Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Edge Network Services
| Exam Number | 642-889 SPEDGE |
|---|---|
| Associated Certifications | CCNP Service Provider |
| Duration | 90 minutes (65 - 75 questions) |
| Available Languages | English |
| Register | Pearson VUE |
| Exam Policies | Read current policies and requirements |
| Exam Tutorial | Review type of exam questions |
The 642-889 SPEDGE Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Edge Network Services tests a candidate's knowledge of service provider VPN solutions through enabling point of presence to provide Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs. This exam covers the Cisco IOS, IOS XE and IOS XR operating systems. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Edge Network Services (SPEDGE) course.
Exam Topics
The following information provides 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.
VPN in Service Provider IP NGN Environments
- Describe VPN implementation models (overlay, peer-to-peer)
- Describe VPN technologies (L2TPv3, GRE, IPsec VPN, SSLVPN, DMVPN, GETVPN)
- Describe layer 2 versus layer 3 VPNs
MPLS layer 3 VPNs in Service Provider IP NGN Environments
- Describe MPLS layer 3 VPN architecture and operations (RDs, RTs, VRFs, MP-BGP, PE-CE routing)
- Describe the design models for combining Internet access with MPLS Layer 3 VPN services
- Describe the various methods used to deploy IPv6 over MPLS (6PE and 6VPE)
- Implement MP-BGP between PE routers on Cisco IOS-XR and IOS-XE
- Implement PE-CE routings (static, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP) on Cisco IOS-XR and IOS-XE
- Implement complex MPLS layer 3 VPNs on Cisco IOS-XR and IOS-XE
- Implement carrier supporting carrier (CSC) on Cisco IOS-XR and IOS-XE
- Troubleshoot MPLS layer 3 VPNs IOS-XR and IOS-XE configuration errors in service provider environments
Layer 2 VPNs in Service Provider IP NGN Environments
- Describe L2TPv3 VPNs over an IP core network
- Describe layer 2 VPNs (AToM and VPLS) over an IP/MPLS core network
- Describe AToM Interworking
- Implement AToM on Cisco IOS-XR and IOS-XE
Carrier Ethernet in Service Provider IP NGN Environments
- Describe Carrier Ethernet forums and standards (MEF, IEEE, IETF)
- Describe the concepts of User PE (U-PE) and Network PE (N-PE)
- Describe E-Line versus E-LAN vs E-Tree
- Describe QinQ tunneling
- Describe Provider Backbone Bridge (PBB - aka MAC-in-MAC)
- Describe VPWS versus VPLS
- Describe VPLS versus H-VPLS
- Describe VPLS signaling using LDP or BGP
- Implement QinQ on Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switches
- Implement VPLS on Cisco IOS-XR and IOS-XE
The following course is the recommended training for this exam.
- Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Edge Network Services (SPEDGE)
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