ENCOR: Access Control & REST API Security

ENCOR: Access Control & REST API Security

• configure aaa authentication
• recognize how aaa authentication functions
• understand different types of password protection available
• recognize how to build a CoPP policy
• recognize the logic used in CoPP constructs
• understand how ACLs are processed
• recognize how Token based authentication works with REST APIs
• recognize the HTTP status codes returned when using REST APIs
• understand why APIs are used in networking

Keeping your network secure is incredibly important. In this course, you'll learn about password protection and setting up AAA on your device. You'll explore how CoPP helps to protect access to the control plane and how to configure ACLs. You might have heard that APIs make the cloud-centric world go around and this is certainly true. To finish this course, you'll learn why APIs are so important and options for securing them. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

ENCOR: Device & Path Virtualization Technologies

ENCOR: Device & Path Virtualization Technologies

• describe virtualization technologies
• identify popular virtualization options
• recognize the types of hypervisors
• identify the purpose of Virtual Routing and Forwarding functionality
• implement path virtualization in your enterprise
• implement path virtualization in your enterprise using VRF
• verify a VRF configuration on a Cisco device

In this course, you'll learn about the critical virtualization topics that are so popular today, such as hypervisors, virtual machines, and virtual switching technologies. You'll then move on to explore how to implement path virtualization in your enterprise using the Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) functionality of Cisco devices. VRFs fulfill many important roles in networks today, including the enablement of software-defined functionality. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

ENCOR: eBGP & BGP

ENCOR: eBGP & BGP

• configure an EBGP peering using a loopback IP
• differentiate between eBGP and iBGP peerings
• verify a BGP peering
• identify the different states of a BGP neighbor peering
• understand how to troubleshoot a BGP peering
• understand how to advertise a prefix in BGP
• understand how to redistribute routes into BGP
• configure a route-map to alter BGP path selection
• recognize the usage of the WEIGHT parameter for path selection in BGP
• understand the best path selection criteria used in BGP
• recognize the administrative distance of the BGP protocol
• recognize the BGP status codes
• recognize the use of the ebgp-multihop command

In this course, you'll learn how to configure and verify eBGP peerings in your enterprise network, with valuable guidance on best practice eBGP peering configurations and verifications. You'll move to on explore the neighbor states of BGP. Knowing these states can not only prove critical in the exam, but more importantly, can ensure that you are ready for advanced troubleshooting you might need to perform on your BGP peerings. Next, you'll examine how to advertise IPv4 prefixes in eBGP, including the network statement method and redistribution. You'll explore the complex Cisco-based BGP Best Path Selection Algorithm, which is critical for you to understand the pathing options and manipulations you can make with BGP. Finally, you'll review some of the key points you should know about eBGP. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

ENCOR: First Hop Redundancy Protocols & Multicast

ENCOR: First Hop Redundancy Protocols & Multicast

• configure the First Hop Redundancy Protocol HSRP
• describe First Hop Redundancy Protocols like HSRP
• identify the basics of First Hop Redundancy Protocols like HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP
• recognize First Hop Redundancy Protocols
• identify features of multicast for sending traffic
• recognize how Reverse Path Forwarding (RPF) is configured
• recognize IGMP versions used for sending data
• recognize the available options available for sending data in IPv4

In this course, you'll learn the ins and outs of First Hop Redundancy Protocols like HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP. In addition, you'll explore methods for sending data in IPv4, such as unicast, multicast, broadcast, and anycast, with additional focus on multicast information you should be familiar with. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

ENCOR: LISP & VXLAN

ENCOR: LISP & VXLAN

• describe the characteristics of LISP
• identify the information contained in the LISP database
• identify the network characteristics of a network that could best utilize LISP
• identify the options available for a LISP deployment
• describe the value of VXLAN
• identify situations where VXLAN technologies can be implemented

There is a new use for LISP in Cisco networking. This dynamic pull-like protocol is a key element of the SD-Access solution from Cisco. In this course, you'll learn about LISP and the important role it plays in SD-Access. You'll then move on to explore the various components that make up the LISP architecture. Next, you'll examine LISP deployment options. Finally, you'll learn about an exciting new technology called VXLAN and how it solves many potential issues in the modern network. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

ENCOR: Network Programmability, EEM, & Orchestration Tools

ENCOR: Network Programmability, EEM, & Orchestration Tools

• identify JSON Key-Value pair components and structure
• recognize JSON components and their use in the JSON data format
• recognize the benefits of using Python for programmatically working with Cisco devices
• use Embedded Event Manager to manually run a network event detection applet
• work with Embedded Event Manager and Tcl scripts on Cisco devices
• describe the components and features of orchestration tools
• identify the correct version of Chef to use based on the environment
• recognize features of orchestration tools like Puppet, Chef, and SaltStack
• use Ansible to run a command to update a device

Programmability is a hot, new topic for Cisco Systems. In this course, you'll learn about YANG, JSON, and Python - all critical components in the push to network programmability for Cisco. You'll examine the Embedded Event Manager and how it provides real-time network event detection and onboard automation. Next, you'll move on to explore great tools you can leverage for network automation like Puppet, Chef, Ansible, and SaltStack. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

ENCOR: NTP, NAT, & PAT

ENCOR: NTP, NAT, & PAT

• configure a Cisco network device to get the time from an NTP server from the command line
• use command line tools to get the status of the NTP synchronization on a Cisco device
• work with the command line to set the a Cisco Device to be an NTP authoritative master for a network
• configure a Cisco device to do RFC 1918 network address translation
• identify the Cisco terminology used for managing network and port address translations
• work with network and port address translation on an IPv4 network that permits RFC1918

It is critical that you understand the Network Time Protocol and its importance in the modern network. In this course, you'll learn about this protocol and why it is so important to use to keep time accurate in your enterprise network. You'll also explore a simple configuration in which a Cisco device serves as the authoritative time source and provides this time to other devices on the network. You'll also learn about Network Address Translation, a critical technology in IPv4 networks that permits RFC 1918 addressed systems to access global Internet resources. Finally, you'll examine the function and importance of Port Address Translation. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

ENCOR: OSPF LSAs, Features, & Troubleshooting

ENCOR: OSPF LSAs, Features, & Troubleshooting

• configure OSPF routing in a given scenario
• configure OSPF routing using the router config commands
• describe Link State Advertisements (LSAs)
• use show commands to verify link states between OSPF routers
• describe OSPFs use of LSAs
• identify the OSPF route types
• recognize OSPF areas
• configure OSPF features
• describe additional features of OSPF and how to configure them
• troubleshoot a common OSPF issue
• troubleshoot common OSPF issues that can arise
• troubleshoot OSPF neighbor state issues

CCNP candidates need to be very familiar with OSPF LSAs. In this course, you'll learn how to configure OSPF routing using the router config commands and the ip ospf area command on the interface. You'll also see how OSPF stores routes in the OSPF database. Next, using show commands, you'll learn the different Link State Advertisements shared between OSPF routers. You'll move on to explore how to keep OSPF efficient and how OSPF handles redistributed routes into the OSPF autonomous system. Finally, you'll examine additional features of OSPF, including how to configure them and IGP-specific features, and how to effectively troubleshoot many common issues that can arise. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

ENCOR: Overview, Enterprise Network Design, & High Availability

ENCOR: Overview, Enterprise Network Design, & High Availability

• recognize which topics are covered in the certification
• recognize which technologies are covered in each course module
• understand the important topics within the Virtualization module
• describe the classic 3-tier hierarchical network design
• recognize the benefits of fabric-based networks
• recognize the characteristics of a spine-leaf architecture
• recognize components of highly available networks
• recognize high availability methods in network design
• recognize which HA techniques are used at each OSI layer

This series of courses is designed to help you prepare for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam. Not only will these courses help you prepare for the exam, but they'll also help to ensure you have the core knowledge and skillset you need to be successful in implementing Cisco technologies while working in an enterprise network environment. In this first course, you'll familiarize yourself with the topics covered in the official exam blueprint from Cisco, including architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security, and automation. Then, you'll move on to explore Cisco classic and modern network design principles and techniques for implementing high availability in enterprise networks.

ENCOR: Path Virtualization Technologies & Troubleshooting

ENCOR: Path Virtualization Technologies & Troubleshooting

• understand how to configure a GRE tunnel
• understand the benefits of GRE tunneling
• configure the pre-shared key for an IPsec tunnel
• recognize the commands used to verify IPsec tunnels
• understand how to configure an IPsec tunnel policy
• understand the steps required to configure an IPsec tunnel
• recognize how to avoid fragmentation
• recognize the behavior of GRE and packet fragmentation

GRE is often used for its simple and flexible approach to solving many potential pathing issues. In this course, you'll learn to configure and verify GRE tunnels for various path virtualization needs. Then, you'll move on to explore how to configure and verify IPsec tunnels in your infrastructure. IPsec tunnels are another example of a powerful path virtualization technology and this feature permits the application of many levels of security. Lastly, you'll look at how to troubleshoot common problems that can arise with path virtualization technologies. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

ENCOR: QoS & Cisco Express Forwarding

ENCOR: QoS & Cisco Express Forwarding

• differentiate between different approaches to QoS
• identify how classification occurs when using DiffServ QoS
• recognize the different options available for marking traffic
• recognize the events that cause network degradation
• recognize the difference between congestion management and avoidance
• understand the available congestion management methods
• understand the wireless QoS DSCP markings and which traffic it should apply to
• recognize the way Cisco Express Forwarding operates
• understand the components of CEF
• understand the different templates available on cisco switches

In this course, you'll learn the basics of wired and wireless QoS and the options you have for its implementation. You'll move on to explore the different mechanisms used to act on traffic in DiffServ environments. Finally, you'll examine Cisco Express Forwarding, the technology that makes current Cisco devices so incredibly efficient at moving traffic. You'll walk through CEF components and examine them on typical Cisco devices. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

ENCOR: RSTP, MST, & Routing Concepts

ENCOR: RSTP, MST, & Routing Concepts

• configure root bridges in an RSTP infrastructure
• configure RSTP
• verify RSTP configuration
• configure MST instances
• describe the methodology used by MST to handle layer 2 traffic patterns
• identify key benefits of using the MST protocol
• verify MST configuration
• differentiate between methodologies used by different IGP
• differentiate between routing protocols
• identify unique advantages of different IGPs

In this course, you'll learn how to configure and verify RSTP - the default version of STP found on many Cisco switches today. You'll also learn how to configure and verify MST, another STP mode configuration, and why you would use it. Lastly, knowing the differences between different routing protocols is critically important and this course should provide you with a renewed appreciation for the options available today in IGPs. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

ENCOR: SPAN, IP SLA, SDN, & Remote Device Configuration

ENCOR: SPAN, IP SLA, SDN, & Remote Device Configuration

• configure and use SPAN to monitor an interface on a Cisco device
• configure RSPAN for use over a virtual lan
• describe how to get results from an IP SLA test on a Cisco device
• work with the IP SLA feature to start and control a test
• recognize the functionality provided by the Cisco DNA Centre controller used for life cycle management of Cisco devices
• use Cisco DNA Center to manage your devices
• recognize the data format encodings used by RESTCONF
• work with NETCONF and RESTCONF on a network

In this course, you'll learn the commands used to configure the use of SPAN in its different implementations and how to verify that configuration. You'll then move on to examine the IP SLA feature found in most Cisco devices and the IP SLA Responder feature. Next, you'll explore software-defined networking and the Cisco controller approach for device life cycle management. Finally, you'll learn how NETCONF and RESTCONF were invented to make configuration of remote devices very simple and how RESTCONF is a great enhancement over NETCONF since it makes the configuration using a RESTful approach. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

ENCOR: Troubleshooting Tools, System Logging, & NetFlow

ENCOR: Troubleshooting Tools, System Logging, & NetFlow

• configure SNMPv3 to allow secure management of a Cisco device
• use the debug command to activate or deactivate debugging on a Cisco device
• use the troubleshooting tool ping to identify if a host is reachable
• use traceroute to determine which device between you and a device is causing a break in the communication
• configure a Cisco device to send log messages to a Syslog server
• configure and manage the system logging
• configure NetFlow for logging to a remote device
• interpret system NetFlow logging configuration and messages

There are many things that can go wrong in today's networks. Fortunately, Cisco provides many classic troubleshooting tools that are built right into the software powering your devices. In this course, you learn about using ping, traceroute, debugs, traditional debugs, and SNMP. You might not need all of these tools all of the time, but having them as options is extremely important. Next, you'll move on to learn about Cisco system logging (syslog). You'll discover how to view syslog status messages at the command line and how to configure it to send messages to an internal buffer or a remote server that is designed to collect all of these messages. Finally, you'll examine a powerful packet analysis tool on your Cisco devices called NetFlow. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

ENCOR: VTP and Troubleshooting 802.1Q & EtherChannel

ENCOR: VTP and Troubleshooting 802.1Q & EtherChannel

• describe the use of the VLAN Trunking Protocol
• troubleshoot a VLAN Trunking Protocol issue
• identify 802.1Q troubleshooting commands
• troubleshoot 802.1Q issues in your network
• troubleshoot an 802.1Q trunking issue
• describe EtherChannel best practices for troubleshooting techniques for Layer 2 and 3 EtherChannels
• recognize troubleshooting commands for Layer 2 and Layer 3 EtherChannels
• recognize troubleshooting techniques for Layer 2 and Layer 3 EtherChannels

In this course, you'll learn about the VLAN Trunking Protocol, the management of VLANs on the network, and the potential dangers of this protocol. Next, you'll discover how to troubleshoot 802.1Q in your environment. You'll discover troubleshooting techniques to help ensure smooth operation at Layer 2 in your infrastructure. Finally, you'll examine troubleshooting both Layer 2 and Layer 3 EtherChannels, as well as those that are statically and dynamically created. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

ENCOR: Wireless & Network Security

ENCOR: Wireless & Network Security

• identify main security features of wireless networks
• recognize security features inside the WPA2
• describe new security devices and technologies
• describe new security technologies
• identify new security devices and technologies
• describe Cisco TrustSec
• describe MACsec
• describe NAC

In this course, you'll learn about the main security features of wireless so you'll be ready for the many new security devices and technologies that Cisco Systems is busy creating and supporting. You'll move on to examine Firepower NGFWs and NGIPS systems. Next, you'll learn about Cisco TrustSec and how it can simplify and add power to the security strategy of your organization. This permits you to add new security paradigms and permits the network to be more dynamic. Finally, you'll also explore MACsec and NAC. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

ENCOR: Wireless Roaming & Troubleshooting

ENCOR: Wireless Roaming & Troubleshooting

• configure wireless roaming
• identify Wireless LAN Controller (WLAN) authentication options for roaming clients
• identify how to troubleshoot a common wireless connection issue
• troubleshoot a common wireless issue

Your users expect to be able to roam through the enterprise and not lose their wireless connection. This can be trickier than it sounds, especially with intercontroller Layer 3 roams. In this course, you'll learn how to configure and troubleshoot this expectation. You'll also explore tools for troubleshooting the Cisco WLAN environment, the overall approaches you should consider, and the common issues that occur. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

ENCOR: WLAN Deployment, SD-WAN, & SD-Access

ENCOR: WLAN Deployment, SD-WAN, & SD-Access

• describe distributed wireless deployments in the enterprise
• identify wireless deployment models used in the enterprise
• select an enterprise wireless deployment model
• describe cloud and Cisco AWS infrastructure deployments
• differentiate between on-prem and cloud infrastructure deployments
• describe SD-WAN solution elements
• describe traditional WAN and SD-WAN requirements
• identify the types of SD-WAN solutions
• describe SD-Access solution components
• describe the SD-Access solution and its components
• identify components of the SD-Access solution

There are many options for deploying Cisco WLAN solutions. In this course, you'll learn about important wireless deployment models that you might use in the enterprise. You'll also examine how Cisco equipment can be used for location services in the WLAN. Next, you'll explore the differences between on-prem and cloud infrastructure deployments, including sample Cisco AWS deployment options and their costs. Finally, you'll learn about traditional WAN and SD-WAN solutions and the SD-Access solution and its many components. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

ENCOR: WLAN Layer 1 & Access Point Concepts

ENCOR: WLAN Layer 1 & Access Point Concepts

• identify causes of interference in Wi-Fi networks
• identify the channels and bands used in Wi-Fi networks
• recognize standards in Wi-Fi networks
• describe Cisco access points
• describe the modes in which access points can operate in within the WLAN
• identify the modes in which a WLAN access point can operate in
• identify the states that Cisco access points transition through during startup

Before you can effectively implement and troubleshoot wireless LANs, you need to understand the basics of how they function at a low level. In this course, you'll learn the basics of Layer 1 principles in Wi-Fi networks. You'll discover how Cisco WLAN access points tend to be very flexible, and some even permit either autonomous or lightweight operation in a single device. Finally, you'll examine important concepts involving these critical access layer devices. This includes a look at the many different modes of operation they can work with. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.