Cisco ENCOR Training Course – Enterprise Network Core Technologies
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Description of the training: Cisco ENCOR Training Course – Enterprise Network Core Technologies
This 5-day course makes you autonomous in Cisco enterprise network core technologies: hierarchical architecture, advanced switching and routing, redundancy, security and automation. You practise EIGRP, OSPF and eBGP, network virtualization, VPNs and wireless fundamentals on Cisco devices.
The course blends theory with guided hands-on labs to embed the skills of an enterprise network engineer. It follows the Cisco CCNA course and pairs with the Cisco ENARSI course.
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Good to know
The course suits intermediate networking profiles. A preliminary discussion validates your knowledge (enterprise LAN, routing basics) and adjusts the pace across the five days.
Objectives of the training: Cisco ENCOR Training Course – Enterprise Network Core Technologies
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Design a hierarchical Cisco enterprise network architecture;
- Configure switching and routing services (EIGRP, OSPF, eBGP);
- Diagnose layer 2 and layer 3 connectivity issues;
- Implement infrastructure redundancy and high availability;
- Secure enterprise networks using Cisco mechanisms;
- Automate network administration with Cisco programmability tools.
Prerequisites of the training: Cisco ENCOR Training Course – Enterprise Network Core Technologies
To follow this course under the best conditions, you should be able to implement enterprise LANs, have basic routing and wireless connectivity knowledge, and some Python scripting notions.
Because every participant is unique, a personalised interview with our expert lets us design a course perfectly aligned with their objectives, level and professional challenges.
Target audience of the training: Cisco ENCOR Training Course – Enterprise Network Core Technologies
This course is intended for:
- Intermediate-level network engineers;
- Network administrators;
- Network support and helpdesk technicians.
Financing
Several schemes may help fund this course (company training plan, sector funding bodies, individual schemes). Our advisors will help you identify the solution best suited to your situation.
Detailed programme of the training: Cisco ENCOR Training Course – Enterprise Network Core Technologies
Cisco enterprise network architecture
- Hierarchical design and campus network principles.
Cisco switching mechanisms
- Switching operation and frame processing.
LAN connectivity in campus networks
- VLANs, trunking and device interconnection.
Redundant switched network architecture
- Spanning-tree, redundancy and loop prevention.
EIGRP protocol fundamentals
- EIGRP principles and IPv4/IPv6 configuration.
EIGRP path selection and load balancing
- Metrics, multiple paths and balancing.
OSPF protocol implementation
- Areas, LSAs and OSPF configuration.
OSPF routing optimization
- Route summarization, special areas and authentication.
Interdomain routing with eBGP
- eBGP peering and route exchange between domains.
Network redundancy implementation
- First-hop redundancy protocols (FHRP) and high availability.
Network Address Translation (NAT)
- Static and dynamic NAT and PAT.
Virtualization technologies
- Device and network-path virtualization.
Virtual private networks and VPN interfaces
- VPN principles and secure tunnels.
Wireless network fundamentals
- Concepts and components of an enterprise Wi-Fi network.
Wireless deployment overview
- Controllers, access points and deployment models.
Wi-Fi roaming and location services
- Roaming and location-based services.
Wireless access points and high availability
- AP operation and service continuity.
Course highlights
- Advanced, highly hands-on course on Cisco devices.
- Trainer who is an expert in enterprise networks and Cisco IOS.
- Covers routing, switching, security and automation.
- Preliminary discussion to tailor the content to your level.
FAQ
What is ENCOR?
ENCOR (Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies) is the core skill set for Cisco enterprise networks: advanced switching and routing, redundancy, virtualization, security and automation. This course covers its technical scope in an operational way.
How does it differ from CCNA?
CCNA lays the networking fundamentals, whereas ENCOR covers enterprise core technologies at an advanced level (EIGRP, OSPF, eBGP, virtualization, HA). ENCOR assumes prior networking experience and naturally follows CCNA.
Do I need to know Python?
Basic Python scripting notions are useful, as ENCOR covers network automation and programmability. No development expertise is required: the course targets the use of Cisco automation tools by a networking profile.
What is the difference between EIGRP and OSPF?
EIGRP is a Cisco proprietary advanced distance-vector routing protocol known for fast convergence, whereas OSPF is an open, standardised and interoperable link-state protocol. The course teaches you to implement and optimise both.
What is the BGP protocol?
BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is the routing protocol between autonomous systems, used in particular to interconnect with carriers and across the Internet. ENCOR covers eBGP for interdomain routing; deeper coverage is provided in the ENARSI course.
What is network high availability (FHRP)?
FHRP protocols (First Hop Redundancy Protocol, such as HSRP or VRRP) provide default-gateway redundancy: if one router fails, another takes over with no interruption for users. The course covers their implementation to ensure service continuity.