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Nov 1, 2020

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What topics are on the H12-821 exam?

Routing Basics 3%

1.1

IP Routing Fundamentals

2 subtopics

1.1.1RIB and FIB

1.1.2Route Import Scenarios

Learning Objectives

Understand the relationship between RIB and FIB
Configure route import and redistribution
Apply route filtering policies

Domain Hands-on Skills

Verify RIB and FIB entriesConfigure route redistributionImplement route filtering

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Confusing RIB with FIB
Incorrect administrative distance values
Redistribution loops

OSPF Core Knowledge 16%

IS-IS Core Knowledge 8%

BGP Core Knowledge 17%

Routing and Traffic Control 10%

Switching Core Knowledge 7%

Multicast Basics 9%

IPv6 Core Knowledge 3%

Network Security Basics 9%

Network Reliability Basics 8%

Network Service and Management 2%

Large-scale WLAN Architecture 6%

Network Solution 2%

How do I earn the Hcip-Datacom-Core Technology V1.0 certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: Datacom

Alternative Paths

Certification Maintenance

Recertification Options:
Pass any HCIE written exam before expirationPass any two HCIP exams before expirationPass any HCIP exam and earn 60 Huawei continuing education creditsEarn 120 Huawei continuing education credits within 3 years

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Official Resources

Hands-on Labs

https://forum.huawei.com/enterprise/en/Huawei Support Community Lab Files

Learn more about this exam

HCIP-Datacom Core Technology Complete CourseUdemy Huawei HCIP-Datacom Certification TrainingPluralsight HCIP-Datacom BootcampCBT Nuggets Huawei Enterprise Support CommunityHuawei Forum Reddit r/Huawei_EnterpriseReddit

What's changed on this exam?

Upcoming Events

2025-09-18 to 2025-09-20

Annual flagship event with certification program updates and announcements

2025-05-01 to 2025-11-30

Student competition promoting Huawei certifications and skills

Technology Coverage

SD-WANHuawei SD-WAN 3.0

Increasing coverage in H12-871 SD-WAN concentration exam

Released: 2024-05-01

Network AutomationPython 3.x, NETCONF, RESTCONF

Core topic in H12-881 Network Automation Developer track

Released: Ongoing

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E

Updated WLAN standards in large-scale WLAN architecture domain

Released: 2023-2024

IPv6 Segment Routing (SRv6)SRv6 updates

Advanced IPv6 topics may be added in future exam updates

Released: 2024

Industry Trends

SD-WAN adoption accelerating in enterprise networks
Network automation skills becoming mandatory for professional-level roles
AI-driven network management emerging as next frontier
Multi-cloud connectivity driving demand for advanced routing skills
Wi-Fi 6/6E deployments replacing legacy wireless infrastructure
Zero Trust architecture influencing network security certifications
Huawei expanding presence in emerging markets (Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific)
Growing demand for dual-stack (IPv4/IPv6) expertise
Intent-based networking concepts being integrated into certifications

Who should take this exam?

Experience Level: Intermediate

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

Exam Cost	$180 USD
Testing Centers	Pearson VUE
Online Proctoring	Available

How long is the certification valid?

Valid For	3 years
Recertification	Pass any HCIE written exam before expiration Pass any two HCIP exams before expiration Pass any HCIP exam and earn 60 Huawei continuing education credits Earn 120 Huawei continuing education credits within 3 years

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