About This Domain
Domain 4 — Automation — accounts for 15% of the DCCOR certification exam. This domain evaluates your understanding of cisco aci architecture, apic controller, nx-api and python scripting, and related concepts. ACI, APIC, NX-API, and automation tools for data center. To pass this section you need practical knowledge of how these services and patterns work together in real-world architectures.
What You'll Be Tested On
- Cisco ACI architecture
- APIC controller
- NX-API and Python scripting
- Ansible for Nexus automation
Key Cisco Technologies in This Domain
Study Strategy for Domain 4
While 15% might seem like a smaller portion of the exam, every point counts toward the passing score. Focus on understanding core concepts and common exam scenarios for this domain.
Exam Tips for Domain 4
Understand ACI policy model: tenant, application profile, EPG, contract.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions on the DCCOR exam come from Domain 4?
Domain 4 (Automation) makes up 15% of the DCCOR exam. The exam has 65 scored questions, so approximately 10 questions will come from this domain.
What services should I focus on for Domain 4?
The key services for this domain include DC Automation. Make sure you understand how each service works, its use cases, and how they integrate with one another.
How should I prepare for Automation questions?
Start by reviewing the key topics listed above, then practice with domain-specific questions. Focus on understanding real-world scenarios rather than memorizing facts.
What's the best order to study the DCCOR domains?
Many candidates start with the highest-weighted domains first. For the DCCOR exam, the domains in order of weight are: Networking (25%), Compute (25%), Storage Networking (20%), Automation (15%), Security (15%).
Practice Domain 4 Questions
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