Overview
The new CCNP Enterprise certification program prepares you for today’s professional-level job roles in enterprise networking technologies. CCNP Enterprise now includes automation and programmability to help you scale your networking infrastructure. One of the industry’s most respected certifications, CCNP validates the core knowledge you need while giving you the flexibility to choose a focus area. And now every exam in the CCNP Enterprise program earns an individual Specialist certification, so you get recognized for your accomplishments along the way.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for CCNP Enterprise, but you should have a good understanding of the exam topics before taking the exam. CCNP candidates often also have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise networking solutions.
ENCOR 300-401
Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies v1.0 (ENCOR 300-401) is a 120-minute exam associated with the CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Certifications. This exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of implementing core enterprise network technologies including dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6) architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security and automation. The course, Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies, helps candidates to prepare for this exam. The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. To better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
1.1 Explain the different design principles used in an enterprise network
- 1.1.a Enterprise network design such as Tier 2, Tier 3, and Fabric Capacity planning
- 1.1.b High availability techniques such as redundancy, FHRP, and SSO
1.2 Analyze design principles of a WLAN deployment
- 1.2.a Wireless deployment models (centralized, distributed, controller-less, controller based, cloud, remote branch)
- 1.2.b Location services in a WLAN design
1.3 Differentiate between on-premises and cloud infrastructure deployments
1.4 Explain the working principles of the Cisco SD-WAN solution
- 1.4.a SD-WAN control and data planes elements
- 1.4.b Traditional WAN and SD-WAN solutions
1.5 Explain the working principles of the Cisco SD-Access solution
- 1.5.a SD-Access control and data planes elements
- 1.5.b Traditional campus interoperating with SD-Access
1.6 Describe concepts of wired and wireless QoS
- 1.6.a QoS components
- 1.6.b QoS policy
1.7 Differentiate hardware and software switching mechanisms
- 1.7.a Process and CEF
- 1.7.b MAC address table and TCAM
- 1.7.c FIB vs. RIB
2.1 Describe device virtualization technologies
- 2.1.a Hypervisor type 1 and 2
- 2.1.b Virtual machine
- 2.1.c Virtual switching
2.2 Configure and verify data path virtualization technologies
- 2.2.a VRF
- 2.2.b GRE and IPsec tunneling
2.3 Describe network virtualization concepts
- 2.3.a LISP
- 2.3.b VXLAN
3.1 Layer 2
- 3.1.a Troubleshoot static and dynamic 802.1q trunking protocols
- 3.1.b Troubleshoot static and dynamic EtherChannels
- 3.1.c Configure and verify common Spanning Tree Protocols (RSTP and MST)
3.2 Layer 3
- 3.2.a Compare routing concepts of EIGRP and OSPF (advanced distance vector vs. linked state, load balancing, path selection, path operations, metrics)
- 3.2.b Configure and verify simple OSPF environments, including multiple normal areas, summarization, and filtering (neighbor adjacency, point-to-point and broadcast network types, and passive interface)
- 3.2.c Configure and verify eBGP between directly connected neighbors (best path selection algorithm and neighbor relationships)
3.3 Wireless
- 3.3.a Describe Layer 1 concepts, such as RF power, RSSI, SNR, interference noise, band and channels, and wireless client devices capabilities
- 3.3.b Describe AP modes and antenna types
- 3.3.c Describe access point discovery and join process (discovery algorithms, WLC selection process)
- 3.3.d Describe the main principles and use cases for Layer 2 and Layer 3 roaming
- 3.3.e Troubleshoot WLAN configuration and wireless client connectivity issues
3.4 IP Services
- 3.4.a Describe Network Time Protocol (NTP)
- 3.4.b Configure and verify NAT/PAT
- 3.4.c Configure first hop redundancy protocols, such as HSRP and VRRP
- 3.4.d Describe multicast protocols, such as PIM and IGMP v2/v3
4.1 Diagnose network problems using tools such as debugs, conditional debugs, trace route, ping, SNMP, and syslog
4.2 Configure and verify device monitoring using syslog for remote logging
4.3 Configure and verify NetFlow and Flexible NetFlow
4.4 Configure and verify SPAN/RSPAN/ERSPAN
4.5 Configure and verify IPSLA
4.6 Describe Cisco DNA Center workflows to apply network configuration, monitoring, and management
4.7 Configure and verify NETCONF and RESTCONF
5.1 Configure and verify device access control
- 5.1.a Lines and password protection
- 5.1.b Authentication and authorization using AAA
5.2 Configure and verify infrastructure security features
- 5.2.a ACLs
- 5.2.b CoPP
5.3 Describe REST API security
5.4 Configure and verify wireless security features
- 5.4.a EAP
- 5.4.b WebAuth
- 5.4.c PSK
5.5 Describe the components of network security design
- 5.5.a Threat defense
- 5.5.b Endpoint security
- 5.5.c Next-generation firewall
- 5.5.d TrustSec, MACsec
- 5.5.e Network access control with 802.1X, MAB, and WebAuth
6.1 Interpret basic Python components and scripts
6.2 Construct valid JSON encoded file
6.3 Describe the high-level principles and benefits of a data modeling language, such as YANG
6.4 Describe APIs for Cisco DNA Center and vManage
6.5 Interpret REST API response codes and results in payload using Cisco DNA Center and RESTCONF
6.6 Construct EEM applet to automate configuration, troubleshooting, or data collection
6.7 Compare agent vs. agentless orchestration tools, such as Chef, Puppet, Ansible, and SaltStack
100-105 ICND1 Exam
This CCNP Enterprise tests a candidate’s knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, LAN switching technologies, routing technologies, infrastructure services, and infrastructure maintenance. The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
1.1 Compare and contrast OSI and TCP/IP models
1.2 Compare and contrast TCP and UDP protocols
1.3 Describe the impact of infrastructure components in an enterprise network
- 1.3.a Firewalls
- 1.3.b Access points
- 1.3.c Wireless controllers
1.4 Compare and contrast collapsed core and three-tier architectures
1.5 Compare and contrast network topologies
- 1.5.a Star
- 1.5.b Mesh
- 1.5.c Hybrid
1.6 Select the appropriate cabling type based on implementation requirements
1.7 Apply troubleshooting methodologies to resolve problems
- 1.7.a Perform fault isolation and document
- 1.7.b Resolve or escalate
- 1.7.c Verify and monitor resolution
1.8 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 addressing and subnetting
1.9 Compare and contrast IPv4 address types
- 1.9.a Unicast
- 1.9.b Broadcast
- 1.9.c Multicast
1.10 Describe the need for private IPv4 addressing
1.11 Identify the appropriate IPv6 addressing scheme to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment
1.12 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv6 addressing
1.13 Configure and verify IPv6 Stateless Address Auto Configuration
1.14 Compare and contrast IPv6 address types
- 1.14.a Global unicast
- 1.14.b Unique local
- 1.14.c Link local
- 1.14.d Multicast
- 1.14.e Modified EUI 64
- 1.14.f Autoconfiguration
- 1.14.g Anycast
2.1 Describe and verify switching concepts
- 2.1.a MAC learning and aging
- 2.1.b Frame switching
- 2.1.c Frame flooding
- 2.1.d MAC address table
2.2 Interpret Ethernet frame format
2.3 Troubleshoot interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, duplex, speed)
2.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches
- 2.4.a Access ports (data and voice)
- 2.4.b Default VLAN
2.5 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interswitch connectivity
- 2.5.a Trunk ports
- 2.5.b 802.1Q
- 2.5.c Native VLAN
- 2.6 Configure and verify Layer 2 protocols
- 2.6.a Cisco Discovery Protocol
- 2.6.b LLDP
2.7 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot port security
- 2.7.a Static
- 2.7.b Dynamic
- 2.7.c Sticky
- 2.7.d Max MAC addresses
- 2.7.e Violation actions
- 2.7.f Err-disable recovery
3.1 Describe the routing concepts
- 3.1.a Packet handling along the path through a network
- 3.1.b Forwarding decision based on route lookup
- 3.1.c Frame rewrite
3.2 Interpret the components of routing table
- 3.2.a Prefix
- 3.2.b Network mask
- 3.2.c Next hop
- 3.2.d Routing protocol code
- 3.2.e Administrative distance
- 3.2.f Metric
- 3.2.g Gateway of last resort
3.3 Describe how a routing table is populated by different routing information sources
- 3.3.a Admin distance
3.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot inter-VLAN routing
3.4.a Router on a stick
3.5 Compare and contrast static routing and dynamic routing
3.6 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 static routing
- 3.6.a Default route
- 3.6.b Network route
- 3.6.c Host route
- 3.6.d Floating static
3.7 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2 for IPv4 (excluding authentication, filtering, manual summarization, redistribution)
4.1 Describe DNS lookup operation
4.2 Troubleshoot client connectivity issues involving DNS
4.3 Configure and verify DHCP on a router (excluding static reservations)
- 4.3.a Server
- 4.3.b Relay
- 4.3.c Client
4.3.d TFTP, DNS, and gateway options
4.4 Troubleshoot client- and router-based DHCP connectivity issues
4.5 Configure and verify NTP operating in client/server mode
4.6 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 standard numbered and named access list for routed interfaces
4.7 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot inside source NAT
- 4.7.a Static
- 4.7.b Pool
- 4.7.c PAT
5.1 Configure and verify device-monitoring using syslog
5.2 Configure and verify device management
- 5.2.a Backup and restore device configuration
- 5.2.b Using Cisco Discovery Protocol and LLDP for device discovery
- 5.2.c Licensing
- 5.2.d Logging
- 5.2.e Timezone
- 5.2.f Loopback
5.3 Configure and verify initial device configuration
5.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic device hardening
- 5.4.a Local authentication
- 5.4.b Secure password
- 5.4.c Access to device
- 5.4.c. [i] Source address
- 5.4.c. [ii] Telnet/SSH
- 5.4.d Login banner
5.5 Perform device maintenance
- 5.5.a Cisco IOS upgrades and recovery (SCP, FTP, TFTP, and MD5 verify)
- 5.5.b Password recovery and configuration register
- 5.5.c File system management
5.6 Use Cisco IOS tools to troubleshoot and resolve problems
- 5.6.a Ping and traceroute with extended option
- 5.6.b Terminal monitor
- 5.6.c Log events
200-105 ICND2 Exam
This CCNP Enterprise tests a candidate’s knowledge and skills related to LAN switching technologies, IPv4 and IPv6 routing technologies, WAN technologies, infrastructure services, and infrastructure maintenance. The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
1.1 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs (normal/extended range) spanning multiple switches
- 1.1.a Access ports (data and voice)
- 1.1.b Default VLAN
1.2 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interswitch connectivity
- 1.2.a Add and remove VLANs on a trunk
- 1.2.b DTP and VTP (v1&v2)
1.3 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot STP protocols
- 1.3.a STP mode (PVST+ and RPVST+)
- 1.3.b STP root bridge selection
1.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot STP-related optional features
- 1.4.a PortFast
- 1.4.b BPDU guard
1.5 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot (Layer 2/Layer 3) EtherChannel
- 1.5.a Static
- 1.5.b PAGP
- 1.5.c LACP
1.6 Describe the benefits of switch stacking and chassis aggregation
1.7 Describe common access layer threat mitigation techniques
- 1.7.a 802.1x
- 1.7.b DHCP snooping
- 1.7.c Nondefault native VLAN
2.1 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot Inter-VLAN routing
- 2.1.a Router on a stick
- 2.1.b SVI
2.2 Compare and contrast distance vector and link-state routing protocols
2.3 Compare and contrast interior and exterior routing protocols
2.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot single area and multiarea OSPFv2 for IPv4 (excluding authentication, filtering, manual summarization, redistribution, stub, virtual-link, and LSAs)
2.5 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot single area and multiarea OSPFv3 for IPv6 (excluding authentication, filtering, manual summarization, redistribution, stub, virtual-link, and LSAs)
2.6 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP for IPv4 (excluding authentication, filtering, manual summarization, redistribution, stub)
2.7 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP for IPv6 (excluding authentication, filtering, manual summarization, redistribution, stub)
3.1 Configure and verify PPP and MLPPP on WAN interfaces using local authentication
3.2 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot PPPoE client-side interfaces using local authentication
3.3 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot GRE tunnel connectivity
3.4 Describe WAN topology options
- 3.4.a Point-to-point
- 3.4.b Hub and spoke
- 3.4.c Full mesh
- 3.4.d Single vs dual-homed
3.5 Describe WAN access connectivity options
- 3.5.a MPLS
- 3.5.b MetroEthernet
- 3.5.c Broadband PPPoE
- 3.5.d Internet VPN (DMVPN, site-to-site VPN, client VPN)
3.6 Configure and verify single-homed branch connectivity using eBGP IPv4 (limited to peering and route advertisement using Network command only)
4.1 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic HSRP
- 4.1.a Priority
- 4.1.b Preemption
- 4.1.c Version
4.2 Describe the effects of cloud resources on enterprise network architecture
- 4.2.a Traffic path to internal and external cloud services
- 4.2.b Virtual services
- 4.2.c Basic virtual network infrastructure
4.3 Describe basic QoS concepts
- 4.3.a Marking
- 4.3.b Device trust
- 4.3.c Prioritization
- 4.3.c. [i] Voice
- 4.3.c. [ii] Video
- 4.3.c. [iii] Data
- 4.3.d Shaping
- 4.3.e Policing
- 4.3.f Congestion management
4.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 access list for traffic filtering
- 4.4.a Standard
- 4.4.b Extended
- 4.4.c Named
4.5 Verify ACLs using the APIC-EM Path Trace ACL analysis tool
5.1 Configure and verify device-monitoring protocols
- 5.1.a SNMPv2
- 5.1.b SNMPv3
5.2 Troubleshoot network connectivity issues using ICMP echo-based IP SLA
5.3 Use local SPAN to troubleshoot and resolve problems
5.4 Describe device management using AAA with TACACS+ and RADIUS
5.5 Describe network programmability in enterprise network architecture
- 5.5.a Function of a controller
- 5.5.b Separation of control plane and data plane
- 5.5.c Northbound and southbound APIs
5.6 Troubleshoot basic Layer 3 end-to-end connectivity issues
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