Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) 300-410

Exam Overview

The 300-410 ENARSI exam (Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services) tests candidates on their knowledge of advanced routing technologies and services for complex enterprise networks. This exam is part of the CCNP Enterprise certification track and validates a professional-level understanding of advanced routing protocols, VPN technologies, infrastructure security, and network services configuration.

Exam Topics

Layer 3 Technologies (35%)

Implement EIGRP in IPv4 and IPv6 environments
Configure and verify OSPF (v2/v3) advanced features
Implement and optimize BGP routing
Configure and verify route redistribution
Implement path control using PBR and IP SLA
Troubleshoot routing protocol authentication

VPN Technologies (20%)

Implement and troubleshoot MPLS Layer 3 VPNs
Describe DMVPN architecture and operations
Configure and verify DMVPN (Phase 1, 2, and 3)
Implement and verify IPsec with IKEv2
Implement GRE tunneling for connectivity solutions

Infrastructure Security (20%)

Configure and verify device access control
Implement control plane policing
Configure and verify network security features
Implement and troubleshoot ACLs for IPv4/IPv6
Configure and verify device hardening techniques
Describe network security using Cisco architectures

Infrastructure Services (25%)

Implement and troubleshoot first-hop redundancy protocols
Implement multicast routing
Explain IPv6 transition mechanisms
Configure and verify Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Configure and verify NAT/PAT
Implement and troubleshoot NetFlow and Flexible NetFlow

Exam Information

Duration: 90 minutes
Number of questions: 60-70
Question types: Multiple choice, drag-and-drop, and simulation
Passing score: 825/1000
Cost: $400 USD (may vary by region)
Languages available: English and Japanese
Recommended experience: 3-5 years implementing enterprise networking solutions

Preparation Resources

Official Cisco ENARSI course
Cisco Press books: "CCNP Enterprise Advanced Routing ENARSI 300-410 Official Cert Guide"
Cisco Learning Network practice exams
Cisco DevNet resources for network automation
Hands-on lab practice with enterprise routing protocols

Career Path

The ENARSI certification can lead to roles such as:

Network Engineer
Senior Network Administrator
Network Architect
Network Support Specialist
Network Operations Engineer
Enterprise Infrastructure Specialist

Recertification

This certification is valid for three years. To recertify, candidates must:

Pass any CCNP or CCIE concentration exam, or
Pass the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure lab exam, or
Earn 80 Continuing Education credits through approved activities

Certification Path

ENARSI is one of the concentration exams for the CCNP Enterprise certification. Candidates pursuing CCNP Enterprise must pass:

Core exam: 350-401 ENCOR (Enterprise Network Core Technologies)
Concentration exam: 300-410 ENARSI (or another concentration exam)

ENARSI also counts as a qualifying exam toward the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification.