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IT System and Networks

Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)

Total Duration
40 Hours
Level
Beginner / Intermediate
Category
IT System and Networks
About this course

About this course

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

Target Audience

Network Engineers looking to improve their knowledge in enterprise networking.
Network Administrators that manage network infrastructure based on Cisco Systems.
IT Infrastructure Experts working on enterprise networks.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of Enterprise routing and wireless connectivity
Basic understanding of Python scripting

Course Outline

  • Examining Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture
  • Exploring Cisco Switching Paths
  • Implementing Campus LAN Connectivity
  • Building Redundant Switched Topology
  • Implementing Layer 2 Port Aggregation
  • Implementing OSPF
  • Optimizing OSPF
  • Explaining EIGRP
  • Exploring EBGP
  • Implementing Network Redundancy
  • Implementing NAT
  • Introducing Virtualization Protocols and Techniques
  • Exploring Virtual Private Networks and Interfaces
  • Examining Wireless Deployment Options
  • Examining Wireless AP Operation
  • Implementing Wireless Client Authentication
  • Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity
  • Implementing Network Services
  • Introducing Multicast Protocols
  • Introducing QoS
  • Using Network Analysis Tools
  • Implementing Infrastructure Security
  • Implementing Secure Access Control
  • Discovering the Basics of Python Programming
  • Introducing Network Programmability Protocols
  • Explaining Wireless Principles
  • Exploring Wireless Roaming and Location Services
  • Exploring Enterprise Network Security Architecture
  • Exploring Cisco Catalyst Center—Network Automation and Management
  • Examining the Cisco SD-Access Solution
  • Exploring the Working Principles of the Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Solution
  • Introducing APIs in Cisco Catalyst Center and
  • Investigate the CAM
  • Analyze Cisco Express Forwarding
  • Troubleshoot VLAN and Trunk Issues
  • Tune STP and Configure RSTP
  • Configure Multiple STP
  • Troubleshoot EtherChannel
  • Implement Multiarea OSPF
  • Implement OSPF Tuning
  • Apply OSPF Optimization
  • Implement OSPFv3
  • Configure and Verify Single-Homed EBGP
  • Implement HSRP
  • Configure VRRP
  • Implement NAT
  • Configure and Verify VRF
  • Configure and Verify a GRE Tunnel
  • Configure Static VTI Point-to-Point Tunnels
  • Configure Wireless Client Authentication in a Centralized Deployment
  • Troubleshoot Wireless Client Connectivity Issues
  • Configure Syslog
  • Configure and Verify Flexible NetFlow
  • Configure Cisco IOS 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
  • Write and Troubleshoot Python Scripts
  • Explore JSON Objects and Scripts in Python
  • Use NETCONF Via SSH
  • Use RESTCONF with Cisco IOS XE Software
Learning outcomes

What you'll learn

Illustrate the hierarchical network design model and architecture using the access, distribution, and core layers
Comparison and contrasting different hardware and software switch methods, defining Ternary Content Addressable Memory (TCAM) and Content Addressable Memory (CAM), process switching, fast switching, and Cisco Express Forwarding method
Features, Metrics and Path Selection Concept for Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)v2 and OSPFv3 implementation and optimization, including adjacency, packet type, area, summarization, and route filtering for IPv4 and IPv6
Implementing network redundancy using protocol like Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
Implementing Internet connectivity using static and dynamic Network Address Translation (NAT) in Enterprise
Implementing Overlay Technologies like Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE), VPN and Location Identifier Separation Protocol (LISP)
Describing the elements of Wireless Networking along with RF and antenna characteristics and defining the wireless standards
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 how APs communicate with WLCs to obtain software, configurations, and centralized management
Troubleshooting wireless clients’ connectivity problems with the help of various tools
The usage of available network analysis and troubleshooting tools, which includes the usage of the show and debug commands and best practices in troubleshooting
Scale the administration of the system by using AAA and the local database with the exploration of its features and benefits
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
The components and features of the Cisco SD-WAN solutions including orchestration plane, management plane, control plane and data plane
The concepts and features of the Quality of Service (QoS), the need within the enterprise network
Describe APIs in Cisco DNA Center and V Manage

Skills you'll learn

15 skills
Enterprise Networking
Network Architecture
Switching Technologies
EIGRP Routing
IPv6 Routing
VRF Technologies
VPN Technologies
Wireless Networking
Wireless Troubleshooting
Network Troubleshooting

Certificate

  • Attendance Certificate from CLS Learning Solutions
  • This course enables you to pass the Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies Certification Exam 350-401 ENCOR
Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)