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Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR). Everything you need to prepare, practice, and pass.
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Certification Overview
DCCOR covers the complete Cisco data center stack: Nexus-based network fabric (switching, VLANs, VPC, overlay networks), UCS compute infrastructure (servers, fabric interconnects, service profiles), storage networking (MDS, Fibre Channel, FCoE), and automation/orchestration using Cisco tools. Security, monitoring, and operational management across all layers are integral to the exam.
What This Certification Proves
The DCCOR certification validates expertise in designing, implementing, and operating Cisco data center infrastructure including networking, compute, and storage technologies. This is a core certification for data center professionals demonstrating competency with Cisco's primary data center platform stack (Nexus, UCS, MDS).
Who Should Take This Exam
Infrastructure and network engineers with 1-3+ years of hands-on data center experience, CCNA-level knowledge, and practical exposure to Cisco Nexus switches or UCS systems. Also relevant for storage network engineers transitioning to Cisco ecosystem and systems engineers wanting to specialize in data center operations.
Topic Breakdown
5 domains covering 614 questions
| Domain | Questions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Network | 198 | 32% |
| Storage Network | 164 | 27% |
| Compute | 115 | 19% |
| Automation | 100 | 16% |
| Security | 37 | 6% |
Study Plans
Choose a study plan that matches your schedule and experience level
30 Days
Intensive Sprint
Week 1-2
- Master fundamentals: Network
- Read Cisco official documentation
- Complete 21 questions daily
Week 3
- Deep dive: Storage Network
- Review weak areas from results
- Take 2 full-length exams
Week 4
- Review all flagged questions
- Timed exams to build stamina
- Final revision of key concepts
60 Days
Balanced Approach
Week 1-2
- Survey all exam domains
- Set up study environment
- Begin with foundational topics
Week 3-4
- Focus: Network
- Focus: Storage Network
- 11 questions daily
Week 5-6
- Focus: Compute
- Hands-on labs if applicable
- Review explanations for wrong answers
Week 7-8
- Complete all 615 questions
- Identify and eliminate weak areas
- Take 3 full-length timed tests
90 Days
Comprehensive Study
Month 1
- Learn all exam domains at a comfortable pace
- Build strong foundational knowledge
- 7 questions daily
Month 2
- Deep dive into each domain
- Hands-on practice and labs
- Take weekly timed exams
Month 3
- Work through all 615 questions
- Identify and eliminate weak areas
- Take 3 full-length timed exams
350-601-Specific Tips
- Focus heavily on Cisco UCS architecture and management - this is core DCCOR content. Master UCS Manager interface, service profiles, and fabric interconnects thoroughly.
- Build hands-on Nexus experience: VLAN configuration, port channels, VPC (Virtual Port Channels), and NX-OS operating system are heavily tested.
- Study Fibre Channel and FCoE deeply - storage networking is a major domain. Understand zoning, WWPN, and how Nexus MDS switches handle SAN traffic.
- Practice network automation scenarios - the exam tests configuration management, scripting, and monitoring skills. Get comfortable with Ansible for Nexus/UCS.
- Review Data Center networking design patterns: understand multi-tier architecture, load balancing, and how Nexus fits into fabric topologies.
- Use the 621 available practice questions strategically - the 2.4 difficulty rating means many questions are moderate; focus on tricky scenario-based questions.
- Study security features specific to data centers: access control, role-based access, encryption, and compliance features in Nexus and UCS.
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Sample Questions
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A network engineer must configure a Cisco MDS switch to use the local user database for console access if all AAA servers are unreachable. Which configuration should be applied to complete this task?
What is required for using Puppet in a Cisco NX-OS environment?
An engineer must implement access control tor Cisco UCS Manager. The configuration must meet these requirements: - All users and user groups must be configured using Active Directory. - User1 must have full access to the Fabric Interconnect infrastructure and network security operations - User1 must have full access to the storage operations configuration. Which action must be performed on Cisco UCS to meet the requirements?
An engineer is implementing VSAN 10 on multiple Cisco Nexus 5600 Series Switches and must ensure that the full zone set and active zone set are identical across the fabric. Which configuration must be implemented to meet this requirement?
Which telemetry configuration item is used to link the source and destination group?
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