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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Versa Networks
Exam Format
90 min
60
70%
Associate
Registration
$100 USD
Kryterion Global Testing Solutions or online proctoring
English
Validity
2 years
Take the same exam (VNX100); Take a higher level exam (VNX300)
VNX100 Exam Topics and Domains
VNX100 is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with 802.1p, Adaptive monitoring, Analytics dashboards, Application firewall, and more.
1
SD-WAN Fundamentals and Architecture
20%
WAN and SD-WAN Technologies
Traditional WAN vs SD-WANSD-WAN Overlay and Underlay Concepts
- Understand intermediate level knowledge of WAN and SD-WAN technologies
- Differentiate between overlay and underlay network concepts
Tunneling Technologies
IPsec VPNGRE TunnelingLayer 3 VPN
- Master tunneling technologies including GRE, IPsec, and Layer 3 VPN
- Understand when to use each tunneling protocol
2
Versa Secure SD-WAN Platform Components
25%
Headend Components
Versa DirectorVersa ControllerVersa Analytics
- Understand the roles, functions, and behaviors of different headend components
- Know how Versa Director, Controller, and Analytics work together
Versa Operating System
VOS ArchitectureVOS in Controllers and CPE
- Understand Versa Operating System and its role
- Know VOS deployment in Controllers and CPE devices
Versa Gateway and Hub Controllers
Versa GatewayHub Controllers
- Understand Versa Gateway for MPLS L3-VPN connectivity
- Know Hub Controller deployment patterns
3
Control and Data Plane Functions
20%
Virtual Routers
Virtual Router ArchitectureInter-VR Communication
- Know the role and function of virtual routers
- Understand VR types and interconnection
VRF and Routing
Virtual Routing and ForwardingBGP Functions
- Understand virtual routing and forwarding instances
- Know basic Border Gateway Protocol functions
Network Overlays
Overlay NetworksUnderlay Networks
- Master network overlays and underlays concepts
- Understand different overlay topologies
4
CPE Provisioning and Deployment
15%
Zero Touch Provisioning
URL-based ZTPScript-based ZTP
- Knowledge of Versa CPE Provisioning Methods
- Understand URL and Script based ZTP and onboarding
Device Onboarding
Onboarding ProcessTemplate Management
- Master the device onboarding process
- Understand template management and deployment
5
SD-WAN Services
20%
Quality of Service
QoS/CoS ConfigurationApplication Prioritization
- Understand Quality of Service (QoS/CoS) implementation
- Know how to prioritize defined application traffic
Traffic Steering and SLA
Path MonitoringTraffic Steering Policies
- Master traffic steering concepts and SLA monitoring
- Understand path monitoring and selection
Application Identification
DPI and Application Recognition
- Understand Application Identification concepts
- Know DPI capabilities
Security Services
Secure AccessSecurity Package Updates
- Know Secure Access capabilities
- Understand Security Service basics and updates
6
Monitoring, Reporting, and Troubleshooting
20%
Monitoring Capabilities
Versa Director MonitoringVersa Analytics Monitoring
- Know monitoring and reporting capabilities of Versa Director and Analytics
- Understand how to create and use dashboards
Performance Analysis
SD-WAN Performance Metrics
- Understand SD-WAN Performance Analysis
- Know key performance indicators
Troubleshooting
Common IssuesUsing Director and Analytics
- Use Versa Director and Analytics to identify issues
- Master troubleshooting SD-WAN performance issues
How do I earn this certification?
Passing VNX100 earns the Versa Certified SD-WAN Associate certification. It sits in the SD-WAN and Network Security track.
Next Level Options
VNX300 - Versa Certified Administrator - SD-WAN Specialist
Alternative Paths
- CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate Complementary networking foundation
- PCNSA - Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security AdministratorSecurity skills complement SD-WAN
- NSE4 - Fortinet Network Security Expert Alternative SD-WAN vendor certification
Practice with Precision
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How to study for this exam?
Use the PlanetCert practice test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for VNX100.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-03-22
Updates
- Versa Operating System (VOS) 22.1 New features may appear in future exam updates • Release date: 2024-01-15
- Versa Director 22.1 Enhanced workflows and automation features • Release date: 2024-01-15
- Versa Analytics 22.1 New AI-powered analytics capabilities • Release date: 2024-01-15
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Network engineers and SD-WAN engineers.
- Intermediate level knowledge of WAN and SD-WAN technologies
- 3-6 months of hands-on administrative, design and troubleshooting experience in Versa Secure SD-WAN platform
- Industry and product knowledge of WAN and SD-WAN technologies
- Completion of Versa Essentials training
- Completion of Versa Secure SD-WAN Basics self-paced course