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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Riverbed
Exam Format
75 min
65
60%
Associate
Registration
$150 USD
Pearson VUE
English
Validity
2 years
Retake the 101-01 RCSA-W current exam; Pass the 199-01 RCSP-W exam (recertifies both RCSA-W and RCSP-W)
101-01 Exam Topics and Domains
101-01 is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with Management Console, RiOS, SteelHead, Application acceleration, and more.
1
SteelHead Deployment & SteelCentral Controller for SteelHead
27.7%
SteelHead Installation and Configuration
Physical In-Path DeploymentsVirtual In-Path DeploymentsOut-of-Path Deployments
- Understand different deployment models for SteelHead appliances
- Configure SteelHead for various network topologies
- Implement high availability and failover mechanisms
SteelCentral Controller for SteelHead (SCS)
Controller Installation and ConfigurationController-v Virtual Edition
- Deploy and configure SteelCentral Controller
- Manage multiple SteelHead appliances centrally
- Configure policies and monitoring
WAN Visibility Modes
Visibility Modes Configuration
- Configure appropriate visibility modes
- Understand the impact of visibility modes on network operations
2
SteelHead Application Features
18.5%
SSL Optimization
SSL Deployments
- Configure SSL optimization
- Manage certificates and trust relationships
- Troubleshoot SSL-related issues
Video Optimization
Video Stream Optimization
- Configure video optimization features
- Understand supported video streaming protocols
- Optimize video delivery performance
Data Protection
Data Protection Deployments
- Implement data protection features
- Configure encryption for data at rest and in transit
- Ensure compliance with security requirements
Proxy File Services
Proxy File Services Deployment
- Configure Proxy File Services
- Optimize CIFS/SMB traffic
- Implement effective caching strategies
3
SteelHead Mobile Client
13.8%
SteelHead Mobile Deployments
Mobile Controller InstallationMobile Client Configuration
- Deploy SteelHead Mobile Controller
- Configure and deploy mobile clients
- Manage mobile acceleration policies
4
SteelHead Networking Features
7.7%
QoS Configuration
QoS Integration
- Configure QoS policies
- Integrate with existing QoS infrastructure
- Manage bandwidth allocation
Advanced Routing
WCCP ConfigurationPolicy-Based Routing
- Configure WCCP for traffic redirection
- Implement policy-based routing
- Integrate with routing infrastructure
VPN Integration
VPN Routing and Forwarding
- Configure optimization for VPN traffic
- Implement VRF deployments
- Troubleshoot VPN-related issues
5
SteelHead CX (Cloud Acceleration)
9.2%
SteelHead CX Deployment
Cloud DeploymentSaaS Optimization
- Deploy SteelHead CX in cloud environments
- Configure SaaS application optimization
- Integrate with cloud infrastructure
6
WAN Optimization Technology
23.1%
Optimization Techniques
Data StreamliningTransport StreamliningApplication StreamliningManagement Streamlining
- Understand core optimization technologies
- Explain how different streamlining techniques work
- Identify appropriate optimization methods for different scenarios
TCP and Network Protocols
TCP FundamentalsNetwork Flow Analysis
- Understand TCP operations and limitations
- Analyze network traffic patterns
- Use flow analysis for troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting MethodologyCommon Deployment Issues
- Apply systematic troubleshooting methodology
- Identify and resolve common issues
- Use diagnostic tools effectively
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 101-01 earns the RCSA-W certification. It sits in the WAN Optimization track.
Current Level Exams
- 301-01 - RCSA-NPM
- 401-01 - RCSA-APM
- 501-01 - RCSA-SD
Next Level Options
- 199-01 - RCSP-W
- 399-01 - RCSP-NPM
- 499-01 - RCSP-APM
Alternative Paths
- 301-01 - RCSA-NPM Complementary network visibility and monitoring skills
- 401-01 - RCSA-APM Application performance monitoring and troubleshooting
- 501-01 - RCSA-SD Storage acceleration and optimization
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How to study for this exam?
Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for 101-01.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2017-02-09
Updates
- SteelHead 9.0.0 Core technology for certification • Release date: Referenced in 2017 blueprint
- SteelCentral Controller 9.0.0 Central management covered in exam
- SteelHead Mobile 4.5.1 Mobile optimization component
- SteelHead CX Cloud optimization topics
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Pre-sales engineers and Technical professionals.
- WAN200 Optimization Essentials training course
- At least 3 months hands-on experience with RiOS products
- 5+ deployments for partners/resellers
- Experience from design/deployment phase through production