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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Huawei
Exam Format
90 min
50-60
600
Professional
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English, Chinese
H12-831 Exam Topics and Domains
H12-831 is organized into 8 weighted domains. Expect to work with BGP, IPv6, IS-IS, BFD, and more.
1
Advanced IGP Features
17%
OSPF Advanced Features
OSPF Fast ConvergenceOSPF Route Control
- Understand and configure OSPF advanced features for fast convergence
- Implement OSPF route control mechanisms
- Troubleshoot complex OSPF network scenarios
IS-IS Advanced Features
IS-IS Fast ConvergenceIS-IS Route Control
- Master IS-IS advanced configuration and optimization
- Implement IS-IS fast convergence mechanisms
- Control IS-IS route propagation effectively
2
Advanced BGP Features
10%
BGP Route Reflectors and Confederations
BGP Route Reflector DesignBGP Confederations
- Design and implement BGP route reflector solutions
- Configure BGP confederations for large networks
- Compare and choose appropriate BGP scaling techniques
BGP Route Control and Optimization
BGP Path Attributes ManipulationBGP Fast Convergence
- Master BGP path attribute manipulation for traffic engineering
- Implement BGP fast convergence mechanisms
- Optimize BGP performance in large networks
3
IPv6 Routing
20%
IPv6 Addressing and Configuration
IPv6 Address Types and ConfigurationIPv6 Neighbor Discovery Protocol
- Master IPv6 addressing fundamentals
- Configure IPv6 address assignment mechanisms
- Understand and troubleshoot IPv6 NDP
IPv6 Routing Protocols
OSPFv3IS-IS for IPv6BGP4+ for IPv6
- Configure and troubleshoot OSPFv3
- Implement IS-IS for IPv6 networks
- Master MP-BGP for IPv6 routing
IPv6 Transition Technologies
Dual-Stack TechnologyIPv6 Tunneling TechnologiesNAT64 and DNS64
- Implement IPv6 transition mechanisms
- Configure IPv6 tunneling technologies
- Deploy NAT64 and DNS64 solutions
4
Advanced Ethernet Technologies
10%
VLAN Advanced Technologies
QinQ and VLAN StackingVXLAN Technology
- Master QinQ and VLAN stacking technologies
- Understand and implement VXLAN
- Choose appropriate VLAN technologies for different scenarios
Spanning Tree Protocol Advanced Features
MSTP and RSTP
- Configure and optimize MSTP and RSTP
- Implement STP security and protection features
Link Aggregation and Ethernet OAM
Advanced Link AggregationEthernet OAM
- Master advanced link aggregation techniques
- Implement Ethernet OAM for network monitoring
5
MPLS Technologies
19%
MPLS Fundamentals
MPLS Architecture and Label DistributionMPLS VPN Fundamentals
- Understand MPLS label switching architecture
- Configure basic MPLS VPN services
MPLS L3VPN
MPLS L3VPN Configuration and Optimization
- Design and implement complex MPLS L3VPN solutions
- Configure Inter-AS VPN options
MPLS TE and QoS
MPLS Traffic EngineeringMPLS QoS
- Implement MPLS traffic engineering
- Configure MPLS QoS mechanisms
6
Network O&M (Operations & Maintenance)
7%
Network Management and Monitoring
SNMP and NetStreamNetwork Device Management
- Implement network monitoring using SNMP and NetStream
- Configure network device management protocols
Network Security Management
AAA and Access Control
- Implement AAA for network device security
- Configure secure management access
7
Network Troubleshooting
10%
Troubleshooting Methodologies
Systematic Troubleshooting ApproachDiagnostic Tools and Commands
- Master systematic troubleshooting methodologies
- Use diagnostic tools for problem identification
Common Network Issues
Routing Protocol IssuesSwitching and VLAN IssuesMPLS VPN Troubleshooting
- Identify and resolve common routing issues
- Troubleshoot switching and VLAN problems
- Fix MPLS VPN connectivity issues
8
Network Cutover
7%
Network Migration Planning
Cutover Planning and Risk AssessmentImplementation and Validation
- Plan and execute network cutover operations
- Implement risk mitigation strategies
- Validate and document network changes
Technology Migration Scenarios
Common Migration Scenarios
- Plan and execute technology migrations
- Minimize service disruption during cutover
How do I earn this certification?
Passing H12-831 earns the HCIP-Datacom-Advanced Routing & Switching Technology certification. It sits in the Datacom track.
Current Level Exams
H12-821 - HCIP-Datacom-Core Technology V1.0Core exam covering fundamental HCIP-Datacom technologies
Next Level Options
- H12-891 - HCIE-Datacom V1.0 Written ExamWritten exam for Huawei Certified ICT Expert in Datacom
- HCIE-Datacom Lab - HCIE-Datacom V1.0 Lab Exam 8-hour hands-on lab exam for HCIE-Datacom certification
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2021-01-01
Updates
- BGP EVPN Industry standard While H12-831 focuses on traditional BGP, EVPN is becoming critical for data center networks • Release date: Ongoing evolution
- Segment Routing (SR-MPLS and SRv6) Latest implementations Future exam updates may include segment routing as it gains enterprise adoption • Release date: 2024-2025
- VXLAN EVPN Current standard for data center overlays H12-831 covers basic VXLAN; EVPN control plane is advanced topic • Release date: Ongoing
- eNSP Simulator Latest version with enhanced protocol support Essential free tool for H12-831 exam preparation and hands-on practice • Release date: Regular updates
Who should take this exam?
Exam Code: H12-821; Exam Name: HCIP-Datacom-Core Technology V1.0; Description: Must pass H12-821 core exam to obtain HCIP-Datacom certification
- HCIA-Datacom