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How to Become a Data Center Technician: Cisco Data Center Networking Basics

This How to Become a Data Center Technician: Cisco Data Center Networking Basics training covers how to perform the basic tasks of administration well enough that you can competently accomplish any task as an entry-level data center technician. For anyone who leads an IT team, this Cisco training can be used to onboard new entry-level IT professionals, curated into individual or team training plans, or as a Cisco reference resource.

Updated July 2022

2Skills
23Videos
2h 35mTotal
23 videos2h 35m

Who This Course Is For

This How to Become a Data Center Technician: Cisco Data Center Networking Basics training is considered foundational-level Cisco training, which means it was designed for entry-level IT professionals. This data center networking skills course is valuable for new IT professionals with at least a year of experience with Cisco data center networking and experienced entry-level IT professionals looking to validate their Cisco skills.

Skills Your Team Will Gain

  • All the terms and vocabulary that networking professionals use every day
  • The fundamental concepts that make understanding networking possible
  • The hardware and software that data centers operate on

Course Curriculum

  • Premium skill.Identify Data Center Components1h 21m
  • Premium skill.Choose the Correct Cisco DC Transceivers1h 13m

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  • 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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