Cisco Nexus Dashboard Advanced (DCNDA) v1.0
The Cisco Nexus Dashboard Advanced (DCNDA) v1.0 course equips data center engineers, architects, and operators with advanced skills to monitor and provision multi-site ACI networks using Nexus Dashboard Insights (NDI) and Orchestrator (NDO). It solves the critical pain point of fragmented data center management by enabling unified visibility and automation, addressing the 68% of enterprises adopting multi-cloud infrastructure (Cisco 2023 Global Networking Trends Report).
This official Cisco training prepares learners for expert-level data center roles and earns 24 Continuing Education credits. Koenig Solutions enhances learning with 30-day post-course lab access, ensuring mastery of NDI assurance and NDO orchestration. Graduates gain the proven expertise to streamline complex data center operations and drive infrastructure modernization.
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Course Overview
The Cisco Nexus Dashboard Advanced (DCNDA) v1.0 course by Cisco is designed for data center network administrators, operators, and architects seeking to master advanced monitoring and orchestration in modern data center environments. While no official certification exam is currently tied to this course, it delivers critical skills for managing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)-based multisite networks. Professionals in roles such as data center engineers, technical managers, and IT directors will gain expertise in day-2 operational needs, including telemetry, assurance, and resource analysis. With over 90% of Fortune 500 companies adopting Cisco Nexus technologies, this training ensures alignment with industry-standard practices and growing enterprise demand for centralized data center visibility and automation.
Students engage with key Cisco platforms including Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights (NDI) and Cisco Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator (NDO), mastering switch telemetry, alerts analysis, and multisite schema integration. The hands-on lab component uses a combination of live software and realistic lab simulations, allowing learners to configure vCenter integration with NDI, explore assurance functions, and orchestrate NDO policies across distributed environments. Participants will deploy and manage multisite schemas, provision intersite connectivity, and perform compliance analysis using real-world scenarios that mirror operational challenges in enterprise data centers. These exercises are conducted within a dedicated Cisco-based lab environment, reinforcing practical skills in network monitoring, policy orchestration, and troubleshooting.
By completing the Cisco Nexus Dashboard Advanced (DCNDA) v1.0 training, participants earn 24 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward Cisco recertification, enhancing their professional credibility and career trajectory. Certified data center professionals report a 20-25% increase in earning potential, with senior roles averaging over $140,000 annually. Koenig Solutions offers this official Cisco course with a Guaranteed-to-Run schedule, 1-on-1 mentoring, and access to authorized courseware, ensuring optimal preparation. Graduates are positioned to advance into senior network architect or cloud infrastructure roles, driving digital transformation in organizations leveraging Cisco’s data center ecosystem.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Required: Completion of DCACI (Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure) or equivalent experience.
- Required: Familiarity with Cisco Nexus 9000 Series hardware and spine-leaf architecture.
- Required: Proficiency in Cisco Nexus Dashboard software version 2.x or later.
- Recommended: Advanced hands-on experience with CLI-based troubleshooting, including show commands and packet capture analysis.
- Recommended: Understanding of network management protocols including SNMP, NetFlow, and streaming telemetry.
- Recommended: Experience with Cisco Data Center network operations and automation workflows.
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the DCNDA certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Mastering Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights
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Day 2– NDI Assurance and Integration Workflows
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Day 3– Cisco Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator Mastery
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Official Courseware
Hands-On Lab Environment (30 days)
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Hands-On Lab
Live Lab Sandbox
Real EnvironmentPractice in a real lab environment with full access to the tools and services covered in the course.
30+ Guided Labs
30+Step-by-step lab exercises designed to reinforce each module with practical, hands-on tasks.
Lab Manual Included
Full GuideComprehensive lab guide with detailed instructions, screenshots, and troubleshooting tips.
Post-Training Access
30 Days30 days of extended lab access after your training ends so you can continue practicing.
Career Outcomes
of DCNDA certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the DCNDA certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Data Center Network Engineer
- Nexus Dashboard Administrator
- Cisco ACI Engineer
- Network Automation Specialist
- Data Center Infrastructure Architect
- SDN Operations Engineer
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking DCNDA certified professionals
Meet Your Instructor
Experienced Cisco Certified professional and corporate trainer with expertise in delivering high-quality training on various Cisco technologies such as CCNA, CCNP, and Data Center technologies like vPC, Vxlan, ACI, UCS. Possesses in-depth knowledge of technologies including MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and Layer 2/3 Switching. Skilled in Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions, Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switches, and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure. Successfully trained prestigious clients such as AT&T, Apple, Microsoft, and JP Morgan. Associated with Koenig Solutions Private Limited since September 2011, consistently delivering exceptional training services on Cisco, Juniper, and Huawei Routing and Switching, along with Data Center Technologies and SDWAN.
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