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Название курса
ENCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies v 1.4 ENCOR
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до 04 декабря 2026
Формат обучения
offline
Длительность
5 дн. / 40 ч.

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Course Description
The Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.4 training gives you the knowledge and skills needed to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot an enterprise network and introduces you to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions. You’ll also learn to understand and implement security principles and automation and programmability within an enterprise network.


This training will help you:

  • Configure and implement identified solutions by applying planned implementation processes using Cisco IOS Software commands and applications.
  • Verify appropriate show and debug commands and applications to ensure correct solution implementation and performance.
  • Troubleshoot appropriate show and debug commands and applications to identify the cause of basic-level network issues and correctly implement a solution that ensures that the network is performing as desired.

Who Should Enroll

  • Entry- to mid-level network engineers
  • Network administrators
  • Network support technicians
  • Help desk technicians


Course Objectives

After taking this training, you should be able to:

  • Illustrate the hierarchical network design model and architecture using the access, distribution, and core layers
  • Compare and contrast the various hardware and software switching mechanisms and operation while defining the Ternary Content Addressable Memory (TCAM) and Content Addressable Memory (CAM) along with process switching, fast switching, and Cisco Express Forwarding concepts
  • Troubleshoot Layer 2 connectivity using VLANs and trunking
  • Implement redundant switched networks using Spanning Tree Protocol
  • Troubleshoot link aggregation using Etherchannel
  • Describe the features, metrics, and path selection concepts of Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
  • Implement and optimize Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)v2 and OSPFv3, including adjacencies, packet types and areas, summarization, and route filtering for IPv4 and IPv6
  • Implement External Border Gateway Protocol (EBGP) interdomain routing, path selection, and single and dual-homed networking
  • Implement network redundancy using protocols such as Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
  • Implement internet connectivity within Enterprise using static and dynamic Network Address Translation (NAT)
  • Describe the virtualization technology of servers, switches, and the various network devices and components
  • Implement overlay technologies such as Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE), VPN, and Location Identifier Separation Protocol (LISP)
  • Describe the components and concepts of wireless networking, including Radio Frequency (RF) and antenna characteristics, and define the specific wireless standards
  • Describe the various wireless deployment models available, including autonomous Access Point (AP) deployments and cloud-based designs within the centralized Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) architecture
  • Describe wireless roaming and location services
  • Describe how APs communicate with WLCs to obtain software, configurations, and centralized management
  • Configure and verify Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), WebAuth, and Pre-shared Key (PSK) wireless client authentication on a WLC
  • Troubleshoot wireless client connectivity issues using various available tools
  • Troubleshoot Enterprise networks using services such as Network Time Protocol (NTP), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Cisco Internetwork Operating System (Cisco IOS®) IP Service Level Agreements (SLAs), NetFlow, and Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager
  • Explain the use of available network analysis and troubleshooting tools, which include show and debug commands, as well as best practices in troubleshooting
  • Configure secure administrative access for Cisco IOS devices using the Command-Line Interface (CLI) access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Access Control List (ACL), and Secure Shell (SSH), and explore device hardening concepts to secure devices from less secure applications, such as Telnet and HTTP
  • Implement scalable administration using Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and the local database, while exploring the features and benefits
  • Describe the enterprise network security architecture, including the purpose and function of VPNs, content security, logging, endpoint security, personal firewalls, and other security features
  • Explain the purpose, function, features, and workflow of Cisco DNA Center™ Assurance for Intent-Based Networking, for network visibility, proactive monitoring, and application experience
  • Describe the components and features of the Cisco SD-Access solution, including the nodes, fabric control plane, and data plane, while illustrating the purpose and function of the Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) gateways
  • Define the components and features of Cisco SD-WAN solutions, including the orchestration plane, management plane, control plane, and data plane
  • Describe the concepts, purpose, and features of multicast protocols, including Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) v2/v3, Protocol-Independent Multicast (PIM) dense mode/sparse mode, and rendezvous points
  • Describe the concepts and features of Quality of Service (QoS), and describe the need within the enterprise network
  • Explain basic Python components and conditionals with script writing and analysis
  • Describe network programmability protocols such as Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) and RESTCONF
  • Describe APIs in Cisco DNA Center and Manage


Course Prerequisites

Knowledge and skills you should have before attending this training:

  • Implementation of Enterprise LAN networks
  • Basic understanding of Enterprise routing and wireless connectivity
  • Basic understanding of Python scripting

Программа курса

  • Section 1: Examining Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture
    Objectives

    Illustrate the hierarchical network design model and architecture using the access, distribution, and core layers

    Cisco Enterprise Architecture Model
    Campus LAN Design Fundamentals
    Traditional Multilayer Campus Layer Design
    Campus Distribution Layer Design
    Fabric and Cloud Enterprise Design

    Section 2: Exploring Cisco Switching Paths
    Objectives

    Compare and contrast the various hardware and software switching mechanisms and operations, while defining the TCAM and CAM, along with process switching, fast switching, and Cisco Express Forwarding concepts.

    Layer 2 Switch Operation
    Discovery 1: Investigate the CAM
    Control Plane and Data Plane
    Cisco Switching Mechanisms
    Cisco Express Forwarding Overview
    Discovery 2: Analyze Cisco Express Forwarding

    Section 3: Implementing Campus LAN Connectivity
    Objectives

    Explain the implementation of layer 2 connectivity using VLANs and trunking

    Creating a VLAN
    IEEE 802.1Q
    Discovery 3: Troubleshoot VLAN and Trunk Issues
    Inter-VLAN Routing

    Section 4: Building Redundant Switched Topology
    Objectives

    Explain the implementation of layer 2 connectivity using spanning tree

    STP Overview
    STP Operation
    STP Types and Features
    Discovery 4: Tune STP and Configure RSTP
    Introducing MST
    Discovery 5: Configure Multiple STP
    PortFast and BPDU Guard
    Enhance STP with Root Guard

    Section 5: Implementing Layer 2 Port Aggregation
    Objectives

    Explain the implementation of layer 2 connectivity using EtherChannel

    Need for EtherChannel
    EtherChannel Mode Interactions
    Layer 2 EtherChannel Configuration Guidelines
    EtherChannel Load-Balancing Options
    Troubleshoot EtherChannel Issues
    Discovery 6: Troubleshoot EtherChannel
    Describe Policy-Based Routing

    Section 6: Implementing OSPF
    Objectives

    Describe the concepts and features of OSPF, including adjacencies, LSDB, packet types, and areas.

    Describe OSPF
    OSPF Process
    OSPF Neighbor Adjacencies
    Building a Link-State Database
    OSPF LSA Types
    Compare Single-Area and Multiarea OSPF
    OSPF Area Structure
    OSPF Network Types
    Discovery 7: Implement Multiarea OSPF

    Section 7: Optimizing OSPF
    Objectives

    Explain the optimization of OSPF, using summarization, route maps, and route filtering

    OSPF Cost
    Discovery 8: Implement OSPF Tuning
    OSPF Route Summarization
    OSPF Route Filtering Tools
    Discovery 9: Apply OSPF Optimization
    Compare OSPFv2 and OSPFv3
    Discovery 10: Implement OSPFv3

    Section 8: Explaining EIGRP
    Objectives

    Describe the features, metrics, and path selection concepts of EIGRP, and compare and contrast with OSPF

    EIGRP Features
    EIGRP Reliable Transport
    Establishing EIGRP Neighbor Adjacency
    EIGRP Metrics
    EIGRP Path Selection
    Explore EIGRP Load Balancing and Sharing
    EIGRP for IPv6
    Compare EIGRP and OSPF Routing Protocols
    Configure EIGRP

    Section 9: Exploring EBGP
    Objectives

    Describe EBGP interdomain routing, path select, single and dual-homed networking

    Interdomain Routing with BGP
    BGP Operations
    Types of BGP Neighbor Relationships
    BGP Path Selection
    BGP Path Attributes
    Discovery 11: Configure and Verify Single-Homed EBGP

    Section 10: Implementing Network Redundancy
    Objectives

    Explain the functions, features, and configuration of network redundancy

    Need for Default Gateway Redundancy
    Define FHRP
    Discovery 12: Implement HSRP
    HSRP Advanced Features
    Discovery 13: Configure VRRP
    Cisco Switch High Availability Features

    Section 11: Implementing NAT
    Objectives

    Explain the concepts, features, and function of NAT within the enterprise network

    Define NAT
    NAT Address Types
    Explore NAT Implementations
    NAT Virtual Interface
    Discovery 14: Implement NAT

    Section 12: Introducing Virtualization Protocols and Techniques
    Objectives

    Describe the virtualization technology of servers, switches, and the various network devices and components

    Server Virtualization
    Need for Network Virtualization
    Path Isolation Overview
    Introducing VRF
    Discovery 15: Configure and Verify VRF
    Introducing Generic Routing Encapsulation
    Discovery 16: Configure and Verify a GRE Tunnel

    Section 13: Exploring Virtual Private Networks and Interfaces
    Objectives

    Describe virtual private networks and interfaces

    Site-to-Site VPN Technologies
    IPsec VPN Overview
    IPsec: Internet Key Exchange
    IPsec Modes
    IPsec VPN Types
    Cisco IOS VTI
    Discovery 17: Configure Static VTI Point-to-Point Tunnels

    Section 14: Examining Wireless Deployment Options
    Objectives

    Describe the various wireless deployment models available, include autonomous AP deployments and cloud-based designs within the centralized Cisco WLC architecture

    Wireless Deployment Overview
    Describe Autonomous AP Deployment
    Describe Centralized Cisco WLC Deployment
    Describe FlexConnect Deployment
    Describe the Cloud-Managed Meraki Solution
    Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Controller Deployment Options
    Describe Cisco Mobility Express

    Section 15: Examining Wireless AP Operation
    Objectives

    Describe how APs communicate with WLCs to obtain software, configurations, and centralized management

    Universal AP Priming
    Explore the Controller Discovery Process
    Describe AP Failover
    Explain High Availability
    Explore AP Modes

    Section 16: Implementing Wireless Client Authentication
    Objectives

    Configure and verify EAP, WebAuth, and PSK wireless client authentication on a WLC

    Authentication Methods
    PSK Authentication
    802.1X User Authentication Overview
    PKI and 802.1X Certificate-Based Authentication
    Introduction to EAP
    EAP-Transport Layer Security
    Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol
    EAP-Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling
    Guest Access with WebAuth
    Describe EAPOL
    Initialize Centralized Cisco WLC
    Getting Familiar with Cisco WLC GUI
    Discovery 18: Configure Wireless Client Authentication in a Centralized Deployment

    Section 17: Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity
    Objectives

    Troubleshoot wireless client connectivity issues using various tools available

    Wireless Troubleshooting Tools Overview
    Spectrum Analysis
    Wi-Fi Scanning
    Packet Analysis
    Cisco AireOS GUI and CLI Tools
    Cisco Wireless Config Analyzer Express
    Common Wireless Client Connectivity Issues Overview
    Client to AP Connectivity
    WLAN Configuration
    Infrastructure Configuration
    Discovery 19: Troubleshoot Wireless Client Connectivity Issues

    Section 18: Implementing Network Services
    Objectives

    Configure devices for troubleshooting efforts by implementing NTP, SNMP best practices, using Cisco IOS IP SLAs, NetFlow and Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager

    Understanding NTP
    Describe PTP
    Logging Services
    Discovery 20: Configure Syslog
    Understanding SNMP
    Introducing NetFlow
    Discovery 21: Configure and Verify Flexible NetFlow
    Understanding Cisco IOS EEM
    Discovery 22: Configure Cisco IOS EEM

    Section 19: Introducing Multicast Protocols
    Objectives

    Describe the concepts, purpose, and features of multicast protocols, including IGMPv2/v3, PIM dense mode/sparse mode, and rendezvous points.

    Multicast Overview
    Internet Group Management Protocol
    Multicast Distribution Trees
    IP Multicast Routing
    Rendezvous Point

    Section 20: Introducing QoS
    Objectives

    Describe the concepts and features of QoS and describe the need within the enterprise network

    Understand the Impact of User Applications on the Network
    Need for QoS
    Describe QoS Mechanisms
    Define and Interpret a QoS Policy

    Section 21: Using Network Analysis Tools
    Objectives

    Explain the use of available network analysis and troubleshooting tools, which include show and debug commands, as well as best practices in troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Concepts
    Network Troubleshooting Procedures: Overview
    Network Troubleshooting Procedures: Case Study
    Basic Hardware Diagnostics
    Filtered Show Commands
    Discovery 23: Troubleshoot Connectivity and Analyze Traffic with Ping, Traceroute, and Debug
    Cisco IOS IP SLAs
    Discovery 24: Configure and Verify Cisco IP SLAs
    SPAN Overview
    Remote SPAN
    Encapsulated Remote Switched Port Analyzer
    Cisco Packet Capture Tools Overview

    Section 22: Implementing Infrastructure Security
    Objectives

    Configure secure administrative access for Cisco IOS devices using the CLI access, RBAC, ACL, and SSH, and explore device hardening concepts to secure devices from less secure applications, such as Telnet and HTTP

    Types of ACLs
    Configure Numbered Access Lists
    Use ACLs to Filter Network Traffic
    Apply ACLs to Interfaces
    Configure Named Access Lists
    Discovery 25: Configure Standard and Extended ACLs
    Control Plane Overview
    Control Plane Policing
    Discovery 26: Configure Control Plane Policing

    Section 23: Implementing Secure Access Control
    Objectives

    Implement scalable administration using AAA and the local database, while exploring the features and benefits

    Securing Device Access
    AAA Framework Overview
    Benefits of AAA Usage
    Authentication Options
    RADIUS and TACACS+
    Enabling AAA and Configuring a Local User for Fallback
    Configuring RADIUS for Console and vty Access
    Configuring TACACS+ for Console and vty Access
    Configure Authorization and Accounting
    Discovery 27: Implement Local and Server-Based AAA

    Section 24: Discovering the Basics of Python Programming
    Objectives

    Explain basic Python components and conditionals with script writing and analysis

    Describe Python Concepts
    String Data Types
    Numbers Data Types
    Boolean Data Types
    Script Writing and Execution
    Analyzing the Code
    Discovery 28: Write and Troubleshoot Python Scripts

    Section 25: Introducing Network Programmability Protocols
    Objectives

    Describe network programmability protocols

    Configuration Management
    Evolution of Device Management and Programmability
    Data Encoding Formats
    Understanding JSON
    Discovery 29: Explore JSON Objects and Scripts in Python
    Model-Driven Programmability Stack
    Introduction to YANG
    Types of YANG Models
    Understanding NETCONF
    Explain NETCONF and YANG
    Discovery 30: Use NETCONF via SSH
    Understanding REST
    Understanding RESTCONF
    Discovery 31: Use RESTCONF with Cisco IOS XE Software