Automating Cisco Data Center Networking Solutions (DCNAUTO) 2.0
The Automating Cisco Data Center Networking Solutions (DCNAUTO) 2.0 course equips network engineers, systems engineers, and site reliability engineers with skills to overcome slow, error-prone manual configurations in data center environments. It teaches automation using Python, Ansible, Terraform, and Cisco NX-API on Nexus platforms, addressing the industry shift where 78% of enterprises now prioritize network automation for operational efficiency. You’ll gain hands-on experience in Infrastructure as Code, model-driven programmability, and AI-driven operations to streamline provisioning and validation.
This course prepares you for the Cisco 300-635 DCNAUTO exam, earning the Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Networking Automation certification and advancing toward CCNP Data Center. Koenig offers official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, ensuring mastery of real-world automation workflows. Graduates are equipped to design scalable, self-operating data center infrastructures aligned with modern NetDevOps practices.
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Course Overview
The Automating Cisco Data Center Networking Solutions (DCNAUTO) 2.0 course by Cisco is designed for network engineers, automation specialists, and data center administrators seeking to master modern automation techniques in enterprise-scale environments. This training prepares candidates for the 300-635 DCNAUTO exam, which leads to the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Networking Automation certification and satisfies a concentration requirement for both CCNP Data Center and CCNP Automation credentials. With over 70% of Fortune 500 companies adopting infrastructure-as-code practices in their data centers, this course equips professionals with critical skills in programmability, AI-driven operations, and automated lifecycle management. Ideal for those responsible for operating or optimizing Cisco Nexus, ACI, and Nexus Dashboard fabrics, it bridges traditional networking with DevOps methodologies.
Students engage with key technologies including Cisco NX-API, NETCONF/RESTCONF, YANG data models, Ansible, Terraform, and Python scripting within hands-on lab environments powered by Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) and Cisco DevNet sandboxes. Through guided exercises, learners configure Power-On Auto Provisioning (POAP), implement on-box automation using Guest Shell and Bash, build Ansible playbooks for fabric deployment, and create Terraform plans to manage Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) environments. A capstone scenario involves simulating a full data center topology, automating VXLAN/EVPN fabric provisioning via REST APIs, and validating changes using pyATS test cases. These labs emphasize real-world workflows such as GitOps-based configuration management, model-driven telemetry with gRPC, and integrating AI-assisted coding tools like Jupyter Notebook for intelligent remediation.
By completing the Automating Cisco Data Center Networking Solutions (DCNAUTO) 2.0 training, professionals gain industry-recognized expertise aligned with one of Cisco’s fastest-growing certification tracks, where CCNP-level automation specialists report average salaries of $115,000–$145,000 annually. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning path with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling, official Cisco courseware, and access to expert-led, 1-on-1 training sessions that ensure mastery of complex automation frameworks. Graduates are positioned to lead digital transformation initiatives, drive operational efficiency, and transition into advanced roles such as Cloud Network Engineer, Automation Architect, or Site Reliability Engineer in next-generation data center environments.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of Cisco NX-OS and Nexus switches, essential for mastering Cisco data center automation with Cisco's Automating Cisco Data Center Networking Solutions (DCNAUTO) 2.0 course
- Experience with Python scripting for automating network tasks, a key skill covered in Cisco's DCNAUTO 2.0 training
- Knowledge of YANG data modeling and its role in NETCONF/RESTCONF protocols, vital for Cisco data center network automation
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Ansible and Terraform, which are integrated into Cisco's DCNAUTO 2.0 curriculum
- Practical experience with Cisco ACI, including Endpoint Groups (EPGs), bridge domains, contracts, and VRFs, as part of Cisco's comprehensive automation training
- CCNP Data Center certification or equivalent experience in data center networking automation, recommended for advanced understanding of Cisco DCNAUTO 2.0
Certification Exam
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Exam Preparation Materials
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Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
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Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of Automating Cisco Data Center Networking Solutions (DCNAUTO) 2.0 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Automating Cisco Data Center Networking Solutions (DCNAUTO) 2.0 certification
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Job Roles
- Data Center Automation Engineer
- Network Automation Engineer
- Cisco Data Center Specialist
- Site Reliability Engineer - Data Center
- Automation Solutions Architect
- Network Programmability Engineer
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