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A current guide for candidates who find older 400-101 written-exam references, with the present 350-401 ENCOR core exam, Pearson VUE scheduling, 120-minute timing, and CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure lab path.
Cisco uses ENCOR as the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure core exam before the eight-hour lab. Treat older written-exam references as legacy and align preparation to the current ENCOR topics and lab pathway.
Use these points before replacing older 400-101 notes with the current Cisco Enterprise certification path.
The current CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure core exam is 350-401 ENCOR, not the legacy 400-101 written exam.
ENCOR is a 120-minute Pearson VUE exam available in English and Japanese.
Cisco lists the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Lab Exam v1.1 as the hands-on lab requirement.
The CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure lab is an 8-hour hands-on exam.
ENCOR covers dual-stack architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security, and automation.
Passing ENCOR earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core certification.
Cisco uses 350-401 ENCOR as the core exam for CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure. It is also shared with CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, and the Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core credential.
ENCOR validates broad enterprise networking knowledge. The CCIE lab requires hands-on execution across planning, design, operation, and optimization, so lab practice should be scheduled as its own workstream.
Build ENCOR study around dual-stack IPv4 and IPv6 architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security, automation, SD-Access, SD-WAN, and operational troubleshooting.
The CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure lab is an 8-hour practical exam. Candidates should practice sustained troubleshooting, configuration, validation, documentation, and time management before booking the lab.
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Cisco's current CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure path uses 350-401 ENCOR, Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies, as the core exam before the hands-on CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure lab. ENCOR is a 120-minute Pearson VUE exam in English and Japanese that validates core enterprise network technologies including dual-stack IPv4 and IPv6 architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security, and automation. Passing ENCOR earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core certification and satisfies the core exam requirement for CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, and CCIE Enterprise Wireless. Candidates pursuing CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure must also pass the 8-hour CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Lab Exam v1.1, which tests planning, design, operation, and optimization of complex enterprise networks.
No. Cisco's current CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure path uses 350-401 ENCOR as the core exam before the hands-on lab.
Cisco lists 350-401 ENCOR as a 120-minute Pearson VUE exam.
Cisco lists the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure lab as an 8-hour hands-on exam.
ENCOR covers dual-stack architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security, and automation.
Yes. Cisco states that passing ENCOR earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core certification.
Review Cisco's current CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure exams and training page before relying on older Routing and Switching or written-exam materials.
Map ENCOR topics to study blocks, schedule the Pearson VUE exam, and practice 120-minute mixed-domain question sets.
After passing ENCOR, confirm the Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core record and CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure eligibility status.
Move into hands-on design, deployment, operations, troubleshooting, automation, and optimization practice for the eight-hour lab.
Confirm Pearson VUE rules for ENCOR and Cisco lab scheduling, ID requirements, language options, appointment confirmations, and retake policies.
Use the guide to self-serve, or talk to a coordinator if you need help mapping timelines, official requirements, or troubleshooting day-of logistics.
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