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 Duration 35 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to the Cisco CCNP Service Provider Track

  • An overview of the CCNP Service Provider certification pathway.
  • Understanding how SPCOR, SPRI, and SPAUTO integrate into a cohesive framework.
  • Key technologies and professional roles typical of service provider environments.

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

  • Network architecture and device operation across IOS XR, IOS XE, and NX-OS platforms.
  • Service provider routing mechanisms and packet forwarding processes.
  • Fundamentals of QoS and traffic engineering.
  • Segment Routing implementations, including SR-MPLS and SRv6.
  • MPLS forwarding techniques and the use of LDP/RSVP.
  • Multicast technologies such as PIM-SM, IGMP, and MSDP.
  • Service provider VPNs, covering both L2VPN and L3VPN.
  • An overview of network automation tools.

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

  • Utilizing IS-IS and OSPF for robust service provider backbones.
  • Configuring advanced BGP scenarios and managing attributes.
  • Implementing BGP route reflectors and confederations.
  • Managing route redistribution and applying policy controls via RPL and route-maps.
  • Ensuring fast convergence and high availability in routing designs.
  • Optimizing routing protocols and troubleshooting complex issues.

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

  • Model-driven telemetry and working with data formats like YAML, JSON, and XML.
  • Leveraging YANG models alongside NETCONF and RESTCONF interfaces.
  • Developing Python scripts to interact with IOS XR and IOS XE devices.
  • Using Postman and API testing techniques for network services.
  • Automating processes for provisioning, configuration, and monitoring.
  • Utilizing Cisco NSO for service orchestration tasks.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of fundamental networking concepts and IP addressing.
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS or IOS-XR command-line interfaces.
  • Familiarity with service provider environments and Layer 2/3 networking concepts.

Target Audience

  • Network engineers and technicians working within service provider contexts.
  • Cisco-certified professionals preparing for the CCNP SP examination series.
  • IT specialists responsible for managing routing, automation, or service provider infrastructure.

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