Cisco Service Provider Routing Field Engineer

500-230

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Exam Details

Duration60 min
Passing Score750-850 out of 1000
Languages English
LevelSpecialist
TestingPearson VUE
Valid For3 years
Exam Cost$300

What topics are on the 500-230 exam?

1

Cisco Fundamental IOS XR Concepts 50%

1.1
Cisco IOS XR General Architecture and CLI
3 subtopics
1.1.1IOS XR Architecture
1.1.2High Availability and Scalability
1.1.3Command Line Interface
Learning Objectives
  • Describe Cisco IOS XR general architecture and command line interface (CLI)
  • Understand IOS XR architecture, high availability, scalability
1.2
Basic System Configuration
4 subtopics
1.2.1Configuration Operations
1.2.2Initial Configuration
1.2.3Configuration Review and Verification
1.2.4Route Processor Redundancy
Learning Objectives
  • Describe basic system configuration
  • Understand configuration operations, initial configuration, and reviewing configurations
  • Configure and verify route processor redundancy
1.3
Switch Architecture
2 subtopics
1.3.1Fabric Architecture
1.3.2Verifying Fabric Data Path
Learning Objectives
  • Describe switch architecture
  • Review Cisco IOS XR architecture, high availability, and scalability
  • Verify the fabric data path
1.4
IOS XR Software Operations
4 subtopics
1.4.1Operation Basics
1.4.2Configuration Operations
1.4.3Configuration Rollback and Recovery
1.4.4Process Management
Learning Objectives
  • Describe Cisco IOS XR software operations
  • Examine operation basics, configuration operations, rollback and recovery
  • Understand process management
1.5
Configuration File System
1 subtopics
1.5.1File System Overview
Learning Objectives
  • Describe configuration file system overview
1.6
System Monitoring
1 subtopics
1.6.1Monitoring Commands
Learning Objectives
  • Describe system monitoring commands
1.7
Error Messages and Core Dumps
3 subtopics
1.7.1System Error Messages
1.7.2Logging System Messages
1.7.3IOS XR Core Dumps
Learning Objectives
  • Describe error messages and core dumps
  • Understand system error messages, logging, and core dumps
1.8
IOS XR Installation
2 subtopics
1.8.1Software Installation
1.8.2Recovery from Software Installation
Learning Objectives
  • Describe IOS XR installation
  • Understand installing software and recovering from installation issues
1.9
Secure Domain Routers
1 subtopics
1.9.1SDR Concepts
Learning Objectives
  • Describe secure domain routers
1.10
AAA Security
1 subtopics
1.10.1AAA Configuration
Learning Objectives
  • Describe AAA security
1.11
Network Time Synchronization
1 subtopics
1.11.1NTP Configuration
Learning Objectives
  • Describe network time synchronization
Domain Hands-on Skills
Configuring IOS XR devicesManaging configurationsMonitoring system healthTroubleshooting basic issuesInstalling and managing software
Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Not understanding commit model
  • Incorrect rollback procedures
  • Misunderstanding HA features
  • Poor logging configuration
2

Cisco Advanced IOS XR Concepts 50%

How do I earn the Cisco Service Provider Routing Field Engineer certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: Service Provider

Prerequisites

Next Steps

Current Level

Alternative Paths

Certification Maintenance

  • Recertification Options:
    Pass any Expert-level examPass any two Professional concentration examsEarn Continuing Education creditsRetake the same exam

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Study Tips

  • Focus heavily on IOS XR architecture and CLI differences from traditional IOS
  • Practice configuration commit and rollback procedures extensively
  • Understand MPLS LDP operations and troubleshooting commands
  • Master L3VPN configuration for both intra-AS and inter-AS scenarios
  • Learn process monitoring and troubleshooting techniques
  • Practice with real or simulated IOS XR equipment if possible

What's changed on this exam?

Status: ACTIVE

Technology Coverage

IOS XR7.x

May include new CLI commands and features

Released: 2024
Segment RoutingLatest

Increasing focus though LDP still primary for 500-230

Released: Ongoing

Industry Trends

Who should take this exam?

Recommended Experience

  • Experience with Cisco IOS XR Software
  • Knowledge of service provider technologies
  • Understanding of MPLS and L3VPN concepts
  • Familiarity with routing protocols

Experience Level: Intermediate

How do I register & what's the exam fee?

Exam Cost$300 USD
Testing CentersPearson VUE
Online ProctoringAvailable

How long is the certification valid?

Valid For3 years
Recertification
  • Pass any Expert-level exam
  • Pass any two Professional concentration exams
  • Earn Continuing Education credits
  • Pass the same exam again

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