The Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) for Data Center assesses a technician's proficiency in :
Fundamental configuration of Cisco NX-OS.
Understanding Cisco Data Center products and hardware elements, particularly focusing on the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS).
The program covers remedial services (hardware break-fix) concerning Cisco Data Center products, which include tasks such as hardware replacement, software and configuration backup and restoration, compliance with safety and environmental standards, identification of connection types and cable requirements, and basic troubleshooting at the physical layer. The Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) is expected to demonstrate competence in basic Cisco NX-OS configuration and familiarity with Cisco Data Center products and hardware components.
Who should take the exam?
Candidates for the exam should be capable of executing remedial services (hardware break-fix) on Cisco Data Center products, encompassing software and configuration backup and restoration, compliance checks for safety and environmental standards, identification of connection types and cable requirements, and performing elementary troubleshooting at the physical layer.
Exam Details
Exam Code: 010-151 DCTECH
Exam Name: CCT Data Center
Exam Languages: English, Japanese
Time: 90 minutes
Price: $125 USD
Course Outline
The Cisco (010-151) DCTECH covers the given topics -
Domain 1: Understand Data Center 17%
Describe a data center
Describe cloud computing
Describe virtualization (server, network and storage)
Describe PCIe SSDs and NVMe
Describe raid storage
Differentiate between these Layer 2 technologies (Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet)
Describe SAN technology (SAN network type)
Describe SAN cabling (FCoE, PCIe)
Describe UTP and connectors
Describe fiber and connectors
Describe twinaxial and connectors
Describe SFP and QSFP transceivers
Domain 2: Learn about Cisco Equipment and Related Hardware
Describe the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) components
Describe the Cisco UCS B-series Blade servers components and chassis layout
Describe the Cisco UCS C-series rack mount servers components and chassis layout
Describe Cisco UCS fabric interconnects and fabric extenders
Identify the Cisco UCS LED and chassis layout
Describe the Cisco UCS network adapters and expansion modules
Describe the Cisco UCS S-series Storage servers components and chassis layout
Describe the Cisco UCS E-series servers components and chassis layout
Describe the Cisco Nexus switches family components
Describe Cisco ACI and NX-OS mode
Describe the Cisco MDS 9700 product family components
Identifying the MDS 9700 Family Storage networking modules
Domain 3: Understand Cisco UCS and Cisco NX-OS software operation
Describe the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC)
Describe features and functionality of Cisco UCS Manager
Describe the different command modes for Cisco NX-OS software
Determine the current mode of the device
Verify the device configuration
Know how to use and interpret the basic Cisco NX-OS commands
Identify a configuration file from a Cisco device
Using the device file systems, directories, and files
Perform password recovery on a Cisco NX-OS switch device
Domain 4: Learn about Service-Related Knowledge
Use the hardware tools needed for repair
Make a physical connection from laptop to Cisco console port
Perform installation process steps and expected outcomes
Perform initial setup tasks
Service restoration verification
Perform remedial procedures on Cisco devices
Upgrade the BIOS on a Cisco UCS Server Blade with the GUI