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    Course Overview:

    The Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) course gives you the knowledge and skills needed to configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired and wireless networks. You’ll also learn to implement security principles, implement automation and programmability within an enterprise network, and how to overlay network design by using SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions.

    Attendees to N-415: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) will receive TechNow approved course materials, expert instruction, and prepare you to take the 350-401 Implementing Cisco® Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) exam.

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    Dates/Locations:

    Date/Time Event
    03/09/2026 - 03/13/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    N-415: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
    06/29/2026 - 07/03/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    N-415: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
    10/05/2026 - 10/09/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    N-415: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

    Duration: 5 Days

    Course Objectives:

    • Illustrate the hierarchical network design model and architecture using the access, distribution, and core layers
    • Compare and contrast the various hardware and software switching mechanisms and operation, while defining the Ternary Content Addressable Memory (TCAM) and Content Addressable Memory (CAM), along with process switching, fast switching, and Cisco Express Forwarding concepts
    • Troubleshoot Layer 2 connectivity using VLANs and trunking
    • Implementation of redundant switched networks using Spanning Tree Protocol
    • Troubleshooting link aggregation using Etherchannel
    • Describe the features, metrics, and path selection concepts of Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
    • Implementation and optimization of Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)v2 and OSPFv3, including adjacencies, packet types, and areas, summarization, and route filtering for IPv4 and IPv6
    • Implementing External Border Gateway Protocol (EBGP) interdomain routing, path selection, and single and dual-homed networking
    • Implementing network redundancy using protocols including Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
    • Implementing internet connectivity within Enterprise using static and dynamic Network Address Translation (NAT)
    • Describe the virtualization technology of servers, switches, and the various network devices and components
    • Implementing overlay technologies such as Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE), VPN, and Location Identifier Separation Protocol (LISP)
    • Describe the components and concepts of wireless networking including Radio Frequency (RF) and antenna characteristics, and define the specific wireless standards
    • Describe the various wireless deployment models available, include autonomous Access Point (AP) deployments and cloud-based designs within the centralized Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) architecture
    • Describe wireless roaming and location services
    • Describe how APs communicate with WLCs to obtain software, configurations, and centralized management
    • Configure and verify Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), WebAuth, and Pre-Shared Key (PSK) wireless client authentication on a WLC
    • Troubleshoot wireless client connectivity issues using various available tools
    • Troubleshooting Enterprise networks using services such as Network Time Protocol (NTP), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Cisco Internetwork Operating System (Cisco IOS®) IP Service Level Agreements (SLAs), NetFlow, and Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager
    • Explain the use of available network analysis and troubleshooting tools, which include show and debug commands, as well as best practices in troubleshooting
    • Configure secure administrative access for Cisco IOS devices using the Command-Line Interface (CLI) access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Access Control List (ACL), and Secure Shell (SSH), and explore device hardening concepts to secure devices from less secure applications, such as Telnet and HTTP
    • Implement scalable administration using Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and the local database, while exploring the features and benefits
    • Describe the enterprise network security architecture, including the purpose and function of VPNs, content security, logging, endpoint security, personal firewalls, and other security features
    • Explain the purpose, function, features, and workflow of Cisco DNA Center™ Assurance for Intent-Based Networking, for network visibility, proactive monitoring, and application experience
    • Describe the components and features of the Cisco SD-Access solution, including the nodes, fabric control plane, and data plane, while illustrating the purpose and function of the Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) gateways
    • Define the components and features of Cisco SD-WAN solutions, including the orchestration plane, management plane, control plane, and data plane
    • Describe the concepts, purpose, and features of multicast protocols, including Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) v2/v3, Protocol-Independent Multicast (PIM) dense mode/sparse mode, and rendezvous points
    • Describe the concepts and features of Quality of Service (QoS), and describe the need within the enterprise network
    • Explain basic Python components and conditionals with script writing and analysis
    • Describe network programmability protocols such as Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) and RESTCONF
    • Describe APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage

    Prerequisites:

    • CCNA certification
    • Implementation of Enterprise LAN networks
    • Basic understanding of Enterprise routing and wireless connectivity
    • Basic understanding of Python scripting

     

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    Course Overview:

    Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) is an instructor-led course. This five-day course focuses on the necessity of a comprehensive security policy and how it affects the posture of the network.  TechNow students each get a Cisco Switch, Router, and an ASA.  The in the classrom hardware hands-on component of this course is a priority.  Using instructor-led discussions, extensive hands-on lab exercises, and supplemental materials, this course allows learners to understand common security concepts, and deploy basic security techniques utilizing a variety of popular security appliances within a “real-life” network infrastructure.  TechNow is an Authorized VUE testing partner and this course concludes with the student taking the 210-260 IINS Cisco Certification Exam.

    Duration: 5 days
    Audience:  Cisco Network Administrators.  This course is an excellent precursor to Palo Alto Network Firewall Training
    DoD 8140:  Not Mandated
    Course Prerequisites:  CCNA

    Course Objectives:

    • Describe common network security concepts
    • Secure routing and switching infrastructure
    • Deploy basic authentication, authorization and accounting services
    • Deploy basic firewalling services
    • Deploy basic site-to-site and remote access VPN services
    • Describe the use of more advanced security services such as intrusion protection, content security and identity management

    Attendees to N-325: Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

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    Course Overview:

    The Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) gives you the knowledge you need to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot an enterprise network. This course covers advanced routing and infrastructure technologies, expanding on the topics covered in the N-415: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR).

    Attendees to N-425 : Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services ( ENARSI) will receive TechNow approved course materials, expert instruction, and prepare you to take the 300-410 Implementing Cisco® Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) exam.

    Dates/Locations:

    Date/Time Event
    03/16/2026 - 03/20/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    N-425 : Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services ( ENARSI)
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
    07/06/2026 - 07/10/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    N-425 : Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services ( ENARSI)
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
    10/19/2026 - 10/23/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    N-425 : Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services ( ENARSI)
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

    Duration: 5 Days

    Course Objectives:

    • Configure classic Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and named EIGRP for IPv4 and IPv6
    • Optimize classic EIGRP and named EIGRP for IPv4 and IPv6
    • Troubleshoot classic EIGRP and named EIGRP for IPv4 and IPv6
    • Configure Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)v2 and OSPFv3 in IPv4 and IPv6 environments
    • Optimize OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 behavior
    • Troubleshoot OSPFv2 for IPv4 and OSPFv3 for IPv4 and IPv6
    • Implement route redistribution using filtering mechanisms
    • Troubleshoot redistribution
    • Implement path control using Policy-Based Routing (PBR) and IP Service Level Agreement (SLA)
    • Configure Multiprotocol-Border Gateway Protocol (MP-BGP) in IPv4 and IPv6 environments
    • Optimize MP-BGP in IPv4 and IPv6 environments
    • Troubleshoot MP-BGP for IPv4 and IPv6
    • Describe the features of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
    • Describe the major architectural components of an MPLS VPN
    • Identify the routing and packet forwarding functionalities for MPLS VPNs
    • Explain how packets are forwarded in an MPLS VPN environment
    • Implement Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS®) Dynamic Multipoint VPNs (DMVPNs)
    • Implement Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
    • Describe the tools available to secure the IPV6 first hop
    • Troubleshoot Cisco router security features
    • Troubleshoot infrastructure security and services

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    Course Overview:

    Every programmer must keep up with the latest tools and techniques. This course will help you push your skills to the next level and become a more accomplished programmer.  Advanced PERL Programming teaches you all the complex techniques for production-ready PERL programs and explains concepts such as introspection, overriding built-ins, extending PERL's OO model, and testing your code for greater stability.

    Attendees to P-415: Advanced PERL Programming will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Dates/Locations:

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    Duration: 5 Days

    Course Objectives:

    • Advanced Techniques
    • Parsing Techniques
    • Templating Tools
    • Objects, Databases, and Applications
    • Natural Language Tools
    • PERL and Natural Languages
    • Handling English Text
    • Modules for Parsing English
    • Categorization and Extraction
    • PERL and Unicode
    • POE
    • Programming in an Event-Driven Environment
    • Testing
    • Keeping Tests and Code Together
    • Inline Extensions
    • Just Another PERL Hacker

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