CCNP Enterprise: Core Networking (ENCOR) v8
Overview
The CCNP Enterprise curriculum focuses on architectural understanding and deepens implementation skills required by enterprise networks. Learners perform hands-on activities covering switching, routing, wireless, and related security topics, along with technologies that support software-defined programmable networks.
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What You Will Learn
- Implement multi-area OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 with route summarization and filtering
- Configure eBGP, MP-BGP, and BGP path manipulation using communities and attributes
- Deploy IPsec site-to-site VPNs including GRE over IPsec and VTI tunnels
- Implement FHRP protocols including HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP
- Automate network configuration using Python, Netmiko, NETCONF, and RESTCONF
Best For
- Network engineers pursuing the Cisco CCNP Enterprise certification
- CCNA-certified professionals advancing to enterprise-level routing and switching
- Network architects designing scalable campus and WAN infrastructures
- IT professionals preparing for the Cisco 350-401 ENCOR exam
Prerequisites
- Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent networking knowledge
- Hands-on experience with OSPF, BGP, and VLAN technologies
- Familiarity with network security concepts and VPN configurations
Lab Exercises (37 labs)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1.1.2 | Implement Inter-VLAN Routing |
| 2.1.2 | Observe STP Topology Changes and Implement RSTP |
| 4.1.2 | Implement MST |
| 5.1.2 | Implement VTP |
| 5.1.3 | Implement EtherChannel |
| 5.1.4 | Tuning EtherChannel |
| 6.1.2 | Investigate Static Routes |
| 8.1.2 | Implement Single-Area OSPFv2 |
| 9.1.2 | Implement Multi-Area OSPFv2 |
| 9.1.3 | OSPFv2 Route Summarization and Filtering |
| 10.1.2 | Implement Multiarea OSPFv3 |
| 11.1.2 | Implement eBGP for IPv4 |
| 11.1.3 | Implement MP-BGP |
| 12.1.2 | Implement BGP Path Manipulation |
| 12.1.3 | Implement BGP Communities |
| 15.1.3 | Implement HSRP |
| 15.1.4 | Implement VRRP |
| 15.1.5 | Implement GLBP |
| 15.1.6 | Implement NAT |
| 16.1.2 | Implement a GRE Tunnel |
| 16.1.3 | Implement IPsec Site-to-Site |
| 16.1.4 | Implement GRE over IPsec Site-to-Site VPNs |
| 16.1.5 | Implement IPsec VTI Site-to-Site VPNs |
| 24.1.2 | Use Connectivity Tests and Debug for Network Assurance |
| 24.1.3 | Implement SNMP and Syslog |
| 24.1.4 | Implement Flexible Netflow |
| 24.1.6 | Implement IP SLA |
| 26.1.2 | Implement IPv4 ACLs |
| 26.1.3 | Configure Protections for Passwords and Terminal Lines |
| 26.1.4 | Configure Local and Server-Based AAA Authentication |
| 26.1.6 | Implement CoPP |
| 28.1.2 | Construct a Basic Python Script |
| 28.1.3 | Use the Netmiko Python Module to Configure a Router |
| 28.1.4 | Use NETCONF to Access an IOS XE Device |
| 28.1.5 | Use RESTCONF to Access an IOS XE Device |
| ENCOR SA | Scenario 1 |
| ENCOR SA | Scenario 2 |
Pod Topology Professional Multi-Purpose Academy Pod
Virtual Machines
Documentation & Resources
- Real Equipment Pod Management Guide (PDF)
- Professional Multi-Purpose Pod Installation Guide (PDF)
- Release Notes (external)
Setup: Install CCNP Enterprise: Core Networking (ENCOR) v8.0 via the Course Manager. See the Admin Guide →
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