CCNP Switching Practice Exam
CCNP Switching Practice Exam
About CCNP Switching Exam
The CCNP Switching Certification exam proves your ability to work with advanced switching technologies in enterprise networks. This certification helps network engineers show they can configure, secure, and manage complex LANs and VLANs. It is highly valued in IT, telecom, and data center industries. With this credential, you become eligible for roles like Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, or Network Analyst. Employers look for certified professionals to build and manage efficient, secure, and scalable networks. CCNP Switching boosts your resume, increases earning potential, and opens doors to jobs globally with top IT companies and networking service providers.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for:
- Network Engineers
- Network Administrators
- Systems Engineers
- IT Infrastructure Specialists
- Network Consultants
- Data Center Engineers
- Telecom Professionals
- Network Support Engineers
- Professionals preparing for CCIE
- IT Graduates with Cisco networking experience
Skills Required
- Designing and implementing enterprise LANs
- VLAN configuration and troubleshooting
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) configuration and optimization
- Switch security using features like port security and DHCP snooping
- Layer 2 switching protocols and technologies
- Redundancy and high availability configurations
- Troubleshooting switching environments
- EtherChannel and link aggregation
- Campus network design principles
- Multilayer switching
Knowledge Gained
- How to design, build, and manage scalable and secure switched networks
- Best practices for VLAN, trunking, and STP configuration
- Real-world troubleshooting of Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching issues
- Implementing high availability using HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP
- Network security strategies in switching environments
- Monitoring and optimizing network performance
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 QoS implementation
- Redundancy and load balancing in enterprise networks
- Understanding of network design models and Cisco switch technologies
- Integration with wireless and routing infrastructure
Course Outline
The CCNP Switching Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 - VLANs and Trunking
- VLAN creation and management
- Inter-VLAN routing
- VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
Domain 2 - Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
- PVST+, RSTP, and MST
- Root bridge selection and optimization
- Loop prevention and troubleshooting
Domain 3 - Layer 2 Security Features
- Port security
- DHCP snooping
- Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI)
- BPDU Guard and Root Guard
Domain 4 - High Availability
- EtherChannel
- HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP
- Redundant switch links
Domain 5 - Switch Management and Monitoring
- SNMP and Syslog configuration
- NetFlow
- Troubleshooting tools and diagnostics
Domain 6 - Quality of Service (QoS)
- QoS on Layer 2
- Traffic classification and marking
- Congestion management
Domain 7 - Multilayer Switching
- Layer 3 switching fundamentals
- Routing protocols on switches (OSPF, EIGRP)
- SVI and routed ports
Domain 8 - Network Design and Implementation
- Hierarchical network models
- Campus network design
- Scalability and performance considerations
