Cisco Specialist Certifications: Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Design Specialist

The Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Design Specialist validates an engineer's ability to design scalable, reliable, and intelligent Data Center Virtualization solutions. The following products are covered in learning materials:

• Cisco Unified Computing System B and C Series
• Server virtualization software
• Server operating systems
• Additional Cisco Data Center products

Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Design Specialist Prerequisites

All candidates must meet the following baseline requirements:

• Candidates pursuing 642-982 DCUCD
• Candidates pursuing 642-993 DCUCD

Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Design Specialist Exams

642-982 DCUCD (Last day to test: 5/7/12)   OR   642-993 DCUCD (Available: 2/7/12)

Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Design Specialist Recertification

Complete one of the following recertification 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 recertifying CCDE or any CCIE automatically extends your active Specialist certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved.

Cisco Specialist Certifications: Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Design Specialist

The Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Design Specialist certification validates an individual's ability to select and integrate Cisco storage products in order to design a highly scalable, efficient, high-performing storage networking solution based on converged architecture. Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Design Specialist professionals understand how to utilize and employ the features and benefits of the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director and Multilayer Fabric Switches to create a highly available storage network design. In addition, this certification covers the use of Cisco NX-OS and provides a technology overview of Cisco Unified Fabric, Cisco Nexus, and Cisco Unified Computing System products.

Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Design Specialist Prerequisites

None

Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Design Specialist Exams

642-357 DCSNS

Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Design Specialist Recertification

Complete one of the following recertification 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 recertifying CCDE or any CCIE automatically extends your active Specialist certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved.

Cisco Specialist Certifications: Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist

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, and high performing Data Center Networking environment. Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist professionals understand how to deploy and optimize the following features and benefits:

• Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Service Modules
• Nexus 2000, 5000, and 7000

Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist Prerequisites

Valid Cisco CCNP or any CCIE certification can act as a prerequisite.

Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist Exams:

• 642-973 DCNIS-1
• 642-974 DCNIS-2 (Last day to test: 5/7/12)    OR    642-992 DCUFI (Available: 2/7/12)

Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist Recertification

Complete one of the following recertification 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 recertifying CCDE or any CCIE automatically extends your active Specialist certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved.