Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.2 Training Course
The Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.1 course equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired and wireless networks. You will also learn to implement security principles, introduce automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and understand overlay network design using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.
This course prepares you for the 350-401 Implementing Cisco® Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) exam, which is a component of four certifications:
- CCNP® Enterprise
- CCIE® Enterprise Infrastructure
- CCIE Enterprise Wireless
- Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core
Upon completion, this course awards you 64 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.
Who should enroll
- Mid-level network engineers
- Network administrators
- Network support technicians
- Help desk technicians
Course Outline
- Examining Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture
- Understanding Cisco Switching Paths
- Implementing Campus LAN Connectivity
- Building Redundant Switched Topology
- Implementing Layer 2 Port Aggregation
- Understanding EIGRP
- Implementing OSPF
- Optimizing OSPF
- Exploring EBGP
- Implementing Network Redundancy
- Implementing NAT
- Introducing Virtualization Protocols and Techniques
- Understanding Virtual Private Networks and Interfaces
- Understanding Wireless Principles
- Examining Wireless Deployment Options
- Understanding Wireless Roaming and Location Services
- Examining Wireless AP Operation
- Understanding Wireless Client Authentication
- Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity
- Introducing Multicast Protocols
- Introducing QoS
- Implementing Network Services
- Using Network Analysis Tools
- Implementing Infrastructure Security
- Implementing Secure Access Control
- Understanding Enterprise Network Security Architecture
- Exploring Automation and Assurance Using Cisco DNA Center
- Examining the Cisco SD-Access Solution
- Understanding the Working Principles of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution
- Understanding the Basics of Python Programming
- Introducing Network Programmability Protocols
- Introducing APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage
Requirements
Knowledge and skills you should possess before attending this course:
- Implementation of Enterprise LAN networks
- Basic understanding of Enterprise routing and wireless connectivity
- Basic understanding of Python scripting
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