🖥 HCIP Level · Professional Certification

HCIP-Data Center Network Certification (H12-893)

Advance your data centre networking expertise with HCIP-Data Center Network, mastering DC switching fabric, VXLAN overlay networks, EVPN, cloud data centre network design, and advanced troubleshooting on Huawei CloudFabric and CloudEngine platforms trusted by enterprises worldwide.

DC Network Design VXLAN & EVPN CloudFabric BGP-EVPN Underlay Networks SDN Controller HCIP Professional

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DC Underlay Network DesignSpine-leaf fabric, OSPF/IS-IS, BGP & ECMP design

VXLAN & EVPN OverlayBGP-EVPN, VXLAN tunnels, L2/L3 gateway design

Cloud Data Center NetworksSDN controller, CloudFabric & network virtualisation

DC Network TroubleshootingFault isolation, VXLAN debugging & performance analysis

Questions

90 min

Duration

60%

Pass Score

HCIP

Pro Level

Market Trending

Cloud DC Networking Skills Are Critical

The shift to cloud-native and hyperscale data centres is creating massive demand for professionals who can design and operate advanced VXLAN/EVPN overlay networks at scale.

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$350B+

Global DC Network Market by 2028

The global data centre network market is projected to exceed $350 billion by 2028, driven by hyperscale cloud growth and enterprise digital transformation.

30,000+

Open DC Network Engineering Roles

HCIP-certified data centre network professionals are in high demand at cloud providers, colocation operators, and large enterprises building next-gen DC fabric.

Hot

VXLAN

The De-Facto DC Overlay Standard

VXLAN with BGP-EVPN control plane has become the dominant overlay standard in modern data centres, creating urgent demand for engineers skilled in its design and operation.

+38%

Salary Premium for DC Network Experts

Data centre network engineers with HCIP-level expertise command significantly higher salaries than general network engineers, particularly in cloud and hyperscale environments.

Course Content

Complete H12-893 Curriculum

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Data Center Network Architecture & Design Principles

6 Topics

Overview of data centre network evolution and modern DC architecture

Spine-leaf fabric topology: design principles and advantages

Underlay network design: OSPF, IS-IS, iBGP, and ECMP

Network redundancy and availability design in DC environments

DC interconnect: DCI architecture and multi-site DC design

Huawei CloudEngine platform introduction and product portfolio

VXLAN Overlay Technology

6 Topics

VXLAN overview: encapsulation format, VTEP, and VNI concepts

VXLAN control plane: flood-and-learn vs BGP-EVPN control plane

VXLAN L2 gateway: intra-subnet communication and BUM handling

VXLAN L3 gateway: inter-subnet routing with distributed and centralised gateways

VXLAN integration with L2/L3 underlay networks

VXLAN tunnel establishment, verification, and packet walk-through

BGP-EVPN Control Plane

6 Topics

EVPN overview and MP-BGP extension for EVPN

EVPN route types: Type-2 (MAC/IP), Type-3 (IMET), Type-5 (IP prefix)

BGP-EVPN L2VPN and L3VPN service deployment

ARP/ND suppression and host route distribution with EVPN

IRB (Integrated Routing and Bridging) with BGP-EVPN

Multi-homing with EVPN: LACP ESI and DF election

Cloud Data Center Network Design

6 Topics

Cloud DC networking requirements and SDN controller role

Huawei CloudFabric architecture and iMaster NCE-Fabric

Network virtualisation: VPC, security group, and virtual routing

Underlay and overlay network automation with CloudFabric

Tenant network design and multi-tenancy isolation

CloudFabric integration with OpenStack, VMware, and Kubernetes

Data Center Security & Service Insertion

6 Topics

DC network security design: east-west and north-south traffic

Firewall integration in DC: transparent, routed, and service chain modes

Microsegmentation and distributed security policies

Load balancing integration in DC network design

Service function chaining (SFC) in VXLAN/EVPN environments

Security policy automation with CloudFabric SDN controller

DC Network Operations, Troubleshooting & Optimisation

6 Topics

Data centre network operations tools and NMS platforms

Huawei iMaster NCE-FabricInsight telemetry and analytics

Common VXLAN and EVPN fault isolation methodologies

Troubleshooting VTEP reachability, BUM flooding, and MAC learning issues

Performance analysis: latency, throughput, and packet loss in DC fabric

DC network upgrade planning and zero-downtime change management

Learning Objectives

What You Will Master

This certification equips you with professional-level skills in data centre network design and operation using Huawei CloudEngine and CloudFabric platforms, covering VXLAN, BGP-EVPN, SDN automation, and advanced troubleshooting.

Prerequisites

Candidates should have HCIA-Datacom or HCIA-Data Center Network knowledge, or equivalent practical experience with DC switching and IP networking fundamentals.

Design spine-leaf DC fabric networks with OSPF/IS-IS underlay and ECMP load balancing

Implement VXLAN overlay networks with flood-and-learn and BGP-EVPN control planes

Configure VXLAN L2 and L3 gateways for intra- and inter-subnet communication

Deploy BGP-EVPN route types for MAC/IP distribution and IP prefix advertisement

Design and implement ARP suppression and distributed IRB in DC environments

Architect and deploy Huawei CloudFabric SDN-controlled cloud DC networks

Configure network virtualisation, VPC, and multi-tenancy isolation in cloud DCs

Integrate firewall, load balancer, and service function chaining in DC networks

Use Huawei iMaster NCE-FabricInsight for telemetry, analytics, and fault detection

Troubleshoot VXLAN, EVPN, and CloudFabric faults using systematic isolation methods

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the H12-893 HCIP-Data Center Network certification?

H12-893 is Huawei's professional-level certification for data centre network engineers. It validates expertise in DC fabric design, VXLAN overlay networking, BGP-EVPN, cloud DC architecture with CloudFabric, and DC network troubleshooting.

What are the prerequisites for H12-893?

Candidates should have HCIA-Datacom or HCIA-Data Center Network knowledge, or equivalent practical experience with DC switching, IP networking, and basic VXLAN/EVPN concepts.

What topics are covered in H12-893?

The exam covers spine-leaf DC fabric design, VXLAN overlay with BGP-EVPN control plane, L2/L3 gateway design, CloudFabric SDN architecture, network virtualisation, DC security service insertion, and fault troubleshooting methodologies.

What is the H12-893 exam format?

H12-893 consists of 60 questions with a 90-minute duration and a 60% passing score. It is delivered online through the Huawei Certification System in English and Chinese.

How do I download the H12-893 course brochure?

Click "Download Brochure" on this page, fill in your details, and the brochure downloads immediately. Our counsellors will then reach out to discuss course schedules and enrolment options.

Become a Certified Data Center Network Professional

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HCIP-Data Center Network Certification (H12-893)

Cloud DC Networking Skills Are Critical

H12-893 Exam Details

Complete H12-893 Curriculum

What You Will Master

Designed for DC Network Professionals

Frequently Asked Questions

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