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This CCNP Enterprise 350-401 ENCOR course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of Cisco SD-WAN solutions, including their components and features
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What you'll learn
This CCNP Enterprise 350-401 ENCOR course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of Cisco SD-WAN solutions, including their components and features. You'll learn about the architecture, key elements, and functionalities of Cisco SD-WAN, enabling you to effectively design, deploy, and manage SD-WAN deployments in enterprise environments. This knowledge is crucial for the ENCOR exam and for real-world networking scenarios involving SD-WAN technology.
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CCNP Enterprise350-401 ENCOR
CCNP Enterprise350-401 ENCOR
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Description
Cisco’s ENCOR exam acts as the core exam for the CCNP Enterprise certification, and it also acts as the written exam for the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification
Pre-requisites
Although there is no prerequisite for taking the ENCOR exam, it is recommended that you have a foundational understanding of basic networking concepts Network simulator, emulator, or physical equipment for lab practice (optional)
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CCNP ENCOR Exam & Certification
What is SD-WAN in CCNP ENCOR?
SD-WAN in CCNP ENCOR focuses on Cisco's software-defined approach to optimize wide-area network connectivity. It enables centralized management, dynamic path selection, and secure application delivery across hybrid WAN infrastructures (MPLS, broadband, LTE). Key concepts include overlay/underlay separation, application-aware routing, and integration with cloud platforms. The curriculum emphasizes automating WAN operations, ensuring predictable application performance, and leveraging Cisco’s vManage platform for unified policy enforcement and monitoring.
What are the Cisco SD-WAN solutions?
Cisco SD-WAN solutions comprise four core components: vManage (centralized management dashboard), vSmart (control plane for routing/policies), vBond (device orchestration), and WAN Edge routers (data plane for traffic forwarding). These solutions support multi-cloud integration, zero-touch provisioning, and advanced security features like encrypted tunnels and segmentation. Cisco also offers DNA licensing tiers (Essentials, Advantage, Premier) for scalable feature access, including WAN optimization and analytics.
Architecture, Key Elements, and Functionalities
Cisco SD-WAN architecture separates planes: orchestration (vBond), management (vManage), control (vSmart), and data (WAN Edge). Key functionalities include:
- Dynamic path selection: Uses BFD probes to monitor latency/jitter and reroute traffic based on SLA policies.
- Security: Integrated firewall, IPS, and end-to-end encryption.
- Cloud-first design: Automated virtual gateways for IaaS/PaaS and SaaS optimization.
- Analytics: vAnalytics provides real-time visibility and predictive insights via AI-driven event correlation.
BGP Operations and Configuration
In Cisco SD-WAN, BGP is used for underlay routing and integration with existing networks. Key steps include:
- Configuring BGP neighbors on WAN Edge routers via vManage templates.
- Defining route policies to control prefix advertisement/acceptance.
- Utilizing **OMP (Overlay Management Protocol)** to distribute routes across the overlay, prioritizing paths based on metrics like TLOC (Transport Locator) attributes. Path attributes like color (link type) and preference ensure optimal traffic steering.
Key Design and Deployment Skills
Critical skills include:
- Topology design: Hub-spoke, full-mesh, or hybrid models for diverse scenarios (e.g., multi-cloud, branch offices).
- Policy creation: Application-aware QoS, traffic segmentation, and failover strategies.
- Security integration: Deploying ZBFW (Zone-Based Firewall) or Umbrella for threat protection.
- Troubleshooting: Analyzing vAnalytics dashboards and leveraging vManage's centralized logs.
Preparing for ENCOR SD-WAN Topics
Focus on mastering:
- Component roles: Deep understanding of vManage, vSmart, and WAN Edge operations.
- Configuration workflows: Template-driven setups for devices, policies, and VPNs.
- Real-world scenarios: Case studies on optimizing SaaS performance or hybrid WAN migrations.
- Exam labs: Practice configuring BGP, OMP, and troubleshooting SLA violations using Cisco's sandbox environments.