Foundry Networks Certified Layer 4-7 Professional (FNCL4-7P)
The FNCP awards the designation of the Foundry Networks Certified Layer 4-7 Professional (FNCL4-7P). This is achieved through completion of an online exam comprised of IP networking technology and in-depth knowledge of Brocade products. The exam consists of 90 multiple-choice questions and typically takes 90 minutes to complete. The exam questions are very challenging and prior "hands on" experience is essential. The Brocade testing partner, Prometric, provides fast and simple online registration. You can register for the exam 24 hours a day worldwide.
Costs and Benefits
The cost of the certification exam is small, but the value is high.
Costs
The fee for the online exam is US $150.00. This fee primarily covers the costs of providing secure, reliable, and trusted scores by Prometric.
- Benefits
- Enhances career advancement
- Increased industry recognition
- Increases credibility
- Validates knowledge and skills
- Provides a competitive advantage
- Maintains proficiency
- Limited Knowledge Portal (KP) access
- A FNCL4-7P certified individual is able to
- Install and configure Brocade switches and routers in a small to medium sized network
- Implement the Brocade Layers 4 - Layers 7 switching, firewalls and server load balancing solutions
- Identify requirements and strategies for layers 4 - 7 network design.
- Implement advanced SLB design techniques
- Develop, implement, test, and deploy network layer 4 – 7 solutions based on Brocade ServerIron devices.
- Maintain and troubleshoot Brocade devices used in standard network implementations
- Implement Health Checks
- Provide level 1 support and diagnostics, and fault isolation
How to prepare
Individuals pursuing a Certified Network Engineer (CNE) certification should have a fundamental knowledge of networking prior to learning the specifics of Brocade networking. The Techniques in Advanced Server Load Balancing (ETH 240) course prepare the candidate for the FNCL4-7P certification.
Courses & Exams
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Web Switching and Load Balancing (ETH 202) | FN0-202 |
| Techniques in Advanced Server Load Balancing (ETH 240) | FN0-240 |
| Combined Basic and Advanced Server Load Balancing (ETH 242) | FN0-240 & FNO-202 |
How to Register
Phone Prometric at the appropriate number for your country and ask to be registered in the Foundry Networks Certification Program. Registration is also available online at www.prometric.com/FoundryNetworks.
