DCFNDU - Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations

This Cisco U. course objective supports the following Instructor-Led Course:

Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU) 

This self-paced Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU) 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 CCNP and other professional-level data center courses and exams:
Courses                                                                                                                                                  Exams

• Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)                          350-601 Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)
• Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID)                                                                            350-610 Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID)
• Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCIT)                                                                 350-615 Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCIT)
• Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI)                                                     350-620 Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI)
• Introducing Cisco NX-OS Switches and Fabrics in the Data Center (DCINX)                                 n/a
• Configuring Cisco Nexus Switches (DCCNX)                                                                                          n/a

How you’ll benefit
This class 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
• This course also earns you 30 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.