Cisco Implementing & Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)

What you'll learn

The Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core certification is offered as 5 days in-classroom modules, and a required 3 days self-study modules. Train with Firebrand, and you'll cover all modules over a total of just 6 days, including sitting Exam 350-401 ENCOR. Get certified with Firebrand at 33% faster than traditional training.

Get the skills and knowledge you need to implement core enterprise network technologies within your business on this accelerated Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core course.

In just 6 days, you'll learn how to implement virtualisation, network assurance and automation into your business. You'll also discover core enterprise network technologies like dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6) architecture.

During your accelerated course, you'll study:

Working principles of the Cisco SD-Access solution
Configuration and verification of data path virtualisation technologies
Interpretation of REST API response codes and results in payload using Cisco DNA Centre and RESTCONF

You'll get access to official courseware and learn from certified Cisco instructors, as Firebrand is a Cisco Learning Partner. At the end of the course, you'll sit exam 350-401 ENCOR: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies v1.0 and achieve the Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core certification.

Start your Cisco journey in a distraction-free environment and learn at twice the speed through Firebrand's Lecture | Lab | Review methodology.

Your next steps to CCNP or CCIE certifications

Once you have passed the 350-401 ENCOR exam, you'll be ready to sit any of the following Cisco concentration exams:

300-410 ENARSI: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing Services (ENARSI)
300-415 ENSDWI: Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (SDWAN300)
300-420 ENDSLD: Designing Cisco Enterprise Network (ENSLD)
300-425 ENWLSD: Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD)
300-430 ENWLSI: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI)
300-435 ENAUTO: Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions (ENAUI)

Pass any of these exams and you'll achieve your CCNP Enterprise certification.

Or, if you're aiming for the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure and CCIE Enterprise Wireless certifications, you'll just need to complete the appropriate lab:

CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure (CIE Enterprise Infrastructure v1.0 lab)
CCIE Enterprise Wireless (CCIE Enterprise Wireless v1.0 lab)

Curriculum

63 modules

Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.0

Module 1: Examining Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture
Module 2: Understanding Cisco Switching Paths
Module 3: Implementing Campus LAN Connectivity
Module 4: Building Redundant Switched Topology
Module 5: Implementing Layer 2 Port Aggregation
Module 6: Understanding EIGRP
Module 7: Implementing OSPF
Module 8: Optimising OSPF
Module 9: Exploring EBGP
Module 10: Implementing Network Redundancy
Module 11: Implementing NAT
Module 12: Introducing Virtualisation Protocols and Techniques
Module 13: Understanding Virtual Private Networks and Interfaces
Module 14: Understanding Wireless Principles
Module 15: Examining Wireless Deployment Options
Module 16: Understanding Wireless Roaming and Location Services
Module 17: Examining Wireless AP Operation
Module 18: Understanding Wireless Client Authentication
Module 19: Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity
Module 20: Introducing Multicast Protocols
Module 21: Introducing QoS
Module 22: Implementing Network Services
Module 23: Using Network Analysis Tools
Module 24: Implementing Infrastructure Security
Module 25: Implementing Secure Access Control
Module 26: Understanding Enterprise Network Security Architecture
Module 27: Exploring Automation and Assurance Using Cisco DNA Center
Module 28: Examining the Cisco SD-Access Solution
Module 29: Understanding the Working Principles of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution
Module 30: Understanding the Basics of Python Programming
Module 31: Introducing Network Programmability Protocols
Module 32: Introducing APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage

Lab outline

Module 1: Investigate the CAM
Module 2: Analyse Cisco Express Forwarding
Module 3: Troubleshoot VLAN and Trunk Issues
Module 4: Tuning Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Configuring Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
Module 5: Configure Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol
Module 6: Troubleshoot EtherChannel
Module 7: Implement Multi-area OSPF
Module 8: Implement OSPF Tuning
Module 9: Apply OSPF Optimisation
Module 10: Implement OSPFv3
Module 11: Configure and Verify Single-Homed EBGP
Module 12: Implementing Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP)
Module 13: Configure Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
Module 14: Implement NAT
Module 15: Configure and Verify Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF)
Module 16: Configure and Verify a Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) Tunnel
Module 17: Configure Static Virtual Tunnel Interface (VTI) Point-to-Point Tunnels
Module 18: Configure Wireless Client Authentication in a Centralised Deployment
Module 19: Troubleshoot Wireless Client Connectivity Issues
Module 20: Configure Syslog
Module 21: Configure and Verify Flexible NetFlow
Module 22: Configuring Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager (EEM)
Module 23: Troubleshoot Connectivity and Analyse Traffic with Ping, Traceroute, and Debug
Module 24: Configure and Verify Cisco IP SLAs
Module 25: Configure Standard and Extended ACLs
Module 26: Configure Control Plane Policing
Module 27: Implement Local and Server-Based AAA
Module 28: Writing and Troubleshooting Python Scripts
Module 29: Explore JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) Objects and Scripts in Python
Module 30: Use NETCONF Via SSH
Module 31: Use RESTCONF with Cisco IOS XE Software

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have knowledge and skills in:

Implementing Enterprise LAN networks
Enterprise routing and wireless connectivity
Python scripting

Exam info

As part of your accelerated course, you'll sit the following at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies v1.0

Exam code: 350-401 ENCOR
Duration: 120 minutes
Domains:

Architecture (15%)
Virtualisation (10%)
Infrastructure (30%)
Network Assurance (10%)
Security (20%)
Automation (15%)

These domains are general guidelines for the content likely to be included in the exam. As Cisco continues to develop this certification, other related topics may also appear.

Course Dates

Sorry, there are currently no dates available for this course. Please submit an enquiry and one of our team will contact you about potential future dates or alternative options.

FAQs

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Yes, we do provide courses suitable for beginners. However, Firebrand's accelerated courses aren't easy and it's essential that you are interested and actively pursuing a career in IT.

Traditional training providers usually run their courses from 9am to 5pm. At Firebrand Training we maximise the number of learning hours to minimise the number of training days, so you’ll be back to your job as quickly as possible. You don’t waste time travelling to several courses and finding an exam centre after that.

Firebrand's accelerated courses are constantly reviewed. We ask our delegates for feedback after every course. We are official partners with leading vendors and therefore, we're provided with certification changes and updates, which we can then implement in our course delivery at a very early stage. This feedback is then analysed in view of changes or discrepancies. We will then address the topics mentioned and have a panel of subject matter experts provide us with valuable suggestions for improvement and solutions.

If you need to learn new skills and you want to be able to put them into practice quickly, then Firebrand is the right training company for you.

Our unique accelerated training method means that we are your fastest way to learn. By delivering training for up to 12 hours per day, seven days per week, with exam centres on-site, we ensure that you are trained and certified quicker than anywhere else, having spent less time out of the office away from the day job.

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