CCNP® - Cisco Certified Network Professional Training and Certification
The CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification is designed for network professionals who want to advance their skills and knowledge in planning, implementing, verifying, and troubleshooting local and wide-area enterprise networks. The CCNP certification is more advanced than the CCNA and focuses on more complex networking concepts and technologies. Here’s an overview of what the CCNP training and certification program typically includes:
CCNP Certification Tracks
The CCNP certification is divided into several specialized tracks:
CCNP Enterprise
CCNP Security
CCNP Data Center
CCNP Collaboration
CCNP Service Provider
CCNP DevNet
Each track requires passing two exams: a core exam and a concentration exam.
CCNP Enterprise
Core Exam: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR 350-401)
1. Architecture
Enterprise Network Architecture
Enterprise network design models (Campus, WAN, Data Center)
Cisco Enterprise Architecture Model
Enterprise network topology design and implementation
Virtualization
Virtual switches and routers
Virtual network functions (VNF)
VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding)
2. Virtualization
Network Virtualization
GRE (Generic Routing Encapsulation)
VRF-Lite, LISP (Locator/ID Separation Protocol)
VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN)
3. Infrastructure
Layer 2 Technologies
VLANs, trunking, VTP (VLAN Trunking Protocol)
STP (Spanning Tree Protocol), RSTP, MSTP
EtherChannel, PortChannel
Layer 3 Technologies
IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting
EIGRP, OSPF, BGP configuration and optimization
Route filtering and policy-based routing
4. Network Assurance
Network Automation
Network programmability and automation tools
Cisco DNA Center, SD-Access
Network telemetry and data collection
Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting
SNMP, Syslog, NetFlow
Troubleshooting methodologies and tools
5. Security
Device Security
Secure management access (SSH, SNMPv3)
Device hardening and secure configuration
Network Security
ACLs, AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting)
IPsec VPNs, DMVPN, GETVPN
6. Automation
Network Programmability
Understanding APIs and automation protocols
Python scripting for network automation
Ansible for network configuration management
Concentration Exam (Choose one):
ENARSI: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (300-41
ENWLSD: Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (300-425)
ENWLSI: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (300-43
ENSDWI: Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (300-415)
ENSLSI: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Security (300-435)
ENAUTO: Automating and Programming Cisco Enterprise Solutions (300-435)
Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI 300-41
1. Layer 3 Technologies
Interior Gateway Protocols (IGP)
Advanced OSPF and EIGRP configurations
OSPF multi-area, route redistribution, and optimization
BGP
BGP path selection and attributes
Route reflectors and confederations
BGP troubleshooting
2. VPN Technologies
IPsec VPNs
Site-to-site IPsec VPNs
DMVPN, FlexVPN, GETVPN
MPLS
MPLS basics and LDP (Label Distribution Protocol)
MPLS Layer 3 VPNs
3. Infrastructure Security
Secure Routing Solutions
Control plane security (uRPF, RTBH, IP Source Guard)
Routing protocol authentication
4. Infrastructure Services
QoS (Quality of Service)
QoS concepts and techniques
Configuring QoS (classification, marking, queuing, policing)
Network Services
NAT, NTP, DHCP
First-hop redundancy protocols (HSRP, VRRP, GLBP)
Learning Outcomes:
Proficiency in advanced routing and switching technologies.
Ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise networks.
Expertise in network automation, virtualization, and security.
Knowledge of specialized areas depending on the chosen concentration exam.
Tools and Technologies:
Networking Devices: Cisco routers and switches
Simulation Software: Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3, Cisco VIRL
Network Management Tools: Cisco DNA Center, SolarWinds, Ansible
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