Cisco Expert Certification

CCIE Data
Center350-601L — DC Expert Lab Exam

The CCIE Data Center expert lab validates mastery of the most complex data center technologies — from multi-site ACI fabrics and advanced VXLAN EVPN to expert-level automation, HyperFlex, and production-grade security architectures.

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Expert LevelWorld's most recognised DC credential

ACI Multi-SiteAdvanced fabric and policy design

Expert AutomationNSO, ACI APIs, and GitOps pipelines

142 Video Classes74:30 hrs of expert instruction

The pinnacle of data center expertise

The CCIE Data Center is the definitive validation of expert-level mastery across the full data center technology stack. Prove you can design, operate, and automate the most complex enterprise DC environments on the planet.

ACI multi-site, multi-pod, and advanced VXLAN EVPN fabrics

Expert UCS, HyperFlex, FlexPod, and Kubernetes integration

Advanced MDS, NVMe-oF, FCoE multi-hop, and all-flash storage

NSO, ACI APIs, Terraform, and GitOps-driven DC automation

Expert DC Skills

Master the full data center stack at expert depth

CCIE Data Center demands mastery of advanced ACI, VXLAN EVPN multi-site, expert UCS/HyperFlex, advanced SAN, micro-segmentation at scale, and production-grade CI/CD automation pipelines.

CCIE-Level VXLAN EVPN

Design advanced VXLAN BGP EVPN multi-site, ACI multi-pod, and DCI architectures at Cisco expert level.

Advanced Compute

Master UCS domains, HyperFlex, FlexPod, and Kubernetes integration for enterprise data center compute.

Expert SAN Design

Implement advanced MDS, multi-hop FCoE, NVMe-oF, and all-flash storage integration at CCIE scale.

Advanced DC Security

Deploy ACI micro-segmentation at scale, MACsec, zero trust service graphs, and encrypted traffic analytics.

Expert DC Automation

Build production CI/CD pipelines using NSO, ACI APIs, Terraform, Ansible Tower, and GitOps for DC.

ACI Multi-Site

Design and operate ACI multi-pod and multi-site fabrics with stretched bridge domains and APIC orchestration.

Exam Blueprint

Five domains. Complete expert DC coverage.

Network, compute, storage, security, and automation — the full CCIE Data Center expert lab blueprint.

Explore the curriculum

DOMAIN 0130%

Network Infrastructure

Design and implement advanced VXLAN BGP EVPN, ACI fabric, DCI, and multi-site architectures for CCIE-level data center networks.

DOMAIN 0220%

Compute

Implement advanced UCS compute, FlexPod, HyperFlex, and integrate Kubernetes and container workloads with data center infrastructure.

DOMAIN 0315%

Storage

Deploy advanced Fibre Channel SAN, FCoE, NVMe-oF, and all-flash storage integration in complex multi-tier data center environments.

DOMAIN 0415%

Security

Implement advanced ACI security, micro-segmentation at scale, MACsec, encrypted traffic analytics, and zero trust in the data center.

DOMAIN 0520%

Automation

Build production-grade data center automation using ACI APIs, NSO, Ansible, Python, Terraform, and CICD pipelines at expert scale.

Domain percentages can change. Always review Cisco's official CCIE Data Center exam page before scheduling.

What You Will Learn

A clear, exam-aligned curriculum

Expand each domain to explore the advanced DC networking, compute, storage, security, and automation skills covered in this CCIE DC course.

VXLAN BGP EVPN: L2VNI/L3VNI, symmetric IRB, anycast gateways, and BUM handling
ACI fabric: APIC cluster design, spine-leaf topology, and node policies
ACI multi-pod and multi-site: IPN, ISN, and stretched BD/EPG design
Data center interconnect (DCI): OTV, VXLAN DCI, and LISP for workload mobility
BGP in data center: iBGP/eBGP design, ECMP, and graceful restart
Nexus advanced: FEX, vPC, VDC, VXLAN multi-site, and fabric forwarding

UCS Manager advanced: service profile templates, global policies, and UCS Central
UCS domain clusters: multi-domain federation, cross-domain service profile migration
Cisco HyperFlex: HXDP, cluster deployment, and stretched HyperFlex design
FlexPod architecture: Cisco+NetApp+VMware validated design and deployment
Kubernetes on-prem: Cisco IKS, Intersight Kubernetes Service, and CNI design
Cisco Intersight: advanced workflows, resource pools, and multi-domain management

MDS advanced: IVR, FCIP, iSLB, NPV mode, and inter-VSAN routing at scale
Fibre Channel security: soft zoning, hard zoning, and fabric binding
FCoE multi-hop: multi-hop FCoE topology design and troubleshooting
NVMe-oF: FC-NVMe, NVMe/RoCE, NVMe/TCP, and end-to-end NVMe deployment
All-flash storage integration: NAS/SAN/unified storage with Nexus and MDS
Storage QoS: MDS traffic shaping, FCoE PFC, and DCB policy optimization

ACI advanced security: vzAny, intra-EPG isolation, taboo contracts, and preferred group
Micro-segmentation at scale: uSeg EPGs, tag-based policy, and dynamic EPG membership
Zero trust in ACI: EPG isolation, service graph redirect, and L4–L7 service chaining
MACsec on Nexus: key management, SAP configuration, and uplink encryption
Encrypted traffic analytics (ETA): ETA integration with Cisco Stealthwatch
Tetration analytics: workload behavior analysis and policy enforcement

ACI advanced automation: Cobra SDK, REST API bulk operations, and event subscription
NSO for data center: service packages, reactive FASTMAP, and NED development
Ansible Tower/AWX: playbook scheduling, workflows, and inventory management
Terraform advanced: ACI provider, modules, remote state, and pipeline integration
Python scripting: multithreading, async operations, and large-scale API automation
GitOps for DC: infrastructure-as-code, declarative configs, and drift detection

Career Outcomes

Command the highest-tier data center roles

CCIE Data Center opens doors to principal engineering, architecture, and DC automation leadership roles at leading cloud providers, financial institutions, and enterprises worldwide.

Who should learn?CCNP DC holders and senior engineers targeting CCIE and DC architecture roles

CCIE DC Specialist

One of the most prestigious Cisco certifications, validating expert mastery of data center infrastructure.

DC Principal Architect

Design enterprise-scale data center fabrics, multi-site ACI, and VXLAN EVPN for Fortune 500 deployments.

DC Automation Lead

Drive ACI automation at scale using NSO, ACI APIs, Terraform, and GitOps workflows in large DC environments.

HCI / Cloud Architect

Architect HyperFlex, FlexPod, and on-premises Kubernetes platforms for hybrid cloud deployments.

Your Roadmap

From CCNP DC to Cisco Data Center Internetwork Expert

A structured path through advanced network, compute, storage, security, and automation for CCIE DC success.

Advanced DC Fabrics

Master ACI multi-site, multi-pod, advanced VXLAN EVPN, and data center interconnect architectures.

Expert Compute

Deploy HyperFlex, FlexPod, UCS domains, and Kubernetes integration at CCIE expert depth.

Advanced Storage

Implement MDS at scale, NVMe-oF, multi-hop FCoE, and all-flash storage for enterprise workloads.

Security & Automation

Apply zero trust service graphs, MACsec, NSO, ACI APIs, Terraform, and GitOps DC pipelines.

Exam domains are based on Cisco's official CCIE Data Center page.

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