Course Overview

thinQtank® Learning is offering a unique nine-day training camp comprised of five days of instructor-led learning for Implementing and Operating Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) and four days of instructor-led learning for Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ANARSI). As with all of our Cisco Training Experiences - exams are delivered in the classroom.

ENCOR

The goal of this portion of the course is to develop the core networking skills needed to configure, troubleshoot, and manage Enterprise wired and wireless networks. It also requires learners understand and implement security principles within the Enterprise networks and introduces learners to overlay network design by using solutions like SD-Access and SD-WAN. The course also lays focus implementing on automation and programmability in enterprise networks.

ENARSI

This portion of the course provides CCNP-level network administrators, network support, and help desk technicians with the knowledge and skills needed to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot a dual stack enterprise network. It provides a deep dive into advanced routing and infrastructure technologies; an expansion of the topics covered in the Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) course.

Our Learning Exclusive

In our classroom, students receive gigabytes of take-home CBT and lab material with over four-hundred labs to keep practicing and refining the skills learned in the classroom. Additionally, our students receive:

■    thinQtank® Learning Accelerated Custom Exam Study Guide for the ENCOR and ENARSI exams
■    Exam delivery in classroom with 98% success
■    Custom and focused exam preparation software and materials
■    Course specific thinQtank® Learning publications to promote a fun and exciting learning
■    Membership to the thinQtank® Learning University Online
■    WE DO NOT "TEACH THE TEST" - Students will receive valuable examples and discussion
■    Receive all reading material and study guides when you register
■    All courses taught by CCIE Certified instructors

Course Objectives ENCOR

Upon completing this portion of the course, learners will be able to meet these objectives:

■    Illustrate the hierarchical network design model and architecture using the access, distribution, and core layers
■    Compare and contrast the various hardware and software switching mechanisms and operation, while defining the TCAM and CAM, along with process switching, fast switching, and Cisco Express Forwarding concepts
■    Troubleshoot layer 2 connectivity using VLANs, trunking
■    Implementation of redundant switched networks using spanning tree protocol
■    Troubleshooting link aggregation using EtherChannel
■    Describe the features, metrics, and path selection concepts of EIGRP
■    Implementation and optimization of OSPFv2 and OSPFV3, including adjacencies, packet types, and areas, summarization and route filtering for IPv4 and IPv6
■    Implementing EBGP interdomain routing, path selection and single and dual-homed networking
■    Implementing network redundancy using protocols like HSRP and VRRP
■    Implementing internet connectivity within Enterprise using static and dynamic NAT
■    Describe the virtualization technology of servers, switches, and the various network devices and components
■    Implementing overlay technologies like VRF, GRE, VPN and LISP
■    Describe the components and concepts of wireless networking including RF, antenna characteristics, and define the specific wireless standards
■    Describe the various wireless deployment models available, include autonomous AP deployments and cloud-based designs within the centralized Cisco WLC architecture
■    Describe wireless roaming and location services
■    Describe how APs communicate with WLCs to obtain software, configurations, and centralized management
■    Configure and verify EAP, WebAuth, and PSK wireless client authentication on a WLC
■    Troubleshoot wireless client connectivity issues using various tools available
■    Troubleshooting Enterprise networks using services like NTP, SNMP , Cisco IOS IP SLAs, NetFlow and Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager
■    Explain the use of available network analysis and troubleshooting tools, which include show and debug commands, as well as best practices in Troubleshooting
■    Configure secure administrative access for Cisco IOS devices using the CLI access, RBAC, ACL, and SSH, and explore device hardening concepts to secure devices from less secure applications, such as Telnet and HTTP
■    Implement scalable administration using AAA and the local database, while exploring the features and benefits
■    Describe the enterprise network security architecture, including the purpose and function of VPNs, content security, logging, endpoint security, personal firewalls, and other security features
■    Explain the purpose, function, features, and workflow of Cisco DNA Center Assurance for Intent Based Networking, for network visibility, proactive monitoring, and application experience
■    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 VXLAN gateways
■    Define the components and features of Cisco SD-WAN solution, including the orchestration plane, management plane, control plane, and data plane
■    Describe the concepts, purpose, and features of multicast protocols, including IGMP v2/v3, PIM dense mode/sparse mode, and rendezvous points
■    Describe the concepts and features of QoS and describe the need within the enterprise network
■    Explain basic Python components and conditionals with script writing and analysis
■    Describe network programmability protocols like NETCONF, RESTCONF
■    Describe APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage

Course Objectives ENARSI

Upon completing this portion of the course, learners will be able to meet these objectives:

■    Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot EIGRP
■    Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot OSPFv2 and OSPFv3
■    Implement and troubleshoot route redistribution using filtering mechanisms
■    Implement path control using PBR and IP SLA
■    Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot BGP
■    Implement MP-BGP
■    Describe the features of MPLS
■    Describe the major architectural components of an MPLS VPN
■    Identify the routing and packet forwarding functionalities for MPLS VPNs
■    Explain how packets are forwarded in an MPLS VPN environment
■    Implement Cisco IOS DMVPNs
■    Implement and troubleshoot DHCP
■    Describe the tools available to secure the IPv6 first hop
■    Troubleshoot Cisco router security features
■    Troubleshoot infrastructure security and services
■    Troubleshoot network issues with Cisco DNA Center Assurance

Exclusive Package Ensuring Success

■    Additional hours of remote lab access
■    Custom video recordings with even more in-depth learning of course topics
■    Customized practice exam software
■    Digital courseware
■    Retake any or all portions of the course as many times as you like in person or live on-line for 24 months
■    Six months mentoring access to CCIE engineers after completing the course

Course Duration

■    Nine days of instructor-led learning
■    Five days ENCOR and four days ENARSI
■    70% Lecture and 30% Hands-On Labs

Prerequisites

■    Implementation of Enterprise LAN networks
■    Basic understanding of routing and wireless connectivity
■    Basic Internet usage skills
■    Basic understanding of python scripting

Target Audience

■    Those looking to earn their CCNP Certification
■    Those looking to earn their CCNP Specialist
■    Engineers involved in the installation and support of enterprise network architectures
■    Those who configure, verify, and troubleshoot enterprise network architectures
■    Network engineers, administrators, technicians

Exam Information

■    350-401 - Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies v1.0
■    300-410 - Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services v1.0

Delivery Methods

■    Instructor-Led Training
■    Immersive Live-Online Training
■    On-Site and Custom Delivery