CCNP Data Center Certification

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.

Download the CCNP Data Center At-a-Glance document (PDF)

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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