Thursday, July 21, 2016

600-512 NPENGACI Implementing with Cisco Network Programmability for ACI

Implementing with Cisco Network Programmability for ACI
Exam Number 600-512 NPENGACI
Last day to test: November 20, 2016
Associated Certifications Cisco Network Programmability Engineer Specialist
Duration 90 Minutes (55 - 65 questions)

This exam tests the ability of network engineers to deploy highly automated network architectures leveraging policy based controller integrated into the infrastructure. Successful candidates will demonstrate that they can deploy, install, and troubleshoot network infrastructures and applications.

The Implementing with Cisco ACI Network Programmability (600-512) exam is a 90- minute (1.5-hour) exam with 55-65 questions. This exam tests the ability of network engineers to deploy highly automated network architectures that leverage the policy-based controller that is integrated into the infrastructure. Successful candidates will demonstrate that they can deploy, install, and troubleshoot such network infrastructures and applications on it.

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

1.1.a Identify application requirements
1.1.b Understand the external interfaces for the application (north/south-bound API, GUI interface, CLI)

1.2 Understand the requirements of the Cisco APIC north/south-bound interfaces

1.3 Understand the environment the application is being deployed in

1.3.a Understands how these different items influence the configuration of what is being deployed

2.0 Deployment Design Development 19%

2.1 Understand the pros and cons of different deployment models and configurations

2.1.a Understand and identify benefits and limitations of deployment of an application related to proximity and service dependencies


2.2 Document in detail how the application is deployed and configured

2.2.a Create an application network profile to support application requirements

2.3 Understand best practices to deploy the end product

2.3.a Understands and can identify best practices for deploying applications in a Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure

2.4 Understands lab validation and testing

2.4.a Perform functions check
2.4.b Evaluate results of functions testing
2.4.c Validate any required interoperability or compliance or regulatory guidelines

3.0 Configuration and Implementation 29%

3.1 Configuring the Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller

3.1.a Configure endpoints and endpoint groups
3.1.b Configure application profiles
3.1.c Configure contracts
3.1.d Configure subjects and filters
3.1.e Configure taboos
3.1.f Configure contexts
3.1.g Configure bridge domains
3.1.h Configure Layer 2 flooding
3.1.i Configure tenants

3.2 Configuring Cisco ACI Layer 4 to Layer 7 Service Integration

3.2.a Describe service integration and redirection
3.2.b Describe Opflex
3.2.c Describe device packages
3.2.d Configure application profiles specific to Layer 4 to Layer 7 services
3.2.e Configure Cisco ACI programmability of Layer 4 to Layer 7 services using Python/Cobra SDK

3.3 Configuring APIC Hypervisor Integration

3.3.a Describe policy coordination with VM managers
3.3.b Describe management networks
3.3.c Configure Cisco ACI integration with VMWare
3.3.d Configure Cisco ACI integration with SCVMM
3.3.e Configure Cisco ACI integration with RedHat

3.4 Configuring Cisco ACI connectivity to outside networks

3.4.a Describe inside and outside in the context of Cisco ACI
3.4.b Configure Layer 3 connection to outside network
3.4.c Configure Layer 2 connection to outside network

3.5 Understanding the baselining process

3.5.a Understand the installation requirements and sizing guidelines for an application
3.5.b Understand which parameters require additional capacity
3.5.c Use tools such as Cisco APIC Health Scores to document baselines
3.5.d Identify potential impacts that new applications may have

3.6 Staging and verification

3.6.a Understands the difference between staging and production environment

4.0 Troubleshooting  20%

4.1 Troubleshoot the functionality and performance of the application

4.1.a Understands the troubleshooting process

4.2 Troubleshooting Tools

4.2.a Correlate events based on system faults, Health Scores, and atomic counters
4.2.b Parse and interpret traces, logs, and output of monitoring tools
4.2.c Troubleshoot misrouting of application traffic using atomic counters
4.2.d Configure and use SPAN (Infrastructure, Fabric and Tenant) to capture network traffic
4.2.e Use enhanced Traceroute and Integrated Overlay to troubleshoot connectivity issues in a multipath topology
4.2.f Use API Inspector to view and troubleshoot API calls to the Cisco APIC GUI
4.2.g Use Visore to browse the Cisco APIC Object store and verify XML schema

4.3 Automation/orchestration

4.3.a Understand how to use automation/orchestration tools to troubleshoot

4.4 Application and operating system

4.4.a Understand how to use application and operating system tools to troubleshoot

4.5 Storage

4.5.a Understand how to use storage management system to troubleshoot

4.6 Be able to determine the real-time impact of the deployed application on the IT infrastructure

4.6.a Understand performance monitoring and can leverage tools and techniques
4.6.b Understand features of the atomic counter in Cisco APIC

5.0 Operation and Optimization 16%

5.1 Fabric Tuning

5.1.a Execute a baseline sample of normal operations
5.1.b Identify deviations from the norm and take appropriate action
5.1.c Optimize fabric operation

5.2 Application Tuning

5.2.a Document the baseline for an application
5.2.b Identify deviations from the norm and take appropriate action

5.3 Monitoring and instrumentation

5.3.a Configure Cisco APIC monitoring
5.3.b Utilize Cisco APIC monitoring tools to identify issues and remediate if necessary

5.4 Change management

5.4.a Use change management tools
5.4.b Understand proper change control processes

QUESTION 1
Which two options are supported in the ACI API to query the MIT tree? (Choose two.)

A. by distinguished name
B. by class
C. by role
D. specific objects by UUID
E. objects by master replica

Answer: A,B

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
Which option describes how an API gets real-time updates about the health score of an object?

A. using a query in Visore
B. include the health object when applying scoping filters to the response of an API query
C. using the dashboard of the GUI System menu
D. using SNMP at the leaf and spine

Answer: B

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
In which class is flooding enabled to address specific application requirements?

A. fvBD
B. fvRsCtx
C. fvTenant
D. fvAEP
E. fvAP

Answer: A

Explanation:


QUESTION 4
Which three types of interfaces are supported to connect a border leaf switch to an external
router? (Choose three.)

A. Layer 3 interface
B. Layer 3 subinterface
C. SVI
D. EPG interface
E. tenant interface
F. Layer 2 interface
G. bridge domain interface

Answer: A,B,C

Explanation:


QUESTION 5
Which two options are the two supported data formats of the ACI northbound API? (Choose two.)

A. HTML
B. JSON
C. XML
D. REST
E. CSV

Answer: B,C

Explanation:

Monday, July 4, 2016

600-502 NPDEV Developing with Cisco Network Programmability

Exam Number 600-502 NPDEV
Last day to test: January 15, 2016
Associated Certification Cisco Network Application Developer Specialist
Duration 90 minutes (55 - 65 questions)
Available Languages English

This exam tests a candidate's ability to develop network applications in the Cisco ONE programmable environment. It also tests the ability to develop the middle layer called Network Applications, which enables different service provider, campus, and data center use cases.

The Developing with Cisco Network Programmability (NPDEV) exam (600-510) is a 75-minute assessment with 55-65 questions. This exam tests a candidate's ability to develop network applications in the Cisco ONE programmable environment. It also tests the ability to develop the middle layer called Network Applications, which enables different service provider, campus, and data center use cases.

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 Interpreting the Requirements 20%

1.1 Gather requirements

1.1.a Analyze business requirements to determine application/network requirements

1.2 Map the requirements to capabilities

1.2.a Apply different API models
1.2.b Analyze application requirements to determine optimal application model
1.2.b [i] Controller-based
1.2.b [ii] Device-centric API (distributed)

1.3 Identify the application dependencies in conjunction with company environment (policies and IT infrastructure)

1.3.a Analyze current environment and identify known dependencies

1.4 Draft the block diagram and functional specifications

1.4.a Create a flow chart/diagram to represent how the application is going to work

1.5 Document application/networking touch points

1.5.a Document how application interacts with other elements of the environment

2.0 Developing Applications 30%

2.1 Planning phase

2.1.a Define the data structure
2.1.b Create and interpret application functional block diagrams

2.2 Development phase

2.2.a Apply coding principles
2.2.b Interpret compiler outputs and warnings
2.2.c Utilize APIC APIs
2.2.c [i] REST
2.2.c [ii] Python SDK
2.2.c [iii] ACI Toolkit
2.2.d Utilize APIC-EM APIs
2.2.e Utilize Cisco Open SDN Controller APIs

2.3 Implementation phase

2.3.a Create a distribution package
2.3.b Describe OVA files

3.0 Security 12%

Hide Details

3.1 Define access policies

3.2 Describe SSL certificates

4.0 Testing 13%

4.1 Create a test plan

4.1.a Identify best practices for application testing
4.1.b Define acceptance criteria
4.1. c Document test plan

4.2 Perform test cycle

4.2.a Verify the test environment
4.2.a [i] Validate test environment
4.2.a [ii] Document initial state of test
4.2.b Execute the test plan
4.2.b [i] Utilize network traffic generators and packet capture tools to validate application

5.0 Troubleshooting Applications (Post Deployment) 25%

5.1 Identifying the problem

5.1.a Describe the steps to identify and isolate the problem
5.1.b Identify tools available for troubleshooting and monitoring
5.1.c Utilize logs, output, or application behavior to determine from a code standpoint what is causing the problem

5.2 Remediating the problem

5.2.a Implement solution to identified problem
5.2.b Validate solution fully corrects identified problem


QUESTION 1
A stock brokerage firm requires that all trades are executed quickly with a minimal amount of delay
due to network latency.
Which software requirement is recommended as part of a business requirement?

A. The application shall process trades as soon as possible with no further delay.
B. The application should provide high-availability features to continue trading activities even in
case of a software or hardware failure.
C. The application shall maintain the state of all active network links in real time and prioritize
traffic flows that belong to trading activities on the links with lowest latency.
D. The application should set the latency attribute to zero on packets that belong to the a trading
action.

Answer: C

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
You must develop an SDN application that meets these specifications. The solution must manage
devices through a centralized controller to configure access control lists. The solution will monitor
traffic at a packet level to determine which packets are coming from known rogue applications
and/or devices. Identified traffic will be used as the basis to create new ACLs to be deployed back
onto the network devices. The identification and provisioning steps should take no more than 100
milliseconds.
Which three design options must you consider to develop an SDN application that meets these
specifications? (Choose three.)

A. choice of programming and scripting language
B. choice of service set
C. choice of transport protocol
D. choice of deployment model
E. use of security and TLS
F. hardware platforms involved

Answer: A,B,D

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
Which programming language and Cisco onePK Service Set is required for an application that
performs at the packet level?

A. Java with Utility Service Set
B. REST with Element Service Set
C. Ruby with Routing Service Set
D. Python with Routing Service Set
E. REST with Utility Service Set
F. C with Data Path Service Set
G. Java with Developer Service Set

Answer: F

Explanation:

Thursday, June 30, 2016

600-455 UCCED Designing Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise

Exam Number 600-455 UCCED
Associated Certifications Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise Specialist
Duration 75 minutes (65-75 questions)
Available Languages English

This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of design considerations and guidelines for deploying Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise (Cisco Unified CCE) solutions. Cisco Unified CCE is part of Cisco Unified Communications application suite, which delivers intelligent call routing, network-to-desktop computer telephony integration (CTI), and multichannel contact management to contact center agents over an IP network.

The exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed. The following topics are general guidelines for the content that is likely to be included on the practical 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 following guidelines may change at any time without notice.

23% 1.0 Describe the Features and Functionality of the Cisco Unified CCE Solution

1.1 Describe the role of Cisco Unified Communications Manager in Cisco Unified CCE

1.2 Describe the role of voice gateways and Session Initiation Protocol proxy in Cisco Unified CCE

1.3 Describe the role of congestion control in Cisco Unified CCE

1.4 Describe the role of Cisco Unified Intelligent Contact Management (Unified ICM) in Cisco Unified CCE

1.5 Describe the role of CTI in Cisco Unified CCE

1.6 Describe the role of Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal in Cisco Unified CCE

1.7 Describe the role of high priority traffic in Cisco Unified ICM

1.8 Describe the methods available to configure and use precision routing

1.9 Describe the role of Cisco Unified Mobile Agent in Cisco Unified CCE

1.10 Describe the role of Cisco Outbound Option in Cisco Unified CCE

1.11 Describe the methods available to secure the Cisco Unified CCE solution and their impact on system capacity and functionality

11% 2.0 Identify the Design Considerations for Cisco Unified Communications Manager in a Cisco Unified CCE Solution

2.1 Describe the Cisco Unified Communications Manager originated calls to Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal

2.2 Describe the Cisco Unified Communications Manager options for transfer calls to agents involving SIP trunks

2.3 Describe the requirements for Cisco Unified Mobile Agent on Cisco Unified Communications Manager

2.4 Describe the impact of the multiline automatic call distributor functionality of Cisco Unified CCE on Cisco Unified Communications Manager

2.5 Describe the cluster over the WAN consideration for Cisco Unified Communications Manager

2.6 Describe the Cisco Unified Communications Manager redundancy options for centralized deployment

2.7 Describe the methods available to maintain end to end reporting for transferred calls

19% 3.0 Identify the Network Design Considerations in a Cisco Unified CCE Solution

3.1 Explain the failure scenarios with geographically separated Cisco Unified CCE deployments

3.2 Describe the quality of service usage within Unified Contact Center Enterprise solution

3.3 Explain the network requirements to support the Clustering over the WAN (CoW) deployment model for the Cisco Unified CCE solution

3.4 Describe the basic deployment models for the Cisco Unified CCE solution (single-site, multisite centralized, and multisite distributed)

3.5 Explain network requirements for the Cisco Unified Intelligent Contact Management visible and private network connections in a Cisco Unified CCE solution

3.6 Describe Cisco Finesse failover scenarios

3.7 Describe the factors that impact Cisco Unified Intelligence Center bandwidth usage

3.8 Describe the Test Other Side method used in Unified Intelligent Contact Management

3.9 Describe the high-availability options of all components supported in the Cisco Unified CCE solution

23% 4.0 Identify the Design Considerations for Cisco Unified ICM, Cisco Finesse, Cisco Unified CVP, and Cisco Unified Intelligence Center in a Cisco Unified CCE Solution

4.1 Explain call type usage within Cisco Unified ICM in Cisco Unified CCE solution

4.2 Describe the design consideration for administrative workstations when Unified CCE is deployed into two data centers (geographically separated)

4.3 Describe the impact for re-qualify call node in Cisco Unified ICM script

4.4 Describe the Cisco Unified Boarder Element and SIP proxy functionality within Cisco Unified CCE solution

4.5 Describe Post Call Survey functionality and its call flow

4.6 Describe Whisper Announcement functionality and its call flow

4.7 Describe Courtesy Call back functionality and its call flow

4.8 Describe Cisco Finesse features and its third-party gadgets

4.9 Describe the Cisco Finesse workflow

4.10 Describe the agent target rules feature of Cisco Unified ICM and the impact it has on the Cisco Unified CCE solution

13% 5.0 Describe the Sizing Process for Contact Center Resources and Cisco Unified CCE Components

5.1 Describe common sizing inputs such as agent talk time, queue time, and wrap-up time and their impact on sizing contact center resources

5.2 Explain how Erlang calculations are used as part of the sizing for contact center resources

5.3 Describe the Packaged CCE capacity

5.4 Describe the sizing consideration for SIP proxy methods

5.5 Describe the factors that are used to size the components of the Cisco Unified CCE solution — including Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Cisco Unified CVP, and Cisco Unified ICM components, such as peripheral gateway, router, logger, and administrative workstations

5.6 Describe the factors that are used in sizing the bandwidth required for the Cisco Unified CCE solution

11% 6.0 Describe the Virtualization Environment for Contact Center Resources and Cisco Unified CCE Components

6.1 Identify the VMware supported features

6.2 Describe the configuration considerations for NIC in virtualization environment

6.3 Describe the Cisco Unified Computing System B_Series fabric interconnection and the upstream network connectivity

6.4 Describe the design considerations for Cisco Unified CCE running on the Cisco Unified Computing System B_Series

6.5 Describe the design considerations for upstream IP switches when using the Cisco Unified Computing System C_Series


QUESTION 1
Which three features or functionalities does Cisco Unified Communications Manager provide for
Cisco Unified CCE and Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal? (Choose three.)

A. transfer call routing from agent to agent
B. CTI data on Cisco Agent Desktop screen pop
C. Courtesy Callback
D. Cisco Mobile Agents
E. Cisco Extension Mobility for agents
F. call queuing

Answer: A,D,E

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
Which three features does Cisco Unified Border Element provide when Cisco Unified CCE and
Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal are used? (Choose three.)

A. Silent Monitor inbound voice calls
B. secure communication using flow around mode
C. NAT for address hiding
D. normalize SIP messages using SIP profiles
E. record calls by forking the media using build-in-bridge
F. demarcation point between networks

Answer: C,D,F

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
Which three options are valid when Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal comprehensive call flow
and survivability service handles SIP REFER? (Choose three.)

A. SIP REFER label and SigDigits
B. SIP REFER with ICM router requery
C. SIP REFER with ICM script Send To VRU node
D. SIP REFER with custom SIP header
E. SIP REFER with routing label "rfxxxx" and standalone Cisco Unified CVP with ICM Lookup label
F. SIP REFER with ECC variable user.sip.transfer

Answer: A,C,D

Explanation:


QUESTION 4
In the congestion control feature of Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise, which four options
handle the calls that are to be throttled? (Choose four.)

A. Treat the call with Dialed Number Default Label.
B. Queue the call and play a message, then release the call.
C. Treat the call with System Default Label.
D. Terminate the call with a Dialog Fail or RouteEnd.
E. Transfer calls to an available IVR port.
F. Send a Release Message to the routing client.
G. Offer Courtesy Callback to the caller, then terminate the call.
H. Transfer the call to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager hunt group.

Answer: A,C,D,F

Explanation:


QUESTION 5
In a Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise deployment, which two options are the roles of the
Administration & Data Servers? (Choose two.)

A. administration server
B. real-time data server
C. analytical server
D. recording server
E. static server
F. performance server

Answer: A,B

Explanation:

Sunday, June 26, 2016

600-211 SPCDMA Implementing Cisco Service Provider Mobility CDMA Networks (SPCDMA)

600-211 SPCDMA Implementing Cisco Service Provider Mobility CDMA Networks (SPCDMA)

Exam Number 600-211 SPCDMA
Associated Certifications Cisco Service Provider Mobility CDMA to LTE Specialist
Duration 90 Minutes (65-75 questions)
Available Languages English

This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of the skills required to understand and implement technologies, components, architecture fundamentals and products that are found in Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) packet core networks. The exam includes information on 3GPP2 standardized technologies that are implemented on the Packet Data Serving Node (PDSN) and the Home Agent (HA), as well as, PDSN and HA interaction with authentication, charging, and billing components. This exam also includes configuration details of how the PDSN and HA components, as well as, the HRPD Serving Gateway (HSGW) are implemented on the Cisco ASR 5000 Series system. This exam is a requirement in order to attain the Cisco Service Provider Mobility CDMA to LTE Specialist certification.

The 600-211 SPCDMA Implementing Cisco CDMA Packet Core Networks exam tests a candidate's knowledge of the skills required to understand and implement technologies, components, architecture fundamentals, and products that are found in Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) packet core networks.

The Implementing Cisco CDMA Packet Core Networks (600-211 SPCDMA) exam is a 90-minute, 65–75 question assessment within Cisco's Service Provider Specialist certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of the skills required to understand and implement technologies, components, architecture fundamentals and products that are found in Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) packet core networks. The exam includes information on 3GPP2 standardized technologies that are implemented on the Packet Data Serving Node (PDSN) and the Home Agent (HA), as well as, PDSN and HA interaction with authentication, charging, and billing components. This exam also includes configuration details of how the PDSN and HA components, as well as, the HRPD Serving Gateway (HSGW) are implemented on the Cisco ASR 5000 Series system. This exam is a requirement in order to attain the Cisco Service Provider Mobility CDMA to LTE Specialist certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Implementing Cisco Service Provider Mobility CDMA Networks (SPCDMA) v1.0 training 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 CDMA 4%

1.1 Identify key functions of CDMA and basic understanding of architecture and interfaces

1.2 Describe the attach procedure and call flow

2.0 MIP/Proxy MIP/Simple IP 9%

2.1 Simple IP

2.1.a Describe Simple IP protocol and interfaces

2.2 Mobile IP

2.2.a Describe Mobile IP protocol and interfaces
2.2.b Describe Mobile IP registration/registration revocation
2.2.c Describe MIPv4 in foreign agent mode

2.3 Proxy MIP

2.3.a Describe proxy MIPv6 protocol and interfaces
2.3.b Describe dual stack mobile IPv6 protocol and interfaces
2.3.c Describe integration with LTE networks

3.0 Diameter (MPC centric) 11%

3.1 Define and understand diameter base protocol

3.2 Understand transport layer functionality of diameter protocol

3.3 Understand and implement diameter routing agents

3.4 Understand diameter peer discovery

3.5 Understanding diameter message processing

3.6 Understanding diameter error handling mechanism

3.7 Describe and understand diameter re-authorization procedure

3.8 Describe and understand DCCA model

4.0 Tunneling Protocols 12%

4.1 Basics of tunneling and encryption

4.1.a Identify application of tunneling in wireless data networks

4.2 Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE)

4.2.a Identify applications of GRE in wireless data networks
4.2.b Configure GRE tunnels
4.2.c Troubleshoot GRE tunnels

4.3 Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)

4.3.a Identify applications of l2TP in wireless data networks
4.3.b Describe LNS selection and load balancing
4.3.c Describe L2TP over IPSec
4.3.d Configuring L2TP tunnels
4.3.e Troubleshoot L2TP tunnels

4.4 Internet Protocol Security (IPsec)

4.4.a Configure IPSec tunnels on the GGSN
4.4.b Identify applications of IPSec tunnels as applied to mobile wireless networks
4.4.c Describe IPSec for IPv6
4.4.d Troubleshoot IPSec

4.5 MPLS over BGP

4.5.a Describe MPLS over BGP in mobile packet core networks
4.5.b Configure MPLS over BGP
4.5.c Troubleshoot MPLS over BGP

5.0 Home Agent (3G CDMA) 11%

5.1 Network functions HA

5.1.a Describe the HA architecture and interfaces
5.1.b Describe the IPv4 and IPv6 address allocation to UE
5.1.c Explain the basic functions of EVDO-RevA QoS

5.2 Authentication and Authorization

5.2.a Configure and implement RADIUS authentication and authorization

5.3 Accounting and Charging

5.3.a Configure and implement RADIUS Accounting
5.3.b Configure and implement Online Charging (OCS) via Gy interface
5.3.c Configure and implement Offline Charging (OFCS) via Rf/Ga interface
5.3.d Configure and implement the Enhanced Charging Service
5.3.e Configure and implement EDR/UDR
5.3.f Configure and implement policy and charging control via Gx interface

5.4 SGi Termination

5.4.a Configure and implement various tunneling GRE, IP-in-IP, IPSec

6.0 PDSN/Foreign Agent (3G CDMA node) 13%

6.1 Network functions PDSN

6.1.a Describe the PDSN architecture and interfaces
6.1.b Describe IPv4 address allocation to UE for Simple IP
6.1.c Configure SIP/PMIP/MIP

6.2 Authentication and Authorization

6.2.a Configure and implement RADIUS authentication and authorization

6.3 Accounting and Charging

6.3.a Configure and implement RADIUS accounting
6.3.b Configure and implement the enhanced charging service
6.3.c Configure and implement EDR/UDR

6.4 Configure and implement RP interfaces to RNC/PCF

7.0 HSGW (4G EHRPD node) 20%

7.1 Network functions HSGW

7.1.a Basic understanding of HSGW architecture and interfaces
7.1.b Basic understanding of HSGW call flows MIP/PMIP/QoS
7.1.c Basic understanding of MAG service on HSGW
7.1.d Basic understanding of LMA service on PGW
7.1.e Basic understanding of PGW selection
7.1.f Optimized and non-optimized handover between 3GPP and non-3GPP

7.2 Authentication and Authorization

7.2.a Configure and implement STa diameter authentication and authorization

7.3 Accounting and Charging

7.3.a Configure and implement Online charging (OCS) via Gy interface
7.3.b Configure and implement Offline charging (OFCS)

7.4 Policy

7.4.a Configure and implement policy via Gxa interface

7.5 Radio Network Interface

7.5.a Configure and implement RP interfaces to eRNC

8.0 Inline Services 20%

8.1 Packet Inspection

8.1.a Explain common L7 applications
8.1.b Describe packet processing by the traffic inspection engine
8.1.c Describe and configuration of rules to be used for traffic inspection
8.1.d Describe and configuration of the charging rules
8.1.e Configure charging policies
8.1.f Design and configuration of rule bases, and designs the priorities for the rules and their corresponding charging policies
8.1.g Describe Handling of VOIP traffic
8.1.h Configure post processing rules
8.1.i Troubleshoot packet Inspection

8.2 P2P Detection

8.2.a Configure the rules for the various P2P applications
8.2.b Describe mechanism of updating the software to detect newer P2P applications

8.3 Content Filtering

8.3.a Describe the various content filtering mechanisms available
8.3.b Describe ICAP protocol
8.3.c Configure content filtering
8.3.d Troubleshoot content filtering

8.4 Firewall Policies

8.4.a Describe the basics of stateful attacks
8.4.b Configure access rules
8.4.c Troubleshoot firewall policies

8.5 NAT

8.5.a Configure NAT IP Pools and Port Chunk Groups to be used
8.5.b Configure the NAT accounting records
8.5.c Troubleshoot NAT

8.6 Event Based Charging

8.6.a Configure Event Data Records (EDRs)
8.6.b Configuration flow based charging records (Enhanced GCDR Records)
8.6.c Describe report generation using EDRs for different types

8.7 Fraud Detection

8.7.a Describe DNS snooping
8.7.b Explain the various mechanisms available for detection of tethered traffic
8.7.c Describe updating the database for the list of known tethered devices
8.7.d Configure fraud detection
8.7.e Troubleshoot fraud detection

8.8 HTTP Header Enrichment

8.8.a Describe HTTP header enrichment
8.8.b Configure HTTP header enrichment
8.8.c Troubleshoot HTTP header enrichment


QUESTION 1
Which interface carries signaling information between PCF and PDSN?

A. A8
B. A9
C. A10
D. A11

Answer: D

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
Which underlying protocol is used for RADIUS messages in CDMA?

A. TCP
B. SCTP
C. UDP
D. ICMP

Answer: C

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
Which protocol is used during PPP negotiation to assign an IP address to the mobile device for a
simple IP call?

A. LCP
B. IPCP
C. CHAP
D. EAP

Answer: B

Explanation:


QUESTION 4
Which is an attribute in MIP RRQ?

A. Correlation ID
B. NAS-Identifier
C. Framed-IP-Address
D. Care-of-Address
E. Framed-Interface-ID

Answer: D

Explanation:


QUESTION 5
Which bit in HA Registration Revocation message is used by PDSN/FA to determine Mobile
notification?

A. 'A' bit
B. 'I' bit
C. 'M' bit
D. 'R' bit

Answer: B

Explanation:

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

600-210 SPUMTS Implementing Cisco Service Provider Mobility UMTS Networks (SPUMTS)

Exam Number 600-210 SPUMTS
Associated Certifications Cisco Service Provider Mobility UMTS to LTE Specialist
Duration 90 Minutes (65-75 questions)
Available Languages English

The 600-210 SPUMTS exam tests a candidate's knowledge of the skills required to understand and implement technologies, components, architecture fundamentals and products that are found in Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) packet core networks. The exam includes information on standardized technologies that are implemented on the Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN) and the Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN), as well as, their interaction with authentication, charging, and billing components in the network of the mobile operator. This exam also includes configuration details of how these components are implemented on the Cisco ASR 5000 Series system.

Exam Description
The Implementing Cisco UMTS Packet Core Networks (600-210 SPUMTS) exam is a 90-minute, 65–75 question assessment within Cisco's Service Provider Specialist certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of the skills required to understand and implement technologies, components, architecture fundamentals and products that are found in Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) packet core networks. The exam includes information on standardized technologies that are implemented on the Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN) and the Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN), as well as, their interaction with authentication, charging, and billing components in the network of the mobile operator. This exam also includes configuration details of how these components are implemented on the Cisco ASR 5000 Series system. This exam is a requirement in order to attain the Cisco Service Provider Mobility UMTS to LTE Specialist certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Implementing Cisco Service Provider Mobility UMTS Networks (SPUMTS) v1.0 training 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 GPRS/UMTS 3%
1.1 Understand and describe GSM/GPRS and UMTS architecture

2.0 SS7 GTT/MAP 11%
2.1 Describe application of SS7 in wireless networks
2.2 Describe SIGTRAN protocol stacks (M3UA) and MTP3 based routing
2.3 Describe SCCP layer and Global Title Translation (GTT) mechanism
2.4 Analyze Global Title Translation (GTT) Case studies in mobile
2.5 Describe Application layer protocols

3.0 Tunneling Protocols (GTP) 15%
3.1 Describe the basics of GTP and packet structure
3.2 Identify different versions of GTP and compare them
3.3 Describe GTP tunnel, location and mobility management messages and their relevance
3.4 Describe failure and Recovery procedures
3.5 Configure GTP end points between UMTS nodes and LTE nodes
3.6 Troubleshoot GTP

4.0 SGSN (3G UMTS Node) 20%

4.1 Network functions 2G/3G SGSN and call flows
4.1.a Describe SGSN architecture and interfaces
4.1.b Identify SGSN functions
4.1.c Describe protocol stacks and procedures
4.1.d Describe mobility management signaling and call flows
4.1.e Describe session management signaling and call flows
4.1.f Describe GS interface procedures
4.1.g Describe Gd interface procedures

4.2 Configuration

4.2.a Configuration of IU interfaces over both IU/IP and IU/ATM
4.2.b Configuration of the Gr interface for both narrow band SS7 and sigtran
4.2.c Configuration of the Gn /Gp interface
4.2.d Configuration of the Gs interface towards the MSC
4.2.e Configuration of the Gb interface
4.2.f Configuration of the Gd interface
4.2.g Describe SGSN Operator policy structure and feature sets
4.2.h Configure SGSN Operator policy and feature sets
4.2.i Troubleshooting SGSN configurations

4.3 Policing architecture

4.3.a Describe SGSN pooling, key benefits and design considerations
4.3.b Configure SGSN pooling
4.3.c Describe offloading mechanism in pooling
4.3.d Configure MSC pooling architecture
4.3.e Describe MSC offloading in an SGSN pooled network

4.4 Direct tunnel

4.4.a Implement direct tunnel in a SGSN network
4.4.b Explain subscriber movement from one tunnel to two tunnel functionality
4.4.c Troubleshooting Direct tunnel

4.5 Network sharing

4.5.a Describe and implement MOCN architecture
4.5.b Describe and implement GWCN architecture

4.6 Security functions

4.6.a Describe GSM and UMTS security principles
4.6.b Describe different security architecture in UMTS

4.7 QoS functions

4.7.a Describe session management QoS functions
4.7.b Describe R99 and R97 QoS Conversion
4.7.c Configure QoS negotiations and override function

4.8 S4-SGSN

4.8.a Describe evolution to S4-SGSN
4.8.b Describe Mobility management signaling and call flows for S4-SGSN
4.8.c Describe location management signaling and call flows for S4-SGSN
4.8.d Describe location management signaling and call flows for S4-SGSN
4.8.e Configure basic S4-SGSN
4.8.f Troubleshooting S4-SGSN

5.0 Diameter (MPC centric) 12%

5.1 Define and understand diameter base protocol

5.2 Understand transport layer functionality of diameter protocol

5.3 Understand and implement diameter routing agents

5.4 Understand diameter peer discovery

5.5 Understanding diameter message processing

5.6 Understanding diameter error handling mechanism

5.7 Describe and understand diameter re-authorization procedure

5.8 Describe and understand DCCA model

6.0 Tunneling Protocols (Others) 13%

6.1 Basics of tunneling and encryption

6.1.a Identify application of tunneling in wireless data networks

6.2 GRE

6.2.a Identify applications of GRE in wireless data networks
6.2.b Configure GRE tunnels
6.2.c Troubleshoot GRE tunnels

6.3 Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)

6.3.a Identify applications of l2TP in wireless data networks
6.3.b Describe LNS selection and load balancing
6.3.c Describe L2TP over IPSec
6.3.d Configuring L2TP tunnels
6.3.e Troubleshoot L2TP tunnels

6.4 Internet Protocol Security (IPsec)

6.4.a Configure IPSec tunnels on the GGSN
6.4.b Identify applications of IPSec tunnels as applied to Mobile wireless networks
6.4.c Describe IPSec for IPV6
6.4.d Troubleshoot IPSec

6.5 MPLS over BGP

6.5.a Describe MPLS over BGP in Mobile Packet Core Networks
6.5.b Configure MPLS over BGP
6.5.c Troubleshoot MPLS over BGP

7.0 GGSN (3G UMTS node) 13%

7.1 Architecture Overview

7.1.a Identify key functions of the GGSN, and also understanding of the various interfaces

7.2 Implement Gn/Gp Interface

7.2.a Describe GTP protocol
7.2.b Describe call flows for mobility management/session management
7.2.c Configure Gn/Gp Interface
7.2.d Troubleshoot Gn/Gp Interface

7.3 APN

7.3.a Identify various IP address allocation mechanisms
7.3.b Describe the concept of virtual APNs
7.3.c Describe IP source address validation and access control list
7.3.d Configure APN
7.3.e Troubleshoot APN

7.4 Implement Gx Interface

7.4.a Identify important diameter AVPs needed for Gx
7.4.b Describe basic Gx call flows
7.4.c Configure Gx interface
7.4.d Troubleshoot Gx interface
7.4.e Configure failure handling modes
7.4.f Selection of OCS based on static configuration, RADIUS attributes and PCRF
7.4.g Describe out-of-quota redirection handling

7.5 Implement Gy Interface

7.5.a Identify important diameter AVPs needed for Gy
7.5.b Describe basic Gy call flows
7.5.c Configure Gy interface
7.5.d Troubleshoot Gy interface
7.5.e Identify and describe common policy use cases
7.5.f Configure failure handling modes
7.5.g Configure usage monitoring over Gy

7.6 Implement AAA Interface

7.6.a Describe basic AAA authentication and accounting call flows
7.6.b Identify and describe important RADIUS attributes for authentication and accounting
7.6.c Configure AAA interface
7.6.d Troubleshoot AAA interface

7.7 Internetworking with non-3GPP access networks

7.7.a Describe non-3GPP IRAT handovers to GPRS/UMTS networks
7.7.b Configure Gn' interface
7.7.c Troubleshooting non-3GPP access networks

7.8 Gi interface

7.8.a Configure and implement various IP transport types
7.8.b Configure and implement static and dynamic routing protocols

8.0 Inline Services 13%

8.1 Packet inspection

8.1.a Explain common L7 applications
8.1.b Describe packet processing by the traffic inspection engine
8.1.c Describe and configure rules to be used for traffic inspection
8.1.d Describe and configure charging rules
8.1.e Configure charging policies
8.1.f Design and configure rulebases, and the priorities for the rules and their corresponding charging policies
8.1.g Describe handling of VOIP traffic
8.1.h Configure post processing rules
8.1.i Troubleshoot packet Inspection

8.2 P2P detection

8.2.a Configure the rules for the various P2P applications
8.2.b Describe mechanism of updating the software to detect newer P2P applications

8.3 Content filtering

8.3.a Describe the various content filtering mechanisms available
8.3.b Describe ICAP protocol
8.3.c Configure content filtering
8.3.d Troubleshoot content filtering

8.4 Firewall policies

8.4.a Describe the basics of stateful attacks
8.4.b Configure access rules
8.4.c Troubleshoot firewall policies

8.5 NAT

8.5.a Configure NAT IP Pools, and Port Chunk Groups to be used
8.5.b Configure the NAT accounting records
8.5.c Troubleshoot NAT

8.6 Event-based charging

8.6.a Configure Event Data Records (EDRs)
8.6.b Configuration flow based charging records (Enhanced GCDR Records)
8.6.c Describe report generation using EDRs for different types

8.7 Fraud detection

8.7.a Describe DNS snooping
8.7.b Explain the various mechanisms available for detection of tethered traffic
8.7.c Describe updating the database for the list of known tethered devices
8.7.d Configure fraud detection
8.7.e Troubleshoot fraud detection

8.8 HTTP header enrichment


8.8.a Describe HTTP header enrichment
8.8.b Configure HTTP header enrichment
8.8.c Troubleshoot HTTP header enrichment

QUESTION 1
Which organization developed and maintains the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System?

A. 3GPP2
B. 3GPP
C. ITU
D. ANSI

Answer: B


QUESTION 2
Which two services does GPRS support? (Choose two.)

A. MMS
B. SMS
C. Video Calling
D. EMM
E. ESM

Answer: A,B


QUESTION 3
Which part of the OSI model contains the Signalling Connection Control Part protocol?

A. Data link layer
B. Network layer
C. Transport layer
D. Application layer
E. Presentation layer

Answer: B


QUESTION 4
What two routing keys can be used to filter SS7 messages? (Choose two.)

A. DPC
B. DPC [+SSN]
C. IMEI
D. MSISDN
E. IMEISV

Answer: A,B


QUESTION 5
In MGT-based routing, which option is the GT address format of the called party?

A. E.212
B. E.164
C. E.412
D. E.214
E. E.216

Answer: D

Monday, June 6, 2016

500-254 ISE Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine

Exam Number 500-254 ISE
Duration 65 minutes (50-60 questions)
Available Languages English
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The Implementing and Configuring Identity Services Engine (ISE) (500-254) exam tests a candidate's knowledge on how to setup, configure, and implement Cisco ISE services to authenticate and authorize users before allowing access to the network. Topics covered include implementing 802.1X authentication, MAC Authentication Bypass, Web Authentication, ISE profiling, guest, posture services, and creating high-level-design document.

The exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed. The following topics are general guidelines for the content that is likely to be included on the practical 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 following guidelines may change at any time without notice.

6% 1.0 Building a Network Design for the ISE Platform
1.1 Introducing the TrustSec Solution and ISE Platform Architecture

24% 2.0 Deploying the Cisco Identity Services Engine
2.1 Installing the ISE Software
2.2 Integrating the ISE into Microsoft Active Directory
2.3 Configuring The ISE for Redundancy and Scaling

47% 3.0 Implementing Classification and Policy Enforcement
3.1 Configuring the ISE for MAC Address Bypass (MAB)
3.2 Configuring the ISE for wired and wireless 802.1X authentication

3.3 Deploying VPN-based services using the Cisco ASA and Inline Posture
3.4 Configuring web authentication using the ISE
3.5 Using the ISE for policy enforcement

18% 4.0 Configuring and verifying Profiling, Posturing, and Guest Services
4.1 Configuring ISE profiling services
4.2 Configuring ISE posture services
4.3 Configuring ISE guest services

4% 5.0 TrustSec Fundamentals Collapse
5.1 Introducing TrustSec fundamentals

1% 6.0 Creating a Low-Level Design for the ISE Collapse
6.1 Creating a high-level and low-level design for the ISE


QUESTION 1
Which two elements must you configure on a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller to allow Cisco ISE to
authenticate wireless users? (Choose two.)

A. Configure Cisco ISE as a RADIUS authentication server and enter a shared secret.
B. Configure Cisco ISE as a RADIUS accounting server and enter a shared secret.
C. Configure all attached LWAPs to use the configured Cisco ISE node.
D. Configure RADIUS attributes for each SSID.
E. Configure each WLAN to use the configured Cisco ISE node.
F. Configure the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller to join a Microsoft Active Directory domain.

Answer: A,E

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
Which three Cisco TrustSec enforcement modes are used to help protect network operations
when securing the network? (Choose three.)

A. logging mode
B. monitor mode
C. semi-passive mode
D. low-impact mode
E. closed mode

Answer: B,D,E

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
Which statement is correct about Change of Authorization?

A. Change of Authorization is a fundamental component of Cisco TrustSec and Cisco ISE.
B. Change of Authorization can be triggered dynamically based on a matched condition in a
policy, and manually by being invoked by an administrator operation.
C. It is possible to trigger Change of Authorization manually from the ISE interface.
D. Authentication is the supported Change of Authorization action type.

Answer: D

Explanation:


QUESTION 4
The default Cisco ISE node configuration has which role or roles enabled by default?

A. Administration only
B. Inline Posture only
C. Administration and Policy Service
D. Policy Service, Monitoring, and Administration

Answer: D

Explanation:


QUESTION 5
Inline Posture nodes support which enforcement mechanisms?

A. VLAN assignment
B. downloadable ACLs
C. security group access
D. dynamic ACLs

Answer: B

Explanation:


Thursday, May 26, 2016

500-171 FPIMPADM Implementing and Administering the FlexPod Solution (FPIMPADM)

Prerequisites
No pre-requisites for this course

Course Content
This course is a three-day ILT training program that is designed for system and network engineers and administrators implementing and administering FlexPod solutions. This course covers key implementation procedures, management and basic troubleshooting tasks on the Cisco Nexus 5548UP, Cisco UCS and NetApp storage. Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: - Identify the architecture, features and components of FlexPod - Describe implementation parameters for Components including Cisco Nexus 5500 switches, Cisco UCS and NetApp clustered Data ONTAP - Describe FlexPod management tools

Course Outline
FlexPod Overview - Lab 1-1: Understanding Connectivity in the FlexPod Environment FlexPod Networking - Lab 2-1: Cisco Nexus 5548 LAN Deployment - Lab 2-2 Cisco Nexus 5548 SAN Deployment FlexPod Storage Lab 3-1: NetApp Cluster Setup Lab 3-2: Assign VLAN Tags to NetApp ifgrps - Lab 3-3: Create Vservers to Serve Fibre Channel and NFS FlexPod Compute Lab 4-1: Configure Cisco UCS B-Series - Lab 4-2: Install ESXi 5.1 to a Boot LUN FlexPod Virtualization Lab 5-1: Connect vCenter to ESXi Server FlexPod Management and Troubleshooting Tools - Lab 6-2: Install Microsoft Hyper-V

Who Should Attend
The primary audience for this course is as follows: - Network engineers, Network administrators, Field Engineers The secondary audience for this course is as follows: - System Engineers, Consulting System Engineers and Server Administrators



QUESTION 1
Which three are true for UCS 2208XP? (Choose three)

A. Works with FI 6120 and FI 6296
B. Supports FCoE
C. Supports native FC
D. Has 32 10Gb ports to each half-width slot in the chassis
E. Supports 4 port port-channel toward FI 6140
F. Connects to both Fabric Interconnects for high availability

Answer: A,B,D

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
Which two are required for single-wire management for Cisco UCS C-Series? (Choose two)

A. UCS Manager 2.1 or higher
B. VIC 1240
C. Redundant Nexus 2232PP FEX
D. 10 GB LOM
E. FI 6200 family only
F. VIC 1225

Answer: A,F

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
Which policy detail should be set if you want a server to be exempt from all power capping?

A. Create a Power Control Policy and set Power Capping to No Cap
B. Create a Power Control Policy select cap and set the priority to 1
C. Create a Power Group with the appropriate chassis and set the Group Budget Power Cap (W) to 0.
D. The UCS Power Cap feature should not be utilized in a FlexPod environment.

Answer: A

Explanation:


QUESTION 4
Which two are correct about VSAN configuration within UCS Manager? (Choose two)

A. VSAN ID and FCoE VLAN ID have to match
B. VSAN can be configured as fabric interconnect specific
C. We can delete VSAN 1
D. VSAN IDs 3840-4079 are not available regardless of the Fabric Interconnect mode
E. VSAN can be configured as a global parameter
F. In addition to SAN tab, VSANs can be configured under UCSM Server tab as well

Answer: B,E

Explanation:


QUESTION 5
Which two are true about Fabric Interconnect L1 and L2 ports in cluster mode? (Choose two)

A. Fabric Interconnects connected via L1/L2 have to be the same model except during the upgrade
B. Ports are primarily used for management traffic, but can be used for data traffic as well
C. Fabric Interconnect ports L1 and L2 are 10 Gb links
D. Ports can only run as a port channel
E. Ports can only run as individual links
F. Ports can run as a port channel or as individual links

Answer: A,D

Explanation: