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What is CCNP?

The Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification gives you advanced knowledge of networks. As a CCNP certified, you would be able to install, configure and troubleshoot converged, local and Wide Area Networks for organizations having networks of 100 to 500 nodes. Also it gives you the ability to manage routers and switches that comprise the network core. It also focuses on topics such as security, converged networks, quality of service (QoS), virtual private networks (VPN) and broadband technologies.

CCNP Modules

As mentioned earlier, you need to have a CCNA certificate to go on to get a CCNP certificate. CCNP is made up of four modules:

1. Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)

This module gives you the basic knowledge of creating proficient and flexible enterprise networks. This involves installation, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure devices such as Cisco ISRs routers according to the Campus Infrastructure module in the Enterprise Composite Network model.

2. Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)

This module is actually comprised of the methods that tell how to create an efficient and expandable enterprise network. This is done by taking complete care of all the matters related to installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure devices such as Catalyst Multilayer Switches. It follows the Campus Infrastructure module of Enterprise Composite Network model.

3. Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW)

This module makes you proficient in making it possible that the enterprise network reaches to remote workers and sites. The focus in this module is mainly on giving the awareness of processes that are used to realize remote access and VPN client configuration.

4. Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT)

The optimization of QOS techniques in converged networks integrating voice, wireless and security applications and their effective use is the focus of this module.

For the aid of individuals taking the CCNP program and succeeding the certification test, Cisco and its so many affiliated world-wide technical training institutes do offer training classes with a detailed study material on every subject matter for the preparation.

Introduction

In the ever-growing field of IT, one has to keep pace with the emerging technologies and stay up-to-date. During the last decade the filed of IT has expanded so much that you can’t be an expert at everything. You have to select a track for yourself, look for the certifications recognized and accepted by the industry, and get on with it.

Certifications are the measure of your ability and specially knowledge in some specific area. They not only add a star on your resume, but also give you an edge in this ever-growing and evolving field. And not to forget, it does add up in your promotion and salary raises.

Networking Certifications

As an IT Professional, if you are looking to pursue your career in the field of networking and specifically to indulge in the vast market of Cisco based networking products, The Cisco Certified Network Associate or the CCNA is a certification for you.

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Description:

The 642-565 SSSE exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of Cisco security products and product positioning and where each technology fits in the Cisco Self-Defending Network strategy. Topics covered include Cisco Security Appliance (ASA), PIX Firewall, IDS/IPS, VPN, Security Management, CS-MARS and NAC Appliance.

Exam Topics:

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Remote Access exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice. Read the rest of this entry »