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Cisco CCT Data Center (010-151 DCTECH)

In this foundational Cisco skills training, Jeff Kish covers the Cisco data centers objectives in the 010-151 exam, which is the one exam required to earn the CCT Data Center certification. This course covers data center servers, hypervisors, storage arrays, storage area networks (SANs), and more.

Updated February 2020

8Skills
79Videos
8hTotal

Who This Course Is For

This CCT Data Center 010-151 training is considered foundational Cisco training, which means it was designed for network administrators with 6 to 12 months of experience — or no experience at all. This CCT Data Center 010-151 course is valuable for new or aspiring IT professionals, experienced network administrators looking to validate or refresh foundational skills.

Skills Your Team Will Gain

  • Identifying data center components
  • Setting up data center networks (servers, hypervisors, storage arrays, storage area networks)
  • Setting up backups and preparing for disaster recovery
  • Identifying Cisco Nexus hardware
  • Identifying and understanding the Nexus series (5000, 2000, 7000, 3000, 9000)
  • Configuring NX-OS
  • Using Nexus fabric extenders

Course Curriculum

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Identify Data Center Components

Jeff KishDuration: 1h 21m26 videos

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  • Identify Data Center ComponentsFree1h 21m · 26 videos
  • Premium skill.Choose the Correct Cisco DC Transceivers1h 13m · 24 videos
  • Premium skill.Describe Nexus Hardware and Software46m · 18 videos
  • Premium skill.Identify Cisco Nexus Hardware1h 6m · 24 videos
  • Premium skill.Identify Cisco UCS and MDS Hardware1h 25m · 28 videos
  • Premium skill.Describe Cisco UCS and NX-OS Software Operation49m · 20 videos
  • Premium skill.Perform NX-OS Service Tasks41m · 16 videos
  • Premium skill.Perform UCS Service Tasks38m · 18 videos
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What IT leaders need to know before assigning this course

Data center incidents often escalate because front-line staff cannot quickly identify Cisco hardware, software, optics, or the right service task. This foundational Cisco CCT Data Center training gives IT Directors a structured way to build baseline competence for junior data center technicians, network administrators, and IT Practitioners supporting Cisco Nexus, UCS, MDS, SAN, storage, server, and hypervisor environments.

The course is about 8 hours of video training per learner, making it practical for onboarding, certification prep, or refresh training without pulling staff out of operations for multiple weeks. Team Leads can assign it before giving technicians access to production change windows or vendor-facing troubleshooting workflows. CBT Nuggets Playlists help sequence the training by role, Practice Exams support 010-151 readiness, and Team Reporting helps Training Managers track completion across the team.

Team Impact

How this training helps your team succeed

IT teams use this training to standardize the baseline skills needed for Cisco data center support before technicians work on production infrastructure.

  • Faster hardware identification: Technicians learn to recognize Cisco Nexus, UCS, and MDS hardware so they can communicate clearly during support calls and maintenance windows.
  • Better parts and optics decisions: Teams build familiarity with Cisco data center transceivers, reducing the risk of mismatched components during installs or replacements.
  • More consistent service work: Learners review NX-OS and UCS service tasks, helping Team Leads reduce avoidable escalations for routine data center support.
  • Stronger certification readiness: The course aligns with the 010-151 DCTECH exam path, giving Training Managers a focused option for CCT Data Center preparation.

After completion

Capabilities your team walks away with

Knowledge

  • Core Cisco data center components, including servers, hypervisors, storage arrays, and SAN concepts
  • Cisco data center transceiver options and selection considerations
  • Cisco Nexus hardware and software fundamentals
  • Cisco UCS and MDS hardware roles in the data center
  • Basic Cisco UCS and NX-OS software operation

Ability

  • Identify common Cisco data center components during support and maintenance tasks
  • Choose appropriate Cisco data center transceivers for supported scenarios
  • Recognize Nexus, UCS, and MDS platforms in operational environments
  • Describe how NX-OS and UCS software support data center operations
  • Perform foundational NX-OS and UCS service tasks covered in the CCT Data Center exam objectives

Readiness check

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A short placement assessment on the CBT Nuggets assessments platform measures whether a learner already has the foundation this course assumes. IT Directors use it to put the right people in the right training — and any learner can take it right now to make sure they'll get full value from day one.

  • Questions generated from this course's own video transcripts — what gets measured is exactly what gets taught
  • Instant, per-learner results that show whether the prerequisite foundation is in place
  • Results roll up into team readiness reporting, so training hours go where they change outcomes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cisco CCT Data Center worth it?

Yes, the Cisco CCT Data Center certification is mostly worth it, but only for IT technicians and data center personnel with very little experience or no experience at all. Maybe you just started your first data center job -- the CCT Data Center cert is definitely worth it. But if you’ve got a bit of data center experience already, you can skip it and just move on to the CCNA or even the CCNP Data Center.

Is Cisco CCT Data Center necessary for earning the CCNA?

No, the CCT Data Center isn’t necessary to earn the CCNA. The Cisco CCNA has no prerequisites and you can attempt it at any time. Before you attempt the CCNA, Cisco does recommend at least one year of experience with implementing and administering Cisco solutions -- and that’s what the CCT Data Center represents. So although the CCT Data Center isn’t necessary, having it will make earning the CCNA much easier.

How much does the Cisco CCT Data Center cost?

The CCT Data Center costs $125. You earn the Cisco CCT Data Center by taking Cisco’s exam 010-151 DCTECH. The CCT Data Center exam is 90 minutes long and has 75 questions and costs $125 to attempt. It’s a good idea to get training beforehand because Cisco doesn’t offer refunds on the exam if you fail. Make sure you add the cost of training to the $125 it costs to take the CCT Data Center.

Is the Cisco CCT Data Center difficult?

No, the Cisco CCT Data Center isn’t particularly difficult. The CCT Data Center isn’t difficult because it was intentionally designed to be just an entry-level introduction to basic concepts and simple skills around managing Cisco data center technology. Cisco developed the CCT Data Center to be just difficult enough to show that a new IT technician knows how to perform basic data center job tasks.

Does the Cisco CCT Data Center certification expire?

Yes, the Cisco CCT Data Center expires after three years. The CCT Data Center cert is only valid for three years, but it’s easy to recertify in that time window. While you’re inside the three-year window, you can recertify by passing the current CCT Data Center exam. Also, if you pass a different Cisco Career Certification exam in the three-year window, you’ll recertify your CCT Data Center and earn the new cert as well.

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