Data Center Unified Computing Support Specialist
Learn how to implement and support a Cisco Unified Computing system solution in a virtualized data center environment.
The Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Support Specialist is designed to test a learner's knowledge of the fundamentals of the Cisco Unified Computing System and their ability to implement a virtualized Data Center environment. Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Support Specialist professionals will also be tested on the following components:
- Implementing the Cisco Unified Computing System B and C Series
- Cisco Unified Computing System in an enterprise data center routing and switching infrastructure
- Next-generation Cisco Nexus product family
Prerequisites
Candidates pursuing 642-994 DCUCI
Note: Prerequisites NOT applicable for DCUC ATP Partner status. Please visit
Data Center Unified Computing Requirements for specific DCUC ATP Roles and Requirements.
Recommended Prelearning
| VIrt101-ELT | This six-hour e-learning course discusses virtualization basics and server architecture. |
| DCUCI-ELT | This 10-hour e-learning course introduces the Cisco Unified Computing System B and C Series, presents uses cases for Cisco Unified Computing System and introduces |
Exams & Recommended Training
| Required Exam(s) | Recommended Training |
642-994 DCUCI OR 642-999 DCUCI |
Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Implementation (DCUCI) v4.0 Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCI) v5.0 |
| 642-035 DCUCT | Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCT) v5.0 |
| Note: Candidates who are currently in the process of achieving the certification: review the previous set of requirements. | |
| Note to Channel Partners: The Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Design Specialist should not be confused with the Cisco Unified Computing Technology Design Specialist. Channel Partner specializations do not require the specialist badge represented on this page for specialization job role qualification. For more information on job role requirements, please visit the Partner Central Specialization pages. For more information on qualifying exams, please visit the Partner Education Connection. | |
The best way to prepare for the certification is to take the Cisco-approved training:
Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Implementation (DCUCI)
The Data Center Unified Computing Implementation (DCUCI) course is designed to serve the needs of engineers and technicians who implement Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) B-Series Blade Servers and Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Servers.
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Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCT)
The Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCT) course prepares system engineers and implementers with the knowledge and hands-on experience to troubleshoot Cisco UCS B-Series and C-Series servers operating in standalone and integrated modes.
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Self-Study Materials
The following resources are suggested study supplements; they are not designed to serve as a complete self-study program.
- 642-994 DCUCI Exam Topics
- 642-999 DCUCI Exam Topics
- 642-035 DCUCT Exam Topics
- Introducing Access Control List Operation
- SP - TCP/IP, IP Addressing & Subnetting
- IPv6 At- A-Glance
- Cisco VN-Link At a Glance
- Data Center Library
- Additional Data Center content
- Cisco Learning Network - A variety of self-study materials can be found here.
Learning Partner Content
- Log in for Partner Education Connection (PEC) curricula.
- Learning Partner Lounges - Find materials provided by Cisco Authorized Learning Partners.
To earn this Cisco certification, you must pass the following exam(s):
642-994 DCUCI
The 642-994 DCUCI Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Systems Implementation exam is associated with the DCUCI certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing systems.
- Learn more about the 642-994 DCUCI exam
- Register for the exam
- Read current exam policies and requirements
OR
642-999 DCUCI
The 642-999 DCUCI Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing exam is associated with the CCNP DC certification and with the Cisco Unified Computing Support Specialist. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing. Concepts like setup of the computing environment in a standalone and rack-mountable configuration, provisioning of storage resources, backup, management functions and deployment of a virtualized environment are covered by this exam.
- Learn more about the 642-999 DCUCI exam
- Register for the exam
- Read current exam policies and requirements
642-035 DCUCT
The 642-035 Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Computing exam tests a candidate's skills of troubleshooting a virtualized computing environment based on Cisco Unified Computing System platform, focusing on features like storage and network connectivity, installation, memory issues, booting issues, drivers, BIOS and adapters connectivity issues. This exam is associated with the CCNP DC Certification and Cisco Unified Computing Support Specialist Certification.
- Learn more about the 642-035 DCUCT exam
- Register for the exam
- Read current exam policies and requirements
Complete one of the following recertification options every two years:
- Re-take and pass all exams for each Specialist certification indicated on the specific certification page. Please note: this includes ALL exams whether refreshed or not.
- Pass a current CCIE or CCDE written exam
Achieving or recertifying CCDE or any CCIE automatically extends your active Specialist certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved.