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Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations

The Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations course helps you prepare for entry-level data center roles. In this course, you will learn the foundational knowledge and skills you need to configure Cisco® data center technologies including: networking, virtualization, storage area networking, and unified computing. You will get an introduction to Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI™), automation, and cloud computing.  You will get hands-on experience with configuring features on Cisco Nexus® Operating System (Cisco NX-OS) and Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS®).

This course does not lead directly to a certification exam, but it does cover foundational knowledge that can help you prepare for several professional-level data center courses and exams.

 

This course will help you:

    Prepare for entry-level job roles in the high-demand area of data center environments

    Prepare for courses that support the Cisco Certified Network Professional Data Center certification exams

    Gain knowledge and hands-on skills through Cisco’s unique combination of lessons and hands-on practice using enterprise-grade Cisco learning technologies, data center equipment, and software

    Earn 30 CE credits toward recertification

Delivery Format

  • Company Event

    Event at company

  • Elearning (Self-paced)

    Self paced electronic learning

  • Public Classroom

    Traditional Classroom Learning

  • Virtual Learning

    Learning that is virtual

30 courses found

    • Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
    • Date 17-21 August, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    • Location: Virtual (W. Europe )
    • Language: Spanish
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    • Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
    • Date 24-28 August, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    • Location: Virtual (W. Europe )
    • Language: English
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    • Delivery Format: Public Classroom
    • Date 24-28 August, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    • Location: 1-Mechelen (Battelsesteenweg 455-B) (W. Europe )
    • Language: English
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    • Delivery Format: Public Classroom
    • Date 28 September-02 October, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    • Location: RUEIL ATHENEE (W. Europe Standard Time)
    • Language: French
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    • Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
    • Date 28 September-02 October, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    • Location: Virtual (W. Europe Standard Time)
    • Language: French
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    • Delivery Format: Public Classroom
    • Date 26-30 October, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    • Location: Dubai-Knowledge Village (Arabian St)
    • Language: English
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    • Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
    • Date 26-30 October, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    • Location: Virtual (Arabian St)
    • Language: English
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    • Delivery Format: Public Classroom
    • Date 06-10 December, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    • Location: Riyadh (Arab Stand)
    • Language: English
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    • Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
    • Date 06-10 December, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    • Location: Virtual (Arab Stand)
    • Language: English
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    • Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
    • Date 14-18 December, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    • Location: Virtual (W. Europe )
    • Language: English
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