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CCNP Updates
September, 2006
Snezhy Neshkova
Technical Manager
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CCNP Denali – 4 courses
Course
Description
BSCI v3.0 (642-901)
The course introduces Advanced Routing principles in
implementing scalability for Cisco routers that are
connected to LANs and WANs.
Building Scalable Cisco
Internetworks
BCMSN v3.0 (642-812)
Building Cisco Multilayer
Switched Networks
ISCW v1.0 (642-825)
Implementing Secure
Converged Wide Area
Networks
ONT v1.0 (642-845)
Optimizing Converged Cisco
Networks
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The course introduces advanced multilayer switches in
implementing a scalable topology based upon Cisco
technologies
An advanced course that introduces techniques
and features enabling or enhancing WAN and
remote access solutions.
The course include the new Cisco Intelligent
Information Network (IIN) model and the Cisco
Service-Oriented Network Architecture (SONA) as
architectural frameworks for converged networks.
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Behind the CCNP changes
• CCNP Enhancements
- Implement and support end-to-end IP Network
Infrastructure and integrated advance technology solutions
- Apply Cisco ISR platform and technologies to implement
variety of services and applications :
 Security
 Wireless LANs
 QoS
 VoIP
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Behind the changes
• Optimize Network for critical traffic and applications
• Enable business solutions for maximum productivity
• Leverage the Cisco’s vision for
Service Oriented Network Architecture (SONA)
and
Information Intelligent Network (IIN)
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CCNP - Before and After
Before
CCNP
1
Building Scalable Cisco
Internetworks
(BSCI)
After
~ 20% new content
ISR, IPv6, Multicasting
CCNP
2
Building Cisco Remote
Access Networks
CCNP
3
Building Cisco
Multilayer Switched
Networks
(BCMSN)
~ 20% new content
Wireless LANs, VoIP,
Switch Security
CCNP
4
Cisco Internetwork
Troubleshooting
Essentially a new course
QoS, VoIP, Wireless
Security
(BCRAN)
(CIT)
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>80% content change
Broadband and security
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BSCI v3.0
Routing Protocols at
Campus Edge
ISCW v1.0
Implementing
Secure Converged
WANs
BCMSN v3.0
Campus Switch Networks
Wireless LAN
ONT v1.0
Optimized Converged
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Strategic Direction Update – CCNP
• Update existing CCNP1 & 3; replace existing
CCNP2 & 4 with new courses
• Will be version 5.0; placed in existing course shell.
• Jan2007 – communicated target release date for
BSCI (1) & BCMSN (3) updates
• June 2007 – communicated target release date for
new ISCW (2) and ONT (4) courses.
• All courses will map to the new CCNP certification
announced by Cisco
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Instructor Training
• Technical update training on the new content will
take place between October/November and during
the 2007. Virtual course update sessions will also
be available to cover the differences between the
current CCNP and the final content.
- For CCNP 1 & 3 – training will be optional for existing
instructors and required for new
- For CCNP 2 & 4 – we will provide in-person and online
training options for current instructors to update their
knowledge on the new content.
- For New instructors – a full training will be required
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Equipment for the new CCNP v5.0
• The Development team is currently working on the lab
equipment list requirements to teach all CCNP v5.0
courses
• The IOS for the new labs will be 12.4
• The anticipated wireless equipment requirements will
include Cisco’s latest lightweight solutions, with wireless
LAN controllers and accompanying lightweight access
points.
• VoIP equipment – will required a 2811 ISR router running
VoIP image and IP phones (or Cisco IP Communicator)
• Academies that are currently purchasing new equipment
are advised to purchase from the latest 2800 equipment
list.
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Additional Details
• Equipment list will be ready mid October
• Updated Equipment list for the existing CCNP
Academies will be released with upgrade options
for the academies with existing equipment
• Like the current CCNP courses, the new courses
can be taught in any order or can be adopted
separately.
• Current certification exams will continue to be
available thru December 31, 2007. Students can
mix and match old and new cert exams to achieve
CCNP cert.
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Important Dates
October 2006
Updated equipment list for new CCNP
courses released
October 2006
Instructor training plan released
January 2007
Updates to CCNP 1 and CCNP 3 released
June 2007
Replacement courses for CCNP 2 and
CCNP 4 released
December 31, 2007
Last day for Academy students to take
current CCNP exams
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