benefits of cloud computing. It covers everything from the basics of cloud computing to advanced topics such as cloud security and cloud management.
Provides a fun and easy-to-understand overview of DevOps, with a focus on the benefits of DevOps for businesses. It covers everything from the basics of DevOps to advanced topics such as continuous delivery and continuous integration.
Provides a practical overview of Infrastructure as Code, with a focus on the benefits of Infrastructure as Code for businesses. It covers everything from the basics of Infrastructure as Code to advanced topics such as Terraform and Ansible.
Fictional story about a team of IT professionals who are trying to save their company from disaster. The book great way to learn about the benefits of DevOps and how to implement it in your own organization.
Practical guide to implementing DevOps in your organization. The book covers everything from the basics of DevOps to advanced topics such as continuous delivery and continuous integration.

Share

Help others find this course page by sharing it with your friends and followers:

Similar courses

Here are nine courses similar to CCT Data Center: Cisco Equipment and Hardware.
Designing Computing for Cisco Data Center Infrastructure
Most relevant
CCT Data Center: Cisco UCS and NX-OS Software Operation
Most relevant
Cisco Data Center Core: Configuring Compute
Most relevant
Cisco Data Center Core: 350-601 Exam Prep
Most relevant
Cisco Data Center Core: Configuring and Managing a Cisco...
Most relevant
CCT Routing and Switching: Cisco Equipment and Hardware
Most relevant
CCT Data Center: Cisco Data Center Basics
Most relevant
Cisco Advanced Routing: Leaf/Spine Data Centers
Most relevant
Introduction to the CCT Data Center Certification
Most relevant
Our mission

OpenCourser helps millions of learners each year. People visit us to learn workspace skills, ace their exams, and nurture their curiosity.

Our extensive catalog contains over 50,000 courses and twice as many books. Browse by search, by topic, or even by career interests. We'll match you to the right resources quickly.

Find this site helpful? Tell a friend about us.

Affiliate disclosure

We're supported by our community of learners. When you purchase or subscribe to courses and programs or purchase books, we may earn a commission from our partners.

Your purchases help us maintain our catalog and keep our servers humming without ads.

Thank you for supporting OpenCourser.

© 2016 - 2024 OpenCourser