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CCNP ENARSI Study Guide: What to Learn and How to Prepare
The best CCNP ENARSI study plans start with the blueprint, move quickly into guided labs, and keep theory tied to real tasks. This page breaks down the focus areas CISNET uses to help students build exam readiness without drifting into passive reading.
Pv4, IPv6, Routing, Access-Lists, Prefix-Lists and Route-Maps
- GNS3 LAB software introduction
- IPv4 vs IPv6 differences
- Introduction to Routing and Routing Protocols
- Routing tables, Administrative Distance and Metric
- Route selection algorithm
- Introduction to Access-Lists, Prefix-Lists and Route-Maps
EIGRP Routing — Introduction & Advanced
- EIGRP ASN#, routing concepts
- EIGRP DUAL algorithm & route summarization
- EIGRP Successor vs Feasible Successor
- EIGRP D, D-EX route differences vs Administrative Distance
- EIGRP Advanced Lab
OSPF Routing — Introduction & Advanced
- OSPF Process ID & routing concepts
- OSPF Backbone Area (Area 0) and multiple area topology
- OSPF Virtual Link
- OSPF Router Types — Internal Router, Backbone Router, ABR/ASBR
- OSPF summarization (on ABR and ASBR)
- OSPF LSA types
- OSPF Area types (Stubby, Totally Stubby, NSSA & Totally NSSA)
- OSPF Multi-Area Lab
BGP — Introduction & Advanced
- Introduction to ISP and BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)
- Autonomous System Number (ASN#), IGP, EGP, IBGP & EBGP
- Private ASN# & BGP summarization
- BGP States vs BGP Path Attributes (ASN#, Origin, Next-Hop, Weight, MED, Local Preference)
- BGP Route selection algorithm
- BGP Tables (IP BGP Table vs IP BGP Routing Table)
- Advanced BGP Lab
Advanced Routing & Labs
- Route Redistribution (into RIP, OSPF, EIGRP and BGP)
- Mutual Route Redistribution
- Introduction to Seed Metric
- PBR — Policy Based Routing
- Route Filtering (Distribute List vs Administrative Distance)
IPv6 & IPv6 Routing (OSPF, EIGRP)
- IPv6 addressing and IPv6 addressing rules
- IPv6 address expand and contract examples
- IPv6 Link-Local address and EUI-64 bit dynamic addressing
- IPv6 Routing — OSPF, EIGRP and BGP
- IPv6 SLAAC — Stateless Address Auto Configuration Client
- Lab — IPv6 OSPF Multi-Area Routing and SLAAC Client
VRF, MPLS, MPLS-VPN and DMVPN
- Introduction to VRF (Virtual Routing & Forwarding)
- MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching), RD (Route Distinguisher) & RT (Route Target)
- MPLS Router Types (P, PE and CE)
- MPLS Label Protocol (TDP vs LDP)
- MPLS VPNv4 routing between PEs
- GRE (Generic Routing Encapsulation)
- DMVPN (Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Network)
- DMVPN Phase-1, Phase-2 & Phase-3 concepts and labs
- MPLS and MPLS-VPN Lab
- DMVPN Labs
Infrastructure Security, Device Management & Exam Prep
- AAA, URPF, CoPP, IPv6 Security, NetFlow, IP SLA, Syslog, BFD and DNA
- Exam information — MCQ and Labs discussion
- Exam preparation materials provided to all students
High-value study habits
- Do not skip advanced OSPF, BGP, redistribution, and VPN labs.
- Use scenario-based practice because the exam rewards troubleshooting judgment.
- Pair ENARSI study with active real-world configuration work whenever possible.
What to prioritize first
- Advanced routing and redistribution
- WAN technologies, VPNs, and path control
- Service performance and fault isolation
- Secure enterprise edge operations
CISNET's live format works best when you review after every class and repeat each lab until the steps feel natural. That rhythm is more valuable than cramming large blocks of theory.
Study-guide FAQs
How long should I study for the CCNP ENARSI certification?
Your timeline depends on your background, but most students make faster progress when they combine weekly live instruction with consistent hands-on lab repetition instead of passive reading.
What should I focus on first when studying CCNP ENARSI?
Start with the highest-leverage fundamentals from the official blueprint, then build toward configuration, troubleshooting, and exam-style scenarios.
Does CISNET include hands-on practice for CCNP ENARSI?
Yes. CISNET's CCNP ENARSI training is built around live instruction plus hands-on labs so you can apply concepts instead of just memorizing them.
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