CCNP Service Provider Training and Certification by master instructor Law Kumar Sah

CCNP service provider course overview

The Cisco Certified Network Professional Service Provider is a certification from the global leader and multinational tech giant Cisco and is provided to professionals to recognize their proficiency in varied networking domains.

The CCNP Service Provider is a leading industry certification that promotes the candidate's advanced-level training and expertise in supporting and implementing enterprise-level carrier-grade networks. The certification is valuable for advanced networking professionals.

About the course

The CCNP Service Provider is an advanced-level professional certificate that is offered by Cisco Systems. It shows the candidate's proficiency in management and advanced configuration of the service provider networks. The CCNP Service Provider is a reputed certification.

It trains the engineer or network administrator to demonstrate proficiency in implementing and operating the Cisco service provider network core technologies and mastery over special areas of service provider network design or administration.

Exam and training

To earn the CCNP Service Provider certification the candidate needs to pass a core exam and any one of the concentration exams. The three concentration exams cover industry-related topics like VPN services, automation, and advanced routing.

Core Examination

350-501 SPCOR

Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies prepares candidates for the 350-501 SPCOR examination.

About the Examination

The 350-501 SPCOR examination is a 120-minute exam that tests the candidate's knowledge of implementing the core service provider network technologies. This includes services, core architecture, automation, networking, and network assurance.

Who should attend the course

• Network engineers
• Network managers
• System engineers
• Network administrators
• Project managers
• Network designers

Skills learned in the course

• The curriculum teaches ways to configure, troubleshoot, and optimize the next-generation Service Provider IP network infrastructure.
• It deepens the candidate's understanding of the technologies of the service provider which includes networking, core architecture, service quality, automation, network assurance, and security.

Prerequisites for the course

The candidates should have:

• Intermediate level knowledge of Cisco IOS and IOS XE and should be familiar with the Cisco IOS XR software configuration
• They should know about the IPv4 and the IPv6 TCP/IP networking and intermediate knowledge of IP routing protocol
• They should also understand the MPLS technology and be familiar with the VPN technology

Concentration examination

300-510 SPRI

Implementing Cisco Service Provider Advanced Routing Solutions

The Implementing Cisco Service Provider Advanced Routing Solutions training prepares candidates for the 300-510 SPRI examination.

About the Examination

The 300-510 SPRI is a 90-minute examination and tests the candidate's understanding of ways to implement the service provider's advanced technology which includes routing protocols, MPLS, policy language, and segment routing.

Who should attend the course?

The course is apt for professionals who want to learn how to implement the Service provider core technology and the advanced routing technologies. It is suited for:

• Network administrators
• Project managers
• System engineers

• Network design

Skills learned from the course

• The candidate gains skills to operate and maintain the advanced technologies that are related to the service provider's core networks
• It increases knowledge and skills to implement the advanced technologies of the service provider which is done through practical and hands-on applications
• The candidate can describe the routing protocol characteristics which are used in the service provider environment. They can implement the advanced features of the Open Shortest Path First in the service provider network
• The course teaches ways to implement the advanced features of the intermediate system to intermediate system or ISIS that runs in the service provider networks
• The course teaches how to configure the route distribution, and border gateway protocol to successfully connect the service provider network to the upstream service provider
• After the course, the attendees can configure BGP scalability and implement the BGP security options. They can implement advanced features to improve the convergence in the BGP network
• The course also lays emphasis on troubleshooting ISIS, OSPF, and BGP and implements and verifies the MPLS. It also teaches ways to implement and verify the segment routing technology in an interior gateway protocol.
• Students learn ways to describe traffic engineering and use it in the segment routing networks and they can implement the IPv6 tunnelling mechanism. They can compare and describe the core multicast concepts and the enhanced protocol-independent multicast. They are also taught how to implement the MSDP and the RP distribution

Prerequisite

To take this course students should come with some prior knowledge.

• They should have some service provider knowledge at a professional level 
• Students should have intermediate or advanced knowledge is the Cisco Internetwork operating system, IOv4 and IPv6 TCP/IP networking, OSPF, BGP, and ISIS routing protocols
• They should understand the MPLS technology, and multicast technology and should be familiar with the segment routing. The candidate should know the level of CCNA, SPFNDU, and Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies 

300-515 SPVI

Implementing Cisco Service Provider VPN Services

The Implementing Cisco Service Provider VPN Services training trains candidates to appear in the 300-515 SPVI examination.

About the Examination

The SPVI 300-515 examination is a 90-minute examination that tests the candidate's knowledge of ways to implement the service provider VPN services which includes Layer 2, Layer 3, and the IPv6.

Who will benefit from the course?

The course is apt for network professionals who wish to learn the ways to implement, monitor, configure, and support the Service provider VPN solutions which are based on the MPLS backbone. Professionals in the following fields may benefit the most from the course.

 Network administrators

• Network managers
• Network architects
• Network engineers
• Network supervisors
• Network Operations Center (NOC) personnel
• Network designers
• Channel partners

Skills learned in the course

• The candidate learns how to devise the VPN concepts and the operation in the service provider environment. They learn how to implement Layer 3 MPLS VPN operations, interdomain MPLS VPN services, and Layer 3 Multicast MPLS VPN operations in the service provider environment.
• The course teaches ways to troubleshoot the typical issues in the Layer 3 MPLS VPN environment and implements Layer 2 VPN operations in the service provider environment
• The course also imparts knowledge on troubleshooting Layer 2 VPN issues, implementing the MPLS VPN solution, and troubleshoot MPLs VPN solution in the IPv6 environment

Prerequisites

Candidates with the CCNA, SPNDU and SPCOR

Certifications have the required knowledge to opt for the SPVI examination training

300-535 SAPUTO

Automating Cisco Service Provider Solutions

The Automating Cisco Service Provider Solutions course trains candidates to appear in the 300-535 SPAUTO examination.

About the Examination

The SPAUTO 300-535 is a 90-minute examination that tests the candidate's knowledge of implementing the service provider's automated solutions which includes orchestration, programming concepts, programming OS, and automation tools.

Who should attend the course?

The course is best suited to individuals who wish to use the network programmability to streamline and scale the service provider network infrastructure.

Skills learned from the course

• The candidates learns to use the RESTCONF and the NETCONF programmability protocols on the Cisco devices and can describe the tools to validate the YANG data models

• The candidates can describe and configure the telemetry, network traffic automation with Cisco XTC, and the automation tools that make use of SSH. They can automate the service provider network configuration with the Cisco NSO and can automate the visualized resource with the Cisco ESC. They can also describe ways to automate the service provider WAN and the Cisco WAE

300-540 SPCNI

Designing and Implementing Cisco Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure

The Designing and Implementing Cisco Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure course trains candidates on the 300-540 SPCNI examination.

About the Examination

The 300-540 SPCNI examination is a 90-minute paper that certifies the candidate's understanding of how to design and implement the cloud interconnect, virtualized architecture, security, high availability, optimization, and service assurance.

Benefits of the CCNP Service Provider Course

• The certification is designed to train candidates in professional-level job roles in the field of service provider technology. It is a certification of one’s expertise and proficiency in service provider solutions
• The certification is recognized and demonstrates the candidate's core knowledge and offers flexibility to customize the certification as per the candidate’s choice of technical area
• Programmability and automation are components that assist the aspirants to scale their service provider infrastructure which helps to scale the candidate's career to new heights.
• The service provider industry is growing and needs skills to offer a scalable infrastructure. The course trains candidates on the latest technologies
• A CCNP Service Provider course gives candidates a career boost and a lucrative pay cheque.

Who should enroll in the training for CCNP Service Provider certification

The course is apt for:

• Aspiring engineers
• Diploma holder
• Graduate in network management or networking
• Non-working professionals
• Network engineers who implement, design, and manage the service provider networks
• IT professionals who specialize in enterprise service provider network
• Network administrators who take care of the operation of service provider networks
• System architects who take of service provider network deployment and design
• Network consultants working as advisors to clients on service provider network solutions.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of networking technologies and concepts or CCNA certification
• Understanding of switching and routing protocols
• Familiar with network topologies and network virtualization technologies or any kind of service provider network architecture
• Basic understanding of quality of service and the security principles of service provider networks

Skills learned in the CCNP Service Provider course

• The candidate learns how to design and implement scalable and secure service provider networks like VPN and MPLS
• They learn the advanced routing protocols and how to deploy them in the service provider networks
• The candidates learn the concepts and ways to implement multi-protocol label switching like MPLS traffic engineering. They also learn how to deploy network virtualization technologies like VRFs
• The course teaches how to focus on the design and the implementation of QoS policies in the service provider network to have a reliable and efficient delivery of mission-critical traffic
• The students learn the best practices for the service provider networks like VPNs and firewalls. They gain hands-on experience on how to troubleshoot the common service provider network issues like switching and routing
• The course curriculum covers the use of the network automation tools and the various techniques to streamline the network operations and improve the efficiency of the network

Job opportunities after completing the CCNP Service Provider certification

After getting certified the professional can work as a

· Service Provider Network Technician

· Service Provider System Engineer

· Service Provider Implementer

· Service Provider Field Engineer

· Service Provider Network Designer

· Service Provider Support Technician

· Service Provider Network Engineer

· Service Provider Planner

Why choose Lan and Wan Technology for CCNP Service Provider training

• Students can choose between online and offline training based on their comfort
• The course is taught by certified trainers who offer theoretical and practical learning. They come with teaching and industry experience. This offers a hands-on training approach that gets students certified faster
• The course is affordable with plenty of doubt learning sessions to make the concepts clearer

FAQ

How many years is the CCNP Service Provider certification valid for? What is the recertification clause?

The CCNP Service Provider certification is valid for three years. Candidates can get recertified by passing one core technology exam, two separate concentration exams, any one expert-level written exam, or a practical exam.

Who should opt for the CCNP Service Provider certification?

The certification is best suited for network professionals who have experience in carrier-grade service provider networks and wish to earn a certificate of their advanced expertise.

What is the CCNP Service Provider certification?

The CCNP Service Provider is a professional-level certification by Cisco that provides enrolled candidates with knowledge on the maintenance and functioning of everything related to networking and service-providing solutions.

What is the exam pattern of the CCNP Service Provider?

Candidates need to appear for one mandatory core paper and any one concentration paper of their choice

What is the CCNP Service Provider curriculum?

The syllabus broadly covers architecture, networking, services, MPLS and segment routing, automation, and assurance. Candidates should know these topics thoroughly to clear the examination.

What is the average preparation time to sit for the CCNP Service Provider examination?

On average a person needs to study 4 to 5 hours daily for 5 months to clear the certification.

Do you need lab experience to clear the exam?

Lab and practical knowledge is essential to clear the CCNP Service Provider examination. Practical knowledge of network services and other domains is mandatory.

What kind of expertise do candidates gain after completing the certification?

The CCNP Service Provider certification lets candidates learn how to use technologies to make the network better. The candidate can check, set up, and make utmost use of the modern service provider IP networks. They learn about networking, core architecture, QoS, network assurance, and security.

What are some topics covered in the CCNP Service Provider course?

The CCNP Service Provider certification covers topics like upscale and descale of WAN and LAN at an organizational level. Advanced routing and switching, dual-stack architecture, network assurance, network security, and virtualization are also covered.

Is it worth doing the CCNP service provider course?

The CCNP Service Provider is a challenging certification that gauges the professional skill of troubleshooting and administering complicated networks. It is a Cisco-certified course that offers several job opportunities.