CCNP Enterprise Certification Study Guide - (Sybex Study Guide) 2nd Edition by Ben Piper (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Prepare for the CCNP ENCOR 350-401 v1.2 exam and your networking career

CCNP Enterprise Certification Study Guide: ENCOR 350-401 v1.2 is an up-to-date, all-in-one resource for the Cisco 350-401 ENCOR exam, fully aligned with the v1.2 objectives that went live in March 2026. Written by bestselling Sybex author Ben Piper, this guide prepares you to pass the exam and develop practical skills for implementing and operating Cisco enterprise network core technologies in professional environments.

Each chapter focuses on real-world skills across all six exam domains: Architecture, Virtualization, Infrastructure, Network Assurance, Security, and Automation and Artificial Intelligence. The v1.2 objectives place increased weight on SD-WAN deployment and management, network automation and programmability, zero trust security architecture, and AI-driven network operations. Review questions, real-world scenarios, and hands-on exercises reinforce your understanding of each domain.

You'll also find:

• Complete coverage of every ENCOR 350-401 v1.2 exam objective, including expanded SD-WAN, automation, and zero trust content
• Practical knowledge and best practices for enterprise infrastructure that apply directly to network engineer and systems engineer roles
• Complimentary access to the online Sybex learning environment, complete with an online test bank, practice tests, electronic flashcards, and a searchable glossary

CCNP Enterprise Certification Study Guide is written for networking professionals preparing for the 350-401 ENCOR exam as a step toward CCNP Enterprise certification. It also serves IT professionals seeking current, practical knowledge of Cisco enterprise networking technologies applicable to network engineer, network automation engineer, systems engineer, and network support technician roles.

From the Back Cover

Your complete guide to preparing for the CCNP^(R) Enterprise ENCOR 350-401 exam

The CCNP^(R) Enterprise Certification Study Guide: ENCOR 350-401 v1.2 is your one-stop resource for complete coverage of the 350-401 exam. This Sybex Study Guide covers 100% of the ENCOR v1.2 domain competencies. Prepare for the exam smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to efficient and accurate content including assessment tests that validate exam readiness, objective maps, real-world examples, practical exercises, and challenging chapter review questions. Reinforce and retain what you've learned with the Sybex online learning environment and test bank, accessible across multiple devices. Get prepared for the CCNP Enterprise ENCOR exam with Sybex.

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you'll be ready for:

• Network Engineering
• Network Automation Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Network Support
• SD-WAN Deployment And Management
• Enterprise Network Administration
• Network Security Architecture
• AI-Driven Network Operations

ABOUT THE CCNP ENTERPRISE PROGRAM

The Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise certification is a professional-level credential that demonstrates your ability to manage complex enterprise networks, including wired and wireless infrastructure, virtualization, security, and automation.

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex's superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, register your book to receive your unique PIN, and instantly gain one year of FREE access after activation to:

• Interactive test bank with 2 practice exams to help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you're ready to take the certification exam.
• 100 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

BEN PIPER is an IT Cloud and DevOps consultant who has created more than 20 training courses covering Cisco routing and switching, Amazon Web Services, Puppet configuration management, and Windows Server Administration. He is the co-author of the bestselling AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Guide and author of multiple Sybex study guides covering Cisco, AWS, and CompTIA certifications.