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Cisco CCNA Data Center and CCNP Data Center Certifications
Cisco is introducing the updated CCNA and CCNP Data Center v6.0 certifications.
Data center technologies continue to evolve at a rapid pace. IT professionals focused on data center infrastructure are expected to have deep and broad skills and knowledge with multiple technologies that enable the data center for IT as a service agile infrastructure (ITaaS).
CCNA Data Center
Cisco CCNA® Data Center certification validates the Associate-level skills needed to configure and operate essential data center solutions and technologies: networking; server, network and storage virtualization; storage concepts and protocols; unified computing; and policy-driven infrastructure. The CCNA Data Center program is a widely recognized certification for IT data center professionals specified by hiring managers.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the CCNA Data Center certification.
Existing Exams | New Exams | Recommended Training for New Exams | |
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640-911 DCICN |
200-150 DCICN |
Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking (DCICN) |
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640-916 DCICT |
200-155 DCICT |
Introducing Cisco Data Center Technologies (DCICT) |
CCNP Data Center
In-demand IT professionals focused on data center requirements are presented with an ever-increasing and evolving set of responsibilities. The newest version of the Cisco CCNP® Data Center certification and training program offers comprehensive certification and professional-level skills focused on in-depth data center solutions and technologies needed to design, implement, and manage complex, modern data center infrastructure. Key areas of focus include end-to-end capabilities and hands-on skills in data center networking, storage, and computing, policy-driven infrastructure, virtualization, Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), unified computing, and data center automation and orchestration.
Prerequisites
You have to successfully complete the CCNA Data Center certification.
Required Exams | Recommended Training |
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300-175 DCUCI |
Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCI) |
300-165 DCII |
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300-170 DCVAI |
Implementing Cisco Data Center Virtualization and Automation (DCVAI) |
300-160 DCID or |
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300-180 DCIT |
CCNP Data Center Exam Migration
Through July 3, 2017, candidates can choose to take either the existing exams, new exams or a combination of both based on their unique needs. To assist you during this transition period from v5.0 to v6.0, Cisco has created a CCNP Data Center Exam Migration Tool. It will provide the exam options that you will be required to complete in order to achieve a CCNP Data Center certification.
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