Implementing & Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies

Gain hands-on skills in wireless, security, SD-WAN, and API ops while preparing for Cisco 350-401 ENCOR—core for CCNP, CCIE, and automation tracks.

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Essential Skills Gained

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Deploy and Manage Enterprise Wired and Wireless Infrastructure

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Implement Scalable Security, Redundancy, and Virtualization

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Analyze and Optimize Network Performance and Services

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Automate with Python, APIs, and Cisco DNA Center

Format

  • Instructor-led
  • 5 days with lectures and hands-on labs.

Audience

  • Mid-level network engineers
  • Network administrators
  • Network support technicians
  • Help desk technicians

Description

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.2 course gives you the knowledge and skills needed to configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired and wireless networks. You’ll also learn to implement security principles, implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions. \n The course qualifies for 64 Cisco Continuing Education Credits (CE) toward recertification.

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Upcoming Course Dates

July 21-25, 2025

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Course Outline

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  1. Examining Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture

  2. Understanding Cisco Switching Paths

  3. Implementing Campus LAN Connectivity

  4. Building Redundant Switched Topology

  5. Implementing Layer 2 Port Aggregation

  6. Understanding EIGRP

  7. Implementing OSPF

  8. Optimizing OSPF

  9. Exploring EBGP

  10. Implementing Network Redundancy

  11. Implementing NAT

  12. Introducing Virtualization Protocols and Techniques

  13. Understanding Virtual Private Networks and Interfaces

  14. Understanding Wireless Principles

  15. Examining Wireless Deployment Options

  16. Understanding Wireless Roaming and Location Services

  17. Examining Wireless AP Operation

  18. Understanding Wireless Client Authentication

  19. Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity

  20. Introducing Multicast Protocols

  21. Introducing QoS

  22. Implementing Network Services

  23. Using Network Analysis Tools

  24. Implementing Infrastructure Security

  25. Implementing Secure Access Control

  26. Understanding Enterprise Network Security Architecture

  27. Exploring Automation and Assurance Using Cisco DNA Center

  28. Examining the Cisco SD-Access Solution

  29. Understanding the Working Principles of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution

  30. Understanding the Basics of Python Programming

  31. Introducing Network Programmability Protocols

  32. Introducing APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage

Numbered Lab Outline

  1. Investigate the CAM

  2. Analyze Cisco Express Forwarding

  3. Troubleshoot VLAN and Trunk Issues

  4. Tune STP and Configure RSTP

  5. Configure Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol

  6. Troubleshoot EtherChannel

  7. Implement Multi-Area OSPF

  8. Tune and Optimize OSPF

  9. Implement OSPFv3

  10. Configure and Verify Single-Homed EBGP

  11. Implement HSRP

  12. Configure VRRP

  13. Implement NAT

  14. Configure and Verify VRF

  15. Configure and Verify GRE Tunnel

  16. Configure Static VTI Point-to-Point Tunnels

  17. Configure Wireless Client Authentication

  18. Troubleshoot Wireless Client Connectivity

  19. Configure Syslog

  20. Configure and Verify Flexible NetFlow

  21. Configure Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager (EEM)

  22. Troubleshoot with Ping, Traceroute, and Debug

  23. Configure and Verify Cisco IP SLAs

  24. Configure Standard and Extended ACLs

  25. Configure Control Plane Policing

  26. Implement Local and Server-Based AAA

  27. Write and Troubleshoot Python Scripts

  28. Explore JSON Objects and Python Scripts

  29. Use NETCONF via SSH

  30. Use RESTCONF with Cisco IOS XE

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