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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Cisco
Exam Format
60 min
30-40
750-850 out of 1000
Specialist
Registration
$300 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
No expiration
Not applicable - Channel Partner exam
500-470 Exam Topics and Domains
500-470 is organized into 3 weighted domains. Expect to work with DNA Center, Campus Fabric, ISE solutions, SD-Access, and more.
1
SD-Access
34%
SD-Access Discovery
Define discoveryDescribe Software Defined AccessDescribe trends, challenges, benefits, and key capabilitiesDescribe discovery use cases
- Understand the discovery phase of the 4D methodology
- Identify SD-Access fundamentals and architecture
- Recognize trends and challenges in enterprise networking
- Apply discovery use cases to customer scenarios
SD-Access Design
Describe high level design of SDADescribe where Cisco DNA center meets campus fabricDescribe high level branch designDescribe high level migration considerationsDescribe high level DC policy integration
- Design SD-Access solutions for enterprise networks
- Integrate DNA Center with campus fabric
- Plan branch office deployments
- Develop migration strategies from traditional networks
- Integrate data center policies with campus fabric
SDA Defend
Describe competitionDescribe closingDescribe productsDescribe caveatsDescribe roadmapDescribe Software Defined Access 'What to Sell'Describe team exercises
- Defend SD-Access solutions against competition
- Address customer objections effectively
- Position products and licensing appropriately
- Understand and communicate limitations
- Present roadmap and future vision
2
SD-WAN
32%
SD-WAN Discover
Describe 4D on-demand trainingDescribe customer discovery (use case, buying triggers)Describe trends, challenges, benefits, and key capabilitiesDescribe 4D engagement
- Apply 4D methodology to SD-WAN opportunities
- Identify customer buying triggers and use cases
- Understand SD-WAN market trends and challenges
- Execute effective customer engagements
SD-WAN Design
Describe high level design considerationsDescribe solution-architectureDescribe reinventing WAN securityDescribe reinventing WAN connectivityDescribe reinventing WAN application servicesDescribe reinventing WAN operationsDescribe design use cases
- Design SD-WAN solutions for various topologies
- Architect secure WAN solutions
- Optimize application performance across WAN
- Simplify WAN operations through automation
- Apply design patterns to customer use cases
SD-WAN Demonstration
Describe demonstration of capabilityDescribe productsDescribe licensing and softwareDescribe caveatsDescribe SD-WAN 'What to Sell'Describe team exercisesDescribe SD-WAN Closing-Partner
- Demonstrate SD-WAN capabilities effectively
- Select appropriate products and licensing
- Address technical limitations proactively
- Position SD-WAN value proposition
- Collaborate with partners for success
3
ISE (Identity Services Engine)
34%
ISE Discover
Introduce ISEDescribe trends, challenges, benefits, and capabilitiesDescribe discovery use case - buying triggers and insights
- Understand ISE fundamentals and architecture
- Identify market trends and customer challenges
- Recognize buying triggers and use cases
ISE Design
Describe an overview of solutions and architectureDescribe ISE fundamentalsDescribe the Access Control featureDescribe the Visibility - Profiling featureDescribe the Guest Access featureDescribe the BYOD featureDescribe the TrustSec featureDescribe high level design considerations
- Design ISE deployments for various scenarios
- Configure access control policies
- Implement visibility and profiling
- Design guest and BYOD solutions
- Implement network segmentation with TrustSec
ISE Demonstration
Describe Demo and POVDescribe products, software, and licensingDescribe ISE caveatsDescribe roadmap - ISE, TrustSec, SDA Policy
- Demonstrate ISE capabilities effectively
- Select appropriate licensing
- Address technical limitations
- Present roadmap and future vision
ISE Defend
Describe ISE competitionDescribe ISE 'What to Sell'
- Position ISE against competition
- Articulate ISE value proposition
- Align solutions with customer needs
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Who should take this exam?
- 3-5 years of experience in enterprise networking
- Familiarity with Cisco enterprise solutions
- Understanding of SD-Access, SD-WAN, and ISE technologies
- Knowledge of the 4D sales methodology
- Experience in pre-sales or system engineering roles