- Architect data center solutions
- Design, deploy, and manage overlay networks
- Optimize networks for AI
- Support programmable data center fabrics
- Automate data center workflows
- Ensure data center security
Showcase advanced skills to lead in data center technologies
Shape the data centers of the future with expertise in the end-to-end lifecycle for the most complex data center networks. Apply proven skills like:
350-601 DCCOR: Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies
This exam certifies your knowledge of implementing core data center technologies, including network, compute, storage network, automation, and security.
Passing this core exam automatically earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Core certification.
- Cost: $US400, or use Cisco Learning Credits
- Languages: English
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Valid for: 3 years
- Grading is pass/fail and results are available online within 48 hours
- This exam can be used toward recertification
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