- Apply network management concepts like protocols
- Set up and manage different networking technologies
- Implement automation and scripting tools
- Update and manage server software
- Monitor server performance
- Implement secure server systems and storage
Drive effective enterprise solutions with proven data center skills
With certified know-how in implementing core data center technologies, step into any role that helps pave the way to the best solutions for your organization’s data center. Proven skills include:
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
300-610 DCID: Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure
This exam tests your knowledge of data center infrastructure design, including network, compute, storage network, and automation.
Passing this exam earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Design certification.
- Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits
- Languages: English
- Duration: 90 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
300-615 DCIT: Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure
This exam tests your knowledge of troubleshooting a data center infrastructure, including network, compute platforms, storage network, automation, management, and operations.
Passing this exam earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Operations certification.
- Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits
- Languages: English
- Duration: 90 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
300-620 DCACI: Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure
This exam tests your knowledge of Cisco switches in Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode, including configuration, implementation, and management.
Passing this exam earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center ACI Implementation certification.
- Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits
- Languages: English
- Duration: 90 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
300-635 DCNAUTO: Automating Cisco Data Center Networking Solutions
This exam tests your knowledge of implementing Data Center automated solutions, including infrastructure as code, network element programmability, operations, and AI in automation.
Passing this exam earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Automation and Programmability certification.
- Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits
- Languages: English
- Duration: 90 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
300-640 DCAI: Implementing Cisco Data Center AI Infrastructure
This exam tests your knowledge of design, implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting AI infrastructure, including network, compute, storage, and orchestration solutions.
Passing this exam earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center AI Infrastructure certification.
- Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits
- Languages: English
- Duration: 90 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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