CCNP v6.

0 Certification
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) validates the ability to plan, implement,
verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks and work collaboratively
with specialists on advanced security, voice, wireless and video solutions. The CCNP
certification is appropriate for those with at least one year of networking experience who
are ready to advance their skills and work independently on complex network solutions.
Those who achieve CCNP have demonstrated the skills required in enterprise roles such
as network technician, support engineer, systems engineer or network engineer.

CCNP Prerequisites
Valid CCNA certification or any CCIE Certification can act as a pre-requisite.

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Required Exams:-

642-902 ROUTE
Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)

Duration: 120 minutes (52 questions)

Exam Fee: $200

642-813 SWITCH
Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)

Duration: 120 minutes (52 questions)

Exam Fee: $200

643-832 TSHOOT
Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)
(Available: April 30, 2010)

Duration: 120 minutes (53 questions)

Exam Fee: $200

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CCNP Recertification
CCNP is valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the
professional level curriculum or any CCIE/CCDE written exam before the certification
expiration date.

Achieving or recertifying any of the certifications above automatically extends your

active Associate and Professional level certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the
last certification achieved.
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CCNP
Topic Comparison - CCNP v5 and v6
Route Vs BSCI

Route 642-902 BSCI 642-901

Implement an EIGRP based solution, given a Implement EIGRP operations

network design and a set of
requirements
Determine network resources needed for
implementing EIGRP on a network
Create an EIGRP implementation plan
Create an EIGRP verification plan
Configure EIGRP routing
Verify EIGRP solution was implemented
properly using show and debug commands
Document results of EIGRP
implementation and verification
Implement a multi-area OSPF Network,
given a network design and a set of
requirements
Determine network resources needed for
implementing OSPF on a network
Create an OSPF implementation plan
Create an OSPF verification plan
Explain the functions and operations of EIGRP
(e.g., DUAL).
Configure EIGRP routing. (e.g., Stub Routing,
authentication, etc.)
Verify or troubleshoot EIGRP routing
configurations.
Implement multiarea OSPF operations
Explain the functions and operations of
multiarea OSPF.
Configure multiarea OSPF routing. (e.g., Stub,
NSSA, authentication, etc.)
Verify or troubleshoot multiarea OSPF routing
configurations.
Describe integrated IS-IS
Describe the features and benefits of integrated
IS-IS.
Configure and verify integrated IS-IS.
 Configure OSPF routing
Verify OSPF solution was implemented Implement Cisco IOS routing features
properly using show and debug commands Describe, configure or verify route redistribution
Document results of OSPF implementation between IP routing IGPs. (e.g., route-maps,
and verification plan default routes, etc.)
Describe, configure or verify route filtering (i.e.,
Implement an eBGP based solution, given a distribute-lists and passive interfaces).
network design and a set of Describe and configure DHCP services (e.g.,
requirements Server, Client, IP helper address, etc.).
Determine network resources needed for
implementing eBGP on a network Implement BGP for enterprise ISP connectivity
Create an eBGP implementation plan Describe the functions and operations of BGP.
Create an eBGP verification plan Configure or verify BGP operation in a non-
Configure eBGP routing transit AS (e.g., authentication).
Verify eBGP solution was implemented Configure BGP path selection. (i.e., Local
properly using show and debug commands Preference, AS Path, Weight or MED
Document results of eBGP implementation attributes).
and verification plan
Implement multicast forwarding
Implement an IPv6 based solution, given a Describe IP Multicast (e.g., Layer-3 to Layer-2
network design and a set of mapping, IGMP, etc.).
requirements Describe, configure, or verify IP multicast
Determine network resources needed for routing (i.e., PIM Sparse-Dense Mode).
implementing IPv6 on a network
Create an IPv6 implementation plan Implement IPv6
Create an IPv6 verification plan Describe IPv6 addressing operations.
Configure IPv6 routing Describe IPv6 interoperation with IPv4.
Configure IPv6 interoperation with IPv4 Describe, configure or verify OSPF routing with
Verify IPv6 solution was implemented IPv6 addressing.
properly using show and debug commands
Document results of IPv6 implementation
and verification plan

Implement an IPv4 or IPv6 based

redistribution solution, given a network
design and a set of requirements
Create a redistribution implementation plan
based upon the results of the redistribution
analysis
Create a redistribution verification plan
Configure a redistribution solution
Verify that a redistribution was
implemented
Document results of a redistribution
implementation and verification plan
Identify the differences between
implementing an IPv4 and IPv6
redistribution solution

Implement Layer 3 Path Control Solution

Create a Layer 3 path control
implementation plan based upon the results
of the redistribution analysis
Create a Layer 3 path control verification
plan
Configure Layer 3 path control
Verify that a Layer 3 path control was
implemented
Document results of a Layer 3 path control
implementation and verification plan
Implement basic teleworker and branch
services
Describe broadband technologies
Configure basic broadband connections
Describe basic VPN technologies
Configure GRE
Describe branch access technologies

Switch Vs BCMSN

Switch 642-813 BCMSN 642-812

Implement VLAN based solution, given a Implement VLANs

network design and a set of
requirements
Determine network resources needed for
implementing a VLAN based solution on a
network
Create a VLAN based implementation plan
Create a VLAN based verification plan
Configure switch-to-switch connectivity for the
VLAN based solution
Configure loop prevention for the VLAN based
solution
Configure Access Ports for the VLAN based
solution
erify the VLAN based solution was
implemented properly using show and debug
Explain the functions of VLANs in a
hierarchical network.
Configure VLANs (e.g., Native, Default,
Static and Access).
Explain and configure VLAN trunking (i.e.,
IEEE 802.1Q and ISL).
Explain and configure VTP.
Verify or troubleshoot VLAN
configurations.
Conduct the operation of Spanning Tree
protocols in a hierarchical
network
Explain the functions and operations of the
Spanning Tree protocols (i.e., RSTP,
commands PVRST, MISTP).
Document results of VLAN implementation Configure RSTP (PVRST) and MISTP.
and verification Describe and configure STP security
mechanisms (i.e., BPDU Guard, BPDU
Implement a Security Extension of a Layer 2 Filtering, Root Guard).
solution, given a network Configure and Verify UDLD and Loop
design and a set of requirements Guard.
Determine network resources needed for Verify or troubleshoot Spanning Tree
implementing a Security solution protocol operations.
Create a implementation plan for the Security Configure and verify link aggregation using
solution PAgP or LACP.
Create a verification plan for the Security
solution Implement Inter-VLAN routing
Configure port security features Explain and configure Inter-VLAN routing
Configure general switch security features (i.e., SVI and routed ports).
Configure private VLANs Configure VACL Explain and enable CEF operation.
and PACL Verify or troubleshoot InterVLAN routing
Verify the Security based solution was configurations.
implemented properly using show and debug
commands Implement gateway redundancy technologies
Document results of Security implementation Explain the functions and operations of
and verification gateway redundancy protocols (i.e., HSRP,
VRRP, and GLBP).
Implement Switch based Layer 3 services, given Configure HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP.
a network design and a Verify High Availability configurations.
set of requirements
Determine network resources needed for Describe and configure wireless client access
implementing a Switch based Layer 3 solution Describe the components and operations of
Create an implementation plan for the Switch WLAN topologies (i.e., AP and Bridge).
based Layer 3 solution Describe the features of Client Devices,
Create a verification plan for the Switch based Network Unification, and Mobility Platforms
Layer 3 solution (i.e., CCX, LWAPP).
Configure routing interfaces Configure Layer 3 Configure a wireless client (i.e., ADU).
Security
Verify the Switch based Layer 3 solution was Describe and configure security features in a
implemented properly using show and debug switched network
commands Describe common Layer 2 network attacks
Document results of Switch based Layer 3 (e.g., MAC Flooding, Rogue Devices,
implementation and verification VLAN Hopping, DHCP Spoofing, etc.)
Explain and configure Port Security,802.1x,
Prepare infrastructure to support advanced VACLs, Private VLANs, DHCP Snooping,
services and DAI.
Implement a Wireless Extension of a Layer 2 Verify Catalyst switch (IOS-based) security
solution configurations (i.e., Port Security,
Implement a VoIP support solution 802.1x, VACLs, Private VLANs, DHCP
Implement video support solution Snooping, and DAI).
Implement High Availability, given a network Configure support for voice
design and a set of Describe the characteristics of voice in the
requirements campus network.
Determine network resources needed for Describe the functions of Voice VLANs and
implementing High Availability on a network trust boundaries.
Create a High Availability implementation plan Configure and verify basic IP Phone support
Create a High Availability verification plan (i.e. Voice VLAN, Trust and CoS
Implement first hop redundancy protocols options, AutoQoS for voice).
Implement switch supervisor redundancy
Verify High Availability solution was
implemented properly using show and debug
commands
Document results of High Availability
implementation and verification

Frequently Asked Questions: CCNP Version 6.0

Q. How is the new Cisco CCNP curriculum structured?
A. The new CCNP v6.0 curriculum has three courses that fully align with the three new CCNP
certification exams: CCNP Route, CCNP Switch, and CCNP Troubleshoot. The courses are
semester long, 70-hour courses. Course components include hands-on lab activities, case
studies, chapter exams, a final exam, and a skills based exam. Unlike other Cisco Networking
Academy courses, the CCNP courses will not have the traditional GUI-based curriculum. It is
replaced by a Cisco Press textbook.

Q. Why is the online curriculum being replaced by a book?

A. Networking Academy wanted the CCNP curriculum update to coincide with the release of
the new certification exams to help ensure that the curriculum is relevant to the needs of
students and academies. To optimize development time and resources, we decided to replace the
resource- and time-intensive development of online course content with textbooks. This decision
allowed us to focus on the development of other course components that are highly valued by
the CCNP community.

Q. How will Networking Academy guarantee the alignment of the textbooks with other course
components?
A. All course components, including the books, are part of an instructional design that
guarantees their consistency and alignment. We are working in close collaboration with Cisco
Press to help ensure that the study guides traditionally published by Cisco Press align with the
Networking Academy CCNP courses.

Q. Will the books be available in electronic forms.

A. Yes, Cisco Press will make all books available in electronic format.
Q. What are the prerequisites for the new CCNP 6.0 couses?
A. Please refer to the following table. Please note that although no prerequisites are indicated for
CCNP Switch, all CCNP courses presume knowledge at the Cisco CCNA routing and
switching level.
Last day to test for v5.0 (BSCI, BCMSN, Composite, ISCW, ONT) :- JULY 31, 2010
New v6.0 exams availability date:-

642-902 ROUTE
Available March 10, 2010

642-813 SWITCH
Available March 10, 2010

642-832 TSHOOT
Available: April 30, 2010