The CCNP Enterprise certification program prepares you for today’s professional-level job roles in networking technologies. To earn CCNP Enterprise, you need to qualify two exams: a core exam and an enterprise concentration exam of your interest. 

• The core exam aims on your knowledge and skills of enterprise infrastructure including dual-stack (IPv4 and IPv6) architecture, security, virtualization, network assurance, infrastructure, and automation. CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure and CCIE Enterprise Wireless certifications can also be achieved by passing this core exam. 
• Concentration exams focus on emerging and industry-specific topics like SD-WAN, network design, automation and wireless. 

About the training 

• Study Material: – Live lectures, Streaming Recorded Videos, Online Lab Workbook, and Remote Virtual Lab access. 
• Duration: – 3 Months 

Requirements 

Candidates are recommended to have basic knowledge of networking (at least CCNA level). CCNP aspirants often also have 3 to 5 years of experience implementing enterprise networking solutions. 

What you will learn 

• Examining Network Redundancy 
• Basic information on Virtualization Protocols and Techniques 
• Building Redundant Switched Topology 
• Good understanding of Enterprise Network Security Architecture 
• Understanding Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture 

About Instructor 

The trainer of the course has 15+ years’ experience of industrial training. He has delivered vast and complex project on the same in many organizations around the globe. In his experienced life, he has conveyed 80+ corporate and retail programs.

Course Content 

Required Exam (Core Exam) 

• Overview of Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture 
• Exploring Cisco Switching Paths 
• Examining Campus LAN Connectivity 
• Building Redundant Switched Topology 
• Examining Layer 2 Port Aggregation 
• Exploring EIGRP 
• Examining OSPF 
• Optimizing OSPF 
• Exploring EBGP 
• Examining Network Redundancy 
• Examining NAT 
• Fundamental knowledge on Virtualization Protocols and Techniques 
• Exploring Virtual Private Networks and Interfaces 
• Exploring Wireless Principles 
• Understanding Wireless Deployment Options 
• Exploring Wireless Roaming and Location Services 
• Understanding Wireless AP Operation 
• Exploring Wireless Client Authentication 
• Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity 
• Basic information on Multicast Protocols 
• Basic information on QoS 
• Implementing Network Services 
• Using Network Analysis Tools 
• Examining Infrastructure Security 
• Examining Secure Access Control 
• Exploring Enterprise Network Security Architecture 
• Interpretation of Automation and Assurance Using Cisco DNA Center 
• Interpretation of the Cisco SD-Access Solution 
• Exploring the Working Principles of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution 
• Exploring the Basics of Python Programming 
• Basic understanding on Network Programmability Protocols 
• Basic understanding on APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage 

Lab outline of Required Exam 

• Identify the CAM 
• Analyze Cisco Express Forwarding 
• Troubleshoot VLAN and Trunk Issues 
• Tuning Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and build Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) 
• Configure Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol 
• Troubleshoot EtherChannel 
• Analyze Multi-area OSPF 
• Analyze OSPF Tuning 

• Apply OSPF Optimization 
• Observe OSPFv3 
• Configure and Verify Single-Homed EBGP 
• Analyze Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP) 
• Configure Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) 
• Analyze NAT 
• Configure and Verify Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) 
• Design and Verify a Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) Tunnel 
• Design Static Virtual Tunnel Interface (VTI) Point-to-Point Tunnels 
• Design Wireless Client Authentication in a Centralized Deployment 
• Troubleshoot Wireless Client Connectivity Issues 
• Design Syslog 
• Design and Verify Flexible NetFlow 
• Design Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager (EEM) 
• Troubleshoot Connectivity and Analyze Traffic with Ping, Traceroute, and Debug 
• Configure and Verify Cisco IP SLAs 
• Configure Standard and Extended ACLs 
• Configure Control Plane Policing 
• Implement Local and Server-Based AAA 
• Writing and Troubleshooting Python Scripts 
• Explore JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) Objects and Scripts in Python 
• Use NETCONF Via SSH 
• Use RESTCONF with Cisco IOS XE Software 

Concentration Exams (Choose any One) 

Concentration Exam Option 1: 300 – 410 ENARSI (Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services) 

Theory Outline 

• Implementing EIGRP 
• Optimizing EIGRP 
• Troubleshooting EIGRP 
• Implementing OSPF 
• Optimizing OSPF 
• Troubleshooting OSPF 
• Implementing Internal Border Gateway Protocol (IBGP) 
• Optimizing BGP 
• Implementing MP-BGP 
• Troubleshooting BGP 
• Configuring Redistribution 
• Troubleshooting Redistribution 
• Implementing Path Control 
• Exploring MPLS 

Introducing MPLS L3 VPN Architecture 

• Introducing MPLS L3 VPN Routing 
• Configuring Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF)-Lite 
• Implementing DMVPN 
• Implementing DHCP 
• Troubleshooting DHCP 
• Introducing IPv6 First Hop Security 
• Securing Cisco Routers 
• Troubleshooting Infrastructure Security and Services 

Lab Outline 

• Design EIGRP Using Classic Mode and Named Mode for IPv4 and IPv6 
• Verify the EIGRP Topology Table 
• Design EIGRP Stub Routing, Summarization, and Default Routing 
• Design EIGRP Load Balancing and Authentication 
• LAB: Troubleshoot EIGRP Issues 
• Configure OSPFv3 for IPv4 and IPv6 
• Verify the Link-State Database 
• Configure OSPF Stub Areas and Summarization 
• Configure OSPF Authentication 
• Troubleshoot OSPF 
• Implement Routing Protocol Redistribution 
• Manipulate Redistribution 
• Manipulate Redistribution Using Route Maps 
• Troubleshoot Redistribution Issues 
• Implement PBR 
• Design IBGP and External Border Gateway Protocol (EBGP) 
• Implement BGP Path Selection 
• Configure BGP Advanced Features 
• Configure BGP Route Reflectors 
• Configure MP-BGP for IPv4 and IPv6 
• Troubleshoot BGP Issues 
• Implement PBR 
• Configure Routing with VRF-Lite 
• Implement Cisco IOS DMVPN 
• Obtain IPv6 Addresses Dynamically 
• Troubleshoot DHCPv4 and DHCPv6 Issues 
• Troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 Access Control List (ACL) Issues 
• Configure and Verify Control Plane Policing 
• Configure and Verify Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding (uRPF) 
• Fix Network Management Protocol Issues: Lab 1 
• Fix Network Management Protocol Issues: Lab 2 

Concentration Exam Option 2: 300-415 ENSDWI – Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (SDWAN300) 

Theory Outline 

• Cisco SD-WAN Overlay Network 
• Examining Cisco SD-WAN Architecture 
• Cisco SD-WAN Deployment 
• Examining Cisco SD-WAN Deployment Options 
• Deploying Edge Devices 
• Deploying Edge Devices with Zero-Touch Provisioning 
• Using Device Configuration Templates 
• Redundancy, High Availability, and Scalability 
• Cisco SD-WAN Routing Options 
• Using Dynamic Routing 
• Providing Site Redundancy and High Availability 
• Configuring Transport-Side Connectivity 
• Cisco SD-WAN Policy Configuration 
• Reviewing Cisco SD-WAN Policy 
• Defining Advanced Control Policies 
• Defining Advanced Data Policies 
• Implementing Application-Aware Routing 
• Apply Internet Breakouts and Network Address Translation (NAT) 
• Cisco SD-WAN Migration and Interoperability 
• Examining Cisco SD-WAN Hybrid Scenarios 
• Performing a Migration 
• Cisco SD-WAN Management and Operations 
• Performing Day-2 Operations 
• Performing Upgrades 

Lab Outline 

• Deploying Cisco SD-WAN Controllers 
• Adding a Branch Using Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) 
• Implementing Devices Using Configuration Templates 
• Configuring Controller Affinity 
• Performing Dynamic Routing Protocols on Service Side 
• Performing Transport Location (TLOC) Extensions 
• Implementing Control Policies 
• Implementing Data Policies 
• Implementing Application-Aware Routing 
• Implementing Internet Breakouts 
• Migrating Branch Sites 
• Performing an Upgrade 

Concentration Exam Option 3: 300-420 ENSLD – Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) 

Theory Outline 

• Designing EIGRP Routing 
• Designing OSPF Routing 
• Designing IS-IS Routing 
• Designing BGP Routing and Redundancy 
• Understanding BGP Address Families 
• Designing the Enterprise Campus LAN 
• Designing the Layer 2 Campus 
• Designing the Layer 3 Campus 
• Discovering the Cisco SD-Access Architecture 
• Exploring Cisco SD-Access Fabric Design 
• Designing Service Provider-Managed VPNs 
• Designing Enterprise-Managed VPNs 
• Designing WAN Resiliency 
• Examining Cisco SD-WAN Architectures 
• Cisco SD-WAN Deployment Design Considerations 
• Configuring Cisco SD-WAN Routing and High Availability 
• Understanding QoS 
• Designing LAN and WAN QoS 
• Understanding Multicast with Protocol-Independent Multicast-Sparse Mode 
• Designing Rendezvous Point Distribution Solutions 
• Designing an IPv4 Address Plan 
• Exploring IPv6 
• Deploying IPv6 
• Introducing Network APIs and Protocols 
• Understanding YANG, NETCONF, RESTCONF, and Model-Driven Telemetry 

Lab Outline 

• Designing Enterprise Connectivity 
• Configuring an Enterprise Network with BGP Internet Connectivity 
• Designing an Enterprise Campus LAN 
• Designing Resilient Enterprise WAN 
• Designing QoS in an Enterprise Network 
• Designing an Enterprise IPv6 Network 

Concentration Exam Option 4: 300-425 ENWLSD – Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD) 

Theory Outline 

• Describing and Implementing a Structured Wireless Design Methodology 
• Planning Wireless Design with a Structured Methodology importance 
• Cisco Structured Design Model 
• Learn about Cisco Design Guides and Cisco Validated Designs for Wireless Networks 
• Role of the Project Manager When Designing Wireless Networks 
• Exploring and Implementing Industry Protocols and Standards 
• Wireless Standards Bodies 
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 Standard and Amendments 
• Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) Certifications 
• Relevant Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Wireless RFCs 
• Practice Activity 
• Exploring and Implementing Cisco Enhanced Wireless Features 
• Hardware and Software Choices for a Wireless Network Design 
• Cisco Infrastructure Settings for Wireless Network Design 
• Cisco Enhanced Wireless Features 
• Examining Cisco Mobility and Roaming 
• Mobility and Intercontroller Mobility in a Wireless Network 
• Optimize Client Roaming in a Wireless Network 
• Cisco Workgroup Bridge (WGB) and WGB Roaming in a Wireless Network 
• Exploring and Implementing the Wireless Design Process 
• Overview of Wireless Design Process 
• Meet with the Customers to Discuss the design of Wireless Network 
• Customer Information Gathering for a Wireless Network Design 
• Design the Wireless Network 
• Deployment of the Wireless Network 
• Validation and Final Adjustments of the Wireless Network 
• Wireless Network Design Project Documents and Deliverables 
• Describing and Implementing Specific Vertical Designs 
• Designs for Wireless Applications 
• Wireless Network Design Within the Campus 
• Extend Wireless Networks to the Branch Sites 

Examining Special Considerations in Advanced Wireless Designs 

• High-Density Designs in Wireless Networks 
• Exploring Location and Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences (CMX) Concepts 
• Design for Location 
• Fast Locate and Hyper Location 

• Bridges and Mesh in a Wireless Network Design 
• Redundancy and High Availability in a Wireless Network 
  • Describing and Implementing the Site Survey Processes 
•  Site Survey Types 
•  Special Arrangements Needed for Site Surveys 
•  Safety Aspects to be Considered During Site Surveys 
• Site Survey Tools in Cisco Prime Infrastructure 
• Third-Party Site Survey Software and Hardware Tools 
  • Exploring and Implementing Wireless Network Validation Processes 
•  Post-installation Wireless Network Validation 
• Making Post-installation Changes to a Wireless Network 
• Wireless Network Handoff to the Customer 
• Installation Report 

Lab Outline 

• Use Cisco Prime Infrastructure as a Design Tool 
• Create a Predictive Site Survey with Ekahau Pro 
• Do a Live Site Survey Using Access Point on a Stick (APoS) 
• Simulate a Post-installation Network Validation Survey 

Concentration Exam Option 5: 300-430 ENWLSI – Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI) 

Theory Outline 

• Securing and Troubleshoot the Wireless Network Infrastructure 
• Perform and Troubleshoot Secure Client Connectivity 
• Perform and Troubleshoot Quality of Service (QoS) in Wireless Networks 
• Perform and Troubleshoot Advanced Wireless Network Services 

Lab Outline 

Concentration Exam Option 6: 300-435 ENAUTO Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions (ENAUI) 

Theory Outline 

• Introducing Cisco SD-WAN Programmability 
• Building Cisco SD-WAN Automation with Python 
• Building Cisco SD-WAN Automation with Ansible 
• Managing Configuration with Ansible and Network Automation and Programmability Abstraction Layer with Multivendor support (NAPALM) 
• Perform On-Box Programmability and Automation with Cisco IOS XE Software 
• Implementing Model-Driven Telemetry 
• Day 0 Provisioning with Cisco IOS-XE 
• Automating Cisco Meraki 
• Implementing Meraki Integration APIs 
• Perform Automation in Enterprise Networks 
• Building Cisco DNA Center Automation with Python 
• Automating Operations using Cisco DNA Center 

Lab Outline 

o Implement Administrative Tasks Using the Cisco SD-WAN API 

o Design, Manage, and Operate Cisco SD-WAN Programmatically 

o Consume SD-WAN APIs Using the Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) Module 

o Build Reports Using Ansible-Viptela Roles 

o Manage Feature Templates with Ansible 

Use NAPALM to Configure and Verify Device Configuration 

o Perform On-Box Programmability and Automation with Cisco IOS XE Software 

o Use Python on Cisco IOS XE Software 

o Implement Streaming Telemetry with Cisco IOS XE 

o Implement Cisco Meraki API Automation 

o Explore Cisco Meraki Integration APIs 

o Explore Cisco Meraki Webhook Alerts