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500-490 Exam Topics and Domains
500-490 is organized into 11 weighted domains. Expect to work with DNA Center, ISE, pxGrid, TrustSec, and more.
SD-Access Discovery
Customer Requirements Gathering
- Conduct effective discovery sessions with customers
- Identify SD-Access use cases and benefits
- Document current state and desired future state
SD-Access Design
SD-Access Architecture Design
- Design SD-Access fabric architecture
- Create segmentation strategies
- Plan policy enforcement architecture
SDA Demonstration
SD-Access Capabilities Demonstration
- Effectively demonstrate SD-Access features
- Show business value through demonstrations
- Handle demonstration scenarios and questions
SDA Defend
SD-Access Solution Defense
- Defend SD-Access solution against competitors
- Articulate unique value propositions
- Handle technical and business objections
SD-WAN: Discover
SD-WAN Requirements Discovery
- Discover SD-WAN use cases
- Identify WAN transformation drivers
- Document application requirements
SD-WAN: Design
SD-WAN Architecture Design
- Design SD-WAN overlay architecture
- Create application-aware routing policies
- Plan security architecture
SD-WAN: Demonstration
SD-WAN Capabilities Demonstration
- Demonstrate SD-WAN operational benefits
- Show application performance optimization
- Present security capabilities
ISE: Discover
ISE Requirements Discovery
- Identify ISE use cases
- Discover security policy requirements
- Document device visibility needs
ISE: Design
ISE Architecture Design
- Design ISE deployment architecture
- Create comprehensive policy designs
- Plan ISE integration with network infrastructure
ISE: Demonstration
ISE Capabilities Demonstration
- Demonstrate ISE security capabilities
- Show device visibility features
- Present policy enforcement benefits
ISE: Defend
ISE Solution Defense
- Articulate ISE's unique value
- Handle competitive objections
- Present business case for ISE
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 500-490 earns the Advanced Enterprise Networks Architecture Specialization certification. It sits in the Enterprise Architecture track.
- 350-401 - ENCORProfessional-level enterprise expertise
- 350-701 - SCORSecurity-focused career path
- CCIE Lab - CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Lab Expert-level certification
- 300-435 - ENAUTOAutomation and programmability focus
- 300-730 - SVPNVPN and secure connectivity
- 300-910 - DEVOPSDevOps practices for infrastructure
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-06-15
- SD-Access 2.3 Enhanced AI/ML features may appear in future exam updates • Release date: 2025-06-01
- SD-WAN 20.12 New cloud integration features relevant for exam • Release date: 2025-07-01
- ISE 3.3 Zero trust enhancements align with exam objectives • Release date: 2025-05-15
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Field Engineers and Sales Engineers.
- Understanding of enterprise network fundamentals
- Experience with Cisco enterprise solutions
- Knowledge of network design principles
- Familiarity with Cisco DNA architecture