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830-01 Exam Topics and Domains
830-01 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with Accounting, Application signatures, Authentication services, Authorization, and more.
Networking Fundamentals
IP Networking Basics
- Understand fundamental networking concepts
- Configure and troubleshoot IP networks
- Implement routing and switching solutions
Network Security Fundamentals
- Apply network security best practices
- Configure security devices and policies
SteelHead Installation and Configuration
SteelHead Appliance Installation
- Install SteelHead appliances in various network environments
- Perform initial configuration and setup
- Validate installation and connectivity
Advanced Configuration
- Configure various deployment models
- Implement advanced routing and redirection
- Optimize traffic flow patterns
SteelHead Administration and Troubleshooting
System Administration
- Administer SteelHead systems effectively
- Maintain system health and performance
- Implement security and access controls
Troubleshooting
- Use diagnostic tools effectively
- Troubleshoot common SteelHead issues
- Analyze and resolve performance problems
SteelHead Optimization
Optimization Techniques
- Understand optimization technologies
- Configure optimization parameters
- Maximize WAN performance
Application Optimization
- Optimize specific applications and protocols
- Implement QoS and traffic management
- Configure SSL optimization
Performance Monitoring and Management
Performance Monitoring
- Monitor SteelHead performance
- Generate and interpret reports
- Use data for capacity planning
Central Management
- Use central management tools
- Deploy configurations at scale
- Maintain consistency across deployments
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 830-01 earns the RCPE Certified Professional WAN Optimization certification. It sits in the WAN Optimization track.
- 810-01 - Network & Infrastructure Visibility Complementary visibility and monitoring skills
- RCPE-SD-WAN - RCPE Professional SD-WAN Modern WAN architecture skills
- RCPE-APM - RCPE Professional Application Performance Application-focused optimization
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What's changed on this exam?
- UNCERTAIN
- Last content update: Unknown
- SteelHead Unknown - current version not specified Core technology for 830-01 exam • Release date: Ongoing updates
- SD-WAN Current Growing emphasis on SD-WAN in WAN optimization • Release date: Ongoing
- Network Observability Current platform Potential future certification focus area • Release date: 2024-2025
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Network Engineers and Network Administrators.
- One year of hands-on experience with Riverbed SteelHead
- Experience with WAN optimization technologies
- Knowledge of TCP/IP networking
- Familiarity with application protocols