Nokia Certified Data Center Fabric Network Expert
Acquire advanced configuration and troubleshooting skills for modern data center networking, including EVPN services and Data Center Interconnect (DCI) solutions.
Enhance your knowledge and credibility
The Data Center Fabric Network Expert is an expert-level certification that builds on the Nokia Certified Data Center Fabric Professional, focusing on advanced configuration and troubleshooting skills for modern data center networking.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Data Center Fabric Network Expert, students will:
Deploy data center underlay networking architecture using static and BGP routing.
Design and implement multi-homing Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet VPN (EVPN) data center networks.
Provision data center interconnect (DCI) solutions between Nokia SR Linux and Nokia 7750 SR.
Earn your digital badge
A digital, secure, and verified indicator of accomplishments that can be managed, displayed, shared, accessed, and verified online.
How to certify
To become a Nokia Certified Data Center Fabric Network Expert, you must pass two written exams (multiple-choice) through Pearson VUE and a practical lab exam through Nokia. You must pass both written exams to be eligible for the practical lab exam.
You can choose between our recommended instructor-led training, eLearning, self-study materials, and My DCF Learning Labs to acquire the knowledge to pass the exams. Training is not required to attempt the exams.
- Instructor-led training offers you a mix of theoretical and hands-on experience guided by subject matter experts. You can attend a publicly scheduled open-enrolment course through live virtual delivery or schedule a private delivery.
- eLearning is an interactive and engaging online experience that lets you learn at your own pace. Currently, only available for the Data Center Fabric Fundamentals.
- Self-study materials allow you to learn at your own pace by accessing the same course materials from our instructor-led training.
- My DCF Learning Labs allows you to complete the same lab exercises from our instructor-led courses with inline instructions and solutions, giving you everything you need in one easy-to-use browser-based application.
| Mandatory multiple-choice exams | Exam number | Instructor-led | Self-study | eLearning | My DCF Learning Labs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nokia Data Center Fabric Fundamentals | 4A0-D01 | Learn more | Learn more | Learn more | Learn more |
| Nokia SR Linux EVPN and Data Center Interconnect | 4A0-D03 | Learn more | Learn more | N/A | Learn more |
| Mandatory lab exam | |||||
| Nokia Data Center Fabric Network Expert Lab Exam | DCFNE-LE | See above | See above | See above | Learn more |
Written exams are administered by Pearson VUE online or at one of their global locations.
The lab exam is administered by Nokia online and at select Nokia locations.
Take advantage of our practice exams to further prepare yourself for the exams or assess your current knowledge.
| Mandatory multiple-choice exams | Exam number | Practice exam | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Center Fabric Fundamentals | 4A0-D01 | Download | Register |
| Nokia SR Linux EVPN and Data Center Interconnect | 4A0-D03 | Download | Register |
| Mandatory lab exam | |||
| Nokia Data Center Fabric Network Expert Lab Exam | DCFNE-LE | What to expect | Register |
Your status will change in the Student Portal to show that you are certified. In addition, you will be able to download and print your diploma, and you will receive an email from Credly to claim your digital certification badge.
Don't let your certification lapse. All certifications in the Nokia DCF Program are valid for three years. After three years, you must recertify to ensure your designation stays current. Complete the recertification requirements below during your eligibility window to renew your certification and retain your professional designation. You can view your certification status, dates, and exam results from the Student Portal.
Three key dates to remember
Please keep these important dates in mind and organize your recertification activities around them:
- Certification date: The day your certification was awarded.
- Certification expiry date: The day your certification was awarded three years ago. Note - If you pass a recertification requirement, your certifications' expiration and termination dates will reset to the date that you wrote the exam.
- Certification termination date: The day your certification terminates if you do not successfully complete the recertification requirements within 6 months after your expiry date.
Recertification requirements
To maintain active certification status, you must successfully pass one of the recertification exams below before the certification termination date.