Career Certifications & Paths

The best way to prepare for the certification is to take the Cisco-approved training:

Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFI)

The Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFI) course covers the key components and procedures needed to install, configure, manage and troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus 7000 and 5000 switch in the network and SAN environment.
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Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFT)

The Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFT) course covers how to install , implement, maintain and troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches, the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches, the Cisco Nexus 2000 Fabric Extenders, and the Cisco MDS Series Multilayer Fabric Switches.
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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.

• 642-992 DCUFI Exam Topics
• 642-997 DCUFI Exam Topics
• 642-980 DCUFT Exam Topics
• 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):

642-992 DCUFI v4.0

The 642-992 DCUFI Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric Solutions Implementation exam is associated with the DCNIS certification and the CCNP Data Center certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric solutions. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric Solutions Implementation (DCUFI) course.

• Learn more about the 642-992 DCUFI v4.0
• Register for the exam
• Read current exam policies and requirements

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642-997 DCUFI v5.0

The 642-997 (DCUFI v5.0) Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric exam tests and validates a candidate's knowledge of implementing Cisco data center unified fabric architecture including security, management, high availability, and virtualization in the network. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFI v5.0) course.

• Learn more about the 642-997 DCUFI v5.0
• Register for the exam
• Read current exam policies and requirements

642-980 DCUFT v5.0

The 642-980 (DCUFT v5.0) Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric exam validates a candidate's troubleshooting skills in the unified fabric domain, including troubleshooting connectivity issues, convergent I/O, storage issues, and issues related to specific features like Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV). Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFT v5.0) course.

• Learn more about the 642-980 DCUFT v4.0
• 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.