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CCOM 279 - CCNP Enterprise
Course Description: The CCNP Enterprise program includes two tracks (1) Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR): Through this introductory level, participants will understand the main concepts of IT and the different configurations of a computer and networking. They will be familiar with using the computers and networks, and practicing the different applications at the work place. In addition, they will learn the characteristics of a Network, the different types of networks, Network standard and Protocols, network Components, topologies, cables, and connectors. Furthermore, they will learn about network architectures, TCP/IP Fundamentals ad wireless Networking. The Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) course gives you the knowledge and skills needed to configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired and wireless networks. You’ll also learn to implement security principles, implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions. (2) Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI): The Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) v1.0 gives you the knowledge you need to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot an enterprise network. This course covers advanced routing and infrastructure technologies, expanding on the topics covered in the Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.0 course. Course Pre-requisites: Knowledge and skills you should have before attending this course:  General understanding of network fundamentals  Basic knowledge of how to implement LANs  Implementation of Enterprise LAN networks  General understanding of how to manage network devices  General understanding of how to secure network devices  Basic knowledge of network automation  Basic understanding of Enterprise routing and wireless connectivity Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Explain the various hardware and software switching mechanisms and operation, while defining the Ternary Content Addressable Memory (TCAM) and Content Addressable Memory (CAM), along with process switching, fast switching, and Cisco Express Forwarding concepts. 2. Describe the redundant switched networks using Spanning Tree Protocol. 3. Explain Layer 2 connectivity using VLANs and trunking. 4. Explain link aggregation using Etherchannel. 5. Describe the features, metrics, and path selection concepts of Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP). 6. Describe the features of the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)v2 and OSPFv3, including adjacencies, packet types, and areas, summarization, and route filtering for IPv4 and IPv6. 7. Describe the features of the External Border Gateway Protocol (EBGP) interdomain routing, path selection, and single and dual-homed networking. 8. Describe the concepts, purpose, and features of multicast protocols, including Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) v2/v3, Protocol-Independent Multicast (PIM) dense mode/sparse mode, and rendezvous points. 9. Describe the concepts and features of Quality of Service (QoS), and describe the need within the enterprise network. 10. Implement network redundancy using protocols including Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP). 11. Implement internet connectivity within Enterprise using static and dynamic Network Address Translation (NAT). 12. Describe overlay technologies such as Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE), VPN, and Location Identifier Separation Protocol (LISP). 13. Describe the components and concepts of wireless networking including Radio Frequency (RF) and antenna characteristics, and define the specific wireless standards. 14. Describe the various wireless deployment models available, include autonomous Access Point (AP) deployments and cloud-based designs within the centralized Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) architecture. 15. Describe wireless roaming and location services. 16. Describe how APs communicate with WLCs to obtain software, configurations, and centralized management. 17. Configure and verify Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), WebAuth, and Pre-Shared Key (PSK) wireless client authentication on a WLC. 18. fix wireless client connectivity issues using various available tools. 19. Describe the hierarchical network design model and architecture using the access, distribution, and core layers. 20. Implement scalable administration using Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and the local database, while exploring the features and benefits. 21. Describe the enterprise network security architecture, including the purpose and function of VPNs, content security, logging, endpoint security, personal firewalls, and other security features. 22. Explain the purpose, function, features, and workflow of Cisco DNA Center™ Assurance for Intent- Based Networking, for network visibility, proactive monitoring, and application experience. 23. Describe the components and features of the Cisco SD-Access solution, including the nodes, fabric control plane, and data plane, while illustrating the purpose and function of the Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) gateways. 24. Define the components and features of Cisco SD-WAN solutions, including the orchestration plane, management plane, control plane, and data plane. 25. Explain the use of available network analysis and troubleshooting tools, which include show and debug commands, as well as best practices in troubleshooting. 26. Configure secure administrative access for Cisco IOS devices using the Command-Line Interface (CLI) access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Access Control List (ACL), and Secure Shell (SSH), and explore device hardening concepts to secure devices from less secure applications, such as Telnet and HTTP. 27. Troubleshoot Enterprise networks using services such as Network Time Protocol (NTP), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Cisco Internetwork Operating System (Cisco IOS®) IP Service Level Agreements (SLAs), NetFlow, and Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager. 28. Describe the virtualization technology of servers, switches, and the various network devices and components. 29. Explain basic Python components and conditionals with script writing and analysis. 30. Describe network programmability protocols such as Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) and RESTCONF. 31. Describe APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage. 32. Configure classic Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and named EIGRP for IPv4 and IPv6. 33. Optimize classic EIGRP and named EIGRP for IPv4 and IPv6. 34. Troubleshoot classic EIGRP and named EIGRP for IPv4 and IPv6. 35. Configure Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)v2 and OSPFv3 in IPv4 and IPv6 environments. 36. Optimize OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 behavior. 37. Troubleshoot OSPFv2 for IPv4 and OSPFv3 for IPv4 and IPv6. 38. Implement route redistribution using filtering mechanisms. 39. Troubleshoot redistribution. 40. Implement path control using Policy-Based Routing (PBR) and IP Service Level Agreement (SLA). 41. Configure Multiprotocol-Border Gateway Protocol (MP-BGP) in IPv4 and IPv6 environments. 42. Optimize MP-BGP in IPv4 and IPv6 environments. 43. Troubleshoot MP-BGP for IPv4 and IPv6. 44. Describe the features of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS). 45. Describe the major architectural components of an MPLS VPN. 46. Identify the routing and packet forwarding functionalities for MPLS VPNs. 47. Explain how packets are forwarded in an MPLS VPN environment. 48. Implement Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS®) Dynamic Multipoint VPNs (DMVPNs). 49. Implement Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). 50. Describe the tools available to secure the IPV6 first hop. 51. Troubleshoot Cisco router security features. 52. Troubleshoot infrastructure security and services. 14.000 Continuing Education Units 14.000 Lab hours Levels: Continuing Education Schedule Types: Lab SCE Partnership &Programs Department Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: CCNP Routing and Switching Must be enrolled in one of the following Departments: SCE Partnership &Programs

CCOM 279 - CCNP Enterprise

Course Description:
The CCNP Enterprise program includes two tracks

(1) Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR):
Through this introductory level, participants will understand the main concepts of IT and the different configurations of a computer and networking. They will be familiar with using the computers and networks, and practicing the different applications at the work place. In addition, they will learn the characteristics of a Network, the different types of networks, Network standard and Protocols, network Components, topologies, cables, and connectors. Furthermore, they will learn about network architectures, TCP/IP Fundamentals ad wireless Networking.
The Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) course gives you the knowledge and skills needed to configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired and wireless networks. You’ll also learn to implement security principles, implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

(2) Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI):
The Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) v1.0 gives you the knowledge you need to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot an enterprise network. This course covers advanced routing and infrastructure technologies, expanding on the topics covered in the Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.0 course.

Course Pre-requisites:
Knowledge and skills you should have before attending this course:

 General understanding of network fundamentals
 Basic knowledge of how to implement LANs
 Implementation of Enterprise LAN networks
 General understanding of how to manage network devices
 General understanding of how to secure network devices
 Basic knowledge of network automation
 Basic understanding of Enterprise routing and wireless connectivity

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Explain the various hardware and software switching mechanisms and operation, while defining the Ternary Content Addressable Memory (TCAM) and Content Addressable Memory (CAM), along with process switching, fast switching, and Cisco Express Forwarding concepts.
2. Describe the redundant switched networks using Spanning Tree Protocol.
3. Explain Layer 2 connectivity using VLANs and trunking.
4. Explain link aggregation using Etherchannel.
5. Describe the features, metrics, and path selection concepts of Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP).
6. Describe the features of the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)v2 and OSPFv3, including adjacencies, packet types, and areas, summarization, and route filtering for IPv4 and IPv6.
7. Describe the features of the External Border Gateway Protocol (EBGP) interdomain routing, path selection, and single and dual-homed networking.
8. Describe the concepts, purpose, and features of multicast protocols, including Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) v2/v3, Protocol-Independent Multicast (PIM) dense mode/sparse mode, and rendezvous points.
9. Describe the concepts and features of Quality of Service (QoS), and describe the need within the enterprise network.
10. Implement network redundancy using protocols including Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP).
11. Implement internet connectivity within Enterprise using static and dynamic Network Address Translation (NAT).
12. Describe overlay technologies such as Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE), VPN, and Location Identifier Separation Protocol (LISP).
13. Describe the components and concepts of wireless networking including Radio Frequency (RF) and antenna characteristics, and define the specific wireless standards.
14. Describe the various wireless deployment models available, include autonomous Access Point (AP) deployments and cloud-based designs within the centralized Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) architecture.
15. Describe wireless roaming and location services.
16. Describe how APs communicate with WLCs to obtain software, configurations, and centralized management.
17. Configure and verify Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), WebAuth, and Pre-Shared Key (PSK) wireless client authentication on a WLC.
18. fix wireless client connectivity issues using various available tools.
19. Describe the hierarchical network design model and architecture using the access, distribution, and core layers.
20. Implement scalable administration using Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and the local database, while exploring the features and benefits.
21. Describe the enterprise network security architecture, including the purpose and function of VPNs, content security, logging, endpoint security, personal firewalls, and other security features.
22. Explain the purpose, function, features, and workflow of Cisco DNA Center™ Assurance for Intent- Based Networking, for network visibility, proactive monitoring, and application experience.
23. Describe the components and features of the Cisco SD-Access solution, including the nodes, fabric control plane, and data plane, while illustrating the purpose and function of the Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) gateways.
24. Define the components and features of Cisco SD-WAN solutions, including the orchestration plane, management plane, control plane, and data plane.
25. Explain the use of available network analysis and troubleshooting tools, which include show and debug commands, as well as best practices in troubleshooting.
26. Configure secure administrative access for Cisco IOS devices using the Command-Line Interface (CLI) access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Access Control List (ACL), and Secure Shell (SSH), and explore device hardening concepts to secure devices from less secure applications, such as Telnet and HTTP.
27. Troubleshoot Enterprise networks using services such as Network Time Protocol (NTP), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Cisco Internetwork Operating System (Cisco IOS®) IP Service Level Agreements (SLAs), NetFlow, and Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager.
28. Describe the virtualization technology of servers, switches, and the various network devices and components.
29. Explain basic Python components and conditionals with script writing and analysis.
30. Describe network programmability protocols such as Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) and RESTCONF.
31. Describe APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage.
32. Configure classic Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and named EIGRP for IPv4 and IPv6.
33. Optimize classic EIGRP and named EIGRP for IPv4 and IPv6.
34. Troubleshoot classic EIGRP and named EIGRP for IPv4 and IPv6.
35. Configure Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)v2 and OSPFv3 in IPv4 and IPv6 environments.
36. Optimize OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 behavior.
37. Troubleshoot OSPFv2 for IPv4 and OSPFv3 for IPv4 and IPv6.
38. Implement route redistribution using filtering mechanisms.
39. Troubleshoot redistribution.
40. Implement path control using Policy-Based Routing (PBR) and IP Service Level Agreement (SLA).
41. Configure Multiprotocol-Border Gateway Protocol (MP-BGP) in IPv4 and IPv6 environments.
42. Optimize MP-BGP in IPv4 and IPv6 environments.
43. Troubleshoot MP-BGP for IPv4 and IPv6.
44. Describe the features of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS).
45. Describe the major architectural components of an MPLS VPN.
46. Identify the routing and packet forwarding functionalities for MPLS VPNs.
47. Explain how packets are forwarded in an MPLS VPN environment.
48. Implement Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS®) Dynamic Multipoint VPNs (DMVPNs).
49. Implement Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
50. Describe the tools available to secure the IPV6 first hop.
51. Troubleshoot Cisco router security features.
52. Troubleshoot infrastructure security and services.

14.000 Continuing Education Units
14.000 Lab hours

Levels: Continuing Education
Schedule Types: Lab

SCE Partnership &Programs Department

Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs:
CCNP Routing and Switching
Must be enrolled in one of the following Departments:
SCE Partnership &Programs

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