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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Cisco
Exam Format
Professional
Registration
$300 USD
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English, Japanese
Validity
3 years
Pass any Expert-level exam; Pass any two Professional concentration exams; Earn 80 Continuing Education credits
300-440 Exam Topics and Domains
300-440 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with vManage, AWS VPN, Azure VPN Gateway, BGP, and more.
1
Architecture Models
15%
Internet-based connectivity to cloud providers
Native IPsecCisco SD-WAN internet connectivity
- Describe internet-based connectivity to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
- Configure native IPsec tunnels to cloud providers
- Implement Cisco SD-WAN for cloud connectivity
Private connectivity to cloud providers
MPLS providerColocation providerSDCI regional cross-connect
- Describe private connectivity options to cloud providers
- Design MPLS-based cloud connectivity solutions
- Implement colocation and SDCI connectivity
Connectivity to SaaS cloud providers
Direct internet access models into SaaSIndirect access models via a Cloud Security ProviderSaaS connectivity via a centralized internet gatewayDedicated connectivity to a SaaS provider
- Describe SaaS connectivity models
- Design optimal SaaS access architectures
- Implement security for SaaS connectivity
2
Design
15%
High availability and resiliency models
Connectivity models for HA and resiliency
- Recommend connectivity models for high availability
- Design resilient cloud connectivity solutions
- Calculate and meet SLA requirements
Network architecture requirements
Bandwidth and QoS design
- Design for bandwidth and QoS requirements
- Implement dedicated vs shared connectivity models
- Configure multi-homing and routing policies
Regulatory compliance
Compliance frameworks
- Design connectivity to meet regulatory compliance
- Implement security controls for compliance
- Configure audit and monitoring solutions
Cloud-native security policies
Security policy design
- Describe cloud-native security policies
- Design east-west traffic security
- Implement Zero Trust architectures
3
IPsec Cloud Connectivity
25%
IPsec to native cloud endpoints
IOS XE to cloud provider VPN
- Configure IPsec between IOS XE and cloud providers
- Implement secure tunnels to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
- Troubleshoot IPsec connectivity issues
IPsec to cloud-hosted routers
IOS XE to IOS XE in cloud
- Deploy Cisco routers in cloud environments
- Configure IPsec between on-premises and cloud routers
- Implement redundant VPN architectures
Routing integration
BGP and OSPF configuration
- Configure BGP for cloud connectivity
- Implement OSPF in hybrid environments
- Design route redistribution policies
4
SD-WAN Cloud Connectivity
25%
SD-WAN internet-based cloud connectivity
Cloud OnRamp for IaaS
- Configure SD-WAN for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
- Deploy Cloud OnRamp for IaaS
- Implement multi-cloud connectivity
SD-WAN OnRamp to SaaS
Cloud OnRamp for SaaS
- Configure Cloud OnRamp for SaaS
- Optimize SaaS application performance
- Monitor and troubleshoot SaaS connectivity
SD-WAN policies
Security policiesRouting policiesApplication policies
- Design and implement SD-WAN security policies
- Configure routing and application policies
- Optimize north-south and east-west traffic flows
5
Operation
20%
Diagnose IPsec connectivity
IPsec troubleshooting
- Diagnose IPsec connectivity issues
- Use troubleshooting commands effectively
- Resolve common VPN problems
Diagnose routing issues
Routing troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot BGP in cloud environments
- Diagnose OSPF issues
- Fix route redistribution problems
Diagnose SD-WAN connectivity
SD-WAN troubleshooting
- Diagnose SD-WAN control plane issues
- Troubleshoot data plane connectivity
- Resolve SD-WAN policy problems
Diagnose SD-WAN policy issues
Security policy troubleshootingRouting policy troubleshootingApplication policy troubleshooting
- Diagnose SD-WAN security policy issues
- Troubleshoot routing and application policies
- Use monitoring tools effectively
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 300-440 earns the CCNP Enterprise certification. It sits in the Enterprise track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
- CCIE Lab - CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Lab
- CCIE Lab - CCIE Enterprise Wireless Lab
- CCAr - Cisco Certified Architect
Alternative Paths
- 300-715 - SISE - Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services EngineCloud security expertise
- 300-735 - SAUTO - Implementing Automation for Cisco Security SolutionsSecurity automation for cloud
- 300-615 - DCIT - Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center InfrastructureCloud infrastructure skills
- 300-635 - DCAUTO - Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center SolutionsData center cloud automation
- 300-910 - DEVOPS - Implementing DevOps Solutions and Practices using Cisco PlatformsCloud DevOps practices
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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 300-440.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-09-20
- Announcement date: 2023-06-15
Updates
- Cisco SD-WAN 20.13 New features likely in next exam refresh • Release date: 2024-12-01
- Cisco Catalyst 8000V 17.13 Replaces CSR 1000v in cloud deployments • Release date: 2024-11-15
- ThousandEyes Integration 2024.3 New monitoring capabilities for cloud connectivity • Release date: 2024-09-01
Who should take this exam?
- CCNA certification or equivalent knowledge
- 3-5 years of experience with enterprise networking
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Knowledge of IPsec VPN and SD-WAN technologies