Can I use external resources during the online exam?
I am taking the exam from home. Are there any 'cheat sheets' or notes I can keep on my desk, or is it a strictly closed-book environment? I am worried about accidentally violating a policy and getting...
Do I need to know legacy technologies for the new ENCOR?
I am seeing topics like Frame Relay or old spanning-tree concepts in some older study guides. Are these still on the 350-401, or should I completely ignore them? I want to make sure I am only learning...
What kind of calculator is allowed during the exam?
I am worried about doing subnetting math on the fly during the exam. Is there a calculator provided in the software interface, or am I expected to do everything by hand on the erasable board? I want t...
How should I handle the programming questions on the exam?
I am a network engineer, not a developer. The prospect of coding/scripting questions on the ENCOR 350-401 exam is terrifying. How deep do they go into Python or API calls? Do I need to be able to writ...
Are there any good video series for the 350-401?
I prefer learning by watching, not just reading. Are there any high-quality video courses (like INE, CBT Nuggets, or others) that are currently updated for the latest version of the 350-401? I am will...
What is the best way to practice automation for the ENCOR exam?
The blueprint mentions network programmability and automation, but I only have experience with basic CLI. How can I get hands-on with Python and REST APIs without having a massive enterprise lab envir...
Are there any active communities for CCNP study groups?
Studying for the CCNP ENCOR by myself is getting lonely and difficult. Does anyone know of active Slack channels, Discord servers, or forum threads where people are currently prepping for 350-401? I r...
Does the exam cover EIGRP and OSPF in depth?
I see routing protocols everywhere in the blueprint. How deep should I go with OSPF and EIGRP? Do I need to be able to troubleshoot complex adjacency issues, or is it more about the different packet t...
Is Cisco UCS compatible with Red Hat OpenStack?
We are building a private cloud using OpenStack and we are considering using UCS for the compute nodes. Is there good integration between the two? I want to know if I can use the UCS API to automatica...
Solved: How to fix a hanging Cisco UCS architecture deployment?
I am currently struggling with a deployment where the fabric interconnects are not talking to the blade chassis correctly. It seems like a discovery issue, but I am stuck in a loop. Has anyone run int...
