CCNP Data Center Concentration Exams
The core exam focuses on your knowledge of data center infrastructure. The core exam is also the qualifying exam for CCIE Data Center certification. Passing the core exam will qualify candidates to schedule and take the CCIE lab within the validity of their core exam.
Concentration exams focus on emerging and industry-specific topics. You can prepare for concentration exams by taking their corresponding Cisco training courses.
Required exam Recommended training
Core exam:
350-601 DCCOR Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)
Concentration exams (choose one):
300-610 DCID Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID)
300-615 DCIT Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCIT)
300-620 DCACI Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI)
300-625 DCSAN Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches (DCMDS)
300-630 DCACIA Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure - Advanced (DCACIA)
300-635 DCAUTO Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI)
Automating Cisco Data Center Solutions (300-635 DCAUTO) Certification Exam
Automating and Programming Cisco Data Center Solutions v1.0 (DCAUTO 300-635) is a 90-minute exam associated with the CCNP Data Center Certification and DevNet Professional Certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of implementing Data Center automated solutions, including programming concepts, orchestration and automation tools.
Implementing Cisco Storage Area Networking (300-625 DCSAN) Certification Exam
Implementing Cisco Storage Area Networking v1.0 (DCSAN 300-625) is a 90-minute exam associated with the CCNP Data Center Certification. This exam certifies a candidate's knowledge of Cisco MDS 9000 series switches including deployment, implementation, management and monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure(300-620 DCACI) Certification Exam
Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure v1.0 (DCACI 300-620) is a 90-minute exam that is associated with the CCNP Data Center Certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of Cisco switches in ACI mode including configuration, implementation, and management.
Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructures(300-615 DCIT) Certification Exam
Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v1.0 (DCIT 300-615) is a 90-minute exam associated with the CCNP Data Center Certification. This exam certifies a candidate's knowledge of troubleshooting a data center infrastructure including network, compute platforms, storage network, automation, management and operations.
Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (300-610 DCIC) Certification Exam
Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v1.0 (DCID 300-610) is a 90-minute exam associated with the CCNP Data Center Certification. This exam certifies a candidate's knowledge of data center infrastructure design including network, compute, storage network, and automation.