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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Dell
Exam Format
90 min
55-65
70%
Specialist
Registration
$300 USD
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D-SNC-DY-00 Exam Topics and Domains
D-SNC-DY-00 is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with BGP EVPN control plane, BGP protocol, FRRouting BGP, Route-map policies, and more.
1
SONiC Bundles
2%
Compare Enterprise SONiC bundles
Enterprise SONiC Bundle TypesBundle Feature Comparison
- Compare and contrast different Enterprise SONiC bundle types
- Identify appropriate bundle selection for specific network requirements
- Understand bundle versioning and compatibility
2
SONiC Installation
11%
Compare SONiC installation, upgrade, and downgrade methods
Installation MethodsUpgrade and Downgrade Procedures
- Compare and contrast SONiC installation methods
- Understand upgrade and downgrade procedures
- Identify prerequisites and requirements for installations
Install SONiC using the ONIE manual method
ONIE Manual Installation Process
- Install SONiC using ONIE manual method
- Access and navigate ONIE modes
- Verify successful installation
Install SONiC using the ONIE automatic method
ONIE Automatic Discovery
- Install SONiC using ONIE automatic method
- Configure infrastructure for automatic installation
- Troubleshoot auto-discovery issues
Configure and verify the operation of ZTP
Zero Touch Provisioning Configuration
- Configure Zero Touch Provisioning
- Create ZTP configuration files
- Verify successful ZTP operation
- Troubleshoot ZTP issues
3
SONiC Configuration
40%
Administer port groups and port profiles
Port Group ManagementPort Profile Configuration
- Administer port groups in SONiC
- Configure port profiles
- Apply profiles to interfaces
Configure management access
Management Interface ConfigurationUser Access and Authentication
- Configure management interface access
- Set up user authentication and authorization
- Implement secure management access
Configure and verify port breakout
Port Breakout Configuration
- Configure port breakout on Dell PowerSwitch platforms
- Verify port breakout operation
- Understand supported breakout modes
Configure and verify VLAN trunk
VLAN Trunk Port Configuration
- Configure VLAN trunk ports
- Manage allowed VLAN lists
- Verify VLAN trunk operation
Configure and verify access ports
VLAN Access Port Configuration
- Configure VLAN access ports
- Assign VLANs to access ports
- Verify access port operation
Configure and verify the operation of Link Aggregation Groups
LAG Configuration
- Configure Link Aggregation Groups
- Implement LACP for dynamic LAG
- Verify LAG operation and member status
Configure and verify VRRP
VRRP Implementation
- Configure Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol
- Implement gateway redundancy with VRRP
- Verify VRRP operation and failover
Configure and verify MC-LAG
Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation
- Configure Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation Groups
- Implement MC-LAG for switch redundancy
- Verify MC-LAG operation and synchronization
Configure and verify Q-in-Q tunnel configuration
Q-in-Q (802.1ad) Implementation
- Configure Q-in-Q VLAN tunneling
- Implement VLAN stacking for service providers
- Verify Q-in-Q tunnel operation
Configure and verify VLAN translation
VLAN Translation Configuration
- Configure VLAN translation
- Implement VLAN ID mapping
- Verify VLAN translation functionality
4
Routing
24%
Administer L3 IP addressing on Ethernet ports
Layer 3 Interface Configuration
- Configure Layer 3 IP addressing on interfaces
- Manage IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
- Verify IP interface status
Configure and verify static routing
Static Route Configuration
- Configure static routes in SONiC
- Implement default routing
- Verify static route installation
Configure and verify a single area OSPF topology
OSPF Configuration and Operation
- Configure single-area OSPF
- Verify OSPF operation and neighbor relationships
- Troubleshoot OSPF routing issues
Describe BGP operations
BGP Fundamentals
- Describe Border Gateway Protocol operations
- Understand BGP path selection process
- Explain BGP attributes and their roles
Describe Equal Cost Multi-Pathing
ECMP Concepts
- Describe Equal Cost Multi-Pathing operation
- Understand ECMP load balancing
- Explain ECMP in routing protocols
Configure and verify BGP
BGP Configuration
- Configure BGP routing protocol
- Establish BGP neighbor relationships
- Verify BGP operation and route advertisement
Outline the operation of route redistribution
Route Redistribution Concepts
- Outline route redistribution operations
- Understand redistribution between routing protocols
- Explain redistribution considerations and best practices
Configure PBR
Policy-Based Routing Configuration
- Configure Policy-Based Routing
- Implement traffic steering with PBR
- Verify PBR policy application
5
VXLAN
16%
Describe the VXLAN operation
VXLAN Fundamentals
- Describe VXLAN technology and operation
- Understand VXLAN encapsulation
- Explain VXLAN components (VNI, VTEP)
Describe the operation of Asymmetric IRB
Asymmetric IRB Concepts
- Describe asymmetric IRB operation
- Understand asymmetric IRB traffic flow
- Explain asymmetric IRB use cases
Configure and verify BGP EVPN with Asymmetric IRB
BGP EVPN Asymmetric IRB Configuration
- Configure BGP EVPN with asymmetric IRB
- Set up VTEP and VNI configuration
- Verify BGP EVPN operation and MAC/IP learning
Describe the operation of Symmetric IRB
Symmetric IRB Concepts
- Describe symmetric IRB operation
- Understand symmetric IRB traffic flow
- Explain symmetric IRB advantages
Configure and verify BGP EVPN with Symmetric IRB
BGP EVPN Symmetric IRB Configuration
- Configure BGP EVPN with symmetric IRB
- Implement L3 VNI and VRF configuration
- Verify symmetric IRB operation and routing
6
QoS
7%
Describe the operation of QoS
QoS Fundamentals
- Describe Quality of Service operation
- Understand QoS components and mechanisms
- Explain QoS strategies for traffic management
Configure and verify QoS features
QoS Configuration in SONiC
- Configure QoS features in SONiC
- Implement traffic classification and queueing
- Verify QoS operation and performance
How do I earn this certification?
Passing D-SNC-DY-00 earns the Dell Technologies Proven Professional SONiC Deploy Certified certification. It sits in the Networking track.
Next Level Options
- TBD - Advanced SONiC certifications (if released)
- Various - Dell Networking Expert Level Certifications
Alternative Paths
- D-NW-DS-00 - Dell Networking Design Complementary network design skills for SONiC deployments
- TBD - Dell PowerSwitch Administration Broader Dell PowerSwitch platform expertise
- Various - Dell Data Center Infrastructure certifications Holistic data center knowledge for SONiC deployment contexts
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-05-17
- Announcement date: 2024-05-17
Updates
- Enterprise SONiC Distribution Latest stable release Exam covers current SONiC features as of May 2024 • Release date: 2024-05-17
- FRRouting (FRR) Integrated with SONiC Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) implemented via FRR in SONiC • Release date: Ongoing updates
- ONIE (Open Network Install Environment) Latest stable ONIE installation methods are 11% of exam • Release date: Ongoing
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Network Engineers deploying Dell Enterprise SONiC and Data Center Network Administrators.
- Hands-on experience with network switches and routing
- Understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts
- Familiarity with Linux command line
- Basic knowledge of network protocols (VLAN, OSPF, BGP, VXLAN)
- Experience with Dell PowerSwitch platforms (recommended but not required)