
Master Enterprise Routing, Switching, Wireless, Security, SD‑Access, SD‑WAN & Automation
The ENCOR – Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (350‑401) course gives you the knowledge and skills to configure, troubleshoot, and manage modern enterprise wired and wireless networks. You will learn advanced routing, switching, security, automation, SD‑Access, SD‑WAN, and network programmability — supported by step‑by‑step configuration labs and real troubleshooting examples.
This course is ideal for students preparing for the CCNP Enterprise certification and the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure qualifying exam. It provides deep, practical knowledge across all core enterprise technologies, helping you become a highly skilled network professional.
What You Will Learn
Enterprise Network Architecture
Hierarchical network design (access, distribution, core)
Hardware/software switching mechanisms
TCAM, CAM, process switching, fast switching, CEF
Layer 2 Technologies
VLANs, trunking, Layer 2 troubleshooting
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
EtherChannel configuration & troubleshooting
Advanced Routing
EIGRP features, metrics, path selection
OSPFv2 & OSPFv3 adjacencies, areas, packet types
Summarization, route filtering (IPv4 & IPv6)
EBGP path selection, single‑homed & dual‑homed designs
Network Redundancy & Connectivity
HSRP, VRRP
Static & dynamic NAT
Enterprise internet connectivity
Virtualization & Overlay Technologies
Server, switch, and network virtualization
VRF, GRE, VPN, LISP
Wireless Networking
RF fundamentals, antenna characteristics
Wireless standards
Autonomous AP vs WLC architectures
Roaming, location services
AP‑WLC communication
EAP, WebAuth, PSK authentication
Wireless troubleshooting
Network Operations & Monitoring
NTP, SNMP, IP SLA, NetFlow, EEM
Troubleshooting tools (show/debug commands)
Best practices for enterprise troubleshooting
Enterprise Security
Secure administrative access (CLI, RBAC, ACL, SSH)
Device hardening
AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting)
VPNs, content security, logging, endpoint security
SD‑Access & SD‑WAN
Cisco DNA Center Assurance
SD‑Access nodes, control plane, data plane
VXLAN gateways
SD‑WAN orchestration, management, control, data planes
Multicast & QoS
IGMP v2/v3
PIM dense/sparse mode
Rendezvous points
QoS concepts and enterprise requirements
Automation & Programmability
Python basics and conditionals
NETCONF, RESTCONF
APIs in Cisco DNA Center & vManage
Why This Course Is Valuable
Covers 100% of ENCOR (350‑401) blueprint topics
Includes advanced routing, switching, wireless, security, SD‑Access, SD‑WAN, automation
Step‑by‑step configuration labs
Real troubleshooting examples
Perfect preparation for CCNP Enterprise and CCIE qualifying exam
Clear explanations suitable for beginners and experienced engineers
Who Should Enroll
Network Engineers
Enterprise Infrastructure Engineers
CCNP/CCIE candidates
Wireless & Security Engineers
SOC/NOC analysts
IT professionals managing enterprise networks
Prerequisites
Basic networking knowledge (CCNA level recommended)
Familiarity with Cisco IOS is helpful
No advanced experience required
Start Your CCNP ENCOR Journey Today
Master the core technologies of modern enterprise networks and prepare confidently for the CCNP Enterprise and CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certifications.