642-999 DCUCI Exam v5.0
CCNP DATA CENTER tests a candidate's knowledge of implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing. Concepts like setup of the computing environment in a standalone and rack-mountable configuration, provisioning of storage resources, backup, management functions and deployment of a virtualized environment are covered by this exam. The exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed. The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
1.1 Implement UCS C-Series rack servers
1.2 Implement firmware updates
1.3 Configure CIMC
1.4 Configure network and storage connectivity
1.5 Provision hard drives
1.6 Install ESXI on local hard drives
1.7 Configure logging and monitoring the methods for Cisco UCS
2.1 Configure B-Series overall connectivity
2.2 Implement UCS B-Series component installation
2.3 Configure B-Series LAN connectivity
2.4 Configure B-Series SAN connectivity
3.1 Implement security in a Cisco UCS
3.2 Identify the steps necessary to manage software and firmware versions and upgrades in a Cisco UCS
3.3 Implement backup and import for Cisco UCS database
3.4 Configure logging and monitoring the methods for Cisco UCS
3.5 Configure the Call Home feature in a Cisco UCS system
3.6 Describe high availability for the fabric interconnect cluster
4.1 Provision network connectivity in a Cisco UCS
4.2 Provision storage sources in a Cisco UCS
4.3 Provision resource pools in a Cisco UCS
4.4 Provision resource policies in a Cisco UCS
4.5 Provision service profiles in a Cisco UCS
4.6 Provision O/S parameters in a Cisco UCS
4.7 Provision the base UCS system configuration
4.8 Provision virtual HBAs
4.9 Provision VNICs and VNIC policies in a Cisco UCS
4.10 Provision C-Series integration
5.1 Provision UCS integration with Vmware vCenter server
5.2 Provision UCS vm-fex
5.3 Provision direct path I/O
642-997 DCUFI Exam v5.0
CCNP DATA CENTER tests a candidate's knowledge of implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric architecture, security, management, high availability, virtualization in the network. The exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed. The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
1.1 Describe the Cisco data center network architecture from a Cisco Nexus Series Switch point of view
1.2 Describe the Cisco SAN network architecture from a Cisco MDS SAN Switch point of view
1.3 Describe Fibre Channel over Ethernet
1.4 Describe the Cisco Nexus product family
1.5 Describe the key high-availability features of Cisco NX-OS
1.6 Describe the key unified fabric features of Cisco NX-OS
1.7 Describe the key scalability features of Cisco NX-OS
1.8 Describe the features and benefits of the major Cisco Nexus line card modules
1.9 Describe the network infrastructure connection to the Cisco UCS platform
2.1 Implement CTS
2.2 Implement integrated security features
2.3 Implement AAA
2.4 Implement RBAC
2.5 Implement zoning
3.1 Implement CMP
3.2 Manage the Unified Fabric using DCNM SAN
3.3 Manage the Unified Fabric using DCNM LAN
3.4 Upgrade EPLD
3.5 Implement SNMP in the Unified Fabric environment
3.6 Implement xml
3.7 Implement DeviceManager
3.8 Implement netflow
3.9 Implement SPAN
3.10 Implement Callhome
3.11 Implement EEM
3.12 Implement licensing
3.13 Implement cfs
3.14 Implement scheduler
4.1 Implement FHRP
4.2 Implement Graceful Restart
4.3 Implement non-stop forwarding
4.4 Implement Port-channels
4.5 Implement vPC
4.6 Implement FabricPath
4.7 Upgrade NX-OS using ISSU
5.1 Implement QoS
5.2 Implement L2 functionality
5.3 Implement L3 functionality
5.4 Implement multicast functionality
5.5 Implement LISP
5.6 Implement OTV
5.7 Implement MPLS
6.1 Implement VDC
6.2 Implement adapter-fex
6.3 Implement vm-fex
6.4 Integrate Nexus with vCenter manager
6.5 Implement vn-link
7.1 Implement zoning
7.2 Implement npiv
7.3 Implement npv
7.4 Implement vsans
7.5 Implement FCoE
7.6 Implement multihop FCoE
7.7 Describe shared vs. dedicated ports
7.8 Describe the FibreChannel protocol
7.9 Implement DCB features
7.10 Implement CFS (Cisco Fabric Services)
642-998 DCUCD Exam v5.0
CCNP DATA CENTER tests a candidate's knowledge of designing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing, including design concepts in a server virtualization environment, scalability, reliability, performance and management. The exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed. The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
1.1 Describe developing business trends
1.2 Identify business requirements driving the data center design
1.3 Determine the requirements needed to create a data center solution
1.4 Describe the tools/process to characterize an existing data center
1.5 Describe the top down approach to network design
2.1 Describe network architectures for the data center
- 2.1.a LAN
- 2.1.b SAN
2.2 Describe the modular approach in network design
2.3 Describe the data center core layer
2.4 Describe the data center aggregation layer
2.5 Describe the data center access layer
2.6 Identify design considerations for connectivity between data centers
2.7 Identify the environments that use a Cisco data center virtualization solution
2.8 Identify the migration plan from existing to new infrastructure
3.1 Describe switching protocols used in a data center network
3.2 Describe IPv4/IPv6 Addressing
3.3 Identify routing protocol considerations in a data center
3.4 Describe how various data center protocols impact the design of a data center network
3.5 Describe data center server deployment topologies
3.6 Describe how traffic flows may impact the design of a data center network
3.7 Describe methods for deploying an energy efficient data center
3.8 Describe data center virtualization technologies
3.9 Determine when to use each technology within a data center solution
3.10 Describe high availability design in the data center
4.1 Select appropriate platforms and modules in the data center access layer
4.2 Identify scalability, availability, performance, and connectivity requirements in the data center access layer
4.3 Design for traffic flows in the data center access layer
4.4 Design a cabling plan and topology for the data center access layer
4.5 Design virtualization into the data center access layer
5.1 Gather historical performance characteristics for the network, compute and storage components of the data center.
5.2 Given a particular set of data center applications and servers, identify the number of physical machines necessary to create a Cisco virtualized data center solution
5.3 Given a particular set of data center applications and servers, identify the networking requirements to create a Cisco virtualized data center solution
5.4 Describe the deployment of pass-thru switching (PTS) and integration with vCenter
5.5 Specify the infrastructure needed to deploy a specified Cisco data center virtualization solution
5.6 Deploy operating systems
5.7 Specify the UCS components of solution design
5.8 Identify Cisco technologies to mitigate security vulnerabilities
5.9 Secure data center network connectivity
5.10 Secure the data center infrastructure
6.1 Describe the common industry and Cisco-specific data center network management tools
6.2 Design a network data collection strategy for a data center
642-996 DCUFD Exam v5.0
CCNP DATA CENTER tests a candidate's knowledge of designing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric solutions, including reference network topologies, routing protocols, traffic design concepts, storage and storage networking architectures, scalability, availability, security, and management architectures. The exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed. The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
1.1 Describe developing business trends
1.2 Identify business requirements driving the Data Center design
1.3 Determine the requirements needed to create a Data Center solution
1.4 Describe the tools/process to characterize an existing Data Center
1.5 Describe the top down approach to network design
2.1 Describe network architectures for the Data Center
- 2.1.a LAN
- 2.1.b SAN
2.2 Describe the Modular Approach in Network Design
2.3 Describe the data center core layer
2.4 Describe the data center aggregation layer
2.5 Describe the data center access layer
2.6 Identify Design Considerations for connectivity between Data Centers
2.7 Identify the environments that use a Cisco data center virtualization solution
2.8 Identify the migration plan from existing to new infrastructure
3.1 Describe switching protocols used in a data center network
3.2 Describe IPv4/IPv6 Addressing
3.3 Identify Routing Protocol Considerations in an Data Center
3.4 Describe how various data center protocols impact the design of a data center network
3.5 Describe data center server deployment topologies
3.6 Describe how traffic flows may impact the design of a data center network
3.7 Describe methods for deploying a Energy Efficient Data Center
3.8 Describe Data Center virtualization technologies
3.9 Determine when to use each technology within a Data Center solution
3.10 Describe high availability design in the data center
4.1 Select the appropriate platforms and modules for use in the data center core layer
4.2 Identify scalability, availability, performance and connectivity requirements in the data center core layer.
4.3 Design for traffic flows in the data center core layer
4.4 Design for a collapsed data center core layer
5.1 Select appropriate platforms and modules in the data center aggregation layer
5.2 Identify scalability, availability, and performance requirements in the Data Center aggregation layer
5.3 Design for traffic flows in the data center aggregation layer
5.4 Design virtualization into the data center aggregation layer
6.1 Select appropriate platforms and modules in the data center access layer
6.2 Identify scalability, availability, performance and connectivity requirements in the Data Center access layer
6.3 Design for traffic flows in the Data Center access layer
6.4 Design a cabling plan and topology for the Data Center access layer
6.5 Design virtualization into the data center access layer
7.1 Consult with internal leading storage vendor experts for design criteria for proper LUN sizing and data protection.
7.2 Given a particular set of data center applications and servers, identify the storage requirements to create a Cisco virtualized data center solution.
7.3 Describe block vs. filter
7.4 Describe different SAN topologies
7.5 Describe and select SAN Services
7.6 Describe Data replication
7.7 Connect the SAN Unified Fabric
8.1 Identify Cisco technologies to mitigate security vulnerabilities
8.2 Secure Data center network connectivity
8.3 Secure the Data center infrastructure
9.1 Describe the common industry and Cisco-specific data center network management tools.
9.2 Design a network data collection strategy for a data center.
642-035 DCUCT Exam v5.0
CCNP DATA CENTER tests a candidate's skills of troubleshooting a virtualized computing environment based on Cisco Unified Computing System platform, focusing on features like storage and network connectivity, installation, memory issues, booting issues, drivers, BIOS and adapters connectivity issues. This 90-minute, 65−75 questions exam is associated with the CCNP® DC Certification and Cisco Unified Computing Support Specialist Certification. The exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed. The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
1.1 Extract diagnostic data i.e., collecting dumps and core files
1.2 Identify issues using FSM
1.3 Troubleshoot boot issues
- 1.3.a Blades
- 1.3.b OS
1.4 Identify using CLI/GUI defective hardware
1.5 Troubleshoot management 0 KVM IP overlap issues
2.1 Configure and troubleshoot RBAC
2.2 Configure and troubleshoot modes and perform reboots
2.3 Configure and troubleshoot power consumption, power availability, and power policies
2.4 Manage service profiles
2.5 Understand and troubleshoot the UCSM upgrade process
3.1 Configure and capture SPAN traces
3.2 Troubleshoot fiber channel services
3.3 Troubleshoot L2 issues
3.4 Troubleshoot link-level issues
3.5 Configure and troubleshoot jumbo frames
3.6 Troubleshoot dynamic vNIC
4.1 Troubleshoot CIMC GUI and CLI remote access methods
4.2 Using CLI/GUI Troubleshoot packet flow from server to the fabric
4.3 Identify the steps that need to be performed on a rack standalone prior to integration into the UCSM
4.4 Describe the various methods to update the server BIOS/CIMC/adapters/array controllers
4.5 Troubleshoot OS driver issues
4.6 Troubleshoot memory issues
4.7 Troubleshoot boot issues
4.8 Troubleshoot redundant paths
4.9 Troubleshoot different adapters
4.10 Describe the process for password recovery
5.1 Troubleshoot using CIMC GUI and CLI remote access methods
5.2 Use CIMC utilities for performance validation and data gathering activities
5.3 Update the server with the various methods
- 5.3.a BIOS
- 5.3.b CIMC
- 5.3.c Adapters
- 5.3.d Array Controllers
- 5.3.e LOM
5.4 Troubleshoot OS driver issues
5.5 Troubleshoot memory issues
5.6 Troubleshoot boot issues
5.7 Troubleshoot Local Disk and RAID controller
5.8 Troubleshoot FCoE Connectivity
5.9 Describe the process for password recovery
642-980 DCUFT Exam v5.0
CCNP DATA CENTER tests a candidate's troubleshooting skills in the Unified Fabric domain, troubleshooting connectivity issues, convergent I/O, Storage issues, as well as issues related to specific features like OTV (overlay transport virtualization). This 90-minute, 65−75 question exam is associated with the CCNP DC certification and Cisco Unified Fabric Support Specialist certification. The exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed. The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
1.1 Identify and resolve Ethernet port-channels issues
1.2 Identify and resolve vPC issues
1.3 Identify and resolve FabricPath issues
1.4 Identify and resolve PVLAN issues
2.1 Identify and resolve performance issues
2.2 Identify and resolve DCBX issues
3.1 Identify and resolve Fabric merge issues
3.2 Identify and resolve npv/npiv issues
3.3 Identify and resolve SAN port-channels/trunk issues
4.1 Identify and resolve OTV issues
4.2 Identify and resolve HSRP issue in a DCI
5.1 Identify and resolve cfs issues
5.2 Identify and resolve Config-Sync Issues
5.3 Identify and resolve ISSU issues
5.4 Identify and resolve Fex issues
5.5 Identify and resolve VDC issues
5.6 Identify and resolve Layer1 issues
5.7 Identify and resolve cpu memory
5.8 Identify and resolve control plane policing (COPP) issues
300-175 DCUCI Exam v6.0
CCNP DATA CENTER tests a candidate's knowledge of implementing Cisco data center technologies including unified computing, unified computing maintenance and operations, automation, unified computing security, and unified computing storage. The course, Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing v6 (DCUCI), helps candidates to prepare for this exam because the content is aligned with the exam topics. The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
1.1 Install Cisco Unified Computing platforms
- 1.1.a Stand-alone computing
- 1.1.b Chassis / blade
- 1.1.c Modular / server cartridges
- 1.1.d Server integration
1.2 Implement server abstraction technologies
- 1.2.a Service profiles
- 1.2.a [i] Pools
- 1.2.a [ii] Policies
- 1.2.a [ii].1 Connectivity
- 1.2.a [ii].2 Placement policy
- 1.2.a [ii].3 Remote boot policies
- 1.2.a [iii] Templates
- 1.2.a [iii].1 Policy hierarchy
- 1.2.a [iii].2 Initial vs updating
2.1 Implement firmware upgrades, packages, and interoperability
2.2 Implement backup operations
2.3 Implement monitoring
- 2.3.a Logging
- 2.3.b SNMP
- 2.3.c Call Home
- 2.3.d NetFlow
- 2.3.e Monitoring session
3.1 Implement integration of centralized management
3.2 Compare and contrast different scripting tools
- 3.2.a SDK
- 3.2.b XML
4.1 Implement AAA and RBAC
4.2 Implement key management
5.1 Implement iSCSI
- 5.1.a Multipath
- 5.1.b Addressing schemes
5.2 Implement Fibre Channel port channels
5.3 Implement Fibre Channel protocol services
- 5.3.a Zoning
- 5.3.b Device alias
- 5.3.c VSAN
5.4 Implement FCoE
- 5.4.a FIP
- 5.4.b FCoE topologies
- 5.4.c DCB
5.5 Implement boot from SAN
- 5.5.a FCoE / Fiber Channel
- 5.5.b iSCSI
300-165 DCII Exam v6.0
CCNP DATA CENTER tests a candidate's knowledge of implementing Cisco data center infrastructure including key protocols, routing and switching protocols, maintenance, management, operations, security, and storage. The course, Implementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v6 (DCII), helps candidates to prepare for this exam because the content is aligned with the exam topics. The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
1.1 Implement vPC
1.2 Implement FabricPath
- 1.2.a Segment ID
- 1.2.b Distributed gateway, anycast HSRP
- 1.2.c Multiprotocol BGP
- 1.2.d vPC+
1.3 Implement VXLAN
- 1.3.a Distributed gateway
- 1.3.b Multiprotocol-BGP-EVPN
- 1.3.c vPC
1.4 Implement OTV
1.5 Implement LISP
2.1 Implement routing protocols
- 2.1.a OSPFv2, OSPFv3
- 2.1.b IS-IS
- 2.1.c PIM
- 2.1.d FHRP
- 2.1.d [i] HSRP
- 2.1.d [ii] VRRP
2.2 Implement switching protocols
- 2.2.a STP
- 2.2.b LACP/port channel
- 2.2.c FEX, VNTAG
3.1 Plan and execute software updates
- 3.1.a Disruptive / nondisruptive
- 3.1.b EPLD
3.2 Implement configuration management
- 3.2.a Backups / restore
- 3.2.b Checkpoints /rollback
3.3 Implement infrastructure monitoring
- 3.3.a Logging
- 3.3.b SNMP
- 3.3.c Call Home
- 3.3.d NetFlow
- 3.3.e SPAN
3.4 Configure time synchronization
- 3.4.a PTP
- 3.4.b NTP
4.1 Implement ACLs
4.2 Implement AAA and RBAC
4.3 Implement keychain authentication
4.4 Implement first-hop security
- 4.4.a Dynamic ARP inspections
- 4.4.b DHCP snooping
- 4.4.c Unicast RPF
- 4.4.d MACsec
- 4.4.e Port security
4.5 Implement CoPP
4.6 Implement fabric binding and port security
5.1 Implement Fibre Channel fabric
- 5.1.a Switched fabric initialization
- 5.1.b Port channels, ISL
- 5.1.c FCID
- 5.1.d FCIP
5.2 Implement Fibre Channel Protocol services
- 5.2.a Zoning
- 5.2.b Cisco Fabric Services
- 5.2.c FCNS
- 5.2.d Device alias
- 5.2.e VSAN
- 5.2.f FSPF
5.3 Implement FCoE Unified Fabric
- 5.3.a Storage VDC
- 5.3.b FIP
- 5.3.c FCoE topologies
- 5.3.d DCB
300-170 DCVAI Exam v6.0
CCNP DATA CENTER tests a candidate's knowledge of implementing Cisco data center infrastructure including virtualization, automation, Application Centric Infrastructure, Application Centric Infrastructure network resources, and Application Centric Infrastructure management and monitoring. The course, Implementing Cisco Data Center Virtualization and Automation v6 (DCVAI), helps candidates to prepare for this exam because the content is aligned with the exam topics. The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
1.1 Implement logical device separation
- 1.1.a VDC
- 1.1.b VRF
1.2 Implement virtual switching technologies
2.1 Implement configuration profiles
- 2.1.a Auto-config
- 2.1.b Port profiles
- 2.1.c Configuration synchronization
2.2 Implement POAP
2.3 Compare and contrast different scripting tools
- 2.3.a EEM
- 2.3.b Scheduler
- 2.3.c SDK
3.1 Configure fabric discovery parameters
3.2 Implement access policies
- 3.2.a Policy groups
- 3.2.b Protocol policies
- 3.2.b [i[ LLDP, CDP, LCAP, and link-level
- 3.2.c AEP
- 3.2.d Domains
- 3.2.e Pools
- 3.2.f Profiles
- 3.2.f [i] Switch
- 3.2.f [ii] Interface
3.3 Implement VMM domain integrations
3.4 Implement tenant-based policies
- 3.4.a EPGs
- 3.4.a [i] Pathing
- 3.4.a [ii] Domains
- 3.4.b Contracts
- 3.4.b [i] Consumer
- 3.4.b [ii] Providers
- 3.4.b [iii] vzAny (TCAM conservation)
- 3.4.b [iv] Inter-tenant
- 3.4.c Private networks
- 3.4.c [i] Enforced/unenforced
- 3.4.d Bridge domains
- 3.4.d [i] Unknown unicast settings
- 3.4.d [ii] ARP settings
- 3.4.d [iii] Unicast routing
4.1 Implement external network integration
- 4.1.a External bridge network
- 4.1.b External routed network
4.2 Implement packet flow
- 4.2.a Unicast
- 4.2.b Multicast
- 4.2.c Broadcast
- 4.2.d Endpoint database
4.3 Describe service insertion and redirection
- 4.3.a Device packages
- 4.3.b Service graphs
- 4.3.c Function profiles
5.1 Implement management
- 5.1.a In-band management
- 5.1.b Out-of-band management
5.2 Implement monitoring
- 5.2.a SNMP
- 5.2.b Atomic counters
- 5.2.c Health score evaluations
5.3 Implement security domains and role mapping
- 5.3.a AAA
- 5.3.b RBAC
5.4 Compare and contrast different scripting tools
- 5.4.a SDK
- 5.4.b API Inspector / XML
300-160 DCID Exam v6.0
CCNP DATA CENTER tests a candidate's knowledge of Cisco data center infrastructure design pertaining to deployment requirements and options for network connectivity, infrastructure, storage network, compute connectivity, and compute resource parameters. The course, Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v6 (DCID), helps candidates to prepare for this exam because the content is aligned with the exam topics. The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
1.1 Evaluate options for Layer 2 connectivity to meet deployment requirements in the data center
- 1.1.a Endpoint mobility
- 1.1.b Redundancy / high availability
- 1.1.c Convergence
- 1.1.d Services insertion
1.2 Evaluate options for Layer 3 connectivity to meet deployment requirements in the data center
- 1.2.a IP mobility
- 1.2.b Redundancy / high availability
- 1.2.b [i] Graceful restart / NSF
- 1.2.c Convergence
- 1.2.d Services insertion
- 1.2.d [i] Load balancing
- 1.2.d [ii] Security
2.1 Evaluate data center protocols to meet deployment requirements
- 2.1.a Fabric Path
- 2.1.b OTV
- 2.1.c VXLAN
- 2.1.d LISP
- 2.1.e VPC/VPC+
2.2 Evaluate options for orchestration and management in a data center
- 2.2.a Orchestration and automation
- 2.2.b Out-of-band management network
- 2.2.c License management
2.3 Evaluate options for device and routing virtualization in a data center
- 2.3.a VDC
- 2.3.b VRF
2.4 Evaluate options for interconnecting data centers
3.1 Plan for iSCSI deployment in the data center
- 3.1.a Multipathing
- 3.1.b Addressing schemes
3.2 Evaluate QoS requirements in the data center
- 3.2.a Fibre Channel
- 3.2.b FCoE
- 3.2.c FCIP
- 3.2.d iSCSI
3.3 Determine FCoE/ Fibre Channel interface parameters based on data center requirements
- 3.3.a Dedicated and shared mode
- 3.3.b Port types
- 3.3.c ISL
- 3.3.d Oversubscription
3.4 Evaluate SAN Topology options in the data center
- 3.4.a Fabric redundancy
- 3.4.b NPV, NPIV, and FCF
- 3.4.c Load balancing
4.1 Evaluate options for Ethernet connectivity to meet deployment requirements in a data center
- 4.1.a Redundancy / high availability
- 4.1.b Bandwidth
- 4.1.b [i] Over subscription
- 4.1.c Fabric interconnect operation mode
- 4.1.c [i] Switch mode
- 4.1.c [ii] End host mode
4.2 Evaluate options for storage connectivity to meet deployment requirements in a data center
- 4.2.a Multipathing
- 4.2.b Bandwidth
- 4.2.b [i] Port channels
- 4.2.b [ii] Oversubscription
- 4.2.c Fabric interconnect operation mode
- 4.2.c [i] Switch mode
- 4.2.c [ii] End host mode
- 4.2.d Direct-attached storage
- 4.2.d [i] Appliance port
- 4.2.d [ii] Fibre Channel storage port
- 4.2.d [iii] FCoE port
5.1 Evaluate options for orchestration and automation in the data center
- 5.1.a Service profile templates
- 5.1.b vNIC templates
- 5.1.c vHBA templates
- 5.1.d Global policies vs local policies
5.2 Evaluate options for management network in a data center
- 5.2.a In-band
- 5.2.b Out-of-band
5.3 Evaluate options for network device virtualization in a data center
- 5.3.a Cisco VIC adaptors
- 5.3.a [i] Number of interfaces vs IOM uplinks
- 5.3.a [ii] vCon placement policies
- 5.3.a [iii] Ethernet adaptor policies
- 5.3.a [iv] Fibre Channel policies
300-180 DCIT Exam v6.0
CCNP DATA CENTER tests a candidate's knowledge of troubleshooting Cisco data center infrastructure including data network protocols, network virtualization and automation, Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), storage, compute platforms, and management and operations. The course, Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure v6 (DCIT), helps candidates to prepare for this exam because the content is aligned with the exam topics. The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
1.1 Troubleshoot data center protocols
- 1.1.a VPC
- 1.1.b Fabric path
- 1.1.b [i] Segment ID
- 1.1.b [ii] Distributed gateway, anycast HSRP
- 1.1.b [iii] MBGP
- 1.1.b [iv] vPC+
- 1.1.c VXLAN
- 1.1.c [i] Distributed gateway
- 1.1.c [ii] MBGP EVPN
- 1.1.c [iii] VPC
- 1.1.d OTV
- 1.1.e LISP
1.2 Troubleshoot routing protocols
- 1.2.a OSPFv2, OSPFv3
- 1.2.b IS-IS
- 1.2.c PIM
- 1.2.d FHRP
- 1.2.d [i] HSRP
- 1.2.d [ii] VRRP
1.3 Troubleshoot switching protocols
- 1.3.a STP
- 1.3.b LACP/port channel
- 1.3.c FEX, VNTAG
2.1 Troubleshoot logical device separation
- 2.1.a VDC
- 2.1.b VRF
2.2 Troubleshoot virtual switching technologies
2.3 Troubleshoot configuration profiles
- 2.3.a Auto-config
- 2.3.b Port profiles
- 2.3.c Configuration synchronization
3.1 Troubleshoot fabric discovery process
3.2 Troubleshoot VMM domain integration
3.3 Troubleshoot tenant-based policies
- 3.3.a EPGs
- 3.3.a [i] Pathing
- 3.3.a [ii] Domains
- 3.3.b Contracts
- 3.3.b [i] Consumer
- 3.3.b [ii] Providers
- 3.3.b [iii] Inter-tenant
- 3.3.c Private networks
- 3.3.c [i] Enforced/unenforced
- 3.3.d Bridge domains
- 3.3.d [i] Unknown unicast settings
- 3.3.d [ii] ARP settings
- 3.3.d [iii] Unicast routing
3.4 Troubleshoot external network integration
- 3.4.a External bridge network
- 3.4.b External routed network
3.5 Troubleshoot packet flow
- 3.5.a Unicast
- 3.5.b Multicast
- 3.5.c Broadcast
- 3.5.d Endpoint database
3.6 Troubleshoot security domains and role mapping
- 3.6.a AAA
- 3.6.b RBAC
4.1 Troubleshoot Fibre Channel
- 4.1.a Switched fabric initialization
- 4.1.b Fibre Channel buffer credit starvation
- 4.1.c FCID
4.2 Troubleshoot Fibre Channel protocol services
- 4.2.a Zoning
- 4.2.b FCNS
- 4.2.c VSAN
- 4.2.d FSPF
4.3 Troubleshoot FCoE
- 4.3.a Storage VDC
- 4.3.b FIP
- 4.3.c FCoE topologies
- 4.3.d DCB
4.4 Troubleshoot boot from SAN
- 4.4.a FCoE / Fibre Channel
- 4.4.b iSCSI
- 4.4.c Multipath
4.5 Troubleshoot FCoE/FC interface parameters
- 4.5.a Dedicated and shared mode
- 4.5.b Port types
- 4.5.c Port channels, ISL
4.6 Troubleshoot SAN technologies
- 4.6.a Fabric redundancy
- 4.6.b NPV, NPIV, FCF
5.1 Troubleshoot Cisco computing platforms
- 5.1.a Stand-alone computing
- 5.1.b Chassis/blade
- 5.1.c Modular / server cartridges
- 5.1.d Server integration
5.2 Troubleshoot hardware interoperability
- 5.2.a Converged Network Adapters / port expanders
- 5.2.b Firmware
- 5.2.c I/O modules / FEX
- 5.2.d Fabric interconnects
5.3 Troubleshoot packet flow from server to the fabric
5.4 Troubleshoot server abstraction technologies
- 5.4.a Service profiles
- 5.4.a [i] Pools
- 5.4.a [ii] Policies
- 5.4.a [ii] 1 Connectivity
- 5.4.a [ii] 2 Placement policy
- 5.4.a [ii] 3 Remote boot policies
6.1 Troubleshoot firmware upgrades, packages, and interoperability
6.2 Troubleshoot integration of centralized management
6.3 Troubleshooting data center LAN and SAN security
- 6.3.a Troubleshoot fabric binding and port security
- 6.3.b Troubleshoot AAA and RBAC
- 6.3.c Troubleshoot first-hop security
- 6.3.c [i] Dynamic ARP inspections
- 6.3.c [ii] DHCP snooping
- 6.3.c [iii] Unicast RPF
- 6.3.c [iv] MACsec
- 6.3.c [v] Port security
- 6.3.d Troubleshoot CoPP
- 6.3.e Troubleshoot ACLs
6.4 Troubleshoot data center compute security
- 6.4.a Troubleshoot AAA and RBAC
- 6.4.b Troubleshoot key management
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3/31/2017 -
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3/22/2017 -
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3/20/2017 -
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