Master Cisco’s CCNP Switching and Routing with this comprehensive 165-page configuration and protocol reference guide. Covers STP, EtherChannel, VTP, EIGRP, GLBP, AAA, BGP, OSPF, IP SLA, voice VLANs, network design layers, and redundancy protocols. Ideal for CCNP Enterprise candidates and IT professionals preparing for the 300-401 ENCOR and 300-410 ENARSI exams.

  • Class Year
  • 2023
  • Number of Pages
  • 165
  • Staff Rating
  • 4.5/5
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These notes offer a complete walkthrough of advanced networking concepts and practical configurations aligned with Cisco’s CCNP Enterprise certification track. Spanning 165 pages, the content features structured step-by-step commands, theoretical explanations, and troubleshooting guidelines sourced from hands-on lab setups, real-world applications, and official Cisco behavior.

Topics include:

  • Switching & Layer 2 Concepts: VLANs, DTP, trunk encapsulation (ISL/Dot1Q), native VLAN settings, and switchport configuration.

  • VTP (VLAN Trunking Protocol): Modes (server, client, transparent), domain configuration, pruning, and VTP version 3 enhancements.

  • STP & Redundancy: Full explanation of 802.1D STP, RSTP, MSTP, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP with authentication, timers, load balancing, and failover design.

  • Routing Protocols: Deep coverage of EIGRP (DUAL algorithm, feasible successor, metric calculation, route filtering), OSPF (network types, DR/BDR elections), and BGP (FSM, path attributes, IBGP/EBGP neighbors, update and keep-alive).

  • Network Services & Security: AAA, SNMP, Syslog, IP Telephony basics, voice VLANs, and DHCP on multilink PPP interfaces.

  • Advanced Features: PPPoE configuration, policy-based routing, route redistribution, IP SLA for next-hop validation, EtherChannel with LACP/PAgP, and Layer 2 security measures.

  • Network Design Principles: Access, distribution, and core layers including hardware redundancy (RPR, RPR+, SSO), CEF switching, NSF, and best practices for QoS.

Each configuration block is annotated with Cisco IOS syntax, operational examples, and mode-specific behavior, helping learners bridge theoretical knowledge with CLI-based deployment. These notes align with CCNP Enterprise core modules such as:

  • CCNP ENCOR (350-401): Core Networking, Infrastructure, Virtualization, Security, Automation

  • CCNP ENARSI (300-410): Advanced Routing, VPN Services, Infrastructure Services, Security, and Automation

About the Material:
This 165-page document compiles expert-level explanations and all essential configuration steps required for mastering switching and routing at the professional certification level. Authored by a top-performing candidate in the CCNP track, this guide is optimized for exam preparation, field engineering roles, and enterprise network troubleshooting contexts.

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