CCNP Data Center certification proves your skills with Data Center technologies.
The CCNP Data Center certification program gives you broader range of skills and deeper focus in Data Center technology areas. CCNP Data Center now includes data center solutions, technologies, and best practices to design, implement, and manage a modern data center infrastructure. The certification covers core technologies with an enterprise focus area of your choice. Candidates must pass two exams to be CCNP Data Center Certified. First, you must pass a core exam, covering core technologies and one concentration exam technologies.
For each exam you pass within the CCNP Data Centre program, you will earn a Specialist Certification.
Target Audience:
To earn CCNP Data Center, you have to pass two exams: Core exam, and Concentration exam of your choice.
Step 1: For Core exam, pass the below recommended training and exam:
Step 2: For Concentration exam, pass ANY ONE of the below recommended training and exam:
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Classroom Training(Available: London, Dubai, India, Sydney, Vancouver)
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Prerequisites:
There are no formal prerequisites for CCNP Data Center, but you should have a good understanding of the exam topics before taking the exam.
CCNP candidates often also have three to five years of experience implementing data center solutions.
CCNP Data Center Core Exam
350-601 DCCOR: Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies
The Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies v1.0 (DCCOR 350-601) exam is a 120-minute exam associated with the CCNP Data Center, CCIE Data Center, and Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Core certifications. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of implementing core data center technologies including network, compute, storage network, automation, and security. The course, Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies, helps candidates prepare for this exam.
Concentration exams (choose one):
300-610 DCID: Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure
The Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v1.0 (DCID 300-610) exam is a 90-minute exam associated with the CCNP Data Center and Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Design certifications. This exam certifies a candidate's knowledge of data center infrastructure design including network, compute, storage network, and automation. The course, Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure, helps candidates prepare for this exam.
300-615 DCIT: Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure
The Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v1.0 (DCIT 300-615) exam is a 90-minute exam associated with the CCNP Data Center and Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Operations certifications. This exam certifies a candidate's knowledge of troubleshooting a data center infrastructure including network, compute platforms, storage network, automation, management and operations. The course, Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure, helps candidates prepare for this exam.
300-625 DCSAN: Implementing Cisco Storage Area Networking
The Implementing Cisco Storage Area Networking v1.0 (DCSAN 300-625) exam is a 90-minute exam associated with the CCNP Data Center and Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center SAN Implementation certifications. This exam certifies a candidate's knowledge of Cisco MDS 9000 series switches including deployment, implementation, management and monitoring, and troubleshooting. The course, Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches, helps candidates prepare for this exam.
300-630 DCACIA: Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure
The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure – Advanced v1.0 (DCACIA 300-630) is a 90-minute exam associated with the Cisco Certified Specialist – ACI Advanced Implementation certification. This exam tests a candidate's advanced knowledge and skills of Cisco switches in ACI mode including configuration, implementation, management, and troubleshooting. The course, Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure – Advanced (DCACIA), helps candidates prepare for this exam
300-635 DCAUTO: Automating and Programming Cisco Data Center Solutions
The Automating and Programming Cisco Data Center Solutions v1.0 (DCAUTO 300-635) exam is a 90-minute exam associated with the CCNP Data Center, Cisco Certified DevNet Professional, and Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center SAN Implementation certifications. This exam certifies a candidate's knowledge of implementing Data Center automated solutions, including programming concepts, orchestration and automation tools. The course, Automating and Programming Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI), helps candidates prepare for this exam.