CCNP

What is CCNP Certification?
CCNP Certification is awarded by Cisco Systems® and signifies the competency achieved in installing, configuring, and operating LAN, WAN, and dial access services in medium to large networks (500+ nodes or more), including use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, EIGRP, IS-IS, BGP, OSPF, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists. CCNA is a pre-requisite for CCNP certification. The CCNP certification is awarded after successful completion of the following 4 exams:
1. Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks 640-901
2. Building Cisco® Multilayer Switched Networks, Exam 640-604
3. Building Cisco® Remote Access Networks, Exam 640-605
4. Cisco® Internetwork Troubleshooting, Exam 640-606
The fee for each of these exams is about US$125 (Except Foundations exam). The tests contains identification and situational questions. Recently, Cisco has introduced Flash based simulation questions in CCNP stream also.
2. What are the test requirements?
CCNP Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is recommended for students to enroll in the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) curriculum. This advanced curriculum trains students to install, configure and operate local-and wide-area networks (LANs and WANs), and dial access services for organizations with networks from 100 to more than 500 nodes with protocols and technologies such as: TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, ISDN, Frame Relay, STP, and VTP. The focus is on developing those skills that enable students to implement scalable networks, build campus networks using multilayer switching technologies, create and deploy a global intranet, and troubleshoot an environment using Cisco routers and switches for multiprotocol client hosts and services.

CCNP features:

CCNP1—Advanced Routing

CCNP2—Remote Access

CCNP3—Multilayer Switching

CCNP4—Network Troubleshooting

CCNP1 Advanced Routing Competencies:

Upon completion of CCNP1, students will be able to perform advanced routing tasks including:

electing and configuring scalable IP addresses.
Implementing technologies to redistribute and support multiple, advanced, IP routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
Configuring access lists.
Designing and testing edge router connectivity into a BGP network. CCNP2 Remote Access Competencies:

Upon completion of CCNP2, students will be able to perform advanced remote access tasks including:

Configuring Asynchronous connections.
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) architecture, protocol, callback, and compression.
ISDN architecture, protocol layers, BRI and DDR.
Configuring X.25, Frame Relay, and AAA. CCNP3 Multilayer Switching Competencies:

Upon completion of CCNP3, students will be able to perform multilayer switching tasks including

Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet.
VLAN basics, types, identification, and trunking protocol.
Spanning Tree Protocol.
MLS processes, and configuration.
Multicasting protocols, routing, and tasks. CCNP4 Network Troubleshooting Competencies:

Upon completion of CCNP4, students will be able to perform network-troubleshooting tasks in areas such as:


OSI Layers 1, 2, and 3.
TCP/IP, LAN switching, VLANs, Frame Relay, ISDN, Appletalk, Novell, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP Industry-Recognized Certification Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) coursework prepares students for CCNP certification. A CCNP certified individual can perform the following tasks:

Implement appropriate technologies to build a scalable routed network
Build campus networks using multilayer switching technologies
Improve traffic flow, reliability, redundancy, and performance for campus LANs, routed and switched WANs, and remote access networks
Create and deploy a global intranet
Troubleshoot an environment that uses Cisco routers and switches for multiprotocol client hosts and services Positions for a CCNP certified individual include: ~

Network administrator
Level 2 support engineer
Level 2 systems engineer
Network technician
Deployment engineer Advance Your Career CCNP Certification Expand Your Professional Options Gaining and Certifying Advanced Skills
The CCNP certification validates an individual’s networking skills at the midcareer level. Candidates who pass the required proctored exams will receive a CCNP certificate from Cisco and may use the CCNP designation on their business cards.
CCNP forms the professional level of the Cisco Career Certification program.
Who is the course for? Anyone with a good background in Computer Networks and the Internet and preferably CCNA qualified. What will the course give you?

Preparation for the CISCO Certified Network Professional Exams
Advanced networking skills to design, install and maintain large routed computer networks.
Increased professional credibility by gaining high standards of technical expertise.
Skills necessary to improve your opportunities within the workforce.
The knowledge and skills necessary to take the CCNP exams What material is covered ? ~


Extending IP Addresses Using VLSMs
Configuring OFPF, Enhanced IGRP and BGP
Assembling and Cabling WAN Components
Using ISDN and DDR to Enhance Remote Connectivity
Scaling IP Addresses with PAT and NAT
Introduction to Switching Concepts and Virtual LANs
Support Resources for Troubleshooting
Workgroup Discovery Lab and CCO
Documenting Symptoms, Actions and Results
Tracking Log-ins and Connections
Troubleshooting VLANs on Routers and Switches


Exam Recommended Training US $
642-901 BSCI Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) 150
642-812 BCMSN Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) 150
642-825 ISCW Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW) 150
642-845 ONT Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT) 150




Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks Exam (BSCI)(642-901) The Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI 642-901) is a qualifying exam for the Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP, Cisco Certified Design Professional CCDP, and Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional CCIP certifications. The BSCI 642-901 exam will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills necessary to use advanced IP addressing and routing in implementing scalability for Cisco ISR routers connected to LANs and WANs. The exam covers topics on Advanced IP Addressing, Routing Principles, Multicast Routing, IPv6, Manipulating Routing Updates, Configuring basic BGP, Configuring EIGRP, OSPF, and IS-IS. Exam Topics The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes the guidelines below may change at any time without notice. Implement VLANs.

Explain the functions of VLANs in a hierarchical network.
Configure VLANs (e.g., Native, Default, Static and Access).
Explain and configure VLAN trunking (i.e., IEEE 802.1Q and ISL).
Explain and configure VTP.
Verify or troubleshoot VLAN configurations. Conduct the operation of Spanning Tree protocols in a hierarchical network.

Explain the functions and operations of the Spanning Tree protocols (i.e., RSTP, PVRST, MISTP).
Configure RSTP (PVRST) and MISTP.
Describe and configure STP security mechanisms (i.e., BPDU Guard, BPDU Filtering, Root Guard).
Configure and Verify UDLD and Loop Guard.
Verify or troubleshoot Spanning Tree protocol operations.
Configure and verify link aggregation using PAgP or LACP. Implement Inter-VLAN routing.

Explain and configure Inter-VLAN routing (i.e., SVI and routed ports).
Explain and enable CEF operation.
Verify or troubleshoot InterVLAN routing configurations. Implement gateway redundancy technologies
Explain the functions and operations of gateway redundancy protocols (i.e., HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP).
Configure HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP.
Verify High Availability configurations. Describe and configure wireless client access.

Describe the components and operations of WLAN topologies (i.e., AP and Bridge).
Describe the features of Client Devices, Network Unification, and Mobility Platforms (i.e., CCX, LWAPP).
Configure a wireless client (i.e., ADU). Describe and configure security features in a switched network.

Describe common Layer 2 network attacks (e.g., MAC Flooding, Rogue Devices, VLAN Hopping, DHCP Spoofing, etc.)
Explain and configure Port Security,802.1x, VACLs, Private VLANs, DHCP Snooping, and DAI.
Verify Catalyst switch (IOS-based) security configurations (i.e., Port Security, 802.1x, VACLs, Private VLANs, DHCP Snooping, and DAI). Configure support for voice.
Describe the characteristics of voice in the campus network.
Describe the functions of Voice VLANs and trust boundaries.
Configure and verify basic IP Phone support (i.e. Voice VLAN, Trust and CoS options, AutoQoS for voice) Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW) (642-825) In the Building Cisco Remote Access Networks course, students learn how to build, configure and troubleshoot a remote access network to interconnect central sites to branch offices and home offices. Students also learn how to control access to the central site, as well as to maximize bandwidth utilization over the remote links. Exam Topics The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes the guidelines below may change at any time without notice. Implement basic teleworker services.

Describe Cable (HFC) technologies.
Describe xDSL technologies.
Configure ADSL (i.e., PPPoE or PPPoA).
Verify basic teleworker configurations. Implement Frame-Mode MPLS.

Describe the components and operation of Frame-Mode MPLS (e.g., packet-based MPLS VPNs).
Configure and verify Frame-Mode MPLS. Implement a site-to-site IPSec VPN

Describe the components and operations of IPSec VPNs and GRE Tunnels.
Configure a site-to-site IPSec VPN/GRE Tunnel with SDM (i.e., preshared key).
Verify IPSec/GRE Tunnel configurations (i.e., IOS CLI configurations).
Describe, configure, and verify VPN backup interfaces.
Describe and configure Cisco Easy VPN solutions using SDM. Describe network security strategies.

Describe and mitigate common network attacks (i.e., Reconnaissance, Access, and Denial of Service).
Describe and mitigate Worm, Virus, and Trojan Horse attacks.
Describe and mitigate application-layer attacks (e.g., management protocols) Implement Cisco Device Hardening
Describe, Configure, and verify AutoSecure/One-Step Lockdown implementations (i.e., CLI and SDM).
Describe, configure, and verify AAA for Cisco Routers.
Describe and configure threat and attack mitigation using ACLs.
Describe and configure IOS secure management features (e.g., SSH, SNMP, SYSLOG, NTP, Role-Based CLI, etc.) Implement Cisco IOS firewall. ~


Describe the functions and operations of Cisco IOS Firewall (e.g., Stateful Firewall, CBAC, etc.).
Configure Cisco IOS Firewall with SDM.
Verify Cisco IOS Firewall configurations (i.e., IOS CLI configurations, SDM Monitor). Describe and configure Cisco IOS IPS.

Describe the functions and operations of IDS and IPS systems (e.g., IDS/IPS signatures, IPS Alarms, etc.)
Configure Cisco IOS IPS using SD Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT) (642-845) The Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (642-845 ONT) is a qualifying exam for the Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP. The ONT 642-845 exam will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills in optimizing and providing effective QOS techniques for converged networks. The exam topics include implementing a VOIP network, implementing QoS on converged networks, specific IP QoS mechanisms for implementing the DiffServ QoS model, AutoQoS, wireless security and basic wireless management. Exam Topics The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes the guidelines below may change at any time without notice. Describe Cisco VoIP implementations.

Describe the functions and operations of a VoIP network (e.g., packetization, bandwidth considerations, CAC, etc.).
Describe and identify basic voice components in an enterprise network (e.g. Gatekeepers, Gateways, etc.) Describe QoS considerations.
Explain the necessity of QoS in converged networks (e.g., bandwidth, delay, loss, etc.).
Describe strategies for QoS implementations (e.g. QoS Policy, QoS Models, etc.). Describe DiffServ QoS implementations.
Describe classification and marking (e.g., CoS, ToS, IP Precedence, DSCP, etc.).
Describe and configure NBAR for classification.
Explain congestion management and avoidance mechanisms (e.g., FIFO, PQ, WRR, WRED, etc.).
Describe traffic policing and traffic shaping (i.e., traffic conditioners).
Describe Control Plane Policing.
Describe WAN link efficiency mechanisms (e.g., Payload/Header Compression, MLP with interleaving, etc.).
Describe and configure QoS Pre-Classify. Implement AutoQoS

Explain the functions and operations of AutoQoS.
Describe the SDM QoS Wizard.
Configure, verify, and torubleshoot AutoQoS implementations (i.e., MQC). Implement WLAN security and management.
Describe and Configure wireless security on Cisco Clients and APs (e.g., SSID, WEP, LEAP, etc.).
Describe basic wireless management (e.g., WLSE and WCS). Configure and verify basic WCS configuration (i.e., login, add/review controller/AP status, security, and import/review maps).
Describe and configure WLAN QoS.


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