Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist

The Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist certification, validates an individual's knowledge of selecting and integrating Cisco Data Center products to design a highly scalable, efficient, and high performing Data Center networking solution based on Cisco Data Center Architecture. Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist Professionals understand how to utilize and employ the features and benefits of the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches, Cisco 4948 Switches, and Cisco Catalyst Blade Switches to create a converged, optimized Data Center network design.

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Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist Prerequisites
CCDA or any CCIE Certification can act as a pre-requisite.

Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)	Recommended Training
642-971 DCNID	Designing Cisco Data Center Network Infrastructure (DCNID)

Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist Recertification
Cisco Specialist Certifications are valid for two years. To recertify, take and pass the current version of the required exam(s) or pass a current CCIE written exam.

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