CCNP Enterprise Certification Study Guide: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies

CCNP Enterprise Certification Study Guide: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies

by Ben Piper
Released June 2020
Publisher(s): Sybex
ISBN: 9781119658757

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Book description

The practical and conceptual knowledge you need to attain CCNP Enterprise certification

From one of the most trusted study guide publishers comes CCNP Enterprise Certification Study Guide: Exam 350-401. This guide helps you develop practical knowledge and best practices for critical aspects of enterprise infrastructure so you can gain your CCNP Enterprise certification. If you’re hoping to attain a broader range of skills and a solid understanding of Cisco technology, this guide will also provide fundamental concepts for learning how to implement and operate Cisco enterprise network core technologies.

By focusing on real-world skills, each chapter prepares you with the knowledge you need to excel in your current role and beyond. It covers emerging and industry-specific topics, such as SD-WAN, network design, wireless, and automation. This practical guide also includes lessons on:

●      Automation

●      Network assurance

●      Security

●      Enterprise infrastructure

●      Dual-stack architecture

●      Virtualization

In addition to helping you gain enterprise knowledge, this study guidecan lead you toward your Cisco specialist certification.

When you purchase this guide, you get access to the information you need to prepare yourself for advances in technology and new applications, as well as online study tools such as:

●      Bonus practice exams

●      Pre-made flashcards

●      Glossary of key terms

●      Specific focus areas

Expand your skillset and take your career to the next level with CCNP Enterprise Certification Study Guide.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Acknowledgments
  3. About the Author
  4. Introduction
    1. What Does This Book Cover?
    2. Interactive Online Learning Environment and Test Bank
    3. Exam Objectives
    4. Objective Map
    5. Assessment Test
    6. Answers to Assessment Test
  5. Chapter 1: Networking Fundamentals
    1. The OSI Model
    2. Layer 1: The Physical Layer
    3. Layer 2: The Data Link Layer
    4. Layer 3: The Network Layer
    5. Layer 4: The Transport Layer
    6. Summary
    7. Exam Essentials
    8. Review Questions
  6. Chapter 2: Spanning Tree Protocols
    1. The Need for Spanning Tree
    2. VLANs and Trunking
    3. Rapid Per-VLAN Spanning Tree
    4. Multiple Spanning Tree
    5. Spanning Tree Extensions
    6. Summary
    7. Exam Essentials
    8. Exercises
    9. Review Questions
  7. Chapter 3: Enterprise Network Design
    1. Physical Network Architectures
    2. Layer 2 Design
    3. EtherChannels
    4. First-Hop Redundancy Protocols
    5. Summary
    6. Exam Essentials
    7. Review Questions
  8. Chapter 4: Wireless LAN (WLAN)
    1. Radio Frequency Fundamentals
    2. WLAN 802.11 Standards
    3. Access Point Modes
    4. Roaming and Location Services
    5. Summary
    6. Exam Essentials
    7. Review Questions
  9. Chapter 5: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
    1. Link-State Advertisements
    2. Neighbor Operations
    3. Configuring OSPF
    4. Summary
    5. Exam Essentials
    6. Exercises
    7. Review Questions
  10. Chapter 6: Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
    1. EIGRP Fundamentals
    2. Configuring EIGRP
    3. Summary
    4. Exam Essentials
    5. Exercises
    6. Review Questions
  11. Chapter 7: The Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
    1. BGP Fundamentals
    2. Configuring BGP
    3. Summary
    4. Exam Essentials
    5. Exercises
    6. Review Questions
  12. Chapter 8: Network Address Translation and Multicast
    1. Network Address Translation
    2. Multicast
    3. Summary
    4. Exam Essentials
    5. Exercises
    6. Review Questions
  13. Chapter 9: Quality of Service
    1. Understanding Quality of Service
    2. Classification and Marking
    3. Policing
    4. Queuing
    5. Shaping
    6. Summary
    7. Exam Essentials
    8. Exercises
    9. Review Questions
  14. Chapter 10: Network Virtualization
    1. Virtual Machines, Hypervisors, and Network Virtualization
    2. Generic Routing Encapsulation Tunnels
    3. IP Security
    4. Location/ID Separation Protocol
    5. Virtual Extensible Local Area Network
    6. Virtual Routing and Forwarding
    7. Summary
    8. Exam Essentials
    9. Exercises
    10. Review Questions
  15. Chapter 11: Software-Defined Networking and Network Programmability
    1. What Is Software-Defined Networking?
    2. Software-Defined Access
    3. Software-Defined WAN
    4. Network Programmability and Automation
    5. Summary
    6. Exam Essentials
    7. Exercises
    8. Review Questions
  16. Chapter 12: Network Security and Monitoring
    1. Infrastructure Security
    2. Cisco Security Products
    3. Wireless Security
    4. Monitoring
    5. Summary
    6. Exam Essentials
    7. Exercises
    8. Review Questions
  17. Appendix Answers to Review Questions
    1. Chapter 1: Networking Fundamentals
    2. Chapter 2: Spanning Tree Protocols
    3. Chapter 3: Enterprise Network Design
    4. Chapter 4: Wireless LAN (WLAN)
    5. Chapter 5: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
    6. Chapter 6: Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
    7. Chapter 7: The Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
    8. Chapter 8: Network Address Translation and Multicast
    9. Chapter 9: Quality of Service
    10. Chapter 10: Network Virtualization
    11. Chapter 11: Software-Defined Networking and Network Programmability
    12. Chapter 12: Network Security and Monitoring
  18. Index
  19. Online Test Bank
  20. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: CCNP Enterprise Certification Study Guide: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies
  • Author(s): Ben Piper
  • Release date: June 2020
  • Publisher(s): Sybex
  • ISBN: 9781119658757