Earning the Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Virtualization and Automation credential tells employers you can work with Cisco technologies at a professional level. Prepare for the 300-170 exam in 2026 with the 170 expert-prepared practice questions from Actual4Exams.
Cisco 300-170 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Implementing Cisco Data Center Virtualization and Automation |
| Exam Number: | 300-170 DCVAI |
| Exam Format: | Multiple answer, Multiple choice |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60-70 |
| Related Certifications: | CCNP Data Center Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Virtualization and Automation |
| Passing Score: | Variable (750-850 / 1000 scale) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | $300 USD |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Recommended Training: | Implementing Cisco Data Center Virtualization and Automation (DCVAI) |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or in-person at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended knowledge of data center infrastructure, networking, and virtualization |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams/current-list/dcvai.html |
Cisco 300-170 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Implementing Infrastructure Automation | 25% | - Use REST API and CLI for automation - Implement configuration profiles - Compare and contrast scripting and automation tools - Implement POAP (Power-On Auto Provisioning) |
| Topic 2: Implementing Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) | 30% | - Implement external network integration - Implement VMM domain integrations - Configure fabric discovery parameters - Implement access policies - Implement tenant and networking constructs |
| Topic 3: Implementing Infrastructure Virtualization | 20% | - Implement virtual switching technologies - Implement logical device separation - Describe virtualization infrastructure components |
| Topic 4: ACI Management and Monitoring | 25% | - Troubleshoot common ACI issues - Implement backup and restore procedures - Implement security domains and role mapping - Configure health scores and monitoring tools |
Common Questions About the Cisco 300-170 Exam
The 300-170 exam, officially known as Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Virtualization and Automation, is the Cisco test that leads to the CCNP Data Center, Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Virtualization and Automation certification at the Professional level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as CCNP Data Center, Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Virtualization and Automation.
The 300-170 exam contains 60-70 questions, and you have 90 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the 300-170 exam is Variable (750-850 / 1000 scale), and the official registration fee is $300 USD. If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
No formal prerequisites; recommended knowledge of data center infrastructure, networking, and virtualization
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams/current-list/dcvai.html.
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The official Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Virtualization and Automation outline is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:
- Implementing Infrastructure Virtualization — 20% of the exam
- Implementing Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) — 30% of the exam
- Implementing Infrastructure Automation — 25% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Virtualization and Automation Sample Questions:
Question 1
You are implementing VLAN pools in a bridge domain of an ACI network. Drag and drop the resources from the left onto the correct VLAN pool types on the right.
Question 2
You discover that a VLAN is not enabled on a leaf port even though an EPG is provisioned. Which cause of the issue is most likely true?
A. Cisco Discovery Protocol is enabled in the interface policy group.
B. A VLAN pool is not defined under the associated physical domain.
C. An interface policy must define the VLAN pool.
D. The VLAN is not specified in a contract.
Question 3
Which two benefits come from using a Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch in VDC mode? (Choose two.)
A. per-VDC administration
B. per-VDC fault isolation
C. per-VDC load balancing for Cisco EtherChannel
D. per-VDC forwarding information base
E. per-VDC kernel resource allocation
Question 4
Refer to the exhibit.
You perform the configuration as shown in the exhibit. Which two additional tasks must you perform to deploy EPG on PC, VPC, or Interface? (Choose two.)
A. Create a physical domain and a VLAN pool for the physical domain, and associate the physical domain to the EPG WEB.
B. Extend the VLAN represented by EPG out of the Cisco ACI fabric.
C. Create a Layer 2 outside connection.
D. Create an Attachable Access Entity Profile.
E. Add the border leaf node to the Lager 2 outside connection.
Question 5
Refer to the exhibit.
You are reinstalling Core-02 by using POAP. What do you configure on the vPC to prevent traffic from being sent to Core-02 while Core-02 comes online?
A. peer gateway in the VPC domain
B. LLDP on the vPC links
C. LACP on the vPC peer link
D. LACP on the vPC links
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: A,B | Question 4 Answer: A,D | Question 5 Answer: D |
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