I’m working towards attaining the CCNP: Data Center certification. I’ll be compiling a list of resources and tips that I used along the way.
Software
VMware Workstation Pro – https://store-us.vmware.com/workstation_buy_dual_new
Cisco Modeling Labs – https://learningnetworkstore.cisco.com/cisco-modeling-labs-personal/cisco-modeling-labs-personal-plus/CML-PERSONAL-PLUS.html
UCS Emulator – https://software.cisco.com/download/beta/1850014776
ACI Simulator – https://software.cisco.com/download/home/286283149/type/286283168/release/5.2(1g) (If you don’t have access to the software you can work with a Cisco SE to grant you access)
Use this command in Linux to merge the downloaded files into a single OVA to import into VMware Workstation
cat acisim-5.2-1g_part1.ova acisim-5.2-1g_part2.ova acisim-5.2-1g_part3.ova acisim-5.2-1g_part4.ova acisim-5.2-1g_part5.ova acisim-5.2-1g_part6.ova > acisim-5.2-1g.ova
Material
Cisco Press Official Cert Guide
INE CCNP:DC training course
CBT Nuggets CCNP:DC training course