Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist (CDCNIDS)

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.

Valid CCDA certification

Recommended training for this certification

642-991 DCUFD
Last day to test: May 31, 2013

OR

642-996 DCUFD

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.