350-601: Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies v1.1 (DCCOR 350-601) is a 120-minute exam associated with the CCNP and CCIE Data Center Certifications. This exam certifies a candidate's knowledge of implementing core data center technologies including network, compute, storage network, automation, and security. The course, Implementing Cisco Data Center Core Technologies, helps candidates to prepare for this exam.

This exam tests your knowledge of implementing core data center technologies, including:

350-601: Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

◉ Network
◉ Compute
◉ Storage network
◉ Automation
◉ Security

Cisco 350-601 Exam Overview:

Exam Name	Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies
Exam Number	350-601 DCCOR
Exam Number	$400 USD
Duration	120 minutes
Number of Questions	90-110
Passing Score	Variable (750-850 / 1000 Approx.)
Recommended Training	Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)
Sample Questions	Cisco 350-601 Sample Questions
Practice Exam	Cisco Certified Network Professional Data Center Practice Test

Cisco 350-601 Exam Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Network	25%	1. Apply routing protocols ◉ OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 ◉ MP-BGP ◉ PIM ◉ FHRP 2. Apply switching protocols such as RSTP+, LACP and vPC 3. Apply overlay protocols such as VXLAN EVPN and OTV 4. Apply ACI concepts ◉ Fabric setup ◉ Access policies ◉ VMM 5. Analyze packet flow (unicast, multicast, and broadcast) 6. Describe Cloud service and deployment models (NIST 800-145) 7. Describe software updates and their impacts ◉ Disruptive / nondisruptive ◉ EPLD ◉ Patches 8. Implement network configuration management 9. Implement infrastructure monitoring such as NetFlow and SPAN 10. Explain network assurance concepts such as streaming telemetry 11. Describe the capabilities and features of Nexus Dashboard
Compute	25%	1. Implement Cisco Unified Compute System Rack Servers 2. Implement Cisco Unified Compute System Blade Chassis ◉ Initial setup ◉ Infrastructure management ◉ Network management (VLANs, pools and policies, templates, QoS) ◉ Storage management (SAN connectivity, Fibre Channel zoning, VSANs, WWN pools, SAN policies, templates) ◉ Server management (Server pools and boot policies) 3. Explain HyperFlex Infrastructure Concepts and benefits (Edge and Hybrid Architecture vs all-flash) 4. Describe firmware and software updates and their impacts on B-Series and C-Series servers 5. Implement compute configuration management (Backup and restore) 6. Implement infrastructure monitoring such as SPAN and Cisco Intersight
Storage Network	20%	1. Implement Fibre Channel ◉ Switch fabric initialization ◉ Port channels ◉ FCID ◉ CFS ◉ Zoning ◉ FCNS ◉ Device alias ◉ NPV and NPIV ◉ VSAN 2. Implement FCoE Unified Fabric 3. Describe NFS and NAS concepts 4. Describe software updates and their impacts (Disruptive/nondisruptive and EPLD) 5. Implement infrastructure monitoring
Automation	15%	1. Implement automation and scripting tools ◉ EEM ◉ Scheduler ◉ Bash Shell and Guest Shell for NX-OS ◉ REST API (NX-API, JSON and XML encodings) ◉ On-box Python 2. Evaluate automation and orchestration technologies ◉ Ansible ◉ Python ◉ POAP ◉ Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller ◉ PowerShell ◉ Terraform
Security	15%	1. Apply network security ◉ AAA and RBAC ◉ ACI contracts and microsegmentation ◉ First-hop security features ◉ Keychain authentication 2. Apply compute security ◉ AAA and RBAC 3. Apply storage security ◉ AAA and RBAC ◉ Port security ◉ Fabric binding