CCNA SP: IOS-XR & SP Fundamentals (Part 1/4) (Udemy.com)

Cisco CCNA Service Provider Part 1: IOS-XR basics and service provider foundations.

Course Description – CCNA Service Provider (SPNG1 + SPNG2)

This course is designed to prepare CCNA Service Provider candidates for all the exam topics covered in SPNG1 (640-875) and SPNG2 (640-878). It forms the final part of a complete 4-part CCNA Service Provider certification series and focuses on helping learners understand how real-world service provider networks are built, operated, and maintained.

The training starts by explaining core concepts such as:

• How customers access the network through the ISP’s last-mile infrastructure

• How an ISP connects to an NSP’s backbone

• How ISPs purchase and manage wholesale bandwidth from upstream providers

What This Course Covers

Cisco provides a dedicated track for engineers who want to understand service provider technologies. In this course, you will learn how Cisco SP networks operate, how devices are configured, and how to troubleshoot common and advanced issues. The modules include:

• Fundamentals of SP network design

• Key protocols used in service provider environments

• Practical configuration and verification labs

• Understanding IOS-XR platforms (used in ASR routers)

• Metro-Ethernet and high-capacity transport technologies

Why This Course Is Valuable

This training is delivered by a highly experienced Triple CCIE with more than 15 years of hands-on experience in service provider and enterprise production networks. The course begins from the basics, making it accessible even if you are new to SP technologies. However, candidates with prior CCNA Routing & Switching knowledge will progress faster since nearly 50% of the topics overlap with traditional routing and switching concepts.

By the end of the course, you will have a strong understanding of how modern ISPs operate, the protocols and devices involved, and the skills required to start a career in service provider networking.