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Data Center Fundamentals

This 3-day instructor-led course provides a comprehensive introduction to modern data center technologies, architectures, and operational concepts with a focus on data center networking solutions from Juniper Networks.

Duration · 3 daysVirtual + In-PersonInstructor-Led

$2,850

Course Description

This 3-day instructor-led course provides a comprehensive introduction to modern data center technologies, architectures, and operational concepts with a focus on data center networking solutions from Juniper Networks.

Students learn the foundational principles behind data center design, compute infrastructure, virtualization, storage, Ethernet fabrics, EVPN-VXLAN, automation, and cloud integration. The course serves as an entry point into the Juniper Data Center certification track and prepares learners for more advanced courses such as Junos Data Center Networking and Junos Data Center Switching.

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Audience Profile

This course is intended for:

  • Network engineers
  • Data center administrators
  • Systems engineers
  • Cloud infrastructure professionals
  • Government and DoD IT personnel
  • Individuals pursuing data center certifications

Prerequisites

Before enrolling, you should have:

  • Basic networking knowledge
  • Understanding of TCP/IP fundamentals
  • Familiarity with switching and routing concepts recommended

— Day-by-Day —

Course Outline

Day 1 – Data Center Architecture & Infrastructure Foundations

Module 1

Introduction to Modern Data Centers

  • Evolution of data center technologies
  • Enterprise, cloud, and colocation data centers
  • Business drivers for modern data center architectures
  • Scalability, availability, and resiliency requirements

Module 2

Data Center Infrastructure Components

  • Compute resources
  • Storage systems
  • Network infrastructure
  • Power and cooling systems
  • Physical security considerations

Module 3

Data Center Networking Fundamentals

  • Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking review
  • Network segmentation concepts
  • East-west and north-south traffic flows
  • Redundancy and high availability principles

Module 4

Juniper Data Center Portfolio Overview

  • Data center networking solutions
  • Switching platforms overview
  • Routing platforms overview
  • Data center software and management solutions

Lab 1

Data Center Architecture Analysis

  • Identify key infrastructure components
  • Analyze traffic flow patterns
  • Review redundancy models

Day 2 – Data Center Fabrics, Virtualization & Storage

Module 5

Modern Data Center Network Architectures

  • Traditional three-tier architectures
  • Spine-leaf architectures
  • Clos network principles
  • Fabric-based networking concepts

Module 6

Ethernet Fabrics and Overlay Networking

  • Data center fabric fundamentals
  • VXLAN concepts
  • EVPN fundamentals
  • Benefits of network virtualization

Module 7

Virtualization Technologies

  • Hypervisor fundamentals
  • Virtual machine architectures
  • Virtual switching concepts
  • Workload mobility considerations

Module 8

Storage Technologies

  • Direct Attached Storage (DAS)
  • Network Attached Storage (NAS)
  • Storage Area Networks (SAN)
  • IP storage technologies
  • Storage networking fundamentals

Lab 2

Data Center Fabric Design

  • Analyze spine-leaf topologies
  • Map traffic flows
  • Evaluate virtualization and storage integration

Day 3 – Cloud, Automation & Data Center Operations

Module 9

Cloud Integration Fundamentals

  • Public cloud concepts
  • Private cloud architectures
  • Hybrid cloud environments
  • Multi-cloud considerations

Module 10

Data Center Automation Concepts

  • Infrastructure automation fundamentals
  • Configuration management principles
  • Orchestration concepts
  • Intent-based networking overview

Module 11

Data Center Security Fundamentals

  • Security architecture principles
  • Segmentation and isolation strategies
  • Access control concepts
  • Security monitoring considerations

Module 12

Data Center Operations and Management

  • Monitoring and telemetry
  • Capacity planning
  • Change management
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity
  • Operational best practices

Lab 3

Modern Data Center Operations Scenario

  • Evaluate operational requirements
  • Review security and resiliency strategies
  • Identify automation opportunities
  • Develop operational improvement recommendations

— The Big Picture —

Key Takeaways

  • Review of modern data center architectures
  • Data center networking and fabric concepts
  • Virtualization and storage integration
  • Cloud and automation fundamentals
  • Security and operational best practices
  • Preparation for Juniper Data Center certification paths

— What You'll Walk Away With —

Skills Gained

  • Describe the architecture and operation of modern data centers
  • Explain spine-leaf and fabric-based networking designs
  • Understand EVPN and VXLAN concepts used in modern data center networks
  • Identify virtualization and storage technologies commonly used in enterprise environments
  • Describe cloud integration and automation principles
  • Apply data center security and operational best practices
  • Prepare for advanced Juniper data center courses such as Junos Data Center Networking (JDCN) and Junos Data Center Switching (JDCS) and certification objectives associated with the JNCIA-DC track.

Note: Course outlines are provided as a general guide. Content, pacing, labs, and instructional emphasis may vary based on instructor expertise, student experience levels, and customer-specific learning objectives.

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