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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Cisco
Exam Format
90 min
55-65
750-850
Professional
Registration
$300 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
3 years
Pass one technology core exam; Pass any two professional concentration exams; Pass one expert-level lab exam
300-620 Exam Topics and Domains
300-620 is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with Service graphs, SNMP, Syslog, Active Directory, and more.
1
ACI Fabric Infrastructure
20%
Describe ACI architecture
Topology and hardwareVirtual APIC
- Understand ACI physical and logical architecture
- Identify hardware components and their roles
- Configure virtual APIC deployments
Describe ACI Object Model
Management Information Tree (MIT)
- Navigate and understand the ACI object model
- Use distinguished names to identify objects
- Understand inheritance and relationships
Utilize faults, events, audit log, and health score
Fault management
- Monitor and troubleshoot ACI fabric health
- Configure fault policies and thresholds
- Use audit logs for compliance and troubleshooting
Describe ACI fabric discovery
Fabric discovery process
- Understand fabric discovery and initialization
- Configure and validate fabric membership
- Troubleshoot discovery issues
Implement ACI policies
Access policiesFabric policies
- Configure comprehensive access policies
- Implement fabric-wide policies
- Understand policy inheritance and scope
Implement ACI logical constructs
TenantApplication profileVRFBridge domainEndpoint groupsContractsEndpoint Security Groups
- Design and implement multi-tier applications
- Configure all ACI logical constructs
- Apply security policies using contracts and ESGs
2
ACI Packet Forwarding
15%
Describe endpoint learning
Endpoint learning process
- Understand endpoint learning mechanisms
- Troubleshoot endpoint visibility issues
- Configure endpoint retention policies
Implement bridge domain configuration settings
BD forwarding modes
- Configure bridge domain forwarding optimally
- Understand impact of BD settings on traffic flow
- Implement appropriate flooding policies
3
External Network Connectivity
20%
Implement Layer 2 connectivity
L2 external connectivity
- Configure Layer 2 external connectivity
- Implement loop prevention mechanisms
- Configure EPG port bindings
Implement Layer 3 out
L3Out configuration
- Configure L3 external connectivity
- Implement routing protocols in ACI
- Apply route control policies
4
Integrations
15%
Implement virtual networking integration
VMware vCenter DVSNutanix VMM
- Integrate ACI with virtual environments
- Configure VMM domains
- Implement dynamic EPG binding
Describe resolution and deployment immediacy in VMM
VMM policies
- Understand VMM policy resolution
- Configure appropriate immediacy settings
- Optimize resource utilization
Implement service graph
Service graph configuration
- Implement L4-L7 service insertion
- Configure service graphs
- Integrate network services
5
ACI Management
20%
Implement out-of-band and in-band management
Management access configuration
- Configure management access
- Implement management security
- Troubleshoot management connectivity
Utilize traditional and AI-assisted monitoring tools
Syslog, SNMP servicesNexus Dashboard Insights
- Implement comprehensive monitoring
- Configure Nexus Dashboard Insights
- Use AI-assisted troubleshooting
Implement configuration backup
Backup and restore
- Implement backup strategies
- Perform configuration recovery
- Manage configuration versions
Implement AAA and RBAC
Authentication and authorization
- Configure AAA providers
- Implement role-based access
- Secure administrative access
Configure an upgrade
Fabric upgrade procedures
- Plan and execute fabric upgrades
- Minimize upgrade impact
- Perform upgrade rollback
6
ACI Anywhere
10%
Describe Multi-Pod
Multi-Pod architecture
- Understand Multi-Pod architecture
- Design IPN connectivity
- Troubleshoot inter-pod communication
Describe Multi-Site
Multi-Site architecture
- Understand Multi-Site concepts
- Design cross-site policies
- Configure NDO for Multi-Site
Describe Remote Leaf
Remote Leaf deployment
- Understand Remote Leaf architecture
- Design remote site connectivity
- Configure Remote Leaf deployments
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 300-620 earns the CCNP Data Center certification. It sits in the Data Center track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
CCIE Lab - CCIE Data Center Lab
Alternative Paths
- 300-610 - DCIDDesign focus for ACI environments
- 300-615 - DCITTroubleshooting skills complement
- 300-635 - DCAUTOAutomation and programmability
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-05-21
- Announcement date: 2025-05-01
Updates
- Nexus Dashboard 3.0 Added to exam objectives under management section • Release date: 2025-04-01
- ACI Virtual Edge 5.2 May appear in virtualization integration questions • Release date: 2025-03-15
- Cloud APIC 26.0 Multi-cloud scenarios increasingly important • Release date: 2025-02-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Network Engineers and Data Center Engineers.
- Understanding of data center technologies
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies
- Basic understanding of policy-based infrastructure
- Experience with Cisco Nexus switches