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Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Support Specialist

Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Support Specialist

The Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Support Specialist certification validates an individual's understanding of how to deploy and optimize the features and benefits of the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director and Multilayer Fabric Switches in order to maintain, implement, and troubleshoot a highly available storage network. In addition, this certification covers the use of Cisco NX-OS and provides a technology overview of Cisco Unified Fabric and Cisco Nexus products.

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Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) Professional Recognition

 
Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Support Specialist Prerequisites
None
 
Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Support Specialist Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
CCNA
642-359 ICSNS Implementing Cisco Storage Networking Solutions (ICSNS) v4.0
Implementing Advanced Cisco Storage Networking Solutions (IASNS) v4.0
 
Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Support Specialist Recertification

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.

 
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