Route Vs BSCI
| Route 642-902 Implement an EIGRP based solution, given a network design and a set of requirements • Determine network resources needed for implementing EIGRP on a network • Create an EIGRP implementation plan • Create an EIGRP verification plan • Configure EIGRP routing • Verify EIGRP solution was implemented properly using show and debug commands • Document results of EIGRP implementation and verification Implement a multi-area OSPF Network, given a network design and a set of requirements • Determine network resources needed for implementing OSPF on a network • Create an OSPF implementation plan • Create an OSPF verification plan • Configure OSPF routing • Verify OSPF solution was implemented properly using show and debug commands • Document results of OSPF implementation and verification plan Implement an eBGP based solution, given a network design and a set of requirements • Determine network resources needed for implementing eBGP on a network • Create an eBGP implementation plan • Create an eBGP verification plan • Configure eBGP routing • Verify eBGP solution was implemented properly using show and debug commands • Document results of eBGP implementation and verification plan Implement an IPv6 based solution, given a network design and a set of requirements • Determine network resources needed for implementing IPv6 on a network • Create an IPv6 implementation plan • Create an IPv6 verification plan • Configure IPv6 routing • Configure IPv6 interoperation with IPv4 • Verify IPv6 solution was implemented properly using show and debug commands • Document results of IPv6 implementation and verification plan Implement an IPv4 or IPv6 based redistribution solution, given a network design and a set of requirements • Create a redistribution implementation plan based upon the results of the redistribution analysis • Create a redistribution verification plan • Configure a redistribution solution • Verify that a redistribution was implemented • Document results of a redistribution implementation and verification plan • Identify the differences between implementing an IPv4 and IPv6 redistribution solution Implement Layer 3 Path Control Solution • Create a Layer 3 path control implementation plan based upon the results of the redistribution analysis • Create a Layer 3 path control verification plan • Configure Layer 3 path control • Verify that a Layer 3 path control was implemented • Document results of a Layer 3 path control implementation and verification plan • Implement basic teleworker and branch services • Describe broadband technologies • Configure basic broadband connections • Describe basic VPN technologies • Configure GRE • Describe branch access technologies | BSCI 642-901 Implement EIGRP operations • Explain the functions and operations of EIGRP (e.g., DUAL). • Configure EIGRP routing. (e.g., Stub Routing, authentication, etc.) • Verify or troubleshoot EIGRP routing configurations. Implement multiarea OSPF operations • Explain the functions and operations of multiarea OSPF. • Configure multiarea OSPF routing. (e.g., Stub, NSSA, authentication, etc.) • Verify or troubleshoot multiarea OSPF routing configurations. Describe integrated IS-IS • Describe the features and benefits of integrated IS-IS. • Configure and verify integrated IS-IS. Implement Cisco IOS routing features • Describe, configure or verify route redistribution between IP routing IGPs. (e.g., route-maps, default routes, etc.) • Describe, configure or verify route filtering (i.e., distribute-lists and passive interfaces). • Describe and configure DHCP services (e.g., Server, Client, IP helper address, etc.). Implement BGP for enterprise ISP connectivity • Describe the functions and operations of BGP. • Configure or verify BGP operation in a non-transit AS (e.g., authentication). • Configure BGP path selection. (i.e., Local Preference, AS Path, Weight or MED attributes). Implement multicast forwarding • Describe IP Multicast (e.g., Layer-3 to Layer-2 mapping, IGMP, etc.). • Describe, configure, or verify IP multicast routing (i.e., PIM Sparse-Dense Mode). Implement IPv6 • Describe IPv6 addressing operations. • Describe IPv6 interoperation with IPv4. • Describe, configure or verify OSPF routing with IPv6 addressing. |
Switch Vs BCMSN
| Switch 642-813 Implement VLAN based solution, given a network design and a set of requirements • Determine network resources needed for implementing a VLAN based solution on a network • Create a VLAN based implementation plan • Create a VLAN based verification plan • Configure switch-to-switch connectivity for the VLAN based solution • Configure loop prevention for the VLAN based solution • Configure Access Ports for the VLAN based solution • erify the VLAN based solution was implemented properly using show and debug commands • Document results of VLAN implementation and verification Implement a Security Extension of a Layer 2 solution, given a network design and a set of requirements • Determine network resources needed for implementing a Security solution • Create a implementation plan for the Security solution • Create a verification plan for the Security solution • Configure port security features • Configure general switch security features • Configure private VLANs Configure VACL and PACL • Verify the Security based solution was implemented properly using show and debug commands • Document results of Security implementation and verification Implement Switch based Layer 3 services, given a network design and a set of requirements • Determine network resources needed for implementing a Switch based Layer 3 solution • Create an implementation plan for the Switch based Layer 3 solution • Create a verification plan for the Switch based Layer 3 solution • Configure routing interfaces Configure Layer 3 Security • Verify the Switch based Layer 3 solution was implemented properly using show and debug commands • Document results of Switch based Layer 3 implementation and verification Prepare infrastructure to support advanced services • Implement a Wireless Extension of a Layer 2 solution • Implement a VoIP support solution • Implement video support solution Implement High Availability, given a network design and a set of requirements • Determine network resources needed for implementing High Availability on a network • Create a High Availability implementation plan • Create a High Availability verification plan • Implement first hop redundancy protocols • Implement switch supervisor redundancy • Verify High Availability solution was implemented properly using show and debug commands • Document results of High Availability implementation and verification | BCMSN 642-812 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). |
Q. How is the new Cisco CCNP® curriculum structured?
A. The new CCNP v6.0 curriculum has three courses that fully align with the three new CCNP certification exams: CCNP Route, CCNP Switch, and CCNP Troubleshoot. The courses are semester long, 70-hour courses. Course components include hands-on lab activities, case studies, chapter exams, a final exam, and a skills based exam. Unlike other Cisco Networking Academy® courses, the CCNP courses will not have the traditional GUI-based curriculum. It is replaced by a Cisco® Press textbook.
Q. Why is the online curriculum being replaced by a book?
A. Networking Academy wanted the CCNP curriculum update to coincide with the release of the new certification exams to help ensure that the curriculum is relevant to the needs of students and academies. To optimize development time and resources, we decided to replace the resource- and time-intensive development of online course content with textbooks. This decision allowed us to focus on the development of other course components that are highly valued by the CCNP community.
Q. How will Networking Academy guarantee the alignment of the textbooks with other course components?
A. All course components, including the books, are part of an instructional design that guarantees their consistency and alignment. We are working in close collaboration with Cisco Press to help ensure that the study guides traditionally published by Cisco Press align with the Networking Academy CCNP courses.
Q. Will the books be available in electronic forms.
A. Yes, Cisco Press will make all books available in electronic format.
Q. What are the prerequisites for the new CCNP 6.0 couses?
A. Please refer to the following table. Please note that although no prerequisites are indicated for CCNP Switch, all CCNP courses presume knowledge at the Cisco CCNA® routing and switching level.
Q. What type of instructor training will be required to teach the new CCNP 6.0 curriculum?
A. The following table summarizes the training requirements for CCNP. All instructors will need to complete instructor training to teach CCNP Troubleshoot, regardless of their current training status. Instructors who are currently certified to teach both CCNP: BSCI and CCNP: BCMSN will not require any additional training to teach the CCNP Route and CCNP Switch courses.
Q. Who will offer instructor training?
A. Instructor training will be offered by CCNP CATCs and regional academies (where applicable). Please check with your support academy for the availability of instructor training classes.
Q. Will instructor training be offered remotely?
A. CATCs and regional academies are strongly encouraged to offer Blended Distance Learning options for CCNP instructor training. A list of options will be published when available.
Q. When will be the current CCNP 5.0 courses be retired?
A. To facilitate a smooth transition, the CCNP 5.0 curriculum will be available for one year after the release of the new courses. However, all academies are encouraged to migrate to CCNP 6.0 as soon as possible to take advantage of the new curriculum. The end of availability dates are March 2011 for ISCW and OCN, and June 2011 for BSCI and BCMSN.
Q. Until when will students be able to take the current CCNP certification exams?
A. The four existing CCNP certification exams will be available to the general public through July 31, 2010 and to Networking Academy students using a special voucher through December 31, 2010. After December 31, 2010, all candidates for CCNP will need to pass the Troubleshoot (TSHOOT) certification exam. BSCI and BCMSN will continue to be accepted as satisfying CCNP certification requirements. Networking Academy exam candidates can mix and match CCNP exam requirements as shown in the following table.
Q. What are the numbers and acronyms of the existing and the new CCNP certification exams?
A. The exams are listed below, new exams appear in bold type:
• 642-901 BSCI; replaced by 642-902 ROUTE
•642-812 BCMSN; replaced by 642-813 SWITCH
•642-832 TSHOOT
•642-825 ISCW; no replacement
•642-845 ONT; no replacement
•642-892 Composite; no replacement
Q. What equipment bundles will be required to teach the new CCNP curriculum.
A. Lab equipment topologies will be published after they are finalized by the development team. Academies should be able to use most of their current equipment.
Q. Will NETLAB support the new CCNP lab activities.
A. Yes. All lab activities are being designed to be remote enabled using NDG’s NETLAB.
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Last day to test for v5.0 (BSCI, BCMSN, Composite, ISCW, ONT) :- JULY 31, 2010
New v6.0 exams availability date:-
642-902 ROUTE
Available March 10, 2010
642-813 SWITCH
Available March 10, 2010
642-832 TSHOOT
Available: April 30, 2010
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