Certifications From Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.

Brocade Accredited Server Connectivity Specialist
Skill Level: Basic       Status: Active
For individuals who understand basic Brocade network adapter concepts, and can demonstrate knowledge of installation, maintenance and troubleshooting. The Server Connectivity Accreditation Program provides a clear path for professionals to demonstrate their knowledge of Brocade's network adapters.

Brocade Certified Fabric Professional (BCFP)
Skill Level: Basic       Status: Active
For individuals who install, configure, and troubleshoot various Brocade products and exhibit proficiency in the intricacies of Brocade hardware. This certification represents mastery of the basics of the Brocade switches, directors and backbones and knowledge of Fibre Channel Theory.

Brocade Certified SAN Designer (BCSD)
Skill Level: Basic       Status: Discontinued
For individuals who wish to demonstrate advanced expertise with Brocade products and with SAN (Storage Area Network) design and implementation.

Brocade Certified Architect For FICON (BCAF)
Skill Level: Intermediate       Status: Active
For individuals who design, install, configure, maintain, manage, and troubleshoot Brocade hardware and software products for local and metro distance (100 km) environments. You must understand IBM System z I/O concepts, and demonstrate knowledge of Brocade switching solutions in FICON environments. Choose this BCAF path if you are in a pre-sales, support, design, or professional services role.

Brocade Certified Fabric Designer (BCFD)
Skill Level: Intermediate       Status: Active
For individuals who know the concepts and subtleties involved with building a Data Center Fabric (DCF) from basic components through the integration of industry applications and state-of-the-art storage components. As a Brocade Certified Fabric Designer, you must exhibit a detailed understanding of DCF design as well as expertise in implementing complete DCF solutions using the latest technologies.

Brocade Certified Layer 4-7 Engineer (BCLE)
Skill Level: Intermediate       Status: Active
For individuals who install, configure and troubleshoot various Brocade products and exhibit proficiency in the intricacies of the SLB, FWLB and GSLB hardware. This certification represents mastery of the basics of Brocade’s IP networking technology.

Brocade Certified Network Engineer (BCNE)
Skill Level: Intermediate       Status: Active
For individuals who install, configure and troubleshoot various Brocade products and exhibit proficiency in the intricacies of the routing hardware.

Brocade Certified SAN Manager (BCSM)
Skill Level: Intermediate       Status: Active
For individuals who administer Brocade hardware and software, and manage all components of a SAN through the use of Brocade management tools. As a Brocade Certified SAN Manager you will need to know some concepts related to SAN management, in both B-Series and M-Series environments.

Brocade Certified Layer 4-7 Professional (BCLP)
Skill Level: Advanced       Status: Active
For indivduals who implement advanced Layer 4-7 switching, firewalls, server load balancing, security, network design and deployment, implementation of Health Checks and provide level 1 support, diagnostics and fault isolation on Brocade switches and routers.

Brocade Certified Network Professional (BCNP)
Skill Level: Advanced       Status: Active
For individuals who implement advanced features of BGP, OSPF and STP technologies and provide level 2 support, diagnostics and fault isolations for medium to large-sized networks.