Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies v1.0 (ENCOR 350-401) is a 120-minute exam involving the CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Certifications.
The 350-401 ENCOR exam validates the candidates’ knowledge and skills in implementing core enterprise network technologies such as dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6) architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security, and automation.
The course, Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies, prepares the IT professionals for this exam.
What will you learn in this course?
The Implementation and Operation Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.1 course validates the essential knowledge and skills needed to configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired and wireless networks. In addition, test takers will also learn to apply security principles, implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and overlay network design using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.
The course is part of four certificates which are mentioned below:
- CCNP® Enterprise
- CCIE® Enterprise Infrastructure
- CCIE Enterprise Wireless
- Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core
What are the prerequisites for this course?
Before you start preparing for this course, you must have the following knowledge and skills:
- Implementation of Enterprise LAN networks
- Basic understanding of Enterprise routing and wireless connectivity
- Basic understanding of Python scripting
Who should take this course?
- Mid-level network engineers
- Network administrators
- Network support technicians
- Help desk technicians
How will you benefit from taking this course?
This course will help you with the following skills:
- Configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired and wireless networks
- Implement security principles within an enterprise network
- Earn 64 CE credits toward recertification
350-401 ENCOR Exam Topics
Here are the topics commonly covered in the exam; however, you may also face some other related topics on the specific delivery of the exam. Also, the guidelines are subject to change with reference to clarity purposes without prior notice.
Domain
1.0 Architecture - 15% 2.0 Virtualization - 10% 3.0 Infrastructure - 30% 4.0 Network Assurance - 10% 5.0 Security - 20% 6.0 Automation - 15%
Topic 1.0 - Architecture
1.1 Explain the different design principles used in an enterprise network
- Enterprise network design such as Tier 2, Tier 3, and Fabric Capacity planning
- High availability techniques such as redundancy, FHRP, and SSO
1.2 Analyze design principles of a WLAN deployment
- Wireless deployment models (centralized, distributed, controller-less, controller based, cloud, remote branch)
- Location services in a WLAN design
1.3 Differentiate between on-premises and cloud infrastructure deployments
1.4 Explain the working principles of the Cisco SD-WAN solution
- SD-WAN control and data planes elements
- Traditional WAN and SD-WAN solutions
1.5 Explain the working principles of the Cisco SD-Access solution
- SD-Access control and data planes elements
- Traditional campus interoperating with SD-Access
1.6 Describe concepts of wired and wireless QoS
- QoS components
- QoS policy
1.7 Differentiate hardware and software switching mechanisms
- Process and CEF
- MAC address table and TCAM
- FIB vs. RIB
Topic 2.0 - Virtualization
2.1 Describe device virtualization technologies
- Hypervisor type 1 and 2
- Virtual machine
- Virtual switching
2.2 Configure and verify data path virtualization technologies
- VRF
- GRE and IPsec tunneling
2.3 Describe network virtualization concepts
- LISP
- VXLAN
Topic 3.0 - Infrastructure
3.1 Layer 2
- Troubleshoot static and dynamic 802.1q trunking protocols
- Troubleshoot static and dynamic EtherChannels
- Configure and verify common Spanning Tree Protocols (RSTP and MST)
3.2 Layer 3
- Compare routing concepts of EIGRP and OSPF (advanced distance vector vs. linked state, load balancing, path selection, path operations, metrics)
- Configure and verify simple OSPF environments, including multiple normal areas, summarization, and filtering (neighbor adjacency, point-to-point and broadcast network types, and passive-interface)
- Configure and verify eBGP between directly connected neighbors (best path selection algorithm and neighbor relationships)
3.3 Wireless
- Describe Layer 1 concepts, such as RF power, RSSI, SNR, interference noise, band and channels, and wireless client devices capabilities
- Describe AP modes and antenna types
- Describe access point discovery and join process (discovery algorithms, WLC selection process)
- Describe the main principles and use cases for Layer 2 and Layer 3 roaming
- Troubleshoot WLAN configuration and wireless client connectivity issues
3.4 IP Services
- Describe Network Time Protocol (NTP)
- Configure and verify NAT/PAT
- Configure first hop redundancy protocols, such as HSRP and VRRP
- Describe multicast protocols, such as PIM and IGMP v2/v3
Topic 4.0 - Network Assurance
4.1 Diagnose network problems using tools such as debugs, conditional debugs, traceroute, ping, SNMP, and syslog
4.2 Configure and verify device monitoring using syslog for remote logging
4.3 Configure and verify NetFlow and Flexible NetFlow
4.4 Configure and verify SPAN/RSPAN/ERSPAN
4.5 Configure and verify IPSLA
4.6 Describe Cisco DNA Center workflows to apply network configuration, monitoring, and management
4.7 Configure and verify NETCONF and RESTCONF
Topic 5.0 - Security
5.1 Configure and verify device access control
- Lines and password protection
- Authentication and authorization using AAA
5.2 Configure and verify infrastructure security features
- ACLs
- CoPP
5.3 Describe REST API security
5.4 Configure and verify wireless security features
- EAP
- WebAuth
- PSK
5.5 Describe the components of network security design
- Threat defense
- Endpoint security
- Next-generation firewall
- TrustSec, MACsec
- Network access control with 802.1X, MAB, and WebAuth
Topic 6.0 - Automation
6.1 Interpret basic Python components and scripts
6.2 Construct valid JSON encoded file
6.3 Describe the high-level principles and benefits of a data modeling language, such as YANG
6.4 Describe APIs for Cisco DNA Center and vManage
6.5 Interpret REST API response codes and results in payload using Cisco DNA Center and RESTCONF
6.6 Construct an EEM applet to automate configuration, troubleshooting, or data collection 6.7 Compare agents vs. agentless orchestration tools, such as Chef, Puppet, Ansible, and SaltStack
