CCNP DC V1.1-Learning Matrix

Goal
. The goal of this learning matrix is to help you attain your goal to become certified by providing study resources tail
. It is intended to be used as a reference, and not to provide a complete list of all resources available. The matrix foc
. These widely available preparation resources can be in the form of specific chapters of books, Cisco Validated Desi
webinars, VoDs, SRNDs, white papers, case studies, design guides, Design TechNotes, reference guides, etc.
. The evolving technologies domain is shared between tracks, the leraning matrix for this domain can be found here
Disclaimer
. There is no guarantee that you will be able to pass the exam by only referring to material provided within this matr
. There are a lot of other resources (both internal and external) that cover the same exam topics. You are encouraged to use a
. This matrix should be considered a living document and taking into account the sheer amount of possible relevant content, t
. We encourage you to participate and engage with us, so if you have any suggestions for further content or any comments re
How to make the best out of this learning matrix?

1.1. Evaluate yourself and determine which areas you need to improve in
1.2. Create a strategy

Determine which preparation resources YOU need based upon your self-evaluation. Several options might be provid
1.3. Get preparation resources tailored to your own needs

Buy or borrow books, schedule classes, find a study partner, etc. In short, arrange all YOU need to get ready for the
1.4. Are you ready?

Once you are comfortable you are mastering exam topics, register and take the exam.
1.5. Pass?
Did you pass? Great! Did you not? Do not despair, do a lessons learned review and update your self-evaluation.
viding study resources tailored to your own needs.
es available. The matrix focusses primarely on Cisco and Cisco Press content.
ooks, Cisco Validated Design documents (CVDs), Cisco Live 365 presentations, courses,
erence guides, etc.
domain can be found here
l provided within this matrix. But it will certainly improve your skills, which will serve as the foundation you need to build upon
You are encouraged to use any other resources at your own discretion during your exam preparation.
f possible relevant content, the objective here is to refine and improve this compilation of resources over time, so please refer to it freque
content or any comments regards to the current content, please let us know.
ral options might be provided to prepare to each topic, you might not need all of them.
need to get ready for the exam.
e your self-evaluation.
on you need to build upon.
e, so please refer to it frequently.

Sub-Domain
Sub-Task-ID
Domain
Task-ID
ID
1 Network
1.1 Apply routing protocols
1.1.a OSPFv2 and OSPFv3
1.1.b MP-BGP
1.1.c PIM
1.1.d FHRP
1.2 Apply switching protocols such as RSTP+, LACP and vPC
1.3 Apply overlay protocols such as VXLAN EVPN
1.4 Apply ACI concepts

1.4.a Fabric setup
1.4.b Access policies
1.4.c VMM
1.5 Analyze packet flow (unicast, multicast, and broadcast)
1.6 Describe Cloud service and deployment models (NIST 800-145)
1.7 Describe software updates and their impacts

1.7.a Disruptive / nondisruptive
1.7.b EPLD
1.7.c Patches
1.8 Implement network configuration management
1.9 Implement infrastructure monitoring such as NetFlow and SPAN
1.10 Explain network assurance concepts such as streaming telemetry
1.11 Describe the capabilities and features of Nexus Dashboard
2 Compute
2.1 Implement Cisco Unified Compute System Rack Servers
2.2 Implement Cisco Unified Compute System Blade Chassis

2.2.a Initial setup
2.2.b Infrastructure management
2.2.c Network management (VLANs, pools and policies, templates
2.2.d Storage management (SAN connectivity, Fibre Channel zonin
2.2.e Server management (Server pools and boot policies)
2.3 Explain HyperFlex Infrastructure Concepts and benefits (Edge and Hyb
2.4 Describe firmware and software updates and their impacts on B-Seri
2.5 Implement compute configuration management (Backup and restor
2.6 Implement infrastructure monitoring such as SPAN and Cisco Intersi
3 Storage Network
3.1 Implement Fibre Channel
3.1.a Switch fabric initialization
3.1.b Port channels
3.1.c FCID
3.1.d CFS
3.1.e Zoning
3.1.f FCNS
3.1.g Device alias
3.1.h NPV and NPIV
3.1.i VSAN
3.2 Implement FCoE Unified Fabric
3.3 Describe NFS and NAS concepts
3.4 Describe software updates and their impacts (Disruptive/nondisrup
3.5 Implement infrastructure monitoring
4 Automation
4.1 Implement automation and scripting tools
4.1.a EEM
4.1.b Scheduler
4.1.c Bash Shell and Guest Shell for NX-OS
4.1.d REST API (NX-API, JSON and XML encodings)
4.1.e On-box Python
4.2 Evaluate automation and orchestration technologies

4.2.a Ansible
4.2.b Python
4.2.c POAP
4.2.d Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller
4.2.e PowerShell
4.2.f Terraform
5 Security
5.1 Apply network security
5.1.a AAA and RBAC
5.1.b ACI contracts and microsegmentation
5.1.c First-hop security features
5.1.d Keychain authentication
5.2 Apply compute security

5.2.a AAA and RBAC
5.3 Apply storage security

5.3.a AAA and RBAC
5.3.b Port security
5.3.c Fabric binding
Books
Troubleshooting Cisco Nexus Switches and NX-OS

CCNP and CCIE Data Center Core DCCOR Official Cert Guide
Troubleshooting Cisco Nexus Switches and NX-OS
I/O Consolidation in the Data Center (ISBN-10: 1-58705-888-X)

Storage Networking Fundamentals (ISBN-10: 1-58705-162-1)
Operating Cisco ACI
Security Configuration Guide
Security Configuration Guide
Cisco Live
Training
Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) BRKCRT-3000
Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)
Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) BRKDCN-2450
Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) BRKCRT-2015


Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) BRKCLD-2105
Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) BRKDCT-2088
BRKCCIE-3351
Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) BRKCCIE-3351

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) DevNet-1001

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) BRKSDN-1009


Online Ref.
Configuring OSPFv2
Configuring Advanced BGP
Configuring PIM and PIM6
Configuring HSRP
Interfaces Configuration Guide
Configuring VXLAN EVPN
Operating Cisco ACI

Monitoring ACI Policies
Cisco ACI Virtualization Guide
Using Ethanalyzer
SP 800-145, The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing | CSRC
Upgrading or Downgrading the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software

System Management Configuration Guide
System Management Configuration Guide
Open NX-OS Programmability - Telememetry
Cisco Nexus Dashboard – Cloud Network Dashboard
Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) (ISBN-10: 1-58714-193-0)
Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) (ISBN-10: 1-58714-193-0)

Cisco UCS Manager Getting Started Guide
Cisco UCS Manager Infrastructure Management Guide
Cisco UCS Manager Network Management Guide
Cisco UCS Manager Storage Management Guide
Cisco UCS Manager Server Management Guide
Cisco HyperFlex Systems Solution Overview
Cisco UCS Manager Firmware Management Guide
Backup and Restore
Cisco Intersight
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS SAN Switching Configuration Guide

Configuring SAN Port Channel
Using the CFS Infrastructure

Configuring and Managing Zones
Distributing Device Alias Services

Configuring N Port Virtualization
Configuring VSAN Trunking
Configuring FCoE
Storage Options
Cisco MDS 9000 Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide
Cisco MDS 9000 Series System Management Configuration Guide
Configuring the Embedded Event Manager

Configuring the Scheduler
Shells and Scripting
NX-API REST
Python Network Automation
Using Ansible with Cisco NX-OS

Using Python
Using PowerOn Auto Provisioning
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Deployment Guide
Cisco UCS Manager PowerTool User Guide
Get started with Terraform tutorials with Cisco products
Configuring AAA
Working with Contracts
Configuring IPv6 First Hop Security
Configuring Keychain Management
Configuring AAA
Configuring AAA
Configuring Port Security
Configuring Fabric Binding

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Goal

How to make the best out of this learning matrix?

1.2. Create a strategy

1.3. Get preparation resources tailored to your own needs

1.4. Are you ready?

need to get ready for the exam.

e, so please refer to it frequently.

1.2 Apply switching protocols such as RSTP+, LACP and vPC

1.3 Apply overlay protocols such as VXLAN EVPN

1.4 Apply ACI concepts

1.5 Analyze packet flow (unicast, multicast, and broadcast)

1.6 Describe Cloud service and deployment models (NIST 800-145)

1.7 Describe software updates and their impacts

1.8 Implement network configuration management

1.9 Implement infrastructure monitoring such as NetFlow and SPAN

1.10 Explain network assurance concepts such as streaming telemetry

1.11 Describe the capabilities and features of Nexus Dashboard

2.2 Implement Cisco Unified Compute System Blade Chassis

2.5 Implement compute configuration management (Backup and restor

2.6 Implement infrastructure monitoring such as SPAN and Cisco Intersi

3.2 Implement FCoE Unified Fabric

3.3 Describe NFS and NAS concepts

3.4 Describe software updates and their impacts (Disruptive/nondisrup

3.5 Implement infrastructure monitoring

4.2 Evaluate automation and orchestration technologies

5.2 Apply compute security

5.3 Apply storage security

Troubleshooting Cisco Nexus Switches and NX-OS

Troubleshooting Cisco Nexus Switches and NX-OS

I/O Consolidation in the Data Center (ISBN-10: 1-58705-888-X)

Storage Networking Fundamentals (ISBN-10: 1-58705-162-1)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

Interfaces Configuration Guide

Configuring VXLAN EVPN

Operating Cisco ACI

SP 800-145, The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing | CSRC

Upgrading or Downgrading the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software

System Management Configuration Guide

System Management Configuration Guide

Open NX-OS Programmability - Telememetry

Cisco Nexus Dashboard – Cloud Network Dashboard

Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) (ISBN-10: 1-58714-193-0)

Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) (ISBN-10: 1-58714-193-0)

Cisco HyperFlex Systems Solution Overview

Cisco UCS Manager Firmware Management Guide