Corso CCNP Enterprise ENCOR – Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies

Examining Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture

• Enterprise network design models and architecture principles
• Access, distribution, and core layer functions
• High availability and resiliency concepts
• Campus network design considerations
• Role of enterprise architecture in scalable network deployments

Exploring Cisco Switching Paths

• Hardware and software switching mechanisms
• CAM and TCAM table operations
• Process switching, fast switching, and Cisco Express Forwarding
• Packet forwarding behavior in Cisco enterprise networks
• Verification of switching path operations

Implementing Campus LAN Connectivity

• VLAN creation and management
• IEEE 802.1Q trunking concepts
• Layer 2 connectivity in campus environments
• Troubleshooting VLAN and trunking issues
• Verification of campus LAN connectivity

Building Redundant Switched Topology

• Redundant switched network design
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) operation
• RSTP and MSTP concepts
• STP tuning and root bridge placement
• Troubleshooting Layer 2 redundancy issues

Implementing Layer 2 Port Aggregation

• EtherChannel concepts and use cases
• Link aggregation protocols and negotiation modes
• Configuration and verification of EtherChannel
• Load balancing across aggregated links
• Troubleshooting EtherChannel connectivity issues

Implementing OSPF

• OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 fundamentals
• OSPF neighbor adjacencies and packet types
• Single-area and multiarea OSPF operation
• OSPF configuration and verification
• Route propagation in enterprise environments

Optimizing OSPF

• OSPF path selection and metric tuning
• Route summarization and filtering
• OSPF area design considerations
• Optimization of OSPF convergence
• Troubleshooting OSPF routing behavior

Explaining EIGRP

• EIGRP features and operational concepts
• EIGRP metrics and path selection
• Classic mode and named mode EIGRP
• Configuration and verification of EIGRP
• Troubleshooting EIGRP route propagation

Exploring EBGP

• External Border Gateway Protocol (EBGP) fundamentals
• Interdomain routing concepts
• Single-homed and dual-homed EBGP scenarios
• EBGP path selection and policy behavior
• Configuration and verification of EBGP connectivity

Implementing Network Redundancy

• First Hop Redundancy Protocol concepts
• HSRP operation and configuration
• VRRP operation and configuration
• Gateway redundancy in enterprise networks
• Verification and troubleshooting of redundancy protocols

Implementing NAT

• Network Address Translation (NAT) concepts
• Static NAT and dynamic NAT operation
• NAT configuration in enterprise internet connectivity
• Verification of NAT translations
• Troubleshooting NAT-related connectivity issues

Introducing Virtualization Protocols and Techniques

• Server, switch, and network device virtualization
• Virtualized network components and use cases
• Relationship between virtualization and enterprise design
• Operational benefits of virtualization technologies
• Virtualization considerations in modern enterprise networks

Exploring Virtual Private Networks and Interfaces

• VRF concepts and use cases
• GRE tunnel operation
• VPN interface concepts and deployment models
• LISP fundamentals and overlay behavior
• Verification of VPN and overlay connectivity

Examining Wireless Deployment Options

• Wireless deployment models in enterprise networks
• Autonomous AP and centralized deployment models
• Cloud-based wireless design concepts
• Role of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC)
• Design considerations for enterprise wireless environments

Examining Wireless AP Operation

• Wireless AP registration and operation
• Communication between APs and WLCs
• Software and configuration delivery to APs
• Centralized management of wireless access points
• Verification of AP status and connectivity

Implementing Wireless Client Authentication

• Wireless client authentication methods
• EAP, WebAuth, and PSK concepts
• Centralized wireless authentication with Cisco WLC
• Configuration and verification of client authentication
• Troubleshooting wireless authentication issues

Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity

• Wireless client connectivity troubleshooting workflow
• Analysis of client association and authentication
• Use of WLC tools for troubleshooting
• Common wireless connectivity issues
• Verification of client network access

Implementing Network Services

• NTP, SNMP, and network management services
• Cisco IOS IP SLA configuration and verification
• Flexible NetFlow concepts and use cases
• Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager (EEM)
• Operational monitoring and service troubleshooting

Introducing Multicast Protocols

• Multicast protocol fundamentals
• IGMPv2 and IGMPv3 concepts
• PIM Dense Mode and PIM Sparse Mode
• Rendezvous points, PIM SSM, Bidirectional PIM, and MSDP
• Multicast use cases in enterprise networks

Introducing QoS

• Quality of Service (QoS) concepts
• Traffic classification and marking principles
• Congestion management and avoidance basics
• QoS use cases in enterprise networks
• Interpretation of QoS configurations

Using Network Analysis Tools

• Network troubleshooting methodology
• Use of show and debug commands
• Ping, traceroute, and traffic analysis tools
• Troubleshooting best practices
• Verification of network connectivity and performance

Implementing Infrastructure Security

• Secure administrative access on Cisco IOS devices
• ACL configuration and verification
• Control Plane Policing (CoPP)
• SSH, RBAC, and CLI access control
• Device hardening against insecure services

Implementing Secure Access Control

• AAA concepts and deployment models
• Local and server-based authentication
• Authorization and accounting workflows
• Secure administrative access management
• Verification and troubleshooting of AAA services

Discovering the Basics of Python Programming

• Basic Python syntax and components
• Variables, conditionals, and script logic
• Writing simple Python scripts
• Troubleshooting Python script behavior
• Use of Python in network automation scenarios

Introducing Network Programmability Protocols

• Network programmability fundamentals
• NETCONF concepts and operation
• RESTCONF concepts and operation
• JSON and structured data formats
• Interaction with network devices through programmable interfaces

Explaining Wireless Principles

• Wireless RF fundamentals
• Antenna characteristics and wireless standards
• Wireless coverage and signal behavior
• Enterprise wireless design principles
• Wireless performance considerations

Exploring Wireless Roaming and Location Services

• Wireless roaming concepts
• Client mobility in enterprise wireless networks
• Location services fundamentals
• Roaming behavior and troubleshooting
• Design considerations for wireless mobility

Exploring Enterprise Network Security Architecture

• Enterprise security architecture concepts
• VPNs, content security, and logging functions
• Endpoint security and personal firewall concepts
• Network segmentation and security controls
• Security design in enterprise environments

Exploring Cisco Catalyst Center—Network Automation and Management

• Cisco Catalyst Center architecture and functions
• Network automation and management workflows
• Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance concepts
• Intent-based networking visibility and monitoring
• Application experience and proactive troubleshooting

Examining the Cisco SD-Access Solution

• Cisco SD-Access architecture and components
• Fabric nodes, control plane, and data plane
• VXLAN gateway concepts
• Role of policy and segmentation in SD-Access
• SD-Access use cases in enterprise networks

Exploring the Working Principles of the Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Solution

• Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN architecture
• Orchestration, management, control, and data planes
• Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager functions
• Overlay connectivity and transport independence
• SD-WAN design and operational principles

Introducing APIs in Cisco Catalyst Center and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager

• API fundamentals in network automation
• Cisco Catalyst Center APIs
• Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager APIs
• REST API requests and responses
• Automation use cases for enterprise network management

Attività Laboratoriali

• Investigate the CAM
• Analyze Cisco Express Forwarding
• Troubleshoot VLAN and Trunk Issues
• Tune STP and Configure RSTP
• Configure Multiple STP
• Troubleshoot EtherChannel
• Implement Multiarea OSPF
• Implement OSPF Tuning
• Apply OSPF Optimization
• Implement OSPFv3
• Configure and Verify Single-Homed EBGP
• Implement HSRP
• Configure VRRP
• Implement NAT
• Configure and Verify VRF
• Configure and Verify a GRE Tunnel
• Configure Static VTI Point-to-Point Tunnels
• Configure Wireless Client Authentication in a Centralized Deployment
• Troubleshoot Wireless Client Connectivity Issues
• Configure Syslog
• Configure and Verify Flexible NetFlow
• Configure Cisco IOS EEM
• Troubleshoot Connectivity and Analyze Traffic with Ping, Traceroute, and Debug
• Configure and Verify Cisco IP SLAs
• Configure Standard and Extended ACLs
• Configure Control Plane Policing
• Implement Local and Server-Based AAA
• Write and Troubleshoot Python Scripts
• Explore JSON Objects and Scripts in Python
• Use NETCONF Via SSH
• Use RESTCONF with Cisco IOS XE Software