Thursday, 18 August 2016

642-742 IUWVN Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Voice Networks

Exam Number 642-742 IUWVN
Last day to test: September 21, 2016
Associated Certifications CCNP Wireless
Duration 90 minutes (50 - 60 questions)
Available Languages English
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The 642-742 IUWVN Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Voice Networks exam is the exam associated with the CCNP Wireless certification. This exam assesses a candidate's capability to integrate VoWLAN services into the WLAN and be able to implement QoS, MPLS, and high bandwidth applications into the wireless network. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the IUWVN Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Voice Networks course.

The Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Voice Networks (IUWVN) version 2.0 642-742 exam is a 90-minute test with 55−75 questions associated with the Cisco CCNP® Wireless certification. This exam assesses a candidate's ability to integrate VoWLAN services into the WLAN and be able to implement QoS, MPLS, and high-bandwidth applications in the wireless network. The exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed.

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

1.0 Describe and Design Voice Over Wireless Architecture 27%
1.1 Describe voice as it applies to the wireless network

1.1.a Components (hardware and software)
1.1.b Call setup/data flow overview
1.1.c Other wireless voice and video services
1.1.d Standards (.11r, .11e, .11n, and so on)
1.1.e Cisco Compatible Extensions (voice features)
1.1.f WMM
1.1.g UAPSD
1.1.h Codecs
1.1.i Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP)
1.1.j SIP

1.2 Design wireless for voice
1.2.a Minimum speed requirements—RSSI and SNR
1.2.b Overlap requirements
1.2.c Cell separations
1.2.d Traffic separation, QoS, voice VLAN
1.2.e Delay and jitter reqs
1.2.f Testing tools (AirMagnet and Veriwave)
1.2.g CAC and TSPEC
1.2.h Spectrum
1.2.i 802.11n
1.2.j Wireless voice client requirements

1.3 Utilize other design considerations, as per the voice design guide
1.3.a VAD
1.3.b MOH
1.3.c Load balancing

1.4 Validate wireless network design for voice readiness
1.4.a Utilize the WCS voice readiness tool
1.4.b Validate site survey for voice

1.5 Validate infrastructure requirements for end-to-end voice over wireless
1.5.a Cisco Unified Communications Manager
1.5.b Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express
1.5.c QoS
1.5.d ACS
1.5.e DHCP
1.5.f TFTP
1.5.g Routers
1.5.h Security devices

1.6 Describe VoWLAN integration with cellular providers

2.0 Implement VoWLAN 23%

2.1 Configure wireless client devices

2.1.a Reference current best practice guidelines
2.1.b Device security considerations

2.2 Configure the WLAN for VoWLAN
2.2.a Implement current best practice guidelines
2.2.b Security configurations (PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-FAST)
2.2.c CCKM/PKC, 802.11r

2.3 Troubleshoot VoWLAN implementation
2.3.a Spectrum Expert
2.3.b AirMagnet VoFi analyzer
2.3.c Traffic stream metrics (TSM)
2.3.d Incremental complexity testing

3.0 Implement QoS for Wireless Applications 20%

3.1 Describe and implement general considerations for wired QoS
3.1.a Configurations
3.1.b DSCP/802.1p
3.1.c Voice VLAN

3.2 Describe and implement the appropriate wireless QoS deployment schemes
3.2.a WMM
3.2.b 802.11e
3.2.c Mapping—wired to wireless (five and six mismatching)

3.3 Configure WCS/WLC for QoS
3.3.a CAC
3.3.b TSPEC
3.3.c QBSS
3.3.d Queues
3.3.e Bandwidth reservation
3.3.f Disable "DHCP Required"
3.3.g Disable Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) unicast
3.3.h Enable ARP caching
3.3.i Cisco Identity Based Networking (IBN) services

3.4 Reference most current best practice guidelines

4.0 Implement multicast over wireless 17%

4.1 Describe general multicast concepts

4.1.a PIM (sparse and dense)
4.1.b Cisco Group Management Protocol
4.1.c IGMP snooping
4.1.d RP

4.2 Describe implications for multicast in 802.11
4.2.a Highest mandatory data rate
4.2.b Unicast and multicast modes
4.2.c Roaming
4.2.d Mesh
4.2.e Controllers having same CAPWAP multicast group
4.2.f Video stream (reliable multicast)

4.3 Configure multicast in a wireless network
4.3.a Infrastructure multicast group
4.3.b IGMP snooping on the controller
4.3.c Video stream (reliable multicast)
4.3.d Mobility group multicast

4.4 Troubleshoot multicast in a wireless network
4.4.a Packet captures
4.4.b Show IPM route
4.4.c Controller logs
4.4.d Debugs
4.4.d [i] debug bcast igmp enable command
4.4.d [ii] debug mobility multicast enable command

5.0 Prepare the Wireless Network for Video and High-Bandwidth Applications 13%

5.1 Describe benefits of 802.11n for video

5.2 Determine bandwidth requirements for specified applications

5.3 Identify application-specific wireless network requirements

5.3.a WLC to wired network
5.3.b Multicast for wireless video
5.3.c Wireless security cameras
5.3.d Real-time video streaming and video conferencing

QUESTION 1
RADIUS is set up with multiple servers on the controller and an engineer wants to select each server for specific WLANs. Where in the controller GUI is this configuration completed?

A. Security > AAA > RADIUS
B. Security > AAA > RADIUS > Fallback
C. Security > Authentication > RADIUS
D. WLANs > WLAN ID > Security > AAA Servers
E. WLANs > WLAN ID > Security > Layer 3
F. WLANs > WLAN ID > Advanced > AAA Servers

Answer: D


QUESTION 2
An engineer must change the wireless authentication from WPA2-Personal to WPA2-Enterprise. Which three requirements are necessary? (Choose three.)

A. 802.1X
B. EAP
C. fast secure roaming
D. 802.11i
E. RADIUS
F. 802.11u
G. pre-shared key

Answer: A,B,E


QUESTION 3
An engineer must segment traffic into separate WLANs. Which three factors should be used to determine traffic segmentation? (Choose three.)

A. QoS policy
B. subnet requirements
C. application requirements
D. security capabilities
E. access control policies for voice
F. enterprise resource planning

Answer: A,C,D


QUESTION 4
Which three RADIUS IETF attributes should be enabled on the Cisco Secure ACS v4.2 when implementing IBN for VLAN assignment to the Cisco WLC v7.0? (Choose three.)

A. [064] Tunnel-Type
B. [065] Tunnel-Medium-Type
C. [066] Tunnel-Client-Endpoint
D. [067] Tunnel-Server-Endpoint
E. [069] Tunnel-Password
F. [081] Tunnel-Private-Group-ID
G. [082] Tunnel-Private-User-ID

Answer: A,B,F


QUESTION 5
An engineer is changing the encryption method of a wireless network from PEAP-MS-CHAP V2 to EAP-TLS. Which two changes are necessary? (Choose two.)

A. The authentication server requires a new certificate.
B. All authentication clients require their own certificates.
C. The users require the Cisco AnyConnect client.
D. A new certificate is required for each authenticated user.
E. A Cisco NAC server is required.
F. Cisco Secure ACS is required.

Answer: A,B

Wednesday, 10 August 2016

642-035 DCUCT Troubleshooting Cisco Unified Computing

642-035 DCUCT Troubleshooting Cisco Unified Computing

Exam Number 642-035 DCUCT
Associated Certifications CCNP Data Center Certification
Cisco Unified Computing Support Specialist
Duration 90 minutes (65-75 questions)
Available Languages English

The 642-035 Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Computing exam tests a candidate's skills of troubleshooting a virtualized computing environment based on Cisco Unified Computing System platform, focusing on features like storage and network connectivity, installation, memory issues, booting issues, drivers, BIOS and adapters connectivity issues. This exam is associated with the CCNP DC Certification and Cisco Unified Computing Support Specialist Certification.

The 642-035 Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Computing exam tests a candidate's skills of troubleshooting a virtualized computing environment based on Cisco Unified Computing System platform, focusing on features like storage and network connectivity, installation, memory issues, booting issues, drivers, BIOS and adapters connectivity issues. This 90-minute, 65−75 questions exam is associated with the CCNP® DC Certification and Cisco Unified Computing Support Specialist Certification. The exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed.

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

1.0 Troubleshooting UCS Architecture and System Internals 24%

1.1 Extract diagnostic data i.e., collecting dumps and core files

1.2 Identify issues using FSM

1.3 Troubleshoot boot issues

1.3.a Blades
1.3.b OS

1.4 Identify using CLI/GUI defective hardware

1.5 Troubleshoot management 0 KVM IP overlap issues

2.0 Troubleshooting UCS Installation, Configuration, and Startup 17%

2.1 Configure and troubleshoot RBAC

2.2 Configure and troubleshoot modes and perform reboots

2.3 Configure and troubleshoot power consumption, power availability, and power policies

2.4 Manage service profiles

2.5 Understand and troubleshoot the UCSM upgrade process

3.0 Troubleshooting UCS SAN/LAN/VLAN Connectivity 12%

3.1 Configure and capture SPAN traces

3.2 Troubleshoot fiber channel services

3.3 Troubleshoot L2 issues

3.4 Troubleshoot link-level issues

3.5 Configure and troubleshoot jumbo frames

3.6 Troubleshoot dynamic vNIC

4.0 UCS Compute Troubleshooting 13%

4.1 Troubleshoot CIMC GUI and CLI remote access methods

4.2 Using CLI/GUI Troubleshoot packet flow from server to the fabric

4.3 Identify the steps that need to be performed on a rack standalone prior to integration into the UCSM

4.4 Describe the various methods to update the server BIOS/CIMC/adapters/array controllers

4.5 Troubleshoot OS driver issues

4.6 Troubleshoot memory issues

4.7 Troubleshoot boot issues

4.8 Troubleshoot redundant paths

4.9 Troubleshoot different adapters

4.10 Describe the process for password recovery

5.0 UCS C-Series Standalone Troubleshooting 34%
5.1 Troubleshoot using CIMC GUI and CLI remote access methods

5.2 Use CIMC utilities for performance validation and data gathering activities

5.3 Update the server with the various methods

5.3.a BIOS
5.3.b CIMC
5.3.c Adapters
5.3.d Array Controllers
5.3.e LOM

5.4 Troubleshoot OS driver issues

5.5 Troubleshoot memory issues

5.6 Troubleshoot boot issues

5.7 Troubleshoot Local Disk and RAID controller

5.8 Troubleshoot FCoE Connectivity

5.9 Describe the process for password recovery
QUESTION 1
You must check the path that vNICs uses to communicate. How can you verify whether a vNIC on a Cisco UCS server is in an active state or a failover state?

A. Run the show interface brief command.
B. Connect to the adapter and execute the Master Control Program.
C. Compare the state on both fabric interconnects.
D. Run the show interface status command.

Answer: C

QUESTION 2
Which CLI command will indicate whether a Cisco UCS C-Series rack-mount server has any failed DIMMs?

A. ucs-c250 / # scope chassis
ucs-c250 /chassis # show dimm-summary B. ucs-c250 / # scope chassis
ucs-c250 /chassis # show dimm-fault C. ucs-c250 / # scope chassis ucs-c250 /chassis # show dimm-ecc D. ucs-c250 / # scope chassis
ucs-c250 /chassis # show dimm-recovery

Answer: A

QUESTION 3
How many FSM tasks can run concurrently on a server?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
D. 16

Answer: A

QUESTION 4
You are troubleshooting a remote Cisco UCS environment that has Cisco UCS 2208 I/O Modules. Some of the links from the IOMs to the UCS Fabric Interconnect fail to work as expected. You check whether the SFP is in place and the state of the IOM ports. Which command do you use to view the MAC and PHY status to determine whether the SFP is detected in the IOM?

A. show platform software redwood oper
B. show platform software woodsideoper
C. show platform software woodsidests
D. show platform software redwood post

Answer: B

QUESTION 5
Looking at the Equipment > Chassis > Servers > Server X view from the Cisco UCS Manager GUI, which tab would you select to identify the fabric interconnect uplink associated with a given virtual circuit?

A. Paths
B. vNIC Paths
C. Virtual Circuit Paths
D. VIF Paths

Answer: D

Thursday, 4 August 2016

640-911 DCICN Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking

Exam Number 640-911 DCICN
Associated Certifications CCNA Data Center Certification
Duration 90 minutes (65-75 questions)
Available Languages English

This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of networking concepts for the Data Center environment, based on Nexus-OS. You will learn fundamental information on how a Data center network works, how to configure virtualization in the network, addressing schemes, troubleshooting and configuration skills.

The 640-911 DCICN "Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking" is one of the exams associated with the CCNA® Data Center certification. This 90-minute 65−75 questions exam tests a candidate's knowledge of networking concepts for the Data Center environment, based on Nexus-OS. You will learn fundamental information on how a Data Center network works; and how to configure virtualization in the network, addressing schemes, troubleshooting and configuration skills. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the course 640-911 DCICN, "Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking".

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

1.0 Describe How a Network Works 15%

1.1 Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices

1.1.a Interpret a network diagram
1.1.b Define physical network topologies

1.2 Select the components required to meet a network specification

1.2.a Switches
1.2.b Describe and identify Nexus hardware specifications
1.2.c Describe and identify Nexus licensing requirements

1.3 Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data flows in a network

1.3.a IP
1.3.b TCP
1.3.c UDP

1.4 Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP

1.4.a TCP/IP
1.4.b OSI layers

2.0 Configure, Verify and Troubleshoot a Switch with VLANs and Interswitch Communications Using Nexus 21%

2.1 Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet

2.1.a IEEE 802 protocols
2.1.b CSMA/CD

2.2 Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches

2.2.a Layer 2 addressing
2.2.b MAC table
2.2.c Flooding

2.3 Describe and configure enhanced switching technologies

2.3.a VTP
2.3.b VLAN
2.4.c 802.1q
2.5.d STP

3.0 Implement an IP Addressing Scheme and IP Services to Meet Network Requirements in a Medium-Size Enterprise Branch Office Network Using Nexus 12%

3.1 Describe the operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing

3.1.a Classfull IP addressing
3.1.b RFC 1918
3.1.c RFC 4193

3.2 Describe the difference between IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes

3.2.a Comparative address space
3.3.b Host addressing

4.0 Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot Basic Router Operation and Routing on Cisco Devices Using Nexus 52%

4.1 Describe and configure basic routing concepts

4.1.a Packet forwarding
4.1.b Router look-up process (Exec mode, Exec commands, Configuration mode)

4.2 Describe the operation of Cisco routers

4.2.a Router boot-up process
4.2.b POST
4.3.c Router components

QUESTION 1
How many bits are in an IPv4 address?

A. 32
B. 24
C. 8
D. 4

Answer: A


QUESTION 2
Which two options are groups of network protocols that are categorized into the following OSI layers: application, data link, network, and transport? (Choose two.)

A. FTP, LLDP, GRE, BGP
B. RDP, CDP, EIGRP, UDP
C. SSH, LLDP, ICMP, TCP
D. Telnet, ICMP, EIGRP, FTP

Answer: B,C


QUESTION 3
A customer wants to connect to their SAN via Fibre Channel. Which two devices can be used to provide connectivity? (Choose two.)

A. Cisco MDS 9148 Multilayer Fabric Switch
B. Cisco Nexus 7010 Switch
C. Cisco Nexus 5548UP Switch
D. Cisco Catalyst 6509 Switch
E. Cisco Nexus 2248TP GE Fabric Extender

Answer: A,C


QUESTION 4
Which device forwards data based on the destination IP address?

A. repeater
B. bridge
C. switch
D. router
E. hub

Answer: D


QUESTION 5
Which three options describe routers compared to switches? (Choose three.)

A. use IP address tables for information lookup
B. concerned with packet forwarding
C. operate at Layer 3 of the OSI model
D. operate at Layer 2 of the OSI model
E. use MAC address tables for information lookup
F. concerned with the local delivery of frames

Answer: A,B,C


Saturday, 23 July 2016

640-692 RSTECH Supporting Cisco Routing & Switching Network Devices v1.0

Exam Number 640-692 RSTECH
Associated Certifications CCT Routing & Switching
Duration 90 minutes (60-70 questions)
Available Languages English
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The 640-692 RSTECH is the exam associated with CCT Routing and Switching certification. Cisco CCT Routing & Switching certification focuses on the skills required for onsite support and maintenance of Cisco routers, switches, and operating environments. Technicians in this area must be able to identify Cisco router and switch models, accessories, cabling, and interfaces; understand the Cisco IOS Software operating modes and identify commonly found software; and be able to use the Cisco Command Line Interface (CLI) to connect and service products. Achieving CCT Routing & Switching certification is considered the best foundation for supporting other Cisco devices and systems.

Exam Description
The 640-692 RSTECH is the exam associated with Cisco Certified Technician Routing and Switching certification. The 640-692 is a 1.5 hour exam with 60-70 questions. The candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Interconnecting Supporting Cisco Routing and Switching Network Devices v1.0 course.

Cisco Certified Technician Routing and Switching certification focuses on the skills required for onsite support and maintenance of Cisco routers, switches, and operating environments. Technicians in this area must be able to identify Cisco router and switch models, accessories, cabling, and interfaces; understand the Cisco IOS software operating modes and identify commonly found software; and be able to use the Cisco Command Line Interface (CLI) to connect and service products. Achieving Cisco Certified Technician Routing and Switching certification is considered the best foundation for supporting other Cisco devices and systems. The exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed.

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

1.0 Identify Cisco Equipment and Related Hardwares 27%

1.1 Identify the interfaces on Cisco equipment including the Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, 3560, 3750 and 2975 and 2960 series switches and Cisco 2800, 2900, 3800, 3900, 7200, 7300, 7600 series integrated service routers

1.2 Identify the cabling on Cisco equipment

1.3 Identify Cisco products by logo marking and model number (including, but not limited to, locations on chassis, line card, module, or adapter)

1.4 Identify and locate the serial number of Cisco products (including, but not limited to, locations on chassis, line card, module, or adapter)

1.5 Identify and describe the commonly used components

1.6 Describe the hardware memory common terms and use in Cisco routers and switches

2.0 Describe Cisco IOS Software Operation 27%

2.1 Describe the different operating modes for Cisco CatOS/IOS Software

2.2 Navigate between the different operating modes listed

2.3 Determine the current mode of the device

2.4 Copy and paste a configuration file from/to a router or switch

2.5 Know how to use and interpret the basic Cisco IOS Software commands

2.6 Describe where to find the configuration register parameter and how to change it

2.7 Identify a configuration file from a Cisco device

2.8 Perform software upgrade or downgrade using TFTP, xmodem, tftpdnld, flash memory, memory card reader, or USB

2.9 Perform password recovery on a Cisco device

3.0 General Networking Knowledge 23%

3.1 Describe in general terms the basic functionality and key differences for the following hardware: LAN switch, router, modem, and wireless access points

3.2 Describe what an IP address and subnet is

3.3 Differentiate between these Layer 2 technologies: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Serial, ATM, ISDN, DSL, Optical, and etc.

3.4 Describe what FTP does

3.5 Describe what TFTP does

3.6 Describe what a CSU/DSU does (such as, loop back processes, and etc.)

3.7 Describe Telco termination point (such as, demarc, and etc.)

3.8 Describe what Telnet and SSH do

3.9 Describe what ping does

3.10 Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data flows in a network

3.11 Identify and correct common network problems at Layers 1 and 2

4.0 Service-related Knowledge 23%

4.1 Locate and use a text editor (such as, Notepad)

4.2 Locate and use Terminal Emulation

4.3 Locate and use the Window command prompt

4.4 Configure networks settings for Ethernet port on laptop (IP address, subnet mask and default gateway) and establish a connection with Ethernet ports on Cisco equipment

4.5 Make a physical connection from laptop to Cisco console port

4.6 Connect, configure, and verify operation status of a device interface

4.7 Make a physical Ethernet connection from laptop to Cisco device Ethernet port using correct cable

4.8 Use a modem to connect to Cisco console port and phone line

4.9 Configure the correct DIP switch settings on the modem (or other appropriate settings)

4.10 Identify the different loop-back plugs

4.11 Identify null modem cable and application

4.12 Configure and use TFTP server (such as, TFTP d32)

4.13 Use the hardware tools needed for repair

QUESTION 1
Which router can be used for disk-in-access to the router CLI management purposes and does not
usually pass normal network traffic?

A. AUX
B. Gigabit Ethernet
C. Fast Ethernet
D. Channelized serial

Answer: A

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
Which two pieces of information does the show ip interface brief command display? (Choose two)

A. Encapsulation type
B. Interface status
C. Layer 2 address
D. Layer 3 address
E. Keep alive

Answer: B,D

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
The pins and RJ-45 are numbered from 1 through 8. With the material points of the plug facing
toward you, pin 1 is the leftmost pin. Which two sets are looped on an RJ-45 T1 loopback plug?
(Choose two)

A. Pins 1 and 4
B. Pins 1 and 7
C. Pins 2 and 5
D. Pins 2 and 8
E. Pins 1 and 5
F. Pins 2 and 7

Answer: A,C

Explanation:


QUESTION 4
What are two ways to open Microsoft Notepad on a Windows-based computer? (Choose two)

A. Start > Run Enter Notepad and 'Ink OK
B. Start > Control Panel > Notepad
C. Start > All Programs > Notepad
D. Start > All Programs > Accessories > Notepad
E. Start > All Programs > Microsoft Office > Notepad

Answer: A,D

Explanation:


QUESTION 5
Which three of the following statements are true? (Choose three.)

A. Each IP address has two parts: a network ID and a host ID
B. An IP subnet equals a broadcast domain.
C. An IPv4 address contains 36 bits
D. 172.16.1.18 is a Class A address
E. A subnet address is created by borrowing bits from the original host ID

Answer: A,B,E

Explanation:

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

600-511 NPDESACI Designing with Cisco Network Programmability for ACI

Exam Number 600-511 NPDESACI
Last day to test: November 20, 2016
Associated Certifications Cisco Network Programmability Design Specialist
Duration 90 Minutes (55 - 65 questions)
Available Languages English
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This exam tests a candidate's ability to use network applications expertise to translate customer requirements into a policy-based, application centric network infrastructure.

The Designing with Cisco ACI Network Programmability (600-511) exam is a 90- minute (1.5 hours) exam with 55-65 questions. This exam tests a candidate's ability to use network applications expertise to translate customer requirements into a policy-based, application-centric network infrastructure.

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

1.0 Understanding Business Requirements 24%

1.1 Gathering business requirements

1.1.a Understand business requirements
1.1.b Understand current infrastructure
1.1.c Understand who the vested parties are and how they define policy and application
1.1.d Document existing application interaction

1.2 Risk and Impact Analysis

1.2.a Take the requirements and perform a risk assessment and impact analysis to narrow down the possible design choices

1.3 Ongoing communications to finalize the business requirements

1.3.a Identify the design choice that meets the business, risk, and customer requirements

2.0 Translating Business Requirements Into Technical Requirements 19%

2.1 Mapping of business requirements

2.1.a Map existing applications to Cisco ACI constructs
2.1.b Map existing network services to Cisco ACI Fabric
2.1.c Create application network profiles that map to the business requirements
2.1.d Identify which applications can expect to see improvements in the areas of performance, security/compliance, visibility, and speed of service delivery
2.1.e Determine methods of representing the improvements expected – quantitative metrics and qualitative metrics

2.2 Perform software modeling and analysis

2.2.a Identify tools that can be used to build application network profiles
2.2.b Identify best practices for building application network profiles for legacy applications
2.2.c Identify best practices for building application network profiles for greenfield applications

2.3 Perform network modeling and analysis (capacity and performance)

2.3.a Analyze the current infrastructure inventory and capacity to meet the requirements
2.3.b Assess the delta between the requirements and the current infrastructure to implement the application

2.4 Translating service level agreements (SLAs) and operational level agreements (OLAs) into technical requirements

2.4.a Plan or design to account for business interruption of various lengths or scopes

3.0 Positioning Application Centric Infrastructure Value Proposition 29%

3.1 Policy based infrastructure management

3.1.a Identify opportunities to automate tasks that are manual today
3.1.b Identify architectural bottlenecks in the current infrastructure that are roadblocks in introducing programmability and automation
3.1.c Is there uniformity in policy across the entire infrastructure or are there policy silos and policy gaps?
3.1.d Describe programming model and APIs available to automate network functions required to deploy applications

3.2 Enhance visibility and control

3.2.a Identify lack of comprehensive visibility and control over resource allocation for applications today and highlight how Cisco ACI can address this limitation
3.2.b Identify number of points of management to see if Cisco ACI can reduce the number to dramatically bring in value addition
3.2.c Identify application performance features that increase scalability or provide optimal traffic steering
3.2.d Describe available tools to provide comprehensive application-level visibility

3.3 Security and compliance

3.3.a Identify any compliance and auditing requirements and highlight key security features of Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (policy-based forwarding, auditing, forensics across physical and virtual devices)

4.0 Define High-Level System Architecture 28%

4.1 Software architecture and design

4.1.a Take a set of software requirements or details about a solution and generate (identify, pick, choose) a design document (class hierarchy, object model, Entity Relationship (ER) diagram)

4.2 Infrastructure architecture and design (physical and virtual)

4.2.a Take a set of infrastructure requirements or details about a solution and generate (identify, pick, choose) a design document (configuration or design change)

4.3 Identify different integration/interoperability points between different systems

4.3.a Understand the differences (compare and contrast) between different integration interfaces (knows what to use when and why)

4.4 Migrate existing network to Cisco ACI


QUESTION 1
Which two benefits are achieved through database sharding within the Cisco APIC cluster?
(Choose two.)

A. active-standby high availability
B. scalability
C. compression
D. reliability
E. load balancing

Answer: B,D

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
Which overlay protocol does Cisco AVS for vSphere use to allow the ACI fabric to extend over an
existing network infrastructure?

A. GRE
B. IPsec
C. NVGRE
D. VXLAN
E. OTV

Answer: D

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
Which three main problems was a host overlay system designed to address? (Choose three.)

A. workload mobility
B. simplified and automated workload provisioning
C. multitenancy at scale
D. integrate physical and virtual networking
E. increase visibility to traffic flows
F. better root cause analysis capabilities
G. consolidate IT infrastructure teams

Answer: A,B,C

Explanation:


QUESTION 4
Which two benefits of ACI help improve the time required to deploy an application? (Choose two.)

A. enabling software developers to create development environments similar to production
B. eliminating the need for expensive Layer 4 to Layer 7 service appliances
C. eliminating IP addressing from software stacks
D. evolving the IT model from manual workflows to an application model that automates
deployment, operations, and visibility

Answer: A,D

Explanation:

Monday, 11 July 2016

600-509 Integrating Business Applications with Network Programmability

Exam Number 600-509 NPIBA
Associated Certifications Cisco Business Application Engineer Specialist
Duration 75 Minutes (55 - 65 questions)
Available Languages English
Register Pearson VUE

This exam tests a candidate's ability to use the programmability of an open infrastructure to develop and deploy business applications. It also tests how well the candidate can build an application with API capabilities to collect information from the network when needed.

The Integrating Business Applications with Network Programmability (NPIBA) exam (600-509) is a 75-minute assessment with 55-65 questions. This exam tests a candidate's ability to use the programmability of an open infrastructure to develop and deploy business applications. It also tests how well the candidate can build an application with API capabilities to collect information from the network when needed.

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific version of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

1.0 Fundamentals of Networking 35%

1.1 Describe the operation of IP data networks

1.1.a Describe the purpose and functions of network devices
1.1.b Identify common applications and their impact on the network

1.2 Identify basic LAN switching technologies

1.2.a VLANs
1.2.b Network segmentation and basic traffic management

1.3 Describe IP addressing (IPv4 / IPv6)

1.3.a Basic principles of IP address
1.3.b Subnets and prefixes

1.4 Describe IP routing

1.4.a Understands the basic routing concepts
1.4.a [i] Differentiate between routing and routing protocols
1.4.a [ii] Static vs. Dynamic routing
1.4.a [iii] IP routing table
1.4.b Understands the difference between routing and switching

1.5 Describe network data security

1.5.a TLS basics
1.5.b Certificates
1.5.c User/host authentication

1.6 Troubleshoot host IP configuration

1.7 Describe network virtualization

1.8 Describe network assurance technologies

1.8.a Quality of service
1.8.b Load balancing
1.8.c Network proximity
1.8.d Network availability

1.9 Describe application-aware networks

2.0 Business Goals 20%

2.1 Define the business outcome for the application

2.2 Document requirements in terms of deployment, lifecycle management, level of service

2.3 Describe application consumption models

2.3.a Understanding and describing clients for the application from the business perspective
2.3.b Understanding the multiple service level requirements
2.3.c Multitenant environment and implications on application deployment (gold or silver)
2.3.d Security considerations in different consumption models (firewall or certificates)

2.4 Describe the business benefits of making applications network

2.4.a Describe the actions that can be taken based on the information from the network

2.5 Identify challenges with making an application network aware

3.0 Network Programmability Concepts 22%

3.1 Describe the function of a controller

3.2 Compare and contrast controllers

3.2.a APIC
3.2.b APIC-EM
3.2.c Open SDN controller

4.0 API Services 27%

4.1 Identify how APIs can be used to achieve business goals

4.2 Leverage APIs in a business application

Friday, 8 July 2016

600-504 NPENG Implementing Cisco Network Programmability

Exam Number 600-504 NPENG
Associated Job Role Network Programmability Engineer Specialist
Network Programmability; Support Specialist Certification
Duration 90 minutes (55 – 65 questions)
Available Languages English
This exam tests the ability of network engineers to deploy network applications in the programmable environment and make sure that they work. The exam also tests the ability to implement an open network infrastructure designed by network designers and architects. Successful candidates will demonstrate that they can deploy, install, and troubleshoot network infrastructures and applications.
The Implementing Cisco Network Programmability (600-504) (NPENG) exam is a 90-minute (1.5 hour) exam with 55‒65 questions. This exam tests the ability of network engineers to deploy network applications into the programmable environment and ensure that they work successfully. The exam also tests the ability to implement an open network infrastructure designed by the network designers and architects. Successful candidates will demonstrate that they can deploy, install, and troubleshoot network infrastructures and applications. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Implementing Cisco Network Programmability course.
The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
1.0 Requirements Collection and Analysis 16%

1.1 Understand the architecture of the application being deployed
1.2 Understand the external interfaces for the application (N&S bound API, GUI interface, CLI)
1.3 Understand relevant standards bodies for network programmability
1.4 Understands open source concepts and engagement models
1.5 Understand the environment in which the application is being deployed
2.0 Deployment Design Development 19%

2.1 Understand the pros and cons of different deployment models and configurations
2.2 Document in detail how the application is deployed and configured
2.3 Understand the best practices to deploy the end product
2.4 Understand the lab validation and testing
3.0 Configuration and Implementation 29%

3.1 Fluent in the installation and configuration of the application being deployed
3.2 Fluent in the configuration of the network and other dependent services the application is using
3.3 Understanding the base lining process
3.4 Staging and verification
4.0 Troubleshooting 20%

4.1 Troubleshoot the functionality and performance of the application
4.2 Interface with developers on improving application serviceability and quality
4.3 Network troubleshooting
4.4 Network virtualization
4.5 Automation/orchestration
4.6 Application and operating system
4.7 Storage
4.8 Be able to determine the real-time impact of the deployed application on the IT infrastructure
4.0 Operation and Optimization 16%

5.1 Tuning
5.2 Ability to optimize and tune the application specific to the environment
5.3 Monitoring and instrumentation
5.4 Change management

QUESTION 1
Which two statements about RFC6020 are true? (Choose two.)
A. YANG is a data modeling language.
B. YANG is a protocol to configure network devices.
C. YANG is used by OF-CONFIG.
D. YANG is used by BGP-LS.
E. YANG is an object-oriented programming language.
Answer: A,C
Explanation:

QUESTION 2
Applications compiled by Java are better adaptive to different operating systems like Windows and
Linux than applications compiled by C compiler.
Which option describes why Java applications are more independent from the OS than C applications?
A. Java has a DLL to abstract the difference of OS.
B. Java compiler is smarter than C compiler.
C. Java compiler creates byte code that is run on Java VM, and Java VM is prepared for each OS.
D. This is an urban legend. No difference between Java and C.
Answer: A
Explanation: