Course Overview

The Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Routing and Switching instrument is a great way to showcase your chops in planning, enforcing, vindicating, and troubleshooting both original and wide- area enterprise networks. It also emphasizes the significance of uniting with specialists in areas like advanced security, voice, wireless, and videotape results. This instrument is ideal for individualities who have at least a time of networking experience and are eager to take their chops to the coming position, working singly on further complex network challenges. Earning the CCNP Routing and Switching instrument proves that you have the moxie demanded for places similar as network mastermind, support mastermind, systems mastermind, or network technician. The knowledge you gain about routing and switching protocols will serve as a solid foundation, as these chops are just as important in moment’s physical networks as they will be in the virtualized network functions of the future.

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To get started, you need to have a valid CCNA or any CCIE instrument under your belt. After that, you will need to attack three examinations enforcing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE), enforcing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH), and Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT). Each test lasts 2 hours and costs$ 200.

Still, there are further CCNP instruments available in areas like wireless, data center, If you are looking to specialize. For a complete list of the current CCNP titles, just click on the" See all Cisco instruments" link at the bottom of this runner.

1. Enforcing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)

   In this course, scholars will dive into the planning, configuration, and verification of secure enterprise LAN and WAN routing results, exercising a variety of routing protocols.

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2. Enforcing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)

   This course will guide scholars through the planning, configuration, and verification of intricate enterprise switching results, all grounded on Cisco's Lot Enterprise Architecture.

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   3.Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)

Scholars will gain chops to( 1) plan and carry out regular conservation on complex enterprise routed and switched networks, and( 2) apply technology- driven practices along with a methodical , ITIL- biddable approach to effectively troubleshoot networks.
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Q1, what changes are being made to the CCNP examinations? How numerous of the motifs are new?

The instrument norms for the CCNP examinations have been streamlined to more reflect the job prospects of professional network engineers. However, just click on the test you’re interested in at CCNP on the Cisco Learning Network, If you want to see the specific test motifs. Cisco does not expose the chance or number of questions for each test content, so it’s stylish for campaigners to be ready for questions on all the listed motifs.

Q2. With the new CCNP blazoned, can I still take the old CCNP examinations? How long will they remain valid?

A final day to take the BSCI, BCMSN, COMP, ISCW, and ONT examinations is July 31, 2010. Still, your score will be accepted until it expires — three times from the date you took the test, If you pass one of the retired examinations.

Q3. The CCIP instrument requires the BSCI test, and the CCDP instrument requires both the BSCI and BCMSN examinations. Will these examinations still be available for CCIP and CCDP campaigners?

A Unfortunately, the BSCI and BCMSN examinations will be retired and replaced with the ROUTE and SWITCH examinations for all related Cisco certifications. However, be sure to check the blend- and- match tables below for further details, If you’re pursuing your CCIP or CCDP instruments.

Q4. Is there a specific order in which the new CCNP examinations should be taken?

A You can take the examinations in any order you like, but it’s recommended to complete the ROUTE and SWITCH courses before diving the TSHOOT course. This way you’ll be suitable to apply the knowledge from ROUTE and SWITCH in the lab scripts used during the course work.

Q5. What changes are passing in the routing test and course?

A The CCNP routing course (enforcing Cisco IP Routing) and the642-9032 ROUTE test are now including some new motifs

- Configuring EIGRP across HDLC, Frame Relay, MPLS, VPN, and MPLS virtual circuits
- Setting up OSPF over HDLC, Frame Relay, PPT, and colorful pasty links
- enforcing alternate routing path control
- enforcing I’ve
- assaying branch office network designs and planning for installation
- assessing designs to support mobile workers and planning necessary network variations.

Q6. What’s changing in the switching test and course?

A The CCNP switching course( enforcing Cisco IP Switched Networks) and the 642- 813 SWITCH test are now covering these fresh motifs
- enforcing Per VLAN Gauging Tree( PVST) and 802.1 W Rapid Gauging Tree Protocol
- Setting up network monitoring in a largely available terrain
- Integrating the rearmost WLAN bias into the lot structure

Q7. What's the CCNP TSHOOT beta test? Does it count toward CCNP instrument?

A The TSHOOT beta is an early interpretation of the TSHOOT instrument test, designed to assess the prophetic capability of the test questions. It’s the same length and covers the same material as the final test. Campaigners who pass a beta test will admit full credit, but scores who not be available right down. You’ll need to stay about six to eight weeks for the beta analysis to be completed before you get your scores. The TSHOOT beta test is set to launch around February 16 and will be available until March 26, 2010, at a blinked price of$ 50 USD. As a perk, the first 150 completed beta examinations will be free of charge. Campaigners can only essay a beta test formerly.

Q8. What types of questions will the CCNP examinations include?

A You can anticipate a blend of question formats on the new CCNP examinations. These will include traditional multiple- choice questions, drag- and- drop questions, and simulation questions.

Q9. If I complete the streamlined CCNP training in routing ( ROUTE) or switching( SWITCH) previous to the release of the new examinations, can I sit for the old examinations?

A scholars taking the new and revised routing course (ROUTE) or the new and revised switching course( SWITCH) will be permitted to take the current BSCI( routing) and BCMSN( switching) examinations until July 31, 2010. The new ROUTE and SWITCH examinations will be available inside-March of 2010, and the TSHOOT test will be available in April of 2010. Since the new courses cover further content than the current courses, the scholars will be adequately prepared to take the current examinations and come pukka.

Q10. I've formerly completed some of the current CCNP conditions. Which of the new examinations do I need to take?

A You'll have until July 31, 2010, to pass any of the being series of CCNP examinations to come pukka . On and after August 1, 2010, the BSCI, BCMSN, COMP, ISCW and ONT examinations will no longer be available. Passing test scores are valid for three times from the date the test was passed and will continue to be applied towards instrument. You can use the CCNP test Combination Tool on the Web to determine which examinations you need to take in your particular situation.


Q11. I have only passed the ISCW or ONT test, but not both. Do I've to attempt the other test on or before July 31, 2010? * OR * I have completed the ISCW( or ONT) course but not the test. Do I've to attempt the test on or before July 31, 2010?

A If you're both suitable to pass the ISCW and ONT examinations by July 31, 2010, previous to withdrawal, you who not need to take the TSHOOT test in order to come certified. However, on the other hand, you do not feel that you'll be suitable to pass both examinations previous to July 31, If. Do not spend your time and plutocrat trying to pass one of the examinations singly, as one who not be enough in order to waive the need to pass TSHOOT after July 31, 2010.


Q12. What's the beta test for CCNP TSHOOT? Can it be credited toward CCNP instrument?

A The TSHOOT beta is an early release of the TSHOOT instrument test, which is employed to validate the prophetic value of the test questions. It's the same length and contains the same content as the final test. Passes in a beta test are given full credit, still scores on beta examinations are not immediate. Campaigners have to stay six to eight weeks, until the beta analysis is finished, to get their scores. The TSHOOT beta test will be available eventually around February 16 and through March 26, 2010 at a reduction price of$ 50 USD. As an incitement to record, the first 150 beta examinations taken will be given free of charge. Campaigners can essay a beta test formerly.