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 Duration 35 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to the Cisco CCNP Service Provider Certification Track

  • Overview of the CCNP Service Provider certification pathway.
  • Understanding how SPCOR, SPRI, and SPAUTO integrate to form a cohesive skill set.
  • Key technologies and professional roles within service provider environments.

350-501 SPCOR – Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies

  • Network architecture and device operations across IOS XR, IOS XE, and NX-OS.
  • Service provider routing mechanisms and packet forwarding processes.
  • Fundamentals of QoS and traffic engineering.
  • Segment Routing techniques, including SR-MPLS and SRv6.
  • MPLS forwarding alongside LDP and RSVP protocols.
  • Multicast capabilities using PIM-SM, IGMP, and MSDP.
  • Service provider virtual private networks (L2VPN and L3VPN).
  • An overview of network automation toolsets.

300-510 SPRI – Implementing Cisco Service Provider Advanced Routing Solutions

  • Deployment of IS-IS and OSPF within service provider backbone networks.
  • Advanced BGP configurations and attribute management.
  • Utilization of BGP route reflectors and confederations.
  • Route redistribution and policy control via RPL and route-maps.
  • Strategies for fast convergence and high availability.
  • Optimization and troubleshooting of routing protocols.

300-535 SPAUTO – Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions

  • Model-driven telemetry and handling of data formats like YAML, JSON, and XML.
  • Application of YANG models and NETCONF/RESTCONF interfaces.
  • Development of Python scripts to interact with IOS XR and IOS XE systems.
  • Testing network services using Postman and API validation techniques.
  • Automation of provisioning, configuration, and monitoring tasks.
  • Leveraging Cisco NSO for efficient service orchestration.

Conclusion and Recommended Next Steps

Requirements

  • Solid grasp of fundamental networking principles and IP addressing schemes.
  • Practical experience with the Cisco IOS or IOS-XR command-line interfaces.
  • Working knowledge of service provider environments, including Layer 2 and Layer 3 concepts.

Target Audience

  • Network engineers and technicians operating within service provider contexts.
  • Cisco-certified experts preparing for CCNP Service Provider examinations.
  • IT professionals accountable for routing, automation, or service provider infrastructure management.

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