The Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies course gives you the knowledge and skills needed to configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired and wireless networks. Learn how to implement security principles within an enterprise network and how to overlay network design by using solutions such as SD-Access and SD-WAN. The automation and programmability of Enterprise networks is also incorporated in this course.
Please note that this course is a combination of Instructor-Led and Self-Paced Study - 5 days in the classroom and approx 3 days of self-study. The self-study content will be provided as part of the digital courseware that you receive at the beginning of the course and should be part of your preparation for the exam. Additional lab access will be provided at the end of the class, this will be valid for 60 hours or 90 days whichever is the shorter. It will be possible to complete all but 3 of the labs after the class.
Network engineers involved in the installation, support and troubleshooting of enterprise networks.
By actively participating in this course, you will learn about the following:
Illustrate the hierarchical network design model and architecture using the access, distribution, and core layers
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
Troubleshoot Layer 2 connectivity using VLANs and trunking
Implementation of redundant switched networks using Spanning Tree Protocol
Troubleshooting link aggregation using Etherchannel
Describe the features, metrics, and path selection concepts of Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
Implementation and optimization of Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)v2 and OSPFv3, including adjacencies, packet types, and areas, summarization, and route filtering for IPv4 and IPv6
Implementing External Border Gateway Protocol (EBGP) interdomain routing, path selection, and single and dual-homed networking
Implementing network redundancy using protocols including Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
Implementing internet connectivity within Enterprise using static and dynamic Network Address Translation (NAT)
Describe the virtualization technology of servers, switches, and the various network devices and components
Implementing overlay technologies such as Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE), VPN, and Location Identifier Separation Protocol (LISP)
Describe the components and concepts of wireless networking including Radio Frequency (RF) and antenna characteristics, and define the specific wireless standards
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
Describe wireless roaming and location services
Describe how APs communicate with WLCs to obtain software, configurations, and centralized management
Configure and verify Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), WebAuth, and Pre-shared Key (PSK) wireless client authentication on a WLC
Troubleshoot wireless client connectivity issues using various available tools
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
Explain the use of available network analysis and troubleshooting tools, which include show and debug commands, as well as best practices in troubleshooting
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
Implement scalable administration using Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and the local database, while exploring the features and benefits
Describe the enterprise network security architecture, including the purpose and function of VPNs, content security, logging, endpoint security, personal firewalls, and other security features
Explain the purpose, function, features, and workflow of Cisco DNA Center™ Assurance for Intent-Based Networking, for network visibility, proactive monitoring, and application experience
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
Define the components and features of Cisco SD-WAN solutions, including the orchestration plane, management plane, control plane, and data plane
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
Describe the concepts and features of Quality of Service (QoS), and describe the need within the enterprise network
Explain basic Python components and conditionals with script writing and analysis
Describe network programmability protocols such as Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) and RESTCONF. Describe APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage
Attendees should meet the following prerequisites:
Implementation of Enterprise LAN networks
Basic understanding of Enterprise routing and wireless connectivity
Basic understanding of Python scripting
Recommended Pre-Requisites
PRNE – CPLL – Programming for Network Engineers - CPLL
Examining Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture
Cisco Enterprise Architecture Model
Campus LAN Design Fundamentals
Traditional Multilayer Campus Layer Design
Campus Distribution Layer Design
Understanding Cisco Switching Paths
Layer 2 Switch Operation
Control and Data Plane
Cisco Switching Mechanisms
Implementing Campus LAN Connectivity
Revisiting VLANs
Trunking with 802.1Q
Inter-VLAN Routing
Building Redundant Switched Topology
Spanning-Tree Protocol Overview
Spanning-Tree Protocol Operation
Spanning-Tree Protocols Types and Features
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol
PortFast and BPDU
Implementing Layer 2 Port Aggregation
Need for EtherChannel
EtherChannel Mode Interactions
Layer 2 EtherChannel Configuration Guidelines
EtherChannel Load-Balancing Options
Troubleshoot EtherChannel Issues
Understanding EIGRP
EIGRP Features
EIGRP Reliable Transport
Establishing EIGRP Neighbour Adjacency
EIGRP Metrics
EIGRP Path Selection
Explore EIGRP Path Selection
Explore EIGRP Load Balancing and Sharing
EIGRP for IPv6
Compare EIGRP and OSPF Routing Protocols
Implementing OSPF
Describe OSPF
The 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
Optimizing OSPF
OSPF Cost
OSPF Route Summarization Benefits
OSPF Route Filtering Tools
Compare OSPFv2 and OSPFv3
Exploring EBGP
Interdomain Routing with BGP
BGP Operations
Types of BGP Neighbor Relationships
BGP Path Selection
BGP Path Attributes
Implementing Network Redundancy
Need for Default Gateway Redundancy
Define FHRP
HSRP Advanced Features
Cisco Switch High Availability Features
Implementing NAT
Define Network Address Translation
NAT Address Types
Explore NAT Implementations
NAT Virtual Interface
Introducing Virtualization Protocols and Techniques
Server Virtualization
Need for Network Virtualization
Path Isolation Overview
Introducing VRF
Introducing Generic Routing Encapsulation
Introducing Virtualization Protocols and Techniques
Server Virtualization
Need for Network Virtualization
Path Isolation Overview
Introducing VRF
Introducing Generic Routing Encapsulation
Understanding Virtual Private Networks and Interfaces
Site-to-Site VPN Technologies
IPSec VPN Overview
IPSec: IKE
IPsec Modes
IPsec VPN Types
Cisco IOS VTI
Understanding Wireless Principles
Explain RF Principles
Describe Watts and Decibels
Describe Antenna Characteristics
Describe IEEE Wireless Standards
Identify Wireless Component Roles
Examining Wireless Deployment Options
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
Understanding Wireless Roaming and Location Services
Wireless Roaming Overview
Mobility Groups and Domains
Wireless Roaming Types
Describe Location Services
Examining Wireless AP Operation
Universal AP Priming
Explore the Controller Discovery Process
Describe AP Failover
Explain High Availability
Explore AP Modes
Understanding Wireless Client Authentication
Authentication Methods
Pre-Shared Key (PSK) Authentication
1X User Authentication Overview
PKI and 802.1X Certificate Based Authentication
Introduction to Extensible Authentication Protocol
EAP-Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS)
Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol
EAP-FAST
Guest Access with Web Auth
Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity
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
Introducing Multicast Protocols Self-study
Multicast Overview
Internet Group Management Protocol
Multicast Distribution Trees
IP Multicasting Routing
Rendezvous Point
Introducing QoS (Self-study)
Understand the Impact of User Applications on the Network
Need for Quality of Service (QoS)
Describe QoS Mechanisms
Define and Interpret a QoS Policy
Implementing Network Services
Understanding Network Time Protocol
Logging Services
Simple Network Management Protocol
Introducing NetFlow
Flexible NetFlow
Understanding Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager
Using Network Analysis Tools
Troubleshooting Concepts
Network Troubleshooting Procedures: Overview
Network Troubleshooting Procedures: Case Study
Basic Hardware Diagnostics
Filtered Show Commands
Cisco IOS IP SLAs
Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) Overview
Remote SPAN (RSPAN)
Encapsulated Remote Switched Port Analyzer (ERSAPN)
Cisco Packet Capture Tools Overview
Implementing Infrastructure Security
ACL Overview
ACL Wildcard Masking
Types of ACLs
Configure Numbered Access Lists
Use ACLs to Filter Network Traffic
Apply ACLs to Interfaces
Configured Named Access Lists
Control Plane Overview
Control Plane Policing
Implementing Secure Access Control
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
Understanding Enterprise Network Security Architecture (Self-study)
Explore Threatscape
Intrusion Prevention Systems
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
1X for Wired and Wireless Endpoint Authentication
MAC Authentication Bypass
Web Authentication
Exploring Automation and Assurance Using Cisco DNA Center (Self-study)
Need for Digital Transformation
Cisco Digital Network Architecture
Cisco Intent-Based Networking
Cisco DNA Center
Cisco DNA Assurance
Cisco DNA Center Automation Workflow
Cisco DNA Assurance Workflow
Examining the Cisco SD-Access Solution (Self-study)
Need for Cisco SD-Access
Software-Defined Access Overview
Cisco SD-Access Fabric Control Plane Based on LISP
Cisco SD-Access Fabric Control Plance Based on VXLAN
Cisco SD-Access Fabric Control Plance Based on Cisco TrustSec
Cisco SD-Access Fabric Components
Role of Cisco ISE and Cisco DNA Center in SD-Access
Cisco SD-Access Wireless Integration
Traditional Campus Interoperating with Cisco SD-Access
Understanding the Working Principles of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution (Self-study)
Need for Software Definer Networking for WAN
SD-WAN Components
SD-WAN Orchestration Plane
SD-WAN Management Plane
SD-WAN Control Plane
SD-WAN Data Plane
SD-WAN Automation and Analytics
Understanding the Basics of Python Programming (Self-study)
Describe Python Concepts
String Data Types
Numbers Data Types
Boolean Data Types
Script Writing and Execution
Analyze Code
Introducing Network Programmability Protocols (Self-study)
Configuration Management
Evolution of Device Management and Programmability
Data Encoding Formats
Data Models
Model Driven Programmability Stack
Describe YANG
REST
NETCONF
Explain NETCONF and YANG
Describe the RESTCONF Protocol
Cisco IOS XE and IOS XR Systems Overview
Introducing APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage (Self-study)
Application Programming Interfaces
REST API Response Codes and Results
REST API Security
API in DNA-Center
REST API in vManage
This course is recommended as preparation for the following exam:
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