Cisco 642-983 Exam Information and Actual Questions

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Certification Vendor:	Cisco
Exam Name:	Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Support Specialist Qualifier
Exam Number:	642-983
Available Languages:	English
Related Certifications:	Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Support Specialist
Exam Format:	Multiple Choice, Scenario-Based, Simulation
Exam Duration:	90 minutes
Real Exam Qty:	65-75
Certificate Validity Period:	2 years
Passing Score:	750 / 1000
Exam Price:	USD 300
Recommended Training:	Cisco DCUCS Support Training
Exam Registration:	Pearson VUE (historical)
Sample Questions:	Cisco 642-983 Sample Questions
Exam Way:	Proctored, delivered via Pearson VUE testing centers; retired, no longer available
Pre Condition:	Recommended knowledge of Cisco Data Center technologies; no mandatory prerequisite exam
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/retired.html

Section	Weight	Objectives
Topic 1: Installation and Initial Setup	20%	- Racking, cabling, and power-up - Initial configuration and software updates
Topic 2: Cisco UCS Product Architecture	25%	- Service Profiles and Pools 1. Identity, boot, and firmware policies 2. Resource pools and templates - UCS Manager and Fabric Interconnects 1. Hardware components and models 2. Unified fabric and I/O consolidation
Topic 3: Configuration and Management	25%	- Server, network, and storage connectivity - Backup, restore, and monitoring tools
Topic 4: Integration and Advanced Features	10%	- High availability and redundancy - Virtualization and hypervisor integration
Topic 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting	20%	- Firmware upgrades and compatibility - Fault isolation, diagnostics, and support tools