Top 5 topics to prepare for CCNP Routing and Switching Exam

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification is the profession level of prestigious CCIE Certification. Similar to CCNA certification, CCNP certification can also be done in eight tracks such as routing and switching, security, voice/collaboration etc. Having CCNP R&S certification will open your door to new opportunities in the world of networking. In CCNP Routing and Switching certification, there are three modules namely Routing, Switching and T-shoot. If you are going to appear for CCNP R&S exam, then this post will help you in preparation as well as will help you to decide the topics which you must study for the CCNP exam.

Top 5 must prepare Topics for Cisco CCNP Routing and Switching examination -

1. EIGRP Advertised distance and Feasible distance

It is amongst the most important topics that you must study for CCNP R&S If you are stepping forward to give CCNP examination, then you must have a thorough understanding of enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP). The concept of feasible distance and the advertised distance is the one which is most misunderstood by students.

Advertised Distance (AD) is an EIGRP metric from the given neighbor device to destination router whereas Feasible Distance (FP) is an EIGRP metric from the specific device. In addition to this, there are numerous points to be considered under said topic, check online videos, study material etc. in order to gain the thorough knowledge of the topic.

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2. OSPF LSAs

It is the next important but quite a difficult topic that you need to study for CCNP R&S examination. OSPF LSAs is Open Shortest Path First Link State Advertisements. The topic is very important from the point of view of examination as well as it helps students to develop an understanding about Stub areas. There are numerous different types of Link State Advertisement. Few of the most common type of LSAs that you must cover while preparing for the examination are LSA Type 1, LSA Type 2, LSA Type 3, LSA Type 4 and LSA Type 5.

3. OSPF Stub Areas

Another important topic on which you must focus during your preparation for CCNP examination is OSPF Stub Areas. It is to be noted that OSPF Stub Areas and OSPF LSAs are inter-related topics and you need to have a thorough understanding of both the topics. Majorly there are three types of OSPF Stub Areas and as a CCNP aspirant, you must have a thorough knowledge of the three topics. The three types of OSPF Stub Areas that you need to cover are – Stub areas, Totally Stubby areas, Not So Stubby areas. In addition to the detailed understanding of the three, you must also know the difference amongst the three.

4. Redistribution

The fourth important topic from the point of view of examination is Redistribution, and it is quite a simple one. Redistribution topic deals with the technique of moving a protocol which exists in one network to other protocol. In simple words, you can say that the redistribution concept relates to redistributing from one OSPF network to another OSPF network. You must prepare the topic in detail before appearing for the examination. For detailed understanding of the topic have words with your CCNP trainer.

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5. BGP Best Path Selection

Fifth and the last topic is Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), it requires the selection of the single as well as the most optimum path for the purpose of insertion in the routing table. You can refer to your study material provided by Cisco or CCNP R&S institute.

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Wide topics are covered in CCNP R&S Certification, and it is quite hard to predict the hardest topics. However, hope this post will help you to build an understanding for the preparation of CCNP Routing and Switching Certification. Enroll with Network Bulls – World’s most trusted Cisco training institute for developing in-depth knowledge CCNP Syllabus. 

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