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Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise

Cisco / CCNP-Enterprise

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This advanced-level certification course provides comprehensive training for network professionals responsible for implementing, managing, and troubleshooting enterprise-level networks.

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Course objectives

Build practical skills across the key domains covered in Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise (CCNP-Enterprise).

ArchitectureExplain the different network design models (e.g., hierarchical, spine-and-leaf, three-tier).
  • Explain the different network design models (e.g., hierarchical, spine-and-leaf, three-tier).
  • Describe the principles of network virtualization (e.g., VRF-Lite, EVN, VXLAN).
  • Compare and contrast on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployment models.
  • Explain the concepts of SD-WAN architecture (e.g., control plane, data plane, orchestration).
  • Describe the principles of wireless network design (e.g., RF planning, AP placement, roaming).
  • Identify design considerations for high availability and business continuity.
VirtualizationDescribe device virtualization technologies (e.g., VDC, vPC, StackWise Virtual).
  • Describe device virtualization technologies (e.g., VDC, vPC, StackWise Virtual).
  • Explain path virtualization technologies (e.g., VRF, GRE, IPsec).
  • Describe network services virtualization (e.g., virtual firewalls, virtual load balancers).
  • Implement and verify VRF-Lite.
  • Explain the concept of Network Function Virtualization (NFV).
InfrastructureImplement and verify Layer 2 technologies (e.g., VLANs, Trunking, EtherChannel, Spanning Tree Protocol).
  • Implement and verify Layer 2 technologies (e.g., VLANs, Trunking, EtherChannel, Spanning Tree Protocol).
  • Implement and verify Layer 3 technologies (e.g., IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, static routing, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, EIGRP, BGP).
  • Implement and verify first-hop redundancy protocols (e.g., HSRP, VRRP, GLBP).
  • Implement and verify network services (e.g., NTP, DNS, DHCP, NAT).
  • Implement and verify IP SLA for network monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • Implement and verify multicast protocols (e.g., PIM Sparse Mode, PIM Dense Mode).
  • Configure and verify QoS mechanisms (e.g., classification, marking, queuing).
Network AssuranceDiagnose and troubleshoot network performance issues using various tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, NetFlow, SNMP).
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot network performance issues using various tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, NetFlow, SNMP).
  • Implement and verify device monitoring using syslog, SNMP, and IP SLA.
  • Configure and verify flexible NetFlow.
  • Implement and verify SPAN/RSPAN/ERSPAN for traffic analysis.
  • Explain the concepts of DNA Center assurance features.
SecurityImplement and verify device access control (e.g., AAA with TACACS+/RADIUS, local authentication).
  • Implement and verify device access control (e.g., AAA with TACACS+/RADIUS, local authentication).
  • Implement and verify infrastructure security features (e.g., CoPP, ACLs, uRPF).
  • Implement and verify Layer 2 security features (e.g., Port Security, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection).
  • Configure and verify VPN technologies (e.g., DMVPN, IPsec).
  • Explain the concepts of network segmentation (e.g., VRF, VLANs, micro-segmentation).
  • Describe the security features of Cisco SD-WAN.
AutomationInterpret and consume network programmability APIs (e.g., RESTCONF, NETCONF).
  • Interpret and consume network programmability APIs (e.g., RESTCONF, NETCONF).
  • Describe the principles of controller-based networking (e.g., Cisco DNA Center, SD-WAN controllers).
  • Explain the concepts of data models (e.g., YANG, JSON, XML).
  • Implement and verify configuration management using automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python).
  • Describe the benefits of event-driven automation.
  • Compare and contrast traditional CLI management with programmatic management.

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About this course

This advanced-level certification course provides comprehensive training for network professionals responsible for implementing, managing, and troubleshooting enterprise-level networks. The CCNP Enterprise certification validates your expertise in core enterprise networking technologies, including dual-stack (IPv4 and IPv6) architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security, and automation. Through a rigorous curriculum, participants will gain the in-depth knowledge and practical skills necessary to design, deploy, and maintain robust and secure enterprise network solutions, aligning with industry best practices and evolving technological demands.

Training alone does not establish DoD 8140 qualification. Confirm position-specific requirements with your organization.

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