CCNP Enterprise ENARSI – Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services

Course Certification

This course helps you prepare to take the:
CCNP Enterprise Certification Exam 350-410 ENARSI

Course Outline

Module 1: EIGRP Fundamentals

• Introduction to EIGRP and its Features: Learn the basics and key features of the EIGRP routing protocol.
• EIGRP Reliable Transport and Operations: Explore how EIGRP achieves reliable packet delivery and understand its operational mechanics.
• EIGRP Configuration: Deep dive into configuring EIGRP in both Classic and Named Mode for IPv4 and IPv6 environments.
• Advanced EIGRP Metrics and Path Calculation: Understand the intricacies of EIGRP metric calculation, feasibility conditions, and optimal path selection.
• Troubleshooting EIGRP: Learn common issues and solutions related to EIGRP topology, stub routing, and summarization.

Module 2: OSPF Mastery

• Introduction to OSPF: A comprehensive look at OSPF features, advantages, and limitations.
• OSPF Hierarchical Structure and LSDB: Examine OSPF’s area structure and the Link-State Database.
• OSPF Configuration: Hands-on configuration of OSPF for both IPv4 and IPv6.
• Special OSPF Areas and Authentication: Explore the purpose and configuration of OSPF stub areas, NSSA, and OSPF authentication methods.
• Troubleshooting OSPF: Understand common issues and solutions involving OSPF adjacencies and routing issues.

Module 3: Route Redistribution

• Basics of Route Redistribution: An introduction to the concept of redistributing routes between different routing protocols.
• Implementing Route Redistribution: Practical steps for implementing route redistribution and setting default metrics.
• Filtering and Manipulation: How to use Distribute Lists, Prefix Lists, and Route Maps for route filtering.
• Caveats and Troubleshooting: Identifying common pitfalls in route redistribution and how to troubleshoot them.

Module 4: BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)

• Introduction to BGP: Understanding BGP fundamentals and its role in modern networks.
• BGP Neighbors and Path Attributes: How BGP forms neighbor relationships and uses path attributes for decision-making.
• BGP Configuration: Implementing BGP, focusing on IBGP and EBGP configurations.
• Optimizing BGP: Techniques for fine-tuning BGP performance, including attribute manipulation and peer groups.
• Troubleshooting BGP: Identifying and solving issues related to BGP neighbor relationships and path selection.

Module 5: Path Control Techniques

• Need for Path Control: Explore the requirements for controlling packet flow in network paths.
• Policy-Based Routing: Detailed look at PBR features, benefits, and configurations.
• Bidirectional Forwarding Detection: Understanding BFD and its operational modes for rapid fault detection.
• Path Control Mechanisms: Various methods for controlling the selection of network paths.

Module 6: MPLS Overview

• Introduction to MPLS: Understand the features, benefits, and terminology of MPLS.
• MPLS VPN Architecture: Delve into the architecture of MPLS-based VPNs, including PE routers and VRF.
• MPLS Routing and Forwarding: Learn about Label Forwarding, FEC, and how MPLS interacts with existing routing protocols.
• MPLS Security and Optimization: Explore security concerns and how to optimize MPLS networks.

Module 7: Cisco Router Security

• Access Control Lists: In-depth look at IPv6 ACLs and how they are used for packet filtering.
• Control Plane Security: Introduction to securing the control plane of Cisco routers.
• AAA and SNMP: Detailed explanation of AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting) and SNMP for network management.
• Advanced Security Techniques: Learn about Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding (uRPF) and its configuration.

Lab outline

• Implementing EIGRP
• Optimizing EIGRP
• Troubleshooting EIGRP
• Implementing OSPF
• Optimizing OSPF
• Troubleshooting OSPF
• Implementing Internal Border Gateway Protocol (IBGP)
• Optimizing BGP
• Implementing MP-BGP
• Troubleshooting BGP
• Configuring Redistribution
• Troubleshooting Redistribution
• Implementing Path Control
• Exploring MPLS
• Introducing MPLS L3 VPN Architecture
• Introducing MPLS L3 VPN Routing
• Configuring Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF)-Lite
• Implementing DMVPN
• Implementing DHCP
• Troubleshooting DHCP
• Introducing IPv6 First Hop Security
• Securing Cisco Routers
• Troubleshooting Infrastructure Security and Services

Course Mode

Instructor-Led Remote Live Classroom Training;

Trainers

Trainers are Cisco Official Instructors and certified in other IT technologies, with years of hands-on experience in the industry and in Training.

Lab Topology

For all types of delivery, the Trainee can access real Cisco equipment and systems in our laboratories or directly at the Cisco data centers remotely 24 hours a day. Each participant has access to implement the various configurations thus having a practical and immediate feedback of the theoretical concepts.
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