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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Cisco
Exam Format
90 min
55-65
825/1000
Professional
Registration
$300 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English, Japanese
Validity
3 years
Pass any Expert-level Cisco exam; Pass any two Professional concentration exams; Pass the current CCNP Enterprise core exam (350-401 ENCOR)
300-410 Exam Topics and Domains
300-410 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with EIGRP, BGP, NHRP, OSPF, and more.
1
Layer 3 Technologies
35%
Troubleshoot administrative distance (all routing protocols)
Administrative Distance Values
- Identify and troubleshoot administrative distance values for all routing protocols
- Understand how AD affects route selection in the routing table
- Modify AD values to control path selection
Troubleshoot route map for any routing protocol (attributes, tagging, filtering)
Route Map Components
- Configure and verify route map match and set statements
- Troubleshoot route map filtering and attribute manipulation
- Apply route maps to routing protocols for policy control
Troubleshoot loop prevention mechanisms (filtering, tagging, split horizon, route poisoning)
Loop Prevention Techniques
- Understand and troubleshoot split horizon, route poisoning, and poison reverse
- Implement route filtering to prevent loops
- Use route tagging to track redistributed routes
Troubleshoot redistribution between any routing protocols or routing sources
Redistribution Fundamentals
- Configure bidirectional redistribution between any routing protocols
- Troubleshoot redistribution loops using route maps and filtering
- Understand metric conversion and seed metric requirements
Troubleshoot manual and auto-summarization with any routing protocol
Route Summarization
- Configure manual and auto-summarization in routing protocols
- Troubleshoot summarization issues causing reachability problems
- Understand the impact of summarization on routing table size and convergence
Configure and verify policy-based routing
Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
- Configure policy-based routing using route maps
- Troubleshoot PBR implementation and verification
- Understand PBR interaction with CEF and switching paths
Configure and verify VRF-Lite
VRF-Lite Implementation
- Implement VRF-Lite for network segmentation
- Configure routing protocols within VRF instances
- Troubleshoot VRF-aware routing and services
Describe Bidirectional Forwarding Detection
BFD Fundamentals
- Describe Bidirectional Forwarding Detection operation
- Understand BFD integration with routing protocols
- Explain BFD benefits for fast failure detection
Troubleshoot EIGRP (classic and named mode; VRF and global)
Address families (IPv4, IPv6)Neighbor relationship and authenticationLoop-free path selections (RD, FD, FC, successor, feasible successor, stuck in active)StubsLoad balancing (equal and unequal cost)Metrics
- Configure and troubleshoot EIGRP in classic and named modes
- Understand EIGRP DUAL algorithm and path selection
- Implement EIGRP authentication, stub configuration, and load balancing
Troubleshoot OSPF (v2/v3)
Address families (IPv4, IPv6)Neighbor relationship and authenticationNetwork types, area types, and router typesPath preference
- Configure and troubleshoot OSPFv2 and OSPFv3
- Implement various OSPF area types and network types
- Understand OSPF LSA types and path selection criteria
Troubleshoot BGP (Internal and External, unicast, and VRF-Lite)
Address families (IPv4, IPv6)Neighbor relationship and authenticationPath selection and attributesRoute reflectorPolicies (inbound/outbound filtering, path manipulation)
- Configure and troubleshoot eBGP and iBGP peering
- Understand BGP path selection algorithm and attribute manipulation
- Implement route reflectors and BGP policies
2
VPN Technologies
20%
Describe MPLS operations (LSR, LDP, label switching, LSP)
MPLS Fundamentals
- Describe MPLS label switching operations
- Explain Label Distribution Protocol (LDP)
- Understand Label Switched Path (LSP) establishment
Describe MPLS Layer 3 VPN
MPLS L3VPN Architecture
- Describe MPLS Layer 3 VPN architecture
- Explain Route Distinguisher and Route Target
- Understand PE-CE routing protocol considerations
Configure and verify DMVPN (single hub)
GRE/mGRENHRPIPsecDynamic neighborSpoke-to-spoke
- Configure and verify DMVPN single hub topology
- Implement NHRP for dynamic tunnel establishment
- Configure IPsec tunnel protection for DMVPN
- Understand DMVPN phases and spoke-to-spoke communication
3
Infrastructure Security
20%
Troubleshoot device security using IOS AAA (TACACS+, RADIUS, local database)
AAA Configuration and Troubleshooting
- Configure and troubleshoot AAA with TACACS+ and RADIUS
- Implement authentication, authorization, and accounting
- Understand AAA method lists and server groups
Troubleshoot router security features
IPv4 access control lists (standard, extended, time-based)IPv6 traffic filterUnicast reverse path forwarding (uRPF)
- Configure and troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 ACLs
- Implement time-based access control
- Configure Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding for anti-spoofing
Troubleshoot control plane policing (CoPP)
Control Plane Policing
- Configure Control Plane Policing to protect infrastructure
- Troubleshoot CoPP policies affecting routing protocols and management
- Verify CoPP operation and statistics
Describe IPv6 First Hop security features
IPv6 FHS Features
- Describe IPv6 First Hop Security features
- Explain RA Guard, DHCP Guard, and ND inspection
- Understand binding table and Source Guard operation
4
Infrastructure Services
25%
Troubleshoot device management
Console and VTYTelnet, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, SCP(T)FTP
- Configure and troubleshoot console and VTY access
- Implement secure device management with SSH
- Use TFTP and SCP for file transfers
Troubleshoot SNMP (v2c, v3)
SNMP Configuration and Troubleshooting
- Configure and troubleshoot SNMPv2c and SNMPv3
- Implement SNMP security with authentication and encryption
- Verify SNMP traps and informs
Troubleshoot network problems using logging
Logging Configuration
- Configure local and syslog server logging
- Use debug and conditional debug for troubleshooting
- Implement logging timestamps for event correlation
Troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 DHCP
DHCP Configuration and Troubleshooting
- Configure and troubleshoot DHCP client, server, and relay
- Implement DHCPv6 stateful and stateless autoconfiguration
- Verify DHCP options and bindings
Troubleshoot network performance issues using IP SLA
IP SLA Configuration
- Configure IP SLA for network performance monitoring
- Implement tracking objects for dynamic failover
- Troubleshoot IP SLA operations and statistics
Troubleshoot NetFlow (v9, flexible NetFlow, Ipfix)
NetFlow Configuration
- Configure Flexible NetFlow for traffic analysis
- Troubleshoot NetFlow export to collector
- Understand NetFlow versions and IPFIX
Troubleshoot network problems using Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance
Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance (formerly DNA Center)
- Describe Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance features
- Explain connectivity and device health monitoring
- Understand network health dashboards and issue detection
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 300-410 earns the CCNP Enterprise certification. It sits in the Enterprise track.
Current Level Exams
- 350-401 - ENCOR - Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies
- 300-415 - ENSDWI - Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions
- 300-420 - ENSLD - Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks
- 300-425 - ENWLSD - Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks
- 300-430 - ENWLSI - Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks
- 300-435 - ENAUTO - Automating Cisco Enterprise Solutions
Next Level Options
- CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Lab v1.1 - CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Lab Exam
- CCIE Enterprise Wireless Lab v1.1 - CCIE Enterprise Wireless Lab Exam
Alternative Paths
- 350-501 - SPCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core TechnologiesComplementary for service provider focused roles
- 350-701 - SCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core TechnologiesComplementary security skills for enterprise networks
- 350-901 - DEVCOR - Developing Applications Using Cisco Core Platforms and APIsAutomation and programmability focus
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-07-01
- Announcement date: 2020-02-24
Updates
- Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance Current Topic 4.7 now references Catalyst Center instead of DNA Center • Release date: 2024-11-14
- Performance-Based Testing Enhanced More emphasis on simulation questions testing real-world troubleshooting • Release date: 2025-07-01
- IPv6 First Hop Security Expanded Enhanced coverage of RA Guard, DHCP Guard, ND inspection, and Source Guard • Release date: 2025-07-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Network Engineers and Senior Network Administrators.
- CCNA certification (not mandatory but recommended)
- 3-5 years of enterprise networking experience
- Familiarity with routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP)
- Understanding of VPN technologies
- Basic knowledge of network security