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CCNP Enterprise ENCOR
Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (350-401 ENCOR)
The core exam for the Cisco CCNP Enterprise and CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certifications, covering enterprise networking infrastructure, virtualization, security, and automation. A high-value credential for network engineers.
What's on the exam
350-401 ENCOR v1.2 Exam Topics (wireless topics removed in v1.2)
Architecture
15%Enterprise network design principles · High availability techniques · Catalyst SD-WAN control and data planes · SD-Access and campus interoperation · QoS configurations
Virtualization
10%Device virtualization technologies · Data path virtualization (VRF, GRE, IPsec) · Network virtualization concepts (LISP, VXLAN) · Hypervisors and virtual networking · Overlay vs underlay
Infrastructure
30%Layer 2 (VLANs, trunking, EtherChannel) · Layer 3 routing (EIGRP vs OSPF, OSPFv2/v3, eBGP, policy-based routing) · IP services (NTP/PTP, NAT/PAT, HSRP/VRRP) · Multicast (PIM, IGMP, SSM, MSDP) · Spanning Tree (RSTP, MST) and enhancements
Network Assurance
10%Diagnostic tools (ping, traceroute, SNMP) · Syslog and debugging · NetFlow and Flexible NetFlow · SPAN/RSPAN/ERSPAN · IP SLA · Cisco Catalyst Center and NETCONF/RESTCONF
Security
20%Device access control (local users, AAA) · Infrastructure security (ACLs, CoPP) · REST API security · Threat defense and next-generation firewalls · Endpoint security, TrustSec, and MACsec
Automation and Artificial Intelligence
15%Python components and scripts · JSON encoding and YANG data modeling · Catalyst Center and SD-WAN Manager APIs · REST API response codes · EEM applets · Agent vs agentless orchestration tools
Frequently asked questions
How much does the CCNP Enterprise ENCOR cost?
The CCNP Enterprise ENCOR costs $400. Confirm current pricing with Cisco/Pearson VUE; prices vary by region.
How long is the CCNP Enterprise ENCOR and how many questions does it have?
Approximately 90–110 items — 120 minutes.
What do you need to pass the CCNP Enterprise ENCOR?
Cisco does not publish a fixed passing score; scaled scoring is used.
Can you retake the CCNP Enterprise ENCOR?
5-day wait after a failed attempt.
What is the best way to study for the CCNP Enterprise ENCOR?
Start from the official outline and your primary study materials: the exam is weighted by domain (Architecture 15%, Virtualization 10%, Infrastructure 30%, Network Assurance 10%, Security 20%, Automation and Artificial Intelligence 15%). Once you've learned the material, spaced-repetition flashcards organized by those domains are an efficient way to retain it and refresh it before test day.
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