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Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist

Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist

The Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist certification validates an individual's knowledge of selecting and integrating Cisco Data Center products to design a highly scalable, efficient, and high performing Data Center networking solution based on Cisco Data Center Architecture. The following products are covered in learning materials:


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Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist Prerequisites
Valid Cisco CCDA or any CCIE certification can act as a prerequisite.
 
Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-971 DCNID
Last day to test: 5/7/12
Designing Cisco Data Center Network Infrastructure (DCNID)
OR
642-991 DCUFD
Available: 2/7/12

Designing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabrics (DCUFD)

Note: Channel Partners may use the 642-991 exam in place of the 642-971 exam to meet specialist requirements. For more information on qualifying exams, please visit the Partner Education Connection.
 
Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist Recertification

Cisco Specialist Certifications are valid for two years. To recertify, take and pass the current version of the required exam(s) or pass a current CCIE or CCDE written exam.

 
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