To earn CCNP Data Center, you pass two exams: a core exam and a data center concentration exam of your choice. And now every exam in the CCNP Data Center program earns an individual Specialist certification, so you get recognized for your accomplishments along the way.

• The core exam focuses on your knowledge of data center infrastructure. The core exam is also the qualifying exam for CCIE Data Center certification.
• Concentration exams focus on emerging and industry-specific topics. You can prepare for concentration exams by taking their corresponding Cisco training courses.

Core exam:

350-601            DCCOR Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies v1.0 (DCCOR 350-601) exam is a 120-minute exam associated with the CCNP Data Center, CCIE Data Center, and Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Core certifications. This exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of implementing core data center technologies including network, compute, storage network, automation, and security. The course, Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies, helps candidates prepare for this exam.

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Concentration exams (choose one):

300-610            DCID Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID)

The Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v1.0 (DCID 300-610) exam is a 90-minute exam associated with the CCNP Data Center and Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Design certifications. This exam certifies a candidate’s knowledge of data center infrastructure design including network, compute, storage network, and automation. The course, Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure, helps candidates prepare for this exam.

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300-615            DCIT Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCIT)

The Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v1.0 (DCIT 300-615) exam is a 90-minute exam associated with the CCNP Data Center and Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Operations certifications. This exam certifies a candidate’s knowledge of troubleshooting a data center infrastructure including network, compute platforms, storage network, automation, management and operations. The course, Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure, helps candidates prepare for this exam.

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300-620            DCACI Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI)

The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure v1.0 (DCACI 300-620) exam is a 90-minute exam that is associated with the CCNP Data Center Certification and Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center ACI Implementation certifications. This exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of Cisco switches in ACI mode including configuration, implementation, and management. The course, Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI), helps candidates prepare for this exam.

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300-625            DCSAN Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches (DCMDS)

The Implementing Cisco Storage Area Networking v1.0 (DCSAN 300-625) exam is a 90-minute exam associated with the CCNP Data Center and Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center SAN Implementation certifications. This exam certifies a candidate’s knowledge of Cisco MDS 9000 series switches including deployment, implementation, management and monitoring, and troubleshooting. The course, Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches, helps candidates prepare for this exam.

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300-630             DCACIA: Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure

The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure – Advanced v1.0 (DCACIA 300-630) is a 90-minute exam associated with the Cisco Certified Specialist – ACI Advanced Implementation certification. This exam tests a candidate’s advanced knowledge and skills of Cisco switches in ACI mode including configuration, implementation, management, and troubleshooting. The course, Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure – Advanced (DCACIA), helps candidates prepare for this exam.

300-635            DCAUTO Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI)

The Automating and Programming Cisco Data Center Solutions v1.0 (DCAUTO 300-635) exam is a 90-minute exam associated with the CCNP Data Center, Cisco Certified DevNet Professional, and Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center SAN Implementation certifications. This exam certifies a candidate’s knowledge of implementing Data Center automated solutions, including programming concepts, orchestration and automation tools. The course, Automating and Programming Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI), helps candidates prepare for this exam.

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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.

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