CCNP

Overview of CCNP

CCNP, or Cisco Certified Network Professional, is an advanced-level certification offered by Cisco Systems, a leading provider of networking equipment and solutions. CCNP certification validates the skills and knowledge required to plan, implement, verify, and troubleshoot complex network solutions.

Here at Bluescripts Infotech Institute in Ibadan, some of the key componenets of CCNP involve:
* Certification Tracks: Cisco offers multiple tracks for CCNP certification, each focusing on different areas of networking expertise:
– CCNP Security: Focuses on advanced security technologies and practices, including implementing and managing security solutions, VPNs, firewalls, and intrusion prevention systems.
– CCNP Data Center: Focuses on data center networking technologies, including design, implementation, and troubleshooting of data center infrastructure, storage networking, virtualization, and automation.
– CCNP Collaboration: Focuses on collaboration technologies, including designing, deploying, and troubleshooting unified communications, VoIP, video, and telepresence solutions.
* Certification Exams: Exams are administered by Pearson VUE testing centers and may consist of multiple-choice questions, drag-and-drop questions, simulations, and hands-on lab exercises.
* Prerequisites: CCNP certification typically requires candidates to have a valid CCNA certification or equivalent knowledge and experience in networking fundamentals.
* Recertification: CCNP certification is valid for three years. To maintain certification status, candidates must recertify by passing relevant Cisco recertification exams or by completing continuing education activities.