The Composite exam (642-891) is the quickest way for currently certified Cisco Certified Network Professionals (CCNP®) and Cisco Certified Design Professionals (CCDP®) to obtain recertification. The exam tests skills and knowledge pertaining to the Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) and Building Cisco Managed Switched Networks (BCMSN) courses. Composite may be taken to recertify CCNP and CCDP certifications; it may also be taken in place of the BSCI and BCMSN exams required for CCNP and CCDP certifications. Candidates must successfully pass both routing and switching subsections of the Composite exam to successfully pass the exam.
Exam Topics
The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Cisco Composite Exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam.
Describe and implement advanced IP addressing technologies
Describe IPv6 addressing implementation
Design a hierarchical IPv4 addressing scheme using VLSM and route summarization
Describe and implement IP routing principles
Configure default routing on a Cisco router
Describe RIPv2 characteristics and operations
Configure and verify RIPv2 operations
Describe and implement Cisco IOS advanced routing features
Describe and configure route redistribution among different IP routing IGPs
Describe and configure route-maps
Describe and configure route filtering using distribute-lists
Configure passive interface to control routing updates
Configure policy-based routing to implement source-based routing
Describe and implement EIGRP
Describe DUAL and EIGRP operation, features, and benefits
Configure and verify EIGRP routing
Configure advanced EIGRP features for scalable networks
Describe and implement OSPF
Describe SPF calculation and OSPF operation, features, and benefits
Configure and verify OSPF routing
Configure and verify OSPF area parameters including STUB, NSSA, Totally Stubby, Backbone, and virtual links
Describe and implement integrated IS-IS
Describe the foundational concepts, features, and benefits of integrated IS-IS operation
Describe and configure NET addressing
Configure and verify multi-area integrated IS-IS
Describe and implement BGP for enterprise ISP connectivity
Describe the foundational concepts of eBGP and iBGP
Configure and verify BGP operation
Manipulate BGP path selection using Local Preference and MED attributes
Describe and implement Spanning Tree operation in a hierarchical network
Describe and configure Spanning Tree, Rapid Spanning Tree, PVST+, PVRST, and MSTP
Describe and configure Spanning Tree enhancements
Configure link aggregation using PAgP or LACP
Identify a Spanning Tree topology and verify operation
Describe and implement VLANs
Describe best practices for VLAN implementation in the Enterprise Composite Model
Describe and configure VLANs including, Native, Static, and Voice (Aux)
Describe and configure VTP to distribute VLAN information
Implement a voice VLAN (i.e. trust boundary and Catalyst queuing)
Verify VLAN implementations
Describe and implement High Availability technologies and techniques
Describe Spanning Tree behavior in high availability environments
Implement 802.1s (MSTP) or PVRST for High Availability multi-layer switch environments
Describe and configure gateway redundancy protocols (e.g. HSRP and GLBP)
Verify High Availability configurations
Describe and implement InterVLAN routing
Describe and configure Inter-VLAN routing in a LAN environment
Describe the operation of CEF in a multi-layer switch environment
Describe and configure SVI and routed ports on Catalyst switches
Verify InterVLAN routing implementations
Describe and implement multicast forwarding
Describe and configure IP multicast routing in a LAN environment using PIM-SM/DM/Sparse-Dense Mode
Describe and verify IGMP and IGMP snooping on a Catalyst switch
Describe multicast IP addressing to include Layer-3 to Layer-2 mapping
Verify multicast operations
Describe and implement security features in a switched network
Describe and configure VACLs, PACLs, Private VLANs, Port Security, and 802.1x.
Describe and configure AAA
Verify security implementations
Recommended Training
Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) and Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) are both recommended training for this exam.
Courses listed are offered by Cisco Learning Partners—the only authorized source for Cisco IT training delivered exclusively by Certified Cisco Instructors. Check the List of Learning Partners for a Cisco Learning Partner nearest you.
Additional Resources
A variety of Cisco Press Self-Study titles are available for this exam. These titles can be purchased at the Cisco Marketplace, directly through Cisco Press, or wherever you purchase technical books.
ccnp 는 4과목의 시험을 pass 하여야 되지만 두 과목을 한꺼번에 보는 642-891 Composite (BSCI,BCMSN) 과목을 선택하면 3번의 시험 만으로 ccnp를 pass 할 수 있습니다. 보통 ccnp 과목의 문제 수가 60~70 문제인데 Composite는 20문제 정도가 많은 80~90 문제가 출제 됩니다. 두 과목을 함께 치르는 것인 만큼 난이도도 어느 정도 높습니다.
