To get the most out of this exam review, you should have a solid understanding of the following topics:

• Illustrate the hierarchical network design model and architecture using the access, distribution, and core layers
• Describe function and features of basic Layer 2 switching, control plane and data plane, and packet forwarding in Cisco switching
• Explain the implementation of Layer 2 connectivity using VLANs and trunking, spanning tree, and Etherchannel
• Detailed understanding of EIGRP, OSPF, LSDB, route filtering, and EBGP interdomain routing
• Explain the functions, features, and configuration of network redundancy
• Explain the concepts, features, and function of NAT within the enterprise network
• Describe the virtualization technology of servers, switches, and the various network devices and components
• Describe wireless networking, antenna characteristics, various wireless deployment models, and colud-based designs
• Describe wireless roaming and location services
• Configure and verify EAP, WebAuth, and PSK wireless client authentication on a WLC
• Troubleshoot wireless client connectivity issues
• Describe the concepts, purpose, and features of multicast protocols, including IGMP v2/v3, PIM dense mode/sparse mode, and rendezvous points
• Describe the concepts and features of QoS and describe the need within the enterprise network
• Configure devices for troubleshooting efforts by implementing NTP, SNMP best practices, using Cisco IOS IP SLAs, NetFlow and Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager
• Troubleshoot connectivity and analyze traffic with ping, traceroute, and debug, configure and verify Cisco IP SLAs, and explain the use of SPAN, RSPAN, and ERSPAN
• 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
• Implement scalable administration using AAA and the local database
• Describe the enterprise network security architecture, including the purpose and function of VPNs, content security, logging, endpoint security, personal firewalls, and other security features such as VTI
• Describe Cisco DNA Center device onboarding automation and Cisco DNA Center Software Image Maintenance
• 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 VXLAN gateways
• Define the components and features of Cisco SD-WAN solution, including the orchestration plane, management plane, control plane, and data plane
• Explain basic Python components and conditionals with script writing and analysis, including various network programmability protocols
• Describe APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage

Associated Certification: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless

Associated Exam: 350-401 ENCOR