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Exam Number: D-CI-DS-23

Available Languages: English, French

Certification Overview

Step into the future of cloud architecture with the Cloud Infrastructure Design Certification. This certification validates the advanced skills needed to design modern, scalable cloud infrastructures that support diverse service models such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. Aimed at IT professionals driving digital and IT transformation, the exam covers critical areas including cloud service modeling, business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR), hybrid deployment strategies, and application modernization through microservices, containers, and serverless computing. With a strong focus on automation, compliance, and security best practices, this certification ensures you’re equipped to build resilient, high-performing cloud environments that align with evolving business and technological demands.

Target Audience

Cloud Architects; Cloud Consultants; Cloud Integration Managers; Cloud Product Leads/Managers; DevOps Engineers; Solution Architects; Technical Consultants

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Exam Topics

The table below lists the topics that are included in this exam, and the approximate percentage of the exam devoted to each topic.

Category	Topics	Coverage
Introduction to Cloud Design and Design Parameters	Describe digital business imperatives, cloud concepts,cloud infrastructure design approaches and goals Describe cloud solutions design project lifecycle phases Describe cloud reference architecture and various cloud design considerations for compute, storage, network, CMP, hybrid and multicloud, and application platform and PaaS solution	10%
Data Collection and Analysis	Describe data collection process, metrics, and tools Describe analysis process, business value analysis, and design best practices	12%
Architecting a Do-It-Yourself Solution	Explain the benefits, challenges, and considerations for designing various compute technologies in a cloud infrastructure Explain the benefits, challenges, and considerations for designing various network technologies in a cloud infrastructure Explain the benefits, challenges, and considerations for designing various storage technologies in a cloud infrastructure	25%
Architecting a CI / HCI Solution	Explain design decisions and considerations for converged infrastructure Explain design decisions and considerations for hyper-converged and cloud in a box infrastructure	18%
Cloud Management Platform	Describe the key functions of a CMP, CMP reference architecture, and CMP infrastructure Describe the key requirements and considerations for designing CMP solutions	10%
Hybrid Cloud and Multi Cloud	Describe the design considerations for hybrid cloud and multicloud Explain disaster recovery considerations	15%
Application Development and Deployment Platform	Describe the application development and deployment environment and its requirements Explain the design considerations of Do-It-Yourself and Packaged PaaS solutions	10%

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