CCNP Data Center (350-601 DCCOR) Practice Exam

The 350-601 DCCOR exam validates your knowledge and skills in implementing and operating core technologies within a Cisco data center infrastructure. It emphasizes understanding how various components work together to create a secure, efficient, and scalable data center environment. This exam tests your knowledge of implementing core data center technologies, including:

• Network
• Compute
• Storage network
• Automation
• Security

Who Should Take the 350-601 DCCOR Exam?

This exam is ideal for IT professionals working in data center environments, particularly those in the role of:

• Network engineers, data center architects, and specialists
• Data center operations specialists and network administrators

Exam Details

• Exam Code: 350-601 DCCOR
• Exam Name: Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies
• Exam Languages: English
• Time: 120 minutes
• Price: $400 USD

Exam Course Outline 

The Exam covers the given topics  - 

Topic 1: Overview of Network 25%

1.1 Apply routing protocols

1.2 Apply switching protocols such as RSTP+, LACP and vPC

1.3 Apply overlay protocols such as VXLAN EVPN

1.4 Apply ACI concepts

1.5 Analyze packet flow (unicast, multicast, and broadcast)

1.6 Describe Cloud service and deployment models (NIST 800-145)

1.7 Describe software updates and their impacts

1.8 Implement network configuration management

1.9 Implement infrastructure monitoring such as NetFlow and SPAN

1.10 Explain network assurance concepts such as streaming telemetry

1.11 Describe the capabilities and features of Nexus Dashboard

Topic 2: Understand Compute 25%

2.1 Implement Cisco Unified Compute System Rack Servers

2.2 Implement Cisco Unified Compute System Blade Chassis

2.3 Explain HyperFlex Infrastructure Concepts and benefits (Edge and Hybrid Architecture vs all-flash)

2.4 Describe firmware and software updates and their impacts on B-Series and C-Series servers

2.5 Implement compute configuration management (Backup and restore)

2.6 Implement infrastructure monitoring such as SPAN and Cisco Intersight

Topic 3: Learn about Storage Network 20%

3.1 Implement Fibre Channel

3.2 Implement FCoE Unified Fabric

3.3 Describe NFS and NAS concepts

3.4 Describe software updates and their impacts (Disruptive/nondisruptive and EPLD)

3.5 Implement infrastructure monitoring

Topic 4: Understand Automation 15%

4.1 Implement automation and scripting tools

4.2 Evaluate automation and orchestration technologies

Topic 5: Overview of Security 15%

5.1 Apply network security

5.2 Apply compute security

5.3 Apply storage security