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Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)

Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)

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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. This course helps you prepare to take the 350-401 Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Audience Profile

This course is designed for anyone seeking CCNP Enterprise certification. The course gives you the knowledge and skills needed to configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired and wireless networks.

Prerequisites

  • Implementation of Enterprise LAN networks.
  • Basic understanding of Enterprise routing and wireless connectivity.
  • Basic understanding of Python scripting.

Course outline

Module 1: Examining Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Cisco Enterprise Architecture Model
Campus LAN Design Fundamentals
Traditional Multilayer Campus Layer Design
Campus Distribution Layer Design
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Illustrate the hierarchical network design model and architecture using the access, distribution, and core layers.

Module 2: Understanding Cisco Switching Paths

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Layer 2 Switch Operation
Investigate the CAM
Control and Data Plane
Cisco Switching Mechanisms
Analyze Cisco Express Forwarding
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Compare and contrast 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.

Module 3: Implementing Campus LAN Connectivity

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Revisiting VLANs
Trunking with 802.1Q
Troubleshoot VLAN and Trunk Issues
Inter-VLAN Routing
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Troubleshoot Layer 2 connectivity using VLANs and trunking.

Module 4: Building Redundant Switched Topology

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Spanning-Tree Protocol Overview
Spanning-Tree Protocol Operation
Spanning-Tree Protocols Types and Features
Tuning STP and Configuring RSTP
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol
Configure Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol
PortFast and BPDU Guard
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implementation of redundant switched networks using Spanning Tree Protocol.

Module 5: Implementing Layer 2 Port Aggregation

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Need for EtherChannel
EtherChannel Mode Interactions
Layer 2 EtherChannel Configuration Guidelines
EtherChannel Load-Balancing Options
Troubleshoot EtherChannel Issues
Troubleshoot EtherChannel
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Troubleshooting link aggregation using Etherchannel.

Module 6: Understanding EIGRP

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
EIGRP Features
EIGRP Reliable Transport
Establishing EIGRP Neighbor Adjacency
EIGRP Metrics
EIGRP Path Selection
Explore EIGRP Load Balancing and Sharing
EIGRP for IPv6
Compare EIGRP and OSPF Routing Protocols
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the features, metrics, and path selection concepts of Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP).

Module 7: Implementing OSPF

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Describe OSPF
OSPF Process
OSPF Neighbor Adjacencies
Building a Link-State Database
OSPF LSA Types
Compare Single-Area and Multiarea OSPF
OSPF Area Structure
OSPF Network Types
Implement Multiarea OSPF
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implementation of Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)v2 and OSPFv3, including adjacencies, packet types, and areas, summarization, and route filtering for IPv4 and IPv6.

Module 8: Optimizing OSPF

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
OSPF Cost
Implement OSPF Tuning
OSPF Route Summarization
OSPF Route Filtering Tools
Apply OSPF Optimization
Compare OSPFv2 and OSPFv3
Implement OSPFv3
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Optimization of Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)v2 and OSPFv3, including adjacencies, packet types, and areas, summarization, and route filtering for IPv4 and IPv6.

Module 9: Exploring EBGP

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Interdomain Routing with BGP
BGP Operations
Types of BGP Neighbor Relationships
BGP Path Selection
BGP Path Attributes
Configure and Verify Single-Homed EBGP
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implementing External Border Gateway Protocol (EBGP) interdomain routing, path selection, and single and dual-homed networking.

Module 10: Implementing Network Redundancy

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Need for Default Gateway Redundancy
Define FHRP
Implementing HSRP
HSRP Advanced Features
Configure VRRP
Cisco Switch High Availability Features
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implementing network redundancy using protocols including Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP).

Module 11: Implementing NAT

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Define Network Address Translation
NAT Address Types
Explore NAT Implementations
NAT Virtual Interface
Implement NAT
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implementing internet connectivity within Enterprise using static and dynamic Network Address Translation (NAT).

Module 12: Introducing Virtualization Protocols and Techniques

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Server Virtualization
Need for Network Virtualization
Path Isolation Overview
Introducing VRF
Configure and Verify VRF
Introducing Generic Routing Encapsulation
Configure and Verify a GRE Tunnel
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the virtualization technology of servers, switches, and the various network devices and components.

Module 13: Understanding Virtual Private Networks and Interfaces

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Site-to-Site VPN Technologies
IPsec VPN Overview
IPsec: IKE
IPsec Modes
IPsec VPN Types
Cisco IOS VTI
Configure Static VTI Point-to-Point Tunnels
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implementing overlay technologies such as Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE), VPN, and Location Identifier Separation Protocol (LISP).

Module 14: Understanding Wireless Principles

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Explain RF Principles
Describe Watts and Decibels
Describe Antenna Characteristics
Describe IEEE Wireless Standards
Identify Wireless Component Roles
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the components and concepts of wireless networking including Radio Frequency (RF) and antenna characteristics, and define the specific wireless standards.

Module 15: Examining Wireless Deployment Options

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Wireless Deployment Overview
Describe Autonomous AP Deployment
Describe Centralized Cisco WLC Deployment
Describe FlexConnect Deployment
Cloud Deployment and Its Effect on Enterprise Networks
Describe the Cloud-Managed Meraki Solution
Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Controller Deployment Options
Describe Cisco Mobility Express
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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.

Module 16: Understanding Wireless Roaming and Location Services

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Wireless Roaming Overview
Mobility Groups and Domains
Wireless Roaming Types
Describe Location Services
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe wireless roaming and location services.

Module 17: Examining Wireless AP Operation

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Universal AP Priming
Explore the Controller Discovery Process
Describe AP Failover
Explain High Availability
Explore AP Modes
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe how APs communicate with WLCs to obtain software, configurations, and centralized management.

Module 18: Understanding Wireless Client Authentication

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Authentication Methods
Pre-Shared Key (PSK) Authentication
802.1X User Authentication Overview
PKI and 802.1X Certificate-Based Authentication
Introduction to Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)
EAP-Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS)
Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP)
EAP-FAST
Guest Access with Web Auth
Configure Wireless Client Authentication in a Centralized Deployment
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Configure and verify Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), WebAuth, and Pre-Shared Key (PSK) wireless client authentication on a WLC.

Module 19: Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Wireless Troubleshooting Tools Overview
Spectrum Analysis
Wi-Fi Scanning
Packet Analysis
Cisco AireOS GUI and CLI Tools
Cisco Wireless Config Analyzer Express
Common Wireless Client Connectivity Issues Overview
Client to AP Connectivity
WLAN Configuration
Infrastructure Configuration
Troubleshoot Wireless Client Connectivity Issues
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Troubleshoot wireless client connectivity issues using various available tools.

Module 20: Introducing Multicast Protocols

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Multicast Overview
Internet Group Management Protocol
Multicast Distribution Trees
IP Multicast Routing
Rendezvous Point
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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.

Module 21: Introducing QoS

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Understand the Impact of User Applications on the Network
Need for Quality of Service (QoS)
Describe QoS Mechanisms
Define and Interpret a QoS Policy
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the concepts and features of Quality of Service (QoS), and describe the need within the enterprise network.

Module 22: Implementing Network Services

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Understanding Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Logging Services
Configure Syslog
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
Introducing NetFlow
Flexible NetFlow
Configure and Verify Flexible NetFlow
Understanding Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager (EEM)
Configuring Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager (EEM)
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Troubleshooting 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.

Module 23: Using Network Analysis Tools

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Troubleshooting Concepts
Network Troubleshooting Procedures: Overview
Network Troubleshooting Procedures: Case Study
Basic Hardware Diagnostics
Filtered Show Commands
Troubleshoot Connectivity and Analyze Traffic with Ping, Traceroute, and Debug
Cisco IOS IP SLAs
Configure and Verify Cisco IP SLAs
Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) Overview
Remote SPAN (RSPAN)
Encapsulated Remote Switched Port Analyzer (ERSPAN)
Cisco Packet Capture Tools Overview
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain the use of available network analysis and troubleshooting tools, which include show and debug commands, as well as best practices in troubleshooting.

Module 24: Implementing Infrastructure Security

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
ACL Overview
ACL Wildcard Masking
Types of ACLs
Configure Numbered Access Lists
Use ACLs to Filter Network Traffic
Apply ACLs to Interfaces
Configure Named Access Lists
Configure Standard and Extended ACLs
Control Plane Overview
Control Plane Policing
Configure Control Plane Policing
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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.

Module 25: Implementing Secure Access Control

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Securing Device Access
AAA Framework Overview
Benefits of AAA Usage
Authentication Options
RADIUS and TACACS+
Enabling AAA and Configuring a Local User for Fallback
Configuring RADIUS for Console and vty Access
Configuring TACACS+ for Console and vty Access
Configure Authorization and Accounting
Implement Local and Server-Based AAA
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implement scalable administration using Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and the local database, while exploring the features and benefits.

Module 26: Understanding Enterprise Network Security Architecture

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Explore Threatscape
Cisco Intrusion Prevention System
Virtual Private Networks
Content Security
Logging
Endpoint Security
Personal Firewalls
Antivirus and Antispyware
Centralized Endpoint Policy Enforcement
Cisco AMP for Endpoints
Firewall Concepts
TrustSec
MACsec
Identity Management
802.1X for Wired and Wireless Endpoint Authentication
MAC Authentication Bypass
Web Authentication
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the enterprise network security architecture, including the purpose and function of VPNs, content security, logging, endpoint security, personal firewalls, and other security features.

Module 27: Exploring Automation and Assurance Using Cisco DNA Center

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Need for Digital Transformation
Cisco Digital Network Architecture
Cisco Intent-Based Networking
Cisco DNA Center Automation Overview
Cisco DNA Center Platform Overview
Cisco DNA Center Design
Cisco DNA Center Inventory Overview
Cisco DNA Center Configuration Management Overview
Onboarding of Network Devices Using Cisco DNA Center
Cisco DNA Center Software Image Management Overview
Cisco DNA Center Assurance Key Features and Use Cases
Cisco DNA Center Assurance Implementation Workflow
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain the purpose, function, features, and workflow of Cisco DNA Center™ Assurance for Intent-Based Networking, for network visibility, proactive monitoring, and application experience.

Module 28: Examining the Cisco SD-Access Solution

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Need for Cisco SD-Access
Cisco SD-Access Overview
Cisco SD-Access Fabric Components
Cisco SD-Access Fabric Control Plane Based on LISP
Cisco SD-Access Fabric Data Plane Based on VXLAN
Cisco SD-Access Fabric Policy Plane Based on Cisco TrustSec
Role of Cisco ISE and Cisco DNA Center in Cisco SD-Access
Cisco SD-Access Wireless Architecture
Traditional Campus Interoperating with Cisco SD-Access
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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.

Module 29: Understanding the Working Principles of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Need for Software-Defined Networking for WAN
Cisco SD-WAN Components and Functions
Cisco SD-WAN Orchestration Plane
Cisco SD-WAN Management Plane—vManage
Cisco SD-WAN Control Plane—vSmart
Cisco SD-WAN Data Plane—WAN Edge
Cisco SD-WAN Programmatic APIs
Cisco SD-WAN Automation and Analytics—vAnalytics
Cisco SD-WAN Terminology
Cisco IOS XE and IOS XE SD-WAN Software
Flexible Controller Deployment Options
Cisco SD-WAN Security
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Define the components and features of Cisco SD-WAN solutions, including the orchestration plane, management plane, control plane, and data plane.

Module 30: Understanding the Basics of Python Programming

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Describe Python Concepts
String Data Types
Numbers Data Types
Boolean Data Types
Script Writing and Execution
Analyze the Code
Writing and Troubleshooting Python Scripts
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain basic Python components and conditionals with script writing and analysis.

Module 31: Introducing Network Programmability Protocols

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Configuration Management
Evolution of Device Management and Programmability
Data Encoding Formats
Understanding JSON
Explore JSON Objects and Scripts in Python
Model-Driven Programmability Stack
Introduction to YANG
Types of YANG Models
Understanding NETCONF
Explain NETCONF and YANG
Use NETCONF via SSH
REST
Understanding RESTCONF
Use RESTCONF with Cisco IOS XE Software
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe network programmability protocols such as Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) and RESTCONF.

Module 32: Introducing APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage

Module Overview

This module 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, to implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

Lessons

Introduction
Application Programming Interfaces
REST API Response Codes and Results
REST API Security
Cisco DNA Center APIs
Cisco SD-WAN REST API Overview
Summary Challenge

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of four new certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage.

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