CCNP Enterprise Design ENSLD 300-420 Official Cert Guide: Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks, 2nd Edition

CCNP Enterprise Design ENSLD 300-420 Official Cert Guide: Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks, 2nd Edition

by Anthony Bruno, Steve Jordan
Released February 2024
Publisher(s): Cisco Press
ISBN: 9780138247423

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Book description

Trust the best-selling Official Cert Guide series from Cisco Press to help you learn, prepare, and practice for the CCNP Enterprise Design ENSLD 300-420 exam. Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, CCNP Enterprise Design ENSLD 300-420 Official Cert Guide, Second Edition, helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success and is the only self-study resource approved by Cisco. Expert authors Anthony Bruno and Steve Jordan share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills.

This complete study package includes

  • A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exam

  • Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section

  • Exam Topic lists that make referencing easy

  • Chapter-ending exercises, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly

  • The powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports

  • An online Flash Cards application to help you drill on Key Terms by chapter

  • A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies

  • Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time

Content Update Program:

This fully updated second edition includes the latest topics and additional information covering changes to the latest ENSLD 300-420 exam. Visit ciscopress.com/newcerts for information on annual digital updates for this book that align to Cisco exam blueprint version changes.

This official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCNP Enterprise Design ENSLD 300-420 exam, including

  • Advanced Addressing and Routing Solutions

  • Advanced Enterprise Campus Networks

  • WAN for Enterprise Networks

  • Network Services

  • Automation

Companion Website:

The companion website contains more than 200 unique practice exam questions, practice exercises, a study planner, and online flash cards.

Pearson Test Prep online system requirements:

Browsers: Microsoft Edge 90 and above, Chrome version 105 and above, and Safari version 13 and above.

Devices: Desktop and laptop computers, tablets running Android v10.0 and above or iPad OS v14 and above, smartphones running Android v10.0 and above or iOS v14 and above with a minimum screen size of 4.7". Internet access required.

Pearson Test Prep offline system requirements:

Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Client; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases

Also available from Cisco Press for CCNP Enterprise Design study is the CCNP Enterprise Design ENSLD 300-420 Official Cert Guide Premium Edition and Practice Test, Second Edition. This digital-only certification preparation product combines an eBook with enhanced Pearson Test Prep Practice Test.

This integrated learning package

  • Enables you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams

  • Includes direct links from each question to detailed tutorials to help you understand the concepts behind the questions

  • Provides unique sets of exam-realistic practice questions

  • Tracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. About This eBook
  3. Halftitle Page
  4. Companion Website and Pearson Test Prep Access Code
  5. Title Page
  6. Copyright Page
  7. Pearson’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  8. About the Authors
  9. About the Technical Reviewer
  10. Dedications
  11. Acknowledgments
  12. Contents at a Glance
  13. Reader Services
  14. Contents
  15. Icons Used in This Book
  16. Command Syntax Conventions
  17. Introduction
    1. Goals and Methods
    2. Who Should Read This Book?
    3. Strategies for Exam Preparation
    4. The Companion Website for Online Content Review
    5. How to Access the Pearson Test Prep (PTP) App
    6. How This Book Is Organized
    7. Certification Exam Topics and This Book
  18. Chapter 1. Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) Design
    1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
    2. Foundation Topics
    3. IPv4 Header
    4. IPv4 Addressing
    5. IPv4 Address Subnets
    6. IPv4 Addressing Design
    7. Address Assignment and Name Resolution
    8. References and Recommended Readings
    9. Exam Preparation Tasks
    10. Review All Key Topics
    11. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
    12. Define Key Terms
    13. Q&A
  19. Chapter 2. Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) Design
    1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
    2. Foundation Topics
    3. Introduction to IPv6
    4. IPv6 Header
    5. IPv6 Address Representation
    6. IPv6 Address Scope Types and Address Allocations
    7. IPv6 Mechanisms
    8. IPv6 Routing Protocols
    9. IPv4-to-IPv6 Migration Strategies and Deployment Models
    10. References and Recommended Readings
    11. Exam Preparation Tasks
    12. Review All Key Topics
    13. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
    14. Define Key Terms
    15. Q&A
  20. Chapter 3. Routing Protocol Characteristics, EIGRP, and IS-IS
    1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
    2. Foundation Topics
    3. Routing Protocol Characteristics
    4. Routing Protocol Metrics and Loop Prevention
    5. EIGRP
    6. IS-IS
    7. References and Recommended Readings
    8. Exam Preparation Tasks
    9. Review All Key Topics
    10. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
    11. Define Key Terms
    12. Q&A
  21. Chapter 4. OSPF, BGP, and Route Manipulation
    1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
    2. Foundation Topics
    3. OSPFv2
    4. OSPFv3
    5. BGP
    6. Route Manipulation
    7. References and Recommended Readings
    8. Exam Preparation Tasks
    9. Review All Key Topics
    10. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
    11. Define Key Terms
    12. Q&A
  22. Chapter 5. IP Multicast and Network Management
    1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
    2. Foundation Topics
    3. IP Multicast Review
    4. Network Management Design
    5. References and Recommended Readings
    6. Exam Preparation Tasks
    7. Review All Key Topics
    8. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
    9. Define Key Terms
    10. Q&A
  23. Chapter 6. Enterprise LAN Design and Technologies
    1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
    2. Foundation Topics
    3. Hierarchical Network Models
    4. LAN Media
    5. Spanning Tree Protocol and Layer 2 Security Design Considerations
    6. References and Recommended Readings
    7. Exam Preparation Tasks
    8. Review All Key Topics
    9. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
    10. Define Key Terms
    11. Q&A
  24. Chapter 7. Advanced Enterprise Campus Design
    1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
    2. Foundation Topics
    3. Campus LAN Design and Best Practices
    4. High Availability Network Services
    5. References and Recommended Readings
    6. Exam Preparation Tasks
    7. Review All Key Topics
    8. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
    9. Define Key Terms
    10. Q&A
  25. Chapter 8. WAN for the Enterprise
    1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
    2. Foundation Topics
    3. WAN Overview
    4. WAN Transport Technologies
    5. Site-to-Site VPN Design
    6. Cloud-Based Services
    7. References and Recommended Readings
    8. Exam Preparation Tasks
    9. Review All Key Topics
    10. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
    11. Define Key Terms
    12. Q&A
  26. Chapter 9. WAN Availability and QoS
    1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
    2. Foundation Topics
    3. WAN Design Methodologies
    4. Design for High Availability
    5. Internet Connectivity
    6. Backup Connectivity
    7. QoS Strategies
    8. Designing End-to-End QoS Policies
    9. References and Recommended Readings
    10. Exam Preparation Tasks
    11. Review All Key Topics
    12. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
    13. Define Key Terms
    14. Q&A
  27. Chapter 10. SD-Access Design
    1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
    2. Foundation Topics
    3. SD-Access Architecture
    4. SD-Access Fabric Design Considerations for Wired and Wireless Access
    5. References and Recommended Readings
    6. Exam Preparation Tasks
    7. Review All Key Topics
    8. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
    9. Define Key Terms
    10. Q&A
  28. Chapter 11. SD-WAN Design
    1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
    2. Foundation Topics
    3. SD-WAN Architecture
    4. SD-WAN Design Considerations
    5. References and Recommended Readings
    6. Exam Preparation Tasks
    7. Review All Key Topics
    8. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
    9. Define Key Terms
    10. Q&A
  29. Chapter 12. Automation
    1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
    2. Foundation Topics
    3. Introduction to Network APIs and Protocols
    4. YANG, NETCONF, and RESTCONF Explored
    5. IETF, OpenConfig, and Cisco YANG Models
    6. Model-Driven Telemetry
    7. Defining GRPC and GNMI
    8. References and Recommended Readings
    9. Exam Preparation Tasks
    10. Review All Key Topics
    11. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
    12. Define Key Terms
    13. Q&A
  30. Chapter 13. Final Preparation
    1. Getting Ready
    2. Tools for Final Preparation
    3. Suggested Plan for Final Review/Study
    4. Summary
  31. Chapter 14. CCNP Enterprise Design ENSLD 300-420 Official Cert Guide Exam Updates
    1. The Purpose of This Chapter
    2. News About the Next Exam Release
    3. Updated Technical Content
  32. Appendix A. Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz Questions Q&A Questions
    1. “Do I Know This Already?” Answers
    2. Quiz Answers
  33. Appendix B. OSI Model, TCP/IP Architecture, and Numeric Conversion
    1. OSI Model Overview
    2. TCP/IP Architecture
    3. Numeric Conversion
    4. References and Recommended Readings
  34. Glossary
  35. Index
  36. Appendix C. Memory Tables
    1. Chapter 1
    2. Chapter 2
    3. Chapter 3
    4. Chapter 4
    5. Chapter 5
    6. Chapter 6
    7. Chapter 7
    8. Chapter 8
    9. Chapter 9
    10. Chapter 10
    11. Chapter 12
  37. Appendix D. Memory Tables Answer Key
    1. Chapter 1
    2. Chapter 2
    3. Chapter 3
    4. Chapter 4
    5. Chapter 5
    6. Chapter 6
    7. Chapter 7
    8. Chapter 8
    9. Chapter 9
    10. Chapter 10
    11. Chapter 12
  38. Appendix E. Study Planner
  39. Where are the companion content files? - Register
  40. Code Snippets

Product information

  • Title: CCNP Enterprise Design ENSLD 300-420 Official Cert Guide: Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks, 2nd Edition
  • Author(s): Anthony Bruno, Steve Jordan
  • Release date: February 2024
  • Publisher(s): Cisco Press
  • ISBN: 9780138247423