CCNP and CCIE Data Center Core DCCOR 350-601 Official Cert Guide, 2nd Edition

CCNP and CCIE Data Center Core DCCOR 350-601 Official Cert Guide, 2nd Edition

by Somit Maloo, Iskren Nikolov, Firas Ahmed
Released December 2023
Publisher(s): Cisco Press
ISBN: 9780138228071

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Book description

Trust the best-selling Official Cert Guide series from Cisco Press to help you learn, prepare, and practice for the CCNP and CCIE Data Center Core DCCOR 350-601 exam. Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, CCNP and CCIE Data Center Core DCCOR 350-601 Official Cert Guide, Second Edition helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success and is the only self-study resource approved by Cisco. Data center networking experts Somit Maloo, Iskren Nikolov, and Firas Ahmed share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills.

This complete study package includes

  • A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exam

  • Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which let you decide how much time you need to spend on each section

  • Exam Topic lists that make referencing easy

  • Chapter-ending exercises, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly

  • The powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports

  • A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies

  • Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time

Content Update Program:

This fully updated second edition includes the latest topics and additional information covering changes to the latest CCNP and CCIE Data Center Core DCCOR 350-601 exam. Visit ciscopress.com/newcerts for information on annual digital updates for this book that align to Cisco exam blueprint version changes.

This official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCNP and CCIE Data Center Core DCCOR 350-601 exam, including

  • Network

  • Compute

  • Storage network

  • Automation

  • Security

Companion Website:

The companion website contains more than 200 unique practice exam questions, practice exercises, and a study planner

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Browsers: Chrome version 73 and above, Safari version 12 and above, Microsoft Edge 44 and above.

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Pearson Test Prep offline system requirements:

Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Client; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases

Also available from Cisco Press for CCNP Advanced Routing study is the CCNP and CCIE Data Center Core DCCOR 350-601 Official Cert Guide Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test, Second Edition This digital-only certification preparation product combines an eBook with enhanced Pearson Test Prep Practice Test.

This integrated learning package

  • Enables you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams

  • Includes direct links from each question to detailed tutorials to help you understand the concepts behind the questions

  • Provides unique sets of exam-realistic practice questions

  • Tracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. About This eBook
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Pearson’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  6. About the Authors
  7. About the Technical Reviewer
  8. Dedications
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. Contents at a Glance
  11. Contents
  12. Other Features
  13. Icons Used in This Book
  14. Command Syntax Conventions
  15. Introduction
    1. Goals and Methods
    2. Who Should Read This Book?
    3. Strategies for Exam Preparation
    4. The Companion Website for Online Content Review
    5. How This Book Is Organized
    6. Certification Exam Topics and This Book
    7. Taking the CCNP Data Center Core Exam
    8. Tracking Your Status
    9. How to Prepare for an Exam
    10. Assessing Exam Readiness
    11. Cisco Data Center Certifications in the Real World
    12. Exam Registration
    13. Book Content Updates
    14. Figure Credits
  16. Part I: Networking
    1. Chapter 1. Implementing Routing in the Data Center
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Routing Protocols Support on Cisco Nexus Devices
      4. OSPF
      5. Border Gateway Protocol
      6. Bidirectional Forwarding Detection
      7. Multicast
      8. Hot Standby Router Protocol
      9. Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol
      10. Exam Preparation Tasks
      11. Review All Key Topics
      12. Memory Tables
      13. Define Key Terms
      14. References
    2. Chapter 2. Implementing Data Center Switching Protocols
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Spanning Tree Protocols
      4. Port Channels
      5. Virtual Port Channel
      6. Exam Preparation Tasks
      7. Review All Key Topics
      8. Memory Tables
      9. Define Key Terms
      10. References
    3. Chapter 3. Implementing Data Center Overlay Protocols
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) Overview
      4. Exam Preparation Tasks
      5. Review All Key Topics
      6. Define Key Terms
      7. References
    4. Chapter 4. Describe Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Overview
      4. Cisco ACI Initial Setup, Fabric Discovery, Fabric Upgrade, and Fabric Access Policies
      5. Cisco ACI Fabric Building Blocks, Policy Model, and VMM Domains
      6. ACI LAB Configurations Example
      7. Exam Preparation Tasks
      8. Review All Key Topics
      9. Define Key Terms
      10. References
    5. Chapter 5. Cisco Cloud Services and Deployment Models
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. What Is Cloud Computing?
      4. Cloud Service Models
      5. Cloud Deployment Models
      6. Exam Preparation Tasks
      7. Review All Key Topics
      8. Define Key Terms
      9. References
    6. Chapter 6. Data Center Network Management and Monitoring
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Cisco Nexus NX-OS Software Installation, Updates, and Their Impacts
      4. Nexus Configuration Management
      5. Network Time Management
      6. Network Infrastructure Monitoring
      7. Streaming Telemetry
      8. Network Assurance Concept
      9. Exam Preparation Tasks
      10. Review All Key Topics
      11. Memory Tables
      12. Define Key Terms
      13. References
    7. Chapter 7. Describe Cisco Nexus Dashboard
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Cisco Nexus Dashboard
      4. Cisco Nexus Dashboard Platforms
      5. Cisco Nexus Dashboard Cluster Nodes
      6. Cisco Nexus Dashboard External Networks
      7. Cisco Nexus Dashboard GUI Overview
      8. Exam Preparation Tasks
      9. Review All Key Topics
      10. Memory Tables
      11. Define Key Terms
      12. References
  17. Part II: Storage
    1. Chapter 8. Implement Fibre Channel
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Cisco MDS 9000 Series Hardware
      4. Fibre Channel Basics
      5. CFS
      6. VSAN
      7. SAN Port Channels
      8. Zoning
      9. Device Alias
      10. NPIV and NPV
      11. Exam Preparation Tasks
      12. Review All Key Topics
      13. Memory Tables
      14. Define Key Terms
      15. References
    2. Chapter 9. Implement FCoE Unified Fabric
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. FCoE Overview
      4. FCoE Topology Options
      5. FCoE Implementations
      6. Exam Preparation Tasks
      7. Review All Key Topics
      8. Memory Tables
      9. Define Key Terms
      10. References
    3. Chapter 10. Describe NFS and NAS Concepts
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Describe NFS Concepts
      4. Describe NAS Concepts
      5. Exam Preparation Tasks
      6. Review All Key Topics
      7. Define Key Terms
      8. References
    4. Chapter 11. Describe Software Management and Infrastructure Monitoring
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Cisco MDS NX-OS Setup Utility
      4. Cisco MDS NX-OS Software Upgrade and Downgrade
      5. Infrastructure Monitoring
      6. Exam Preparation Tasks
      7. Review All Key Topics
      8. Define Key Terms
      9. References
  18. Part III: Compute
    1. Chapter 12. Cisco Unified Computing Systems Overview
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Cisco UCS Architecture
      4. Cisco UCS Initial Setup and Management
      5. Cisco UCS Network Management
      6. Cisco UCS Storage
      7. Exam Preparation Tasks
      8. Review All Key Topics
      9. Define Key Terms
      10. References
    2. Chapter 13. Cisco Unified Computing Infrastructure Monitoring
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Cisco UCS System Monitoring
      4. Cisco Intersight
      5. Exam Preparation Tasks
      6. Review All Key Topics
      7. Define Key Terms
      8. References
    3. Chapter 14. Cisco Unified Compute Software and Configuration Management
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Cisco UCS Configuration Management
      4. UCS Firmware and Software Updates
      5. Exam Preparation Tasks
      6. Review All Key Topics
      7. Define Key Terms
      8. References
    4. Chapter 15. Cisco HyperFlex Overview
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Cisco HyperFlex Solution and Benefits
      4. HyperFlex as an Edge, Hybrid, and All-Flash Nodes
      5. Exam Preparation Tasks
      6. Review All Key Topics
      7. Define Key Terms
      8. References
  19. Part IV: Automation
    1. Chapter 16. Automation and Scripting Tools
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. EEM Overview
      4. Scheduler
      5. Bash Shell for Cisco NX-OS
      6. Guest Shell for Cisco NX-OS
      7. XML
      8. JSON
      9. Rest API
      10. Exam Preparation Tasks
      11. Review All Key Topics
      12. Memory Tables
      13. Define Key Terms
      14. References
    2. Chapter 17. Evaluate Automation and Orchestration Technologies
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Ansible
      4. Python
      5. PowerOn Auto Provisioning (POAP)
      6. HashiCorp Terraform
      7. PowerShell
      8. Exam Preparation Tasks
      9. Review All Key Topics
      10. Memory Tables
      11. Define Key Terms
      12. References
  20. Part V: Security
    1. Chapter 18. Network Security
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
      4. Role-Based Access Control
      5. Nexus First-Hop Security
      6. Nexus Control Plane Policing
      7. Cisco ACI Contracts
      8. ACI Microsegmentation
      9. Keychain Authentication
      10. Exam Preparation Tasks
      11. Review All Key Topics
      12. Define Key Terms
      13. References
    2. Chapter 19. Compute Security
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Securing UCS Management Using Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
      4. Exam Preparation Tasks
      5. Review All Key Topics
      6. Define Key Terms
      7. References
    3. Chapter 20. Storage Security
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
      4. User Accounts and RBAC
      5. Port Security
      6. Fabric Binding
      7. Exam Preparation Tasks
      8. Review All Key Topics
      9. Memory Tables and Lists
      10. Define Key Terms
      11. References
    4. Chapter 21. Final Preparation
      1. Getting Ready
      2. Tools for Final Preparation
      3. How to Access the Pearson Test Prep (PTP) App
      4. Learn the Question Types Using the Cisco Certification Exam Tutorial
      5. Suggested Plan for Final Review/Study
      6. Summary
    5. Chapter 22. CCNP and CCIE Data Center Core DCCOR 350-601 Official Cert Guide Exam Updates
      1. The Purpose of This Chapter
      2. News About the Next Exam Release
      3. Updated Technical Content
  21. Appendix A. Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Quizzes
  22. Glossary
  23. Index
  24. Appendix B. Memory Tables
  25. Appendix C. Memory Tables Answer Key
  26. Appendix D. Study Planner
  27. Where are the companion content files? - Register
  28. Code Snippets

Product information

  • Title: CCNP and CCIE Data Center Core DCCOR 350-601 Official Cert Guide, 2nd Edition
  • Author(s): Somit Maloo, Iskren Nikolov, Firas Ahmed
  • Release date: December 2023
  • Publisher(s): Cisco Press
  • ISBN: 9780138228071