Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist (DCNI)

The Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist validates an individual's knowledge of installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Cisco Data Center products to maintain a highly scalable, efficient, high performing Data Center Networking environment. Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist professionals understand how to deploy and optimize the features and benefits of the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches, Cisco 4948 Switches, and Cisco Catalyst Blade Switches to provide fast and accurate resolution to network installation and customer service issues.

Prerequisites

Valid CCNP or any CCIE Certification can act as a prerequisite.

Recommended training for this certification

Cisco Data Center Networking Fabric Solutions Implementation v4.0 (DCUFI)
!CI-DCNI-2 Last day to pass DCNI-2 October 31st, 2011

Exams

  • 642-992 DCUFI

Recertification

Complete one of the following re-certification options every two years:

  • Re-take and pass all exams for each Specialist certification indicated on the specific certification page. Please note: this includes ALL exams whether refreshed or not.
  • Pass a current CCIE or CCDE written exam

Achieving or re-certifying CCDE or any CCIE automatically extends your active Specialist certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved.