Hardware-Networking
Data Center Monitoring and Capacity Planning
This practical course helps professionals master data center monitoring, capacity planning, environmental metrics, asset tracking, dashboards, and operational decisions. The program connects key concepts, real use cases, risks, tools, and operational decisions so participants can apply the learning in their work environment. It can be tailored to the organization’s sector, internal systems, participant maturity, and performance objectives.
Objectives
- Understand the concepts, challenges, and use cases related to data center monitoring, capacity planning, environmental metrics, asset tracking, dashboards, and operational decisions.
- Identify the data, systems, processes, and stakeholders required for effective implementation.
- Assess risks, limitations, governance requirements, and practical control points.
- Use methods, tools, and templates to structure analysis and decision-making.
- Translate learning into action plans, recommendations, and measurable improvement opportunities.
- Adapt the approach to the operating context, team maturity, and business objectives.
Target audience
- Network, systems, and infrastructure administrators
- Support technicians and IT engineers
- Data center, endpoint, and operations teams
- Professionals preparing for networking certifications
- IT managers responsible for availability and resilience
Program outline
A clear structure for the learning journey.
Program outline
Outline points are grouped in one designed block instead of being treated as separate module cards.
Module 1: ACI Fabric Architecture, Leaf-Spine, and APIC
Foundation for ACI Fabric Architecture, Leaf-Spine, and APIC: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Terminology and decisions in ACI Fabric Architecture, Leaf-Spine, and APIC: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Inputs required for ACI Fabric Architecture, Leaf-Spine, and APIC: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Typical mistakes around ACI Fabric Architecture, Leaf-Spine, and APIC: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
Module 2: Tenants, VRFs, Bridge Domains, and Endpoint Groups
Current-state mapping for Tenants, VRFs, Bridge Domains, and Endpoint Groups: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Examples and scenarios involving Tenants, VRFs, Bridge Domains, and Endpoint Groups: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Diagnostic questions about Tenants, VRFs, Bridge Domains, and Endpoint Groups: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Evidence produced through Tenants, VRFs, Bridge Domains, and Endpoint Groups: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
Module 3: Contracts, Filters, Policies, and Application Profiles
Design considerations for Contracts, Filters, Policies, and Application Profiles: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Roles and responsibilities in Contracts, Filters, Policies, and Application Profiles: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Exceptions and constraints affecting Contracts, Filters, Policies, and Application Profiles: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Quality checks for Contracts, Filters, Policies, and Application Profiles: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
Module 4: External Connectivity, L3Out, and Network Integration
Operating model for External Connectivity, L3Out, and Network Integration: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Tools and workflow steps in External Connectivity, L3Out, and Network Integration: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Handoffs and approvals around External Connectivity, L3Out, and Network Integration: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Escalation points in External Connectivity, L3Out, and Network Integration: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
Module 5: Operations, Health Scores, Events, and Faults
Performance measures for Operations, Health Scores, Events, and Faults: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Review routines after Operations, Health Scores, Events, and Faults: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Improvement actions for Operations, Health Scores, Events, and Faults: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Sustaining discipline around Operations, Health Scores, Events, and Faults: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
Module 6: ACI Troubleshooting and Policy Verification
Advanced scenarios in ACI Troubleshooting and Policy Verification: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Failure patterns seen in ACI Troubleshooting and Policy Verification: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Coordination challenges during ACI Troubleshooting and Policy Verification: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Recovery actions for ACI Troubleshooting and Policy Verification: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
Module 7: Security, Segmentation, and Change Governance
Governance requirements for Security, Segmentation, and Change Governance: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Data quality checks in Security, Segmentation, and Change Governance: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Risk controls related to Security, Segmentation, and Change Governance: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Value measures for Security, Segmentation, and Change Governance: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
Module 8: ACI Fabric Design Workshop
Implementation planning for ACI Fabric Design Workshop: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Readiness questions before ACI Fabric Design Workshop: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Pilot design for ACI Fabric Design Workshop: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
Lessons learned after ACI Fabric Design Workshop: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
Materials provided
- ○ Slides used during the sessions
- ○ Group activities and practical exercises
- ○ Worksheets, checklists, and templates
- ○ Case studies relevant to the course
- ○ 4D Certificate of Completion issued by 4D Training & Consultancy
- ○ Post-course support for technical queries and guidance
Training Options
Programs can be delivered in-house, online, or in a blended format depending on your team's schedule, location, and learning objectives. When an external certificate or exam is included, certification rules and fees remain under the relevant awarding body's policies, while 4D provides the training and preparation support.
Why choose 4D
4D Training & Consultancy designs technical and professional programs around the client’s operating reality. The course can be adapted to sector requirements, internal systems, team capability, practical use cases, and the level of depth required by the audience.
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