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Cisco 500-174 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | FlexPod Implementation and Administration (FPIMPADM) |
| Exam Number: | 500-174 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 55-65 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Price: | 300 USD |
| Passing Score: | 80% |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Multiple Response |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | NetApp FlexPod Learning Path Cisco U. FlexPod Training |
| Exam Registration: | Cisco Certification Portal Pearson VUE Registration |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended knowledge of data center infrastructure, Cisco UCS, Nexus, and NetApp ONTAP |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.netapp.com/support-and-training/netapp-learning-services/certifications/flexpod-implementation-administration-specialist/ |
Cisco 500-174 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: FlexPod Troubleshooting | 15% | - Log analysis and diagnostic tools - Compute and UCS troubleshooting - Network connectivity issues - Storage access and performance issues |
| Topic 2: FlexPod Administration | 20% | - Backup and restore procedures - Software updates and upgrades - Monitoring and performance management - FlexPod management tools |
| Topic 3: FlexPod Configuration | 30% | - SAN boot and storage connectivity - Cisco UCS service profile setup - NetApp ONTAP configuration - Cisco Nexus switch configuration - Hypervisor integration |
| Topic 4: FlexPod Design | 20% | - Supported storage protocols and configurations - Supported compute configurations - Supported networking topologies - Workload and use case considerations |
| Topic 5: Information Gathering for FlexPod Solutions | 15% | - NetApp storage components - Cisco UCS components - Cisco Nexus networking components - FlexPod architecture overview |
Cisco FlexPod Implementation and Administration (500-174) — Questions Candidates Actually Ask
The 500-174 exam, officially known as Cisco FlexPod Implementation and Administration, is the Cisco test that leads to the Cisco and NetApp FlexPod Implementation and Administration Specialist certification at the Specialist level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional.
The 500-174 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.
The passing score for the 500-174 exam is 80%, 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, Cisco UCS, Nexus, and NetApp ONTAP
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.netapp.com/support-and-training/netapp-learning-services/certifications/flexpod-implementation-administration-specialist/.
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The official Cisco FlexPod Implementation and Administration outline is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- FlexPod Design — 20% of the exam
- FlexPod Administration — 20% of the exam
- FlexPod Configuration — 30% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
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