Cisco ENCOR 350-401 | Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies
The Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) course focuses on the core technologies required to design, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise-level network infrastructures. Participants will gain hands-on experience in key areas such as routing, switching, network automation, security, and infrastructure services. The course prepares candidates for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise certification, helping professionals advance their careers as enterprise network engineers and administrators.
Pre-requisites
Familiarity with networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, VLANs, and subnetting.
Hands-on experience in enterprise networks, including configuring and managing Cisco devices.
CCNA or equivalent foundational Cisco networking certification is recommended but not mandatory.
Course Overview
The Data Center Core Technologies course provides a comprehensive understanding of modern data center infrastructure, focusing on the core components and technologies that power data centers today. It is designed for IT professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge in managing, designing, and operating data centers. This course covers key areas such as compute, storage, networking, virtualization, security, and management tools, enabling participants to support enterprise data center environments effectively.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Design, implement, and manage modern data center solutions that meet business requirements.
- Understand and configure core compute, storage, and networking technologies.
- Implement security measures to protect data center infrastructure and ensure compliance.
- Utilize management and automation tools to optimize data center performance.
- Integrate data center operations with cloud platforms for scalability and flexibility.
Upcoming Classes
- Sunday
03:00 PM – 05:00 PM
- Thursday
03:00 PM – 05:00 PM | 07:00 AM – 09:00 AM
Benefits
Hands on training
Access to Lab
Practice security tools and techniques.
Career Opportunities
Security Engineer
Cloud Security Engineer
Platform Security Architect
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
Course Outline
- Introduction to Networking
- Overview of network fundamentals: OSI Model, TCP/IP Protocol Suite, and Ethernet standards.
- Understanding network layers and their functions.
- Network Protocols and Routing
- Static and dynamic routing protocols (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF).
- IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, subnetting, and CIDR notation.
- Switching Technologies
- VLAN configuration, trunking, and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
- Port Security and EtherChannel configuration.
- Network Access Security
- AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting).
- Access Control Lists (ACLs) and basic firewall configurations.
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting Networks
- SNMP, syslog, and basic network troubleshooting tools.
- Network monitoring using NetFlow, Syslog, and SNMP.
- VLANs and Trunking
- VLAN design and configuration.
- VTP (VLAN Trunking Protocol) and native VLAN.
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
- Configuration and troubleshooting of STP, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), and Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP).
- EtherChannel and Link Aggregation
- Configuring and verifying EtherChannel.
- Troubleshooting EtherChannel issues.
- Access Control and Security
- Configuring Access Control Lists (ACLs) for Layer 2 security.
- Implementing port security and dynamic ARP inspection.
- Network Monitoring and Management
- Configuring SNMP and Syslog for network management.
- Analyzing network performance using NetFlow.
- Routing Protocols
- EIGRP configuration and troubleshooting.
- OSPF configuration and troubleshooting.
- BGP configuration and policies.
- IPv6 Routing
- IPv6 addressing, routing protocols, and migration strategies.
- Configuring IPv6 on routers and networks.
- Dynamic Routing Protocols
- Redistribution between routing protocols.
- Policy-based routing (PBR).
- Network Address Translation (NAT)
- Static, dynamic, and overload NAT configurations.
- Route Filtering and Redistribution
- Filtering routes using prefix lists.
- Troubleshooting route redistribution.
- Network Security Fundamentals
- Configuring access control and network security policies.
- Understanding firewall concepts and ACLs.
- IPsec VPNs and DMVPN
- Configuring site-to-site and remote-access VPNs using IPsec.
- DMVPN setup and troubleshooting.
- Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
- Configuring and managing Cisco Firepower.
- Implementing IPS for network security.
- AAA and Identity-Based Networking (IBN)
- Configuring TACACS+ and RADIUS for centralized authentication.
- Configuring and managing identity-based policies using Cisco ISE.
- Network Segmentation and Segmentation Policies
- VLANs, VRFs, and SD-WANs.
- Implementing network segmentation for security.
- DNS and DHCP Services
- Configuring and troubleshooting DNS and DHCP services.
- DNS zone types, forwarding, and recursive queries.
- QoS (Quality of Service)
- Implementing and configuring QoS policies.
- Traffic shaping, policing, and queuing mechanisms.
- High Availability and Redundancy
- Configuring HSRP and GLBP.
- Load balancing and redundancy strategies.
- IP Address Management (IPAM)
- Configuring and managing IP address spaces using DHCP and IPAM tools.
- IP address planning and subnetting best practices.
- Software-Defined Access (SD-Access)
- Overview of SD-Access architecture.
- Configuring and managing SD-Access in enterprise networks.
- Introduction to Network Automation
- Automating configuration management using Ansible.
- Understanding APIs and automation frameworks.
- Cisco Network Management Tools
- Using Cisco Prime Infrastructure and DNA Center for network management.
- Monitoring and managing network performance.
- Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting Tools
- Using NetFlow, SNMP, and Syslog for network monitoring.
- Implementing telemetry and analytics.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using YAML/JSON Templates
- Automation of network configurations using Python and other tools.
- Cisco DNA Center and Intent-Based Networking (IBN)
- Managing and automating network configurations using DNA Center.
- Policy-based automation and network assurance.
- Hands-on Labs and Practice Tests
- Real-world labs focusing on routing, switching, security, and automation.
- Practice exams aligned with CCNP Enterprise certification.
- Capstone Project
- Configuring and troubleshooting a fully functional enterprise network.
- Implementing best practices and leveraging automation tools.
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