Cisco Intersight Essentials (DCEIS) v1.0
The Cisco Intersight Essentials (DCEIS) v1.0 course equips data center professionals like systems engineers and technical solutions architects with skills to centralize management of compute, network, and storage assets using Cisco’s cloud-based Intersight platform. It solves the growing complexity in managing hybrid IT environments, a challenge faced by 78% of enterprises adopting multi-cloud strategies. You’ll gain hands-on experience automating operations, deploying server profiles, and leveraging Intersight APIs for faster, error-free provisioning.
This course prepares learners for advanced roles in automated data center management and supports recertification with 18 Continuing Education credits. Koenig Solutions offers official Cisco-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, ensuring practical mastery. You’ll be positioned to drive efficiency in modern IT operations, unlocking career advancement in high-demand areas like cloud infrastructure and automation.
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Course Overview
The Cisco Intersight Essentials (DCEIS) v1.0 course by Cisco is designed for network administrators, data center engineers, and cloud operations specialists seeking to master centralized infrastructure management. This training provides a comprehensive understanding of Cisco Intersight, focusing on deployment, configuration, and automation of Cisco UCS and HyperFlex environments. Learners prepare for the Cisco Intersight certification pathway, gaining skills critical for modern data center roles. With over 90% of Fortune 500 companies adopting cloud-integrated infrastructure management, expertise in platforms like Cisco Intersight is increasingly in demand across enterprise IT departments.
Students engage with key technologies including Cisco Intersight Workload Optimizer (IWO), Intersight Cloud Orchestrator (ICO), Intersight Virtualization Services (IVS), and the Cisco Intersight API, using official Cisco lab environments. Through hands-on labs, learners configure organizations and roles, create server profiles from templates, deploy the Cisco Intersight Virtual Appliance, and automate tasks using Terraform and Ansible. A foundational project involves deploying VMware ESXi to a blade server using Cisco Intersight, simulating real-world provisioning scenarios. The lab environment mirrors production data centers, enabling students to build, manage, and monitor unified infrastructure using Cisco’s single-pane-of-glass platform.
This course prepares candidates for professional-level data center certifications and validates expertise in Cisco’s unified computing ecosystem. Cisco-certified professionals report an average salary increase of 20%, with senior roles averaging over $110,000 annually. Koenig Solutions offers official courseware and a Guaranteed-to-Run schedule, ensuring learners gain hands-on experience with current Cisco technologies. Completing the Cisco Intersight Essentials (DCEIS) v1.0 positions IT professionals to lead infrastructure automation initiatives, driving efficiency and scalability in hybrid and cloud data center environments.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Working knowledge of Cisco UCS Manager and Cisco UCS C-Series or B-Series hardware management, equivalent to CCNA or CCNP Data Center certification levels.
- Completion of Cisco UCS Director or equivalent data center virtualization management training recommended.
- Familiarity with Cisco UCS hardware, networking, and connectivity options, specifically for Intersight-managed Cisco UCS X-Series and HyperFlex systems.
- Experience with firmware updates and lifecycle management for Cisco data center equipment.
- Knowledge of cloud-based management platforms and requirements for Cisco Intersight, including active internet connectivity and a valid Cisco ID (CCO) account for platform access.
- Hands-on experience with data center operations, server profile configurations, and modern web browser access for Intersight platform management.
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the DCEIS certification exam
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of DCEIS certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the DCEIS certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Intersight Administrator
- Data Center Infrastructure Engineer
- UCS Compute Specialist
- Infrastructure Automation Engineer
- Cloud Operations Engineer
- Cisco Systems Administrator
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking DCEIS certified professionals
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