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Troubleshooting Cisco® Data Center Infrastructure (DCIT)
Data centers must run reliably – even under pressure. DCIT training equips participants with methods to systematically diagnose disruptions in Cisco data center environments and resolve them permanently.
Key topics
- Learn and apply troubleshooting methods for Cisco data center designs.
- Isolate and resolve network, storage, and compute faults effectively.
- Use log analysis, telemetry, and monitoring tools to identify root causes.
- Recognize common failure patterns and address them with proven approaches.
- Systematically maintain system availability and performance.
Prerequisite
A working knowledge of network technologies and practical experience in Cisco data center environments is expected.
Target group
Suited for IT teams operating Cisco data centers who carry responsibility for availability and stability – from system administration to infrastructure engineering.
Those who detect disruptions quickly and resolve them methodically protect operations. DCIT training builds that technical foundation – practical and directly applicable.
Course content
Data center LAN and network communication
- Overview of structured troubleshooting workflows
- Applying CLI tools effectively for diagnosis
- Investigating and resolving VLAN and Private VLAN issues
- Isolating faults in port channels and vPCs
- Detecting and resolving errors in Cisco FabricPath
- Resolving Cisco OTV issues systematically
- Examining VXLAN failure patterns
- Diagnosing and resolving LISP disruptions
- Identifying and correcting routing protocol faults
- Examining LAN security components in the data center
- Isolating platform-specific root causes
Storage area network in the data center
- Checking Fibre Channel interfaces for faults
- Resolving fabric service disruptions in Fibre Channel
- Analyzing NPV mode and isolating errors
- Investigating and resolving FCoE issues
Cisco UCS – diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Resolving architecture and initialization faults in Cisco UCS
- Systematically addressing configuration issues in Cisco UCS
- Analyzing disruptions in Cisco UCS B-Series servers
- Verifying LAN and SAN connectivity on UCS B-Series
- Isolating and resolving faults in Cisco UCS C-Series servers
- Diagnosing LAN and SAN issues on UCS C-Series
- Resolving integration issues between UCS C-Series and UCS Manager
Cisco ACI – tools for problem solving
- Learning diagnostic tools and methods for Cisco ACI
Up to 100% funding for your continuing education
Attractive funding opportunities are available for numerous continuing education programs – depending on the funding program, up to 100% funding is possible.
The requirement is that you live or work in Germany. Our funding opportunities are not available outside of Germany.
Funding opportunities are available for career starters, job seekers, career changers, startups, experienced professionals, those seeking career advancement, and specialists.
What is meant by data center troubleshooting?
- Data center troubleshooting covers the structured identification, classification, and resolution of operational faults in Cisco environments.
What disruptions occur in the data center?
- Common issues include connectivity errors, performance degradation, misconfigurations, and failures in switching, routing, and storage systems.
Which Cisco technologies are in focus?
- Key areas include Cisco Nexus switches, NX-OS, switching architectures, virtualization solutions, fabric topologies, and automation fundamentals.
Why does structured troubleshooting pay off?
- A methodical approach reduces downtime, improves system stability, and protects business-critical processes.
What will participants learn in DCIT training?
- The training builds analytical thinking, systematic diagnostic skills, and a deeper understanding of complex Cisco data center architectures.
Where can DCIT knowledge be applied?
- It is applied wherever Cisco data centers are operated, monitored, maintained, or further developed.
What advantage does Cisco expertise provide?
- In-depth Cisco knowledge leads to more precise diagnostics, faster resolutions, and greater confidence when working in data center environments.
