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Cisco 642-971 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID) Specialist Exam |
| Exam Number: | 642-971 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | CCIE Data Center CCNP Data Center |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired / No longer available |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice |
| Recommended Training: | Cisco Data Center Training (Legacy CCNP Data Center) |
| Exam Registration: | Cisco Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam (historically available via Pearson VUE; now retired) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with Cisco data center technologies and CCNA/CCNP-level networking knowledge. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com |
Cisco 642-971 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Compute Infrastructure Design | - Cisco UCS architecture and components - Server virtualization integration |
| Topic 2: Storage Networking Design | - Fibre Channel and FCoE architecture - Storage virtualization concepts |
| Topic 3: Data Center Architecture Design | - Scalability and modular data center design - High availability and redundancy design - Data center topology design principles |
| Topic 4: Data Center Networking Design | - Layer 2 and Layer 3 design considerations - Cisco Nexus switching architecture - Fabric extenders and fabric path design |
| Topic 5: Network Virtualization and Automation | - Data center automation principles - Virtual switching and overlay networks |
Common Questions About the Cisco 642-971 Exam
The 642-971 exam, officially known as Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist, is the Cisco test that leads to the Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist 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, CCIE Data Center.
Recommended experience with Cisco data center technologies and CCNA/CCNP-level networking knowledge.
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.cisco.com.
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The official Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist outline is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Network Virtualization and Automation
- Compute Infrastructure Design
- Data Center Networking Design
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
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