Cisco CCNP Enterprise: ENCOR & ENARSI

The CCNP Enterprise: ENCOR is the first step to mastering the implementation of core enterprise network technologies. The goal of this online training course is to provide you with the skills needed to install, manage, and administer dual stack architecture, virtualization, network assurance, security, and automation in an enterprise network.

The CCNP Enterprise: ENARSI provides you with the knowledge of implementation and troubleshooting for advanced routing technologies and services. In this course, you will learn about Layer 3, VPN services, infrastructure security, infrastructure services, and infrastructure automation.

The course will also prepare you to sit for the Cisco CCNP Enterprise Core exam ENOR and the Cisco CCNP Enterprise Concentration exam ENARSI. This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.

What you will learn

ENCOR

• Configuration of VRF, GRE, VLANs, RSTP, MST, NTP, IPSec VPNs, and more
• Advanced Routing
• Configure and verify device management
• Cisco DNA Center
• Examine threat defense, endpoint security, and introduction to the Next-Generation Firewall

ENARSI

• Route Maps
• Redistribution
• Policy-Based Routing
• VRF-Lite
• eBGP and iBGP
• DMVPNs
• IOS AAA
• DCHP for IPv4 and IPv6
• IPv4 and IPv6 ACL's

How you will benefit

• You will be prepared to sit for the Cisco CCNP Enterprise core exam: 350-401 ENCOR: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies
• You will be prepared to sit for the Cisco CCNP Enterprise concentration exam: 300-410 ENARSI: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services

1. Course Overview
   1. Introduction to ENCOR Course and Exam Objectives
2. Campus Architecture and Device Fundamentals
   1. Campus Architecture
   2. Device Architecture
3. Access and Distribution Layer Features and Services
   1. Configuring and Verifying VLANs
   2. Configuring and Verifying Trunks
   3. VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
   4. STP Overview and Algorithm Deep Dive
   5. STP Convergence, Configuration and Manipulation
   6. STP PortFast, and BPDU Guard
   7. Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
   8. EtherChannels
   9. Inter-VLAN Routing
   10. First-Hop Redundancy Protocol (FHRP)
4. Routing
   1. Routing Introduction
   2. Dynamic Routing Overview
   3. OSPFv2 Overview, Packets, States, and Design
   4. OSPFv2 Configuration and Verification
   5. Text BoxOSPFv2 Network Types and DR/BDR Election
   6. OSPFv2 LSAs and Metric
   7. OSPFv2 Summarization
   8. OSPFv2 Filtering
   9. EBGP Overview, Configuration and Verification
   10. Text BoxShapeBGP Best Path Selection Process
   11. Network Address Translation (NAT)
   12. Multicast Protocol Overview
5. VPN's
   1. GRE Tunnel Configuration and Verification
   2. IPSec Introduction
   3. IPSec Site-to-Site VPN Tunnel Configuration and Verification
   4. GRE over IPSec Tunnel Configuration and Verification
   5. Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF)
6. Management Protocols and Services
   1. NTP Configuration and Verification
   2. Syslog Configuration and Verification
   3. Debugs, Conditional Debugs, Ping, and Traceroute
   4. SNMP Configuration and Verification
   5. NetFlow / Flexible NetFlow Configuration and Verification
   6. SPAN, RSPAN, ERSPAN Configuration and Verification
   7. IPSLA Configuration and Verification
   8. Quality of Service (QoS) Overview
   9. Embedded Event Manager (EEM) Configuration
7. Security
   1. Device Access, Authentication Configuration and Verification
   2. AAA Configuration and Verification
   3. Access Control Lists (ACLs)
   4. Control Plane Policing (CoPP)
   5. Next-Gen Firewalls, Network Access Control, MACSec, and TrustSec
8. Next Generation Campus Networks
   1. SD-Access
   2. LISP and VXLAN
   3. SD-WAN
   4. DNA Center Overview
   5. Data Formats
   6. Data Modeling
   7. NetConf / RestConf
   8. Python Exam Prep
   9. ShapeChef, Puppet, Ansible, SaltStack
9. LAN Essentials
10. Course Overview
    1. Introduction to ENARSI Course and Exam Objectives
11. EIGRPv4, EIGRPv6 and Named EIGRP
    1. EIGRPv4 Configuration and Verification
    2. EIGRPv4 Security Features
    3. EIGRPv4 Metric and Path Selection
    4. EIGRPv4 Convergence
    5. EIGRPv4 Summarization
    6. EIGRP Route Manipulation
    7. EIGRPv4 Troubleshooting
    8. EIGRPv6
    9. Named EIGRP
12. OSPFv2, OSPFv3, OSPF Address-Families
    1. OSPFv2 Design, Configuration and Verification
    2. OSPFv2 Security Features
    3. OSPFv2 Packets and States
    4. OSPFv2 LSAs
    5. OSPFv2 Metric
    6. OSPFv2 Network Types and DR/BDR Elections
    7. OSPFv2 Summarization and Area Types
    8. OSPFv2 Filtering, Virtual-Links, and Convergence
    9. OSPFv2 Troubleshooting
    10. OSPFv3
    11. OSPF Address-Families
13. Multi-Protocol BGPv4
    1. BGP Core Operations
    2. BGP Configuration and Verification
    3. BGP Summarization
    4. BGP Filtering
    5. BGP Peer Groups and Route Reflectors
    6. BGP Path Selection Process and Attribute Manipulation
    7. Troubleshooting BGP
    8. BGP for IPv6
14. Redistribution and Advanced Routing Control
    1. Redistribution Configuration and Verification
    2. Redistribution Filtering
    3. Redistribution Challenges
    4. Redistribution for IPv6
    5. Policy Based Routing Configuration and Verification
    6. IPSLA Configuration and Verification
15. VPNs
    1. VRF-Lite Configuration and Verification
    2. MPLS Overview
    3. MPLS L3 VPNS
    4. GRE Review
    5. DMVPN Configuration and Verification
    6. DMPVN IPSec Configuration and Verification
16. Management Protocol and Services
    1. Device Access and Authentication Configuration and Verification
    2. IOS Management Tools
    3. Syslog Configuration and Verification
    4. SNMP Configuration and Verification
    5. NetFlow and Flexible NetFlow Configuration and Verification
    6. DHCPv4 and DHCPv6 for Cisco IOS
17. Device Security
    1. uRPF Configuration and Verification
    2. CoPP Configuration and Verification
    3. IPv4 ACL Review
    4. IPv6 ACL Review
    5. IPv6 First Hop Security Features

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Prerequisites:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is highly recommended
• Knowledge of the following:
  • Configure network fundamentals, including the ability to establish Internet, LAN, and WAN connectivity using both IPv4 and IPv6
  • Operate and support a medium-sized LAN that has multiple switches, including VLANs, trunking, and spanning tree functionality
  • Troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 connectivity issues
  • Configure and troubleshoot OSPF, for both IPv4 and IPv6
  • Manage network device security, Cisco device configurations, Cisco IOS images, and licenses. Familiarity with internetworking technologies and the ability to perform basic router configuration

Raymond Lacoste

Raymond Lacoste is a highly recognized instructor and IT professional who holds the Cisco Sirius Instructor Award. He has authored Cisco Press publications on the Cisco ENARSI and Cisco TSHOOT exams.

Raymond's areas of expertise include Cisco Enterprise networking, Cisco Routing and Switching, Cisco Datacenter Networking, ITIL, and Amazon AWS. He also holds certifications in Cisco CCSI, Cisco CCNP Routing and Switching, Cisco CCNP Enterprise, ITIL Foundations, ITIL Practitioner, ITIL Intermediate, Amazon AWS System Operations, Amazon AWS Architect, Amazon AWS Developer, and CISSP.

In addition to his certifications and experience, Raymond's engaging instruction style makes even the most obscenely complicated or obtuse concepts relatable and understandable. Outside of class, he enjoys dominating both on the golf course and the basketball court.

Does this course prepare you for a certification?

Yes, you will be prepared to sit for the Cisco CCNP Enterprise exams: ENCOR and ENARSI.

When can I start this course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

How long does it take to complete this course?

After you register, you will receive 6 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

What kind of support will I receive?

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

Am I guaranteed a job?

Hope Training Academy courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

Can I get financial assistance?

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