Cisco CCNP ENCOR Primer - Full Course

Dive into an extensive 8+ hour course that lays a strong foundation for the Cisco CCNP ENCOR exam and complements CCNA study. Explore a wide range of networking topics, including network design principles, enterprise campus design, Cisco hierarchical network model, Layer 2/3 switching, wireless LANs, cloud computing, software-defined networking, and quality of service. Master troubleshooting techniques for VLANs and inter-VLAN routing, delve into spanning tree protocols, and understand routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP. Learn about network address translation, IP multicast, Cisco diagnostic tools, and SLA troubleshooting. Gain insights into network security, including password management, AAA configuration, ACLs implementation, risk assessment, firewalls, and 802.1X authentication. Benefit from hands-on examples, practical tips, and comprehensive coverage of essential networking concepts and technologies.

- Network Design Principles
- Enterprise Campus Design
- Cisco Hierarchical Network Model
- Design Considerations: Geography and Apps
- Layer 2/3 Switching
- Physical Cabling
- Analyzing Traffic
- Network Scalability, Resiliency, and Fault Domains
- Introducing High Availability
- Introduction to Wireless LANs
- Cisco Unified Wireless Solution
- Wireless LAN Design
- Cloud Terminology
- Characteristics of Cloud Computing
- Software Defined Networking
- Designing Quality of Service
- Cisco Express Forwarding and Planes of Operation
- Troubleshoot VLANs
- Troubleshoot Inter-VLAN Routing Issues
- Spanning Tree I: BPDU Basics and Port States
- Spanning Tree II: Port Types, Cost, Priority, Timers
- RSTP Concepts and Configuration
- MST Concepts and Configuration
- EIGRP Concepts
- OSPF Concepts
- BGP Concepts
- Network Address Translation
- Defining the Concept of IP Multicast
- Using Cisco Diagnostic Tools
- Troubleshoot Device Management SNMP, Logging, SPAN
- Troubleshoot SLA
- Policy Based Routing and IP SLA
- SNMP and IP SLA
- Security and Cisco Routers: An introduction
- Password Management
- Password Management for Remote Connections
- Understanding Privilege Levels
- Introduction to AAA
- Configuring AAA
- Configuring AAA Part 2
- Introduction to ACLS
- Wildcards and Network Summarization
- Implementing ACLs
- Risk Assessment and Security Documents
- Introduction to Firewalls
- 802.1X