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The CCNP service provider is an expert level certification offered by Cisco and is aimed at network engineers, network specialists, systems engineers, and service provider who implement, optimize, and troubleshoot a carrier-grade IP next-generation network, support managed services, and handle other customer requirements.

The CCNP service provider certification tests candidates' skills in configuring, implementing, troubleshooting, and optimizing IP next-generation network infrastructures for the benefit of their company.

The certification consists of four exams that need to be cleared to obtain the certification.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for theCCNP service provider certification include prior certification in any of the following certifications:

• Valid Cisco CCNA Service Provider, or
• Valid Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching plus have passed minimum of 1 CCIP exam (QOS, BGP, MPLS, BGP+MPLS, ROUTE, BSCI), or
• Valid Cisco CCIP, or
• Any Cisco CCIE certification

If you are already CCIP certified, you should use the CCIP-CCNP Service Provider Migration Tool available on the Cisco website toget assistance in identifying the exams that you need to pass to earn a CCNP Service Provider certification.

Exam Details

CCNA service provider certification consists of the following four exams:

1. 642-883 SPROUTE (Cisco Service Provider Network Routing) Exam:

The exam 642-883 consists of 65-75 multiplechoice questions that need to be answered in 90 minutes. The exam tests a candidate's knowledge to use Cisco carrier-grade devices to configure, verify, and troubleshoot routing protocols. It also tests candidates' skills on the Cisco IOS, Cisco IOS XE, and Cisco IOS XR operating systems to manage the routing protocols.

The exam tests the candidate's knowledge and skills in the below given domains. The percentage of syllabus from each domain is:

• 19% OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 Routing inService Provider Environments
• 19% IS-IS, IPv4, and IPv6 in ServiceProvider Environments
• 22% BGP Routing in ServiceProvider Environments
• 21% Route Manipulations in ServiceProvider Environments
• 19% High Availability Routing Features

2. 642-885 SPADVROUTE (Deploying Cisco Service Provider Advanced Routing)

The exam 642-885 consists of 65-75 multiple-choice questions that need to be answered in 90 minutes. The exam tests the candidates' skills in configuring and troubleshooting IPv4 and IPv6 BGP configuration. In addition it tests IP multicasting and IPv6 transition skills of the candidates to support a service provider network.

The exam tests the candidate's knowledge and skills in the below given domains. The percentage of syllabus from each domain is:

• 24% BGP Routing Features in a ServiceProvider IP NGN Environment
• 23% Multicast Routing in a ServiceProvider IP NGN Environment
• 27%IPv6 in a Service Provider IPNGN Environment
• 25%High Availability Routing Features

3. 642-887 SPCORE (Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Core Network Services) Exam:

The exam 642-887 consists of 65-75 multiple-choice questions that need to be answered in 90 minutes. The exam tests the candidates' skills in implementing MPLS (Multi Protocol Label Switching) technology and MPLS-TE services to implement advanced features and functions.

The exam tests the candidate's knowledge and skills in the below given domains. The percentage of syllabus from each domain is:

• 38% QOS in a Service Provider IP NGNEnvironment
• 32% MPLS/LDP in a Service Provider IP NGNEnvironment
• 22% MPLS/LDP in a Service Provider IPNGN Environment
• 8% Transport Technologies

4. 642-889 SPEDGE (Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Edge Network Services) Exam:

The exam 642-887 consists of 65-75 multiple-choice questions that need to be answered in 90 minutes. The exam tests a candidate's service providing knowledge in VPN solutions. It tests how candidates use 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.

The exam tests the candidate's knowledge and skills in the below given domains. The percentage of syllabus from each domain is:

• 15% VPN in Service Provider IPNGN Environments
• 40% MPLS layer 3 VPNs in Service ProviderIP NGN Environments
• 19% Layer 2 VPNs in Service Provider IPNGN Environments
• 16% Carrier Ethernet in Service Provider IPNGN Environments

The CCNP Service Provider exam is valid for three years. To recertify, you must pass any of the following exams before your certification expiration date:

• Any current 642-XXX Professional-level exam
• Any current CCIE Written Exam
• Current CCDE Written Exam or current CCDE Practical Exam
• The CCAr interview and the CCAr board review

Benefits

The CCNP allows you to:

• Implement, troubleshoot, and optimize a carrier-grade IP next-generation network.
• Get experience in the latest core and intelligent edge technologies.
• Get yourself recognized globally for being a highly motivated and a strong professional.
• Become more knowledgeable, get hired fast, and stand distinct among peers.

Expert Review

Cisco CCNP Service Provider is a must if you want to advance your career and become an integral part of the technical team. Becoming CCNP certified was a great career move for me. Since passing this exam, I am now highly regarded at the office as an expert, and have received a promotion and significant raise. During the certification process, I learned a great deal and that has made me a more productive, more confident employee.

Rita Wilson - Network Analyst - Engage Communications Inc.