( 300-620 - DCACI)

ACI Implementation

About the Certification

The 300-620 DCACI – Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure is a concentration exam within the CCNP Data Center track. It focuses on implementing and operating Cisco ACI, the leading Software-Defined Networking (SDN) platform in modern Data Centers. This certification teaches you how to build an ACI Fabric from the ground up, including APIC deployment, Tenants, VRFs, Bridge Domains, EPGs, Contracts, integrations, and troubleshooting. It is considered the primary implementation certification for engineers working with Cisco ACI.

Main Curriculum

The curriculum is divided into seven main sections

  • Contracts & Policies​
    • Filters
    • Contracts
    • vzAny
    • Micro-segmentation
    • Security Policies
  • ACI Logical Components​
    • Tenants
    • VRFs
    • Bridge Domains
    • Subnets
    • Application Profiles
    • End Point Groups (EPGs)
  • ACI Architecture​
    • APIC Controllers
    • Spine/Leaf Fabric
    • Policy Model Concepts
    • Endpoint Learning
    • VXLAN/MP-BGP Underlay & Overlay
  • Operations & Monitoring​
    • Faults
    • Health Scores
    • Monitoring Tools
    • Troubleshooting Basic Issues
    • Event Records
  • ACI Fabric Initialization​
    • APIC Setup
    • Fabric Discovery
    • Commissioning vs Decommissioning
    • Firmware Upgrades
  • ACI Networking​
    • L2 & L3 Out
    • Route Leaking
    • L3 Multicast
    • ACI + External Routing
  • Hypervisor & Compute Integration​
    • VMware VMM Domain Integration
    • Bare Metal Connectivity
    • L4–L7 Service Graphs
    • Load Balancer & Firewall Integration

Exam Details :

  • Exam Code: 300-620 (DCACI)
  • Exam Duration: 90 minutes
  • Number of Questions: 55–65
  • Question Types: Multiple choice + Scenario-based questions + ACI simulations
  • Language: English
  • Passing Score:
  • Exam Fee: USD 300 (taxes may apply in some countries)
  • Certification Validity: 3 years

Do I Need Certifications Before It ?

No, not required at all.

However, it is strongly recommended to have: ( Solid understanding of 350-601 DCCOR fundamentals , Strong knowledge of Nexus switching , Basic experience with virtualization technologies) .

Which Certifications Are Recommended After This One ?

Not mandatory.
However, for professionals seeking a strong path in Cisco ACI implementation—especially in policy configuration, Data Center infrastructure management, and application integration—the 300-620 (DCACI) certification is the strongest specialization choice.

What Are the Main Uses of the ACI Implementation 300-620 (DCACI) Certification ?

  • Data Center Engineers working with or transitioning to ACI
  • Network Engineers seeking to understand SDN within the Data Center
  • Teams responsible for deploying or operating ACI fabrics
  • Candidates preparing for the CCNP Data Center track
  • Professionals interested in Automation and Policy-Based Networking

Your First Step Toward Cisco ACI Implementation :

A critical certification for any Data Center engineer working with ACI. It teaches you how to implement an ACI Fabric professionally—from APIC deployment to policy configuration and integrations—and opens the direct path toward CCNP and CCIE Data Center.

Who Is This Certification Suitable For ?

  • Data Center Engineers working with or transitioning to ACI
  • Network Engineers seeking to understand SDN within the Data Center
  • Teams responsible for deploying or operating ACI fabrics
  • Candidates preparing for the CCNP Data Center track
  • Professionals interested in Automation and Policy-Based Networking

In Short :

The definitive certification for true Cisco ACI implementation engineers.

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