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Key Facts: Extreme Data Center (VOSS/VSP) Exam
75%
Passing Score
Extreme Networks Technical Training Data Sheet
~1 hour
Knowledge Exam Duration
Extreme Networks
$395
Retake Fee (USD)
Extreme Networks
3 years
Certification Validity
Extreme Academy
ProctorU
Exam Proctor
Extreme Networks
MCQ + Lab
Professional Assessment Format
Extreme Networks
The Extreme Networks Data Center (VOSS/VSP) exam is a proctored multiple-choice knowledge exam (passed at 75% or above) plus a practical lab, with about one hour for the knowledge exam and a 3-year certification validity. One attempt is included with the course fee; retakes cost $395. Content covers VOSS/VSP platform fundamentals, the VOSS CLI, SPBM/Fabric Connect (IS-IS, I-SID, L2/L3 VSN, IP Shortcuts, multicast), and data center design and troubleshooting with SMLT/vIST. Extreme does not publish a fixed question count or per-domain weighting.
Sample Extreme Data Center (VOSS/VSP) Practice Questions
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1Which operating system runs on the Extreme Networks VSP series switches that are positioned for data center Fabric Connect deployments?
2A network architect is selecting a high-density spine switch for a leaf-spine data center fabric that must support 100GbE uplinks and run VOSS. Which VSP platform is most appropriate?
3Before SPB, SMLT, vIST, Fabric Extend, or VXLAN Gateway can be enabled on certain VOSS switches, what must be configured because these advanced features require loopback ports?
4In VOSS terminology, what does a Circuitless IP (CLIP) interface provide?
5Which statement about stacking is true for VOSS-based VSP switches in a data center cluster?
6On a VOSS switch, which feature is enabled with a base license and lets a node reach loopback (CLIP) IPs of other VSPs across the fabric using IS-IS without per-VRF segmentation?
7A VOSS administrator runs 'show mgmt interface' and sees an interface of TYPE 'OOB'. What does this represent?
8Which VOSS interactive setup script walks an administrator through configuring SPB Ethertype, the SPBM instance, primary and secondary B-VLANs, IS-IS system ID, nickname, and manual area?
9What is the function of the SPB nickname configured on a VOSS node (for example, 'spbm 1 nick-name 0.00.74')?
10Which privilege/access level allows the read-write-all (rwa) user on a VOSS switch to change passwords for all access levels?
About the Extreme Data Center (VOSS/VSP) Exam
This Extreme Networks data center credential validates the ability to deploy and operate Virtual Services Platform (VSP) switches running the VSP Operating System Software (VOSS) in Fabric Connect data center environments. VOSS/VSP data-center content sits within the Extreme Fabric portfolio, and this track scopes specifically to VOSS specifics to stay distinct from the EXOS campus and generic fabric tracks. The blueprint centers on VSP platform fundamentals and licensing, the VOSS CLI (which differs from ExtremeXOS), Shortest Path Bridging MAC (SPBM) with IS-IS, I-SID-based L2 and L3 VSNs, IP Shortcuts, inter-VSN routing, multicast over Fabric Connect, and data center high availability using SMLT and vIST clusters. Extreme technical training exams are proctored by ProctorU, require 75% to pass, and the Professional certification adds a practical lab assessment.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
Approximately 1 hour for the knowledge exam, plus a separate practical lab assessment
Passing Score
75%
Exam Fee
Set by Authorized Training Partner (one attempt included with course fee); $395 per retake (Extreme Networks (Extreme Academy))
Extreme Data Center (VOSS/VSP) Exam Content Outline
VOSS/VSP platform fundamentals
Identify VSP hardware (VSP 4900/7200/7400/8200/8400/8600 and XA1400) and the VSP Operating System Software (VOSS); understand licensing, base-license IP Shortcuts, advanced-feature bandwidth reservation (Full Feature mode) and loopback ports, CLIP loopbacks, Segmented Management, and initial SPB setup with the run spbm script.
VOSS CLI and configuration
Navigate the hierarchical VOSS CLI (enable, configure terminal, interface and router isis contexts); create VLANs, enable 802.1Q encapsulation, build MLT/LACP, map VLANs to I-SIDs, assign VLAN IP interfaces, configure VRRP, and save config. Recognize how VOSS CLI differs from ExtremeXOS.
SPB/Fabric Connect in the data center
Explain SPBM with IS-IS, MAC-in-MAC (802.1ah), BEB and BCB roles, nicknames and system IDs, B-VLANs, I-SID services, L2 VSN and L3 VSN (TLV 144 and TLV 184), inter-VSN routing, IP Shortcuts, multicast over Fabric Connect, DvR, multi-area SPB, and leaf-spine data center topologies.
Data-center design and troubleshooting
Design high availability with SMLT and vIST clusters, RSMLT, and VRRP gateway redundancy; account for MTU with MAC-in-MAC overhead; and troubleshoot using the I-SID FDB, IS-IS adjacencies, SPBM CFM, and SPBM Layer 2 ping/traceroute for data center connectivity issues.
How to Pass the Extreme Data Center (VOSS/VSP) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: Approximately 1 hour for the knowledge exam, plus a separate practical lab assessment
- Exam fee: Set by Authorized Training Partner (one attempt included with course fee); $395 per retake
Keys to Passing
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What format is the Extreme Networks data center (VOSS/VSP) exam?
It is a proctored multiple-choice knowledge exam administered through the Extreme Networks Learning Portal and proctored by ProctorU. For the Professional certification, candidates must pass this knowledge exam before attempting a separate hands-on practical lab assessment.
What score do I need to pass, and how long do I have?
Extreme Networks technical training exams are passed with a score of 75% or above, and candidates have roughly one hour to complete the knowledge exam. The practical lab is a separate, timed assessment.
How much does the exam cost?
One exam attempt is included with the standard course fee, which is set by the Authorized Training Partner. Additional retake attempts can be purchased for $395 USD each through the Extreme Networks Learning Portal.
How is VOSS different from ExtremeXOS for this exam?
VOSS runs on the VSP platforms and provides native SPBM Fabric Connect for data center and aggregation roles, using a hierarchical CLI (enable, configure terminal, router isis). ExtremeXOS targets campus switching with a different command structure, so VOSS CLI syntax is a key focus area.
What core data center technologies are tested?
Expect SPBM/Fabric Connect with IS-IS, I-SID-based L2 and L3 VSNs, IP Shortcuts, inter-VSN routing, multicast over Fabric Connect, and high availability using SMLT and vIST clusters on VSP switches such as the VSP 7400 and 8400.
How long is the certification valid?
Extreme Networks professional certifications are valid for 3 years. To recertify, candidates retake the current exam (and lab where applicable) or advance to a higher-level certification before expiration.