Cisco CCNP Enterprise Core (ENCOR)
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Duration
5 Days Instructor-led Training
Delivery Option
Instructor-led Classroom-based Training
or
Instructor-led Digital-based Live Training
Target Audience for ENCOR
- Entry- to mid-level network engineers, network administrators, network support technicians, and help desk technicians seeking advanced skills in enterprise network operations.
- IT professionals preparing for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Core (ENCOR) exam.
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ENCOR Overview
The Cisco ENCOR 350-401 course equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills to implement and troubleshoot enterprise network solutions. Topics covered include network architecture, virtualization, network assurance, security, and automation. Participants will gain hands-on experience in real-world applications of core networking concepts and will be well-prepared for the CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core certification exams.
Cisco ENCOR Prerequisites
Participants are recommended to have:
- 3 to 5 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity.
- Knowledge of enterprise network architecture, routing, switching, wireless connectivity, virtualization, security, and automation basics.
- Basic understanding of Python scripting.
ENCOR Course Objectives
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
- Illustrate hierarchical network design using access, distribution, and core layers.
- Troubleshoot Layer 2 connectivity, VLANs, trunking, and link aggregation.
- Implement and optimize OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP for IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
- Implement network redundancy using HSRP and VRRP.
- Implement NAT for enterprise internet connectivity.
- Describe virtualization and overlay technologies, including VRF, GRE, VPN, and LISP.
- Understand wireless networking fundamentals, including RF, antenna characteristics, and Cisco WLC architecture.
- Implement secure network access, configure device hardening, and set up RBAC and ACLs.
- Use Cisco DNA Center and other tools for proactive monitoring and network assurance.
- Explain basic Python and network programmability protocols like NETCONF and RESTCONF.
ENCOR Course Components
- Training: Live sessions led by our teaching team of experienced professional trainers.
- Lessons: Detailed modules covering Layer 2, routing, wireless, security, architecture, and SDN.
- Video Learning: In-depth demonstrations of network configuration, security, and troubleshooting.
- Labs: Practical exercises to apply core networking concepts and gain hands-on experience.
- Practice Test: Simulated exams to prepare for the ENCOR 350-401 certification exam.
Course Outline
Part I: Forwarding
- Lesson 1: Packet Forwarding
Part II: Layer 2
- Lesson 2: Spanning Tree Protocol
- Lesson 3: Advanced STP Tuning
- Lesson 4: Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol
- Lesson 5: VLAN Trunks and EtherChannel Bundles
Part III: Routing
- Lesson 6: IP Routing Essentials
- Lesson 7: Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
- Lesson 8: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
- Lesson 9: Advanced OSPF Concepts
- Lesson 10: OSPFv3 for IPv6
- Lesson 11: Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
- Lesson 12: Advanced BGP Concepts
- Lesson 13: Multicast Protocols
Part IV: Services
- Lesson 14: Quality of Service (QoS)
- Lesson 15: IP Services
Part V: Overlay
- Lesson 16: Overlay Tunnels
Part VI: Wireless
- Lesson 17: Wireless Signals and Modulation
- Lesson 18: Wireless Infrastructure
- Lesson 19: Wireless Roaming and Location Services
- Lesson 20: Wireless Client Authentication
- Lesson 21: Troubleshooting Wireless Connectivity
Part VII: Architecture
- Lesson 22: Enterprise Network Architecture
- Lesson 23: Fabric Technologies
- Lesson 24: Network Assurance
Part VIII: Security
- Lesson 25: Secure Network Access Control
- Lesson 26: Device Access Control and Infrastructure Security
Part IX: SDN
- Lesson 27: Virtualization
- Lesson 28: Network Programmability Concepts
- Lesson 29: Automation Tools
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