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Cisco 300-630 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure - Advanced (DCACI) |
| Exam Number: | 300-630 DCACI |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Price: | 300 USD |
| Related Certifications: | Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Data Center CCNP Data Center |
| Exam Format: | Multiple answer, Simulation / lab scenarios, Multiple choice |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 55-65 |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese |
| Recommended Training: | Cisco Learning Network - DCACI Training Cisco Official Training for ACI |
| Exam Registration: | Cisco Certification Exam Registration (Pearson VUE) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam delivered via Pearson VUE test centers or online proctoring |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisite, but CCNA-level networking knowledge and experience with data center networking recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/300-630-dcaci.html |
Cisco 300-630 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Operations and Monitoring | - APIC monitoring tools - Health scores and fault management - Logging and troubleshooting methods |
| Automation and Integration | - SDK and programmability concepts - REST API usage in ACI - Ansible and automation tools integration |
| Cisco ACI Architecture | - Leaf and spine switch roles - ACI fabric design and concepts - APIC architecture and components |
| Fabric Infrastructure Configuration | - Pod and switch provisioning - VLAN pools and domains - Access policies configuration |
| Policy Model and Tenant Configuration | - Application profiles and EPGs - Tenant, VRF, and bridge domain design - Contracts and filters |
| External Connectivity | - L3Out configuration - Hybrid cloud connectivity considerations - External routing integration (OSPF, BGP) |
Cisco Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure - Advanced (300-630) — Questions Candidates Actually Ask
The 300-630 exam, officially known as Cisco Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure - Advanced, is the Cisco test that leads to the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Data Center 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 Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Data Center.
The 300-630 exam contains 55-65 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.
No formal prerequisite, but CCNA-level networking knowledge and experience with data center networking recommended
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/300-630-dcaci.html.
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The official Cisco Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure - Advanced outline is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:
- External Connectivity
- Cisco ACI Architecture
- Fabric Infrastructure Configuration
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
Cisco Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure - Advanced Sample Questions:
Question 1
Refer to the exhibit. Drag and drop the subnets and flags from the left into the External Network Instance Profile policies on the right to create a setup that advertises only 10.10.0.0/24 and 10.10.1.0/24 prefixes in VRF1 and establishes connectivity between VRFs. Not all options are used.
Question 2
An engineer configures a new Cisco ACI Multi-Site Orchestrator node to join an MSO cluster. Which two components are necessary to ensure that the new node has IP connectivity in this configuration? (Choose two.)
A. management IP of ESXi hosts where the controllers are deployed
B. existing Cisco ACI Multi-Site Orchestrator node
C. Cisco APICs over the OOB management network
D. Cisco ACI spine interfaces that are connected to ISN
E. OOB interface of ISN
Question 3
Refer to the exhibit.
What must be configured in the service graph to redirect HTTP traffic between the EPG client and EPG server to go through the Cisco ASA firewall?
A. permit-all contract filter
B. contract with no filter
C. precise filter to allow only HTTP traffic
D. contract filter to allow ARP and HTTP
Question 4
Which two actions should be taken to ensure a scalable solution when multiple EPGs in a VRF require unrestricted communication? (Choose two.)
A. Set the EPGs that require unrestricted communication between each other as preferred group members.
B. Set the EPGs that require policy enforcement between each other as preferred group members.
C. Set the VRF policy control enforcement preference to Unenforced.
D. Enable Preferred Group Member under the EPG Collection for VRF section.
E. Configure a taboo contract between the EPGs that require unrestricted communication between each other.
Question 5
Refer to the exhibit.
A company decided to decrease its routing footprint and remove RT-2 and RT-3 devices from its data center.
Because of that, the exit point must be created from all the tenants by using the common tenant. Which two configuration tasks must be completed to meet these requirements? {Choose two.)
A. Update the L3Qut ExtEPG subnet in the common tenant with flag Shared Route Control Subnet and Aggregate Shared Routes.
B. Export contract Clr-2 into (he tenant TN-1 and attach it as a consumer to all the EPGs in the tenant TN-1.
C. Move subnets from all the bridge domains to the EPG level and mark them with flag Shared between VRFs.
D. Mark all subnets with flag Shared between VRFs and attach contract Ctr-3 as a provider to all the EPGs.
E. Change contract Ctr-3 scope to Global, consume it by all EPGs. and flag all subnets with flag Shared between VRFs.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 2 Answer: A,C | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: A,D | Question 5 Answer: A,D |
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