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500-325 Exam Topics and Domains
500-325 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with CUCM, IM&P, Unity Connection, Expressway, and more.
Unified Computing System Architecture
Appliance Approach and VMPT
Describe the features of the appliance approach (VMPT)
Cisco Business Edition Platforms
- Describe the features of BE6000
- Describe the features of BE7000
- Describe the features of BE4000
Contact Center and Meeting Solutions
- Describe the features of the Contact Center CC view (package CCE)
- Describe the features of CMS1000 and CMS2000
- Describe the features of CE1100
Hybrid Cloud and Unified Communications
- Describe the functionality of hybrid applications with Spark
- Explain the functionality of unified communications on Cisco UCS
Deployment Approaches
- Explain the DIY approach
- Explain the purpose of tested reference
- Explain the purpose of Specs-based
- Explain the purpose of Specs-based third-party
Design and Sizing
Explain the purpose of design and size unified communications on Cisco UCS
BIOS and Integrated Management Controller Setup
Network Setup
Describe network setup
BIOS Setup
Describe BIOS setup
Cisco Integrated Management Controller
Describe Cisco Integrated Management Controller setup
Introduction and Setup of VMware ESXi
VMware ESXi 5.0 Functionality
Explain the functionality of VMware ESXi 5.0
VMware ESXi Setup
Describe the setup VMware ESXi
Virtual Machine Management
Explain how to create virtual machines
Networking and Storage
Explain networking and storage
Access Control and Maintenance
Explain access control and maintenance
Deploying Virtualized Applications
Virtualize Unified Communications Applications
Virtualize unified communications applications
Migration to Virtualized Deployment
Migrate to a virtualized deployment
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 500-325 earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Collaboration Servers and Appliances certification. It sits in the Collaboration track.
- 500-220 - ECMS - Engineering Cisco Meraki SolutionsCloud-managed collaboration
- 300-435 - ENAUTO - Automating Cisco Enterprise SolutionsAutomation for collaboration infrastructure
- 300-635 - DCAUTO - Automating Cisco Data Center SolutionsData center skills for UC virtualization
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What's changed on this exam?
- Cisco Business Edition 6000/7000
- VMware ESXi for UC 7.0+
- Cisco UCS Platform
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by System Engineers and Collaboration Engineers.
- Experience with Cisco Unified Communications Manager
- Knowledge of VMware virtualization
- Understanding of Cisco UCS platforms
- Familiarity with collaboration architecture