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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Riverbed
Exam Format
90 min
60-70
60%
Associate
Registration
$250 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
2 years
Pass the RCSP-NPM (Riverbed Certified Solutions Professional - NPM) exam; Complete continuing education credits; Pass any higher-level Riverbed certification exam
201-01 Exam Topics and Domains
201-01 is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with Flow Gateway, AppResponse, AppResponse VE, AppResponse Web, and more.
1
General Knowledge
10%
Riverbed Solutions Overview
SteelCentral Product PortfolioNetwork Performance Management Fundamentals
- Understand Riverbed SteelCentral product portfolio
- Identify appropriate solutions for different use cases
- Explain NPM fundamentals and methodology
2
SteelCentral NetProfiler, NetExpress, and Flow Gateway
25%
NetProfiler Configuration and Management
NetProfiler Installation and SetupFlow Data Collection and ProcessingReporting and Analytics
- Configure and manage NetProfiler deployments
- Implement flow data collection strategies
- Create reports and dashboards for network visibility
NetExpress and Flow Gateway Integration
Flow Gateway Configuration
- Deploy and configure Flow Gateway
- Integrate NetExpress with NetProfiler
- Optimize flow collection and processing
3
SteelCentral Packet Analyzer
20%
Packet Analyzer Fundamentals
Packet Capture and AnalysisWireshark Integration
- Perform packet capture and analysis
- Use filters and decode protocols
- Leverage Wireshark integration features
Advanced Packet Analysis
Expert Analysis Features
- Use expert analysis features
- Identify network problems from packet data
- Optimize packet analysis workflows
4
SteelCentral NetShark
20%
NetShark Deployment and Configuration
NetShark InstallationContinuous Packet Capture
- Deploy NetShark appliances
- Configure continuous packet capture
- Manage storage and retention
NetShark Analysis and Integration
Packet Analysis and Mining
- Create and manage NetShark views
- Perform packet data mining
- Integrate with other SteelCentral products
5
SteelCentral AppResponse
15%
AppResponse Configuration
Application Performance MonitoringWeb Transaction Analysis
- Configure application monitoring
- Analyze web transactions
- Monitor user experience
6
SteelCentral Transaction Analyzer
5%
Transaction Analyzer Basics
Transaction Recording and Analysis
- Record and analyze transactions
- Use Transaction Analyzer tools
- Troubleshoot application issues
7
SteelCentral Portal
5%
Portal Configuration and Management
Portal Setup and Integration
- Deploy and configure SteelCentral Portal
- Integrate multiple SteelCentral products
- Create unified dashboards
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 201-01 earns the RCSA-NPM certification. It sits in the Network Performance Management track.
Current Level Exams
- 101-01 - RCSA-W - WAN Optimization
- 301-01 - RCSA-APM - Application Performance Management
Next Level Options
- 199-01 - RCSP-NPM - Riverbed Certified Solutions Professional - NPM
- 599-01 - RCPE - Riverbed Certified Performance Engineer
Alternative Paths
- 101-01 - RCSA-WComplementary WAN optimization skills
- 301-01 - RCSA-APM Application-focused performance monitoring
- 401-01 - RCSA-HCB Cloud and branch networking skills
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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 201-01.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-01-01
Updates
- SteelCentral NetProfiler 11.0 Enhanced reporting features may appear in future exam updates • Release date: 2024-06-01
- SteelCentral AppResponse 11.0 New application monitoring capabilities to be tested • Release date: 2024-07-01
- Virtual NetShark 11.0 Cloud deployment scenarios increasingly important • Release date: 2024-05-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Pre-sales engineers and Technical professionals.
- NPM200 Network Performance Management Essentials training course
- APM200 Application Performance Management Essentials training course
- 3+ months hands-on experience with SteelCentral products
- Basic understanding of network protocols and flow technologies