ENCOR

5 days Instructor Led Training plus 3 days self-study. 

The course contains learning material for 8 days. Of this, 3 days are spent on self-study. The self-study material is included in the electronic documents including video and lab exercises. After the course, access to the lab exercises is still possible for 60 hours over a period of 90 days.

The training provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to install, configure, operate and troubleshoot an enterprise network and introduces you to the design of overlay networks using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions. You will also learn to understand and implement security principles as well as automation and programmability within an enterprise network.

Course Contents

• Illustrate hierarchical network design using access, distribution, and core layers
• Compare hardware/software switching, including CAM, TCAM, process switching, fast switching, and Cisco Express Forwarding
• Troubleshoot Layer 2 issues with VLANs and trunking
• Implement redundancy with STP and troubleshoot EtherChannel. Describe EIGRP features, metrics, and path selection
• Implement and optimize OSPFv2/v3 for IPv4/IPv6, including adjacencies, areas, summarization, and filtering
• Configure EBGP for interdomain routing, path selection, and single/dual-homed setups
• Use HSRP and VRRP for network redundancy
• Set up enterprise internet access with static/dynamic NAT
• Explain virtualization of servers, switches, and network components
• Implement overlays like VRF, GRE, VPN, and LISP
• Describe wireless networking concepts: RF, antennas, standards, deployment models (autonomous/cloud), roaming, and location services
• Explain AP-WLC communication and centralized management
• Configure and verify EAP, WebAuth, and PSK on WLCs
• Troubleshoot wireless client issues using available tools
• Use services like NTP, SNMP, IP SLAs, NetFlow, and EEM for enterprise troubleshooting
• Apply show/debug commands and best practices
• Secure Cisco IOS access with CLI, RBAC, ACLs, SSH, and hardening techniques
• Implement AAA with local database and explore its benefits
• Describe enterprise security architecture: VPNs, content security, logging, endpoint protection, and firewalls
• Explain Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance for IBN, visibility, monitoring, and app experience
• Describe Cisco SD-Access: nodes, control/data planes, and VXLAN gateways
• Define Cisco SD-WAN components: orchestration, management, control, and data planes
• Explain multicast protocols: IGMP v2/v3, PIM dense/sparse mode, and rendezvous points
• Describe QoS concepts and enterprise needs
• Understand Python basics, conditionals, and scripting. Describe network programmability protocols like NETCONF and RESTCONF.
• Explain APIs in Cisco Catalyst Center and SD-WAN Manager

You will receive the original course documentation from Cisco in English language as a Cisco E-Book. In the Cisco Digital Learning Version, the content of the courseware is integrated into the learning interface instead.

Target Group

• Network technicians
• Network administrators
• Network technicians
• Helpdesk technicians

Knowledge Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this training. However, it is recommended that you have the following knowledge and skills before attending this training: 

• Understanding of enterprise LAN network implementation
• Basic understanding of enterprise routing and wireless connectivity
• Basic understanding of Python scripting 

These skills can be found in the following Cisco learning offerings: 

• Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
• Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE) 

Complementary and Continuative Courses

ENSLD – Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks
ENARSI – Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services
ENWLSD – Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks
ENWLSI – Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks
ENAUI – Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions
ENSDWI – Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions
ENCC – Designing and Implementing Cloud Connectivity
ENNA – Designing and Implementing Enterprise Network Assurance
CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Workshop - The Practical Exam

Course Objective

This course will help you prepare for the ENCOR exam, which is part of four certifications:

• CCNP® Enterprise
• CCIE® Enterprise Infrastructure
• CCIE Enterprise Wireless
• Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core

You are interested in a certification? The course at hand is part of the following certification(s):

Certification as CCNP Enterprise Certification

Certification as CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Certification

Certification as CCIE Enterprise Wireless Certification

Classroom training

Do you prefer the classic training method? A course in one of our Training Centers, with a competent trainer and the direct exchange between all course participants? Then you should book one of our classroom training dates!

Hybrid training

Hybrid training means that online participants can additionally attend a classroom course. The dynamics of a real seminar are maintained, and the online participants are able to benefit from that. Online participants of a hybrid course use a collaboration platform, such as WebEx Training Center or Saba Meeting. To do this, a PC with browser and Internet access is required, as well as a headset and ideally a Web cam. In the seminar room, we use specially developed and customized audio- and video-technologies. This makes sure that the communication between all persons involved works in a convenient and fault-free way.

Online training

You wish to attend a course in online mode? We offer you online course dates for this course topic. To attend these seminars, you need to have a PC with Internet access (minimum data rate 1Mbps), a headset when working via VoIP and optionally a camera. For further information and technical recommendations, please refer to.

Cisco Digital Learning

This course is available in the Cisco Digital Learning Library. These recently developed, multi-modal training events include HD videos moderated by lecturers with stored searchable text and subtitles, as well as a exercises, labs, and explanatory text and graphics. We provide this offer to you via our myExperTeach learning portal. Effective of the activation of the account, access to the courses will be granted for a duration of 6 months. In the case of packet solutions (Cisco Digital Learning Subscriptions), this time period will amount to 12 months.

Tailor-made courses

You need a special course for your team? In addition to our standard offer, we will also support you in creating your customized courses, which precisely meet your individual demands. We will be glad to consult you and create an individual offer for you.