Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID) 8.0
The Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID) 8.0 course equips network engineers, systems architects, and data center designers with advanced skills to build scalable, secure, and automated data center networks using Cisco technologies. It addresses the critical industry need for professionals who can design AI-ready infrastructure, with 74% of enterprises now prioritizing intelligent data center upgrades. Learners gain expertise in network, compute, storage, and automation design, solving complex challenges in high-availability environments.
This course prepares for the 300-610 DCID exam, leading to the Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Design and contributing to CCNP Data Center. With Koenig's 30-day lab access, learners master real-world design scenarios using Cisco Intersight, ACI, and Nexus Dashboard, accelerating their path to roles in next-generation data center deployment.
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Course Overview
The Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID) 8.0 course by Cisco is a comprehensive training program designed for network architects, data center engineers, and solutions designers preparing for the 300-610 DCID exam. This course equips professionals with the expertise to design scalable, secure, and efficient data center infrastructure encompassing network, compute, storage, and automation layers. With 78% of technology executives prioritizing certification credentials in hiring decisions, mastering DCID 8.0 provides a significant competitive edge. It is ideal for individuals targeting roles such as Data Center Solutions Architect or Pre-Sales Engineer, particularly in organizations deploying AI-ready infrastructure and modern cloud workloads.
Students engage with key Cisco technologies including Cisco Intersight, Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller, Cisco UCS Manager, REST API, Ansible, and Terraform CLI. While the official curriculum emphasizes theoretical case studies and design-oriented activities over physical labs, learners configure virtualized network devices, service profile templates, vNIC and vHBA policies, and global compute policies within simulated environments. The course includes a hands-on project where students design an end-to-end data center solution integrating Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity, storage network topologies, and automation workflows using model-driven programmability, preparing them for real-world deployment challenges in hybrid and multi-cloud data centers.
Completing the Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID) 8.0 course prepares candidates for the Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Design certification and fulfills the concentration requirement for the industry-recognized CCNP Data Center credential. Professionals holding this certification earn between $115,000 and $155,000 annually in the United States, with senior architects reaching higher compensation levels. Koenig Solutions supports learners with official Cisco courseware and Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling, ensuring flexible access to expert instruction. Earning this credential positions individuals for advancement into senior infrastructure roles and serves as a critical stepping stone toward the CCIE Data Center, the industry’s gold-standard expert certification.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Understanding of fundamental network design principles and OSI model layers.
- CCNA or equivalent knowledge of data center networking and storage solutions.
- Understanding of BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing protocols.
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies in data center environments.
- Understanding of Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) architecture and deployment.
- Familiarity with automating and orchestrating data centers with Cisco ACI, Nexus Dashboard, and Intersight.
- Knowledge of Cisco Nexus and MDS product families for data center networking.
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the 300-610 certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID) 8.0 Network Foundations
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Day 2– Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Design Strategies
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Day 3– Data Center Storage and Security Architecture
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Day 4– AI Infrastructure and Automation Design
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Day 5– Data Center Management and Orchestration
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of 300-610 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the 300-610 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Data Center Network Engineer
- Network Design Engineer
- Data Center Architect
- Infrastructure Solutions Architect
- Senior Cisco Network Engineer
- Data Center Infrastructure Designer
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking 300-610 certified professionals
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