Vendor Certifications: Cisco Data Center

Cisco’s Data Center certifications validate an individual's knowledge in the respective area of specialization. You can trust Fast Lane to deliver the recommended Cisco training, at the highest quality, to help you achieve your goals.

There are four major categories of Cisco Data Center Certification and recommended training from Fast Lane:

  • Data Center Networking Infrastructure
  • Data Center Unified Computing
  • Data Center Storage Networking
  • Data Center Application Services


Data Center Networking Infrastructure

Certification and Test Recommended Training

Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist
Prerequisites: CCDA Certification

Test: #642-971
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Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist
Prerequisites: CCNP Certification

Test: #642-973 (DCNI-1) and #642-974 (DCNI-2)


Data Center Unified Computing

Certification and Test Recommended Training

Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Design Specialist
Prerequisites: VMware Design Exam PLUS one of the following options:

  • CCDA Certification and DCUCD 642-978 Qualifier Exam
  • Cisco DC Storage Networking Design Specialist and Cisco DC Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist Certifications

Test: #642-982

Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Support Specialist
Prerequisites: VCP3 or VCP4 (VMware Certified Professional) PLUS one of the following options:

  • CCNA Certification and 642-979 DCUCI Qualifier Exam
  • Cisco DC Storage Networking Support Specialist and Cisco DC Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist Certifications

Test: #642-983


Data Center Storage Networking

Certification and Test Recommended Training

Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Design Specialist
Prerequisites: none

Test: #642-357

Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Support Specialist
Prerequisites: none

Test: #642-359


Data Center Application Services

Certification and Test Recommended Training

Cisco Data Center Application Services Design Specialist
Prerequisites: CCDA Certification

Test: #642-972

Cisco Data Center Application Services Support Specialist
Prerequisites: CCNA Certification

Test: #642-975