CCNP Data Center Certification: Master Core Data Center Technologies, Automation, and Security
Test your knowledge of implementing core data center technologies, including network, compute, storage, automation, and security.
Define and apply network management concepts, such as routing and switching protocols, overlay protocols, packet flow, cloud service models, software updates, and network performance.
Understand how to implement different types of server systems, update and manage server software, and monitor server performance.
Be able to set up and manage different networking technologies. Manage software updates and monitor network infrastructure.
Understand technologies that automate and streamline network operations, such as REST APIs and Bash Shell, Ansible, Python, and Terraform.
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| Recommended training | Exams | Type of Exam |
|---|---|---|
| (DCCOR) Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies | Exams: 350-601 DCCOR | Type of Exam: Core |
| (DCID) Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure | Exams: 300-610 DCID | Type of Exam: Concentration |
| (DCIT) Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure | Exams: 300-615 DCIT | Type of Exam: Concentration |
| (DCACI) Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure | Exams: 300-620 DCACI | Type of Exam: Concentration |
| (DCACIA) Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure–Advanced | Exams: 300-630 DCACIA | Type of Exam: Concentration |
| (DCAUI) Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions | Exams: 300-635 DCAUTO | Type of Exam: Concentration |
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for CCNP Data Center, but you should have a good understanding of the exam topics before taking the exam.
CCNP candidates often also have three to five years of experience implementing data center solutions.
Required Exams
Core Exam (required):
350-601 DCCOR
Concentration Exams (choose one):
300-610 DCID
300-615 DCIT
300-620 DCACI
300-630 DCACIA
300-635 DCAUTO
Recertification
Your certification is valid for three years. You can renew with Continuing Education credits or retake exams before they expire.
Exam only (choose one option):
- Pass one technology core exam
- Pass any two separate professional concentration exams
- Pass any one expert-level written exam
- Pass any one expert-level lab or practical exam
Combining exams with Continuing Education (CE) credits (choose one option):
- Earn 80 CE credits
- Earn 40 CE credits AND pass any one professional-level concentration exam