Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise Core (CCNP ENCOR 350-401)

About Course

Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies

Master advanced enterprise networking concepts, including routing, switching, and security.
Learn to design and implement network automation using Python, Ansible, and APIs.
Gain expertise in virtualization technologies, including VXLAN, VRF, and SDN solutions.
Understand wireless networking principles, security mechanisms, and troubleshooting techniques.
Develop skills in network assurance, performance monitoring, and proactive troubleshooting.
Prepare effectively for the CCNP ENCOR exam with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios.

Course Content

Module 1: Network Architecture and Design

Enterprise Network Design Principles
Hierarchical and Spine-Leaf Architecture
High Availability and Redundancy (FHRP, NSF, SSO)
SD-Access and SD-WAN Architecture
Cloud Connectivity and Integration

Module 2: Switching Technologies

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What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1: Network Architecture and Design

Enterprise Network Design Principles

Hierarchical and Spine-Leaf Architecture

High Availability and Redundancy (FHRP, NSF, SSO)

SD-Access and SD-WAN Architecture

Cloud Connectivity and Integration

Module 2: Switching Technologies

VLANs, Trunking, and VTP

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP, RSTP, MST)

EtherChannel and Link Aggregation

Cisco StackWise and Virtual Switching Systems (VSS)

QoS Mechanisms in Switching

Module 3: Routing Technologies

OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 Configuration and Optimization

EIGRP Operation and Best Practices

BGP Basics and Advanced Attributes (Path Selection, Route Reflectors)

Route Filtering and Redistribution

IPv6 Routing Considerations

Module 4: Infrastructure Services

DHCP, DNS, and NTP Implementation

NAT and PAT Configuration

VRF and MPLS Fundamentals

QoS Concepts (Classification, Marking, Queuing, Shaping, Policing)

IP SLA and Performance Monitoring

Module 5: Network Security and Segmentation

Control Plane, Data Plane, and Management Plane Security

Device Hardening Best Practices

Infrastructure Access Control (AAA, TACACS+, RADIUS)

Segmentation with VRF and TrustSec

Secure Network Management and Logging

Module 6: Virtualization Technologies

Network Virtualization (VRF, GRE, LISP, VXLAN)

Device Virtualization (Cisco vPC, VSS, StackWise)

Server Virtualization (VMs, Containers, Hypervisors)

Virtualized Network Services (NFV, SDN Concepts)

Cloud Network Virtualization (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Module 7: Wireless Technologies

WLAN Architecture and Deployment Models

AP Modes and WLC Operation

802.11 Standards and RF Principles

Wireless Security Mechanisms (WPA, WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X)

Troubleshooting Common Wireless Issues

Module 8: Automation and Programmability

Introduction to Cisco DNA Center and APIs

Python for Network Automation

RESTCONF, NETCONF, and YANG Models

Ansible for Network Automation

Telemetry and Model-Driven Programmability

Module 9: Network Assurance and Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Methodologies (Layer 2 & Layer 3)

Common Routing and Switching Issues

Performance Monitoring with NetFlow and SNMP

IPSLA, SPAN, and RSPAN

Cisco DNA Assurance

Module 10: Software-Defined Infrastructure

SD-Access: Architecture and Policy-Based Automation

SD-WAN Components and Operation

Cisco vManage, vSmart, and vBond

Application-Aware Routing in SD-WAN

Cloud and On-Prem SDN Deployments

Module 11: Exam Preparation and Lab Practice

Review of Key Concepts and Exam Tips

Hands-on Lab Scenarios for Routing and Switching

Hands-on Lab Scenarios for Security and Automation

Troubleshooting Scenarios and Case Studies

Mock Exams and Readiness Assessment

Resources