What's Included

Practice Questions

Exam Versions

—

Languages

Translation Beta

Feb 23, 2020

Retired

Complete Exam Package

20 300-165 practice questions with detailed explanations

Multiple Exam Modes

Study Mode, Timed Practice, and Flashcard Review

Lifetime Updates

Stay current with free question updates and new exam versions

Money Back Guarantee

Ace your exam or your money back

Get the largest library of Cisco practice tests — Free with our Exam Simulator.

What topics are on the 300-165 exam?

Implement Data Center Protocols 15%

1.1

Implement routing protocols

3 subtopics

1.1.1OSPF

1.1.2EIGRP

1.1.3BGP

Learning Objectives

Configure and verify routing protocols in data center environment
Troubleshoot routing protocol issues

1.2

Implement switching protocols

2 subtopics

1.2.1STP variants

1.2.2Port channels

Learning Objectives

Configure and verify Layer 2 protocols
Implement virtual port channels

Domain Hands-on Skills

CLI configurationProtocol verification

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Incorrect vPC configuration
STP misconfiguration

Implement Data Center Network Virtualization 20%

Implement Data Center Storage 25%

Implement Data Center Compute 25%

Implement Data Center Automation and Orchestration 15%

How do I earn the Implementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: Data Center (Legacy)

Prerequisites

200-150/200-155CCNA Data CenterOptional

Next Steps

CCIE LabCCIE Data Center Lab

Alternative Paths

Certification Maintenance

Recertification Options:
Pass any Expert-level examPass the core exam of the same trackPass any two Professional concentration examsEarn 80 Continuing Education credits

How do I study for the 300-165 Exam?

Practice the Implementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure with our Exam Simulator

Free practice questions, exam guides, and real exam‑style explanations in our Planet Cert simulator.

Hands-on Labs

Cisco dCloud Cisco DevNet Sandbox

What's changed on this exam?

Who should take this exam?

Recommended Experience

CCNA Data Center or equivalent knowledge
3-5 years of experience with data center technologies

Experience Level: Intermediate

How long is the certification valid?

Valid For

3 years

Students Also Purchased

Student Reviews

This exam simulator was instrumental in my success. The questions were very similar to the actual exam!

Sarah ChenSenior Developer

I passed on my first attempt thanks to this comprehensive practice exam. Worth every penny!

Michael RodriguezSolutions Architect

The detailed explanations helped me understand not just the answers, but the concepts behind them.

Emily JohnsonDevOps Engineer

Implementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure

What's Included

Complete Exam Package

Multiple Exam Modes

Lifetime Updates

Money Back Guarantee

Exam Details

What topics are on the 300-165 exam?

Implement Data Center Protocols 15%

Implement routing protocols

Implement switching protocols

Domain Hands-on Skills

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Implement Data Center Network Virtualization 20%

Implement Data Center Storage 25%

Implement Data Center Compute 25%

Implement Data Center Automation and Orchestration 15%

How do I earn the Implementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Prerequisites

Next Steps

Alternative Paths

Certification Maintenance

How do I study for the 300-165 Exam?

Practice the Implementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure with our Exam Simulator

Hands-on Labs

What's changed on this exam?

Who should take this exam?

Recommended Experience

How long is the certification valid?

Students Also Purchased

Student Reviews

Study Resources

Implementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure

What's Included

Complete Exam Package

Multiple Exam Modes

Lifetime Updates

Money Back Guarantee

Exam Details

What topics are on the 300-165 exam?

Implement Data Center Protocols 15%

Implement routing protocols

Implement switching protocols

Domain Hands-on Skills

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Implement Data Center Network Virtualization 20%

Implement Data Center Storage 25%

Implement Data Center Compute 25%

Implement Data Center Automation and Orchestration 15%

How do I earn the Implementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Prerequisites

Next Steps

Alternative Paths

Certification Maintenance

How do I study for the 300-165 Exam?

Practice the Implementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure with our Exam Simulator

Hands-on Labs

What's changed on this exam?

Who should take this exam?

Recommended Experience

How long is the certification valid?

Students Also Purchased

Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced

Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD)

Performing Cyberops Using Core Security Technologies

Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies

Student Reviews

Study Resources