The Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID) training focuses on data center design based on Cisco solutions and technologies. The training includes theoretical content and design-oriented case studies that are in the form of activities. The training includes information on designing data centers with Cisco components and technologies. It covers network designs with virtualization, Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies and routing protocols, and data center interconnect design options. Also covered are device virtualization technologies such as virtualized network devices with virtual appliances, including virtual switches, virtual routers, and virtual firewalls. Storage and SAN design is covered, including an explanation of Fibre Channel networks. Design practices for the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) solution based on Cisco UCS B-Series and C-Series servers, Cisco UCS-X are covered. Management and orchestration topics feature Cisco UCS Manager, Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC), and Cisco Intersight, with additional emphasis on automation solutions such as programmability, Ansible, and Terraform. The training also addresses the integration of artificial intelligence, real-world use cases, and the design of AI-ready infrastructure.

This training prepares you for the 300-610 DCID v1.2 exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Design certification and satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Data Center certification.

What to Expect in the Exam

Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (300-610 DCID) v1.2 is a 90-minute exam associated with the Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Design certification and satisfies the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP Data Center certification.

This exam tests your knowledge of data center infrastructure design, including:

– Network
– Compute
– Storage network
– Automation
How You’ll Benefit

This training will help you:

– Make design choices for optimal data center infrastructure performance, virtualization, security, and automation
– Gain the practical and theoretical knowledge necessary to design a scalable, reliable, and intelligent data center based on Cisco technologies
– Qualify for professional-level job roles in the high-demand area of enterprise-class data center environments
– Prepare for the 300-610 DCID v1.2 exam
– Earn 40 CE credits toward recertification