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CCNP SD-WAN key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Cisco Systems (delivered through Pearson VUE). |
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| Official website | cisco.com — 300-415 ENSDWI ↗ |
| Mode | Proctored exam at a Pearson VUE test centre or online with proctoring. Duration 90 minutes. |
| Frequency | On demand, year-round. |
| Scoring & marking | Cisco does not publish the question count or passing score — scaled scoring with a variable cut, and no negative marking. 300-415 ENSDWI (Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions; the product is now marketed as Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN) is a CCNP Enterprise concentration exam: it earns the Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation, and with the 350-401 ENCOR core completes CCNP Enterprise. Blueprint (v1.2) domains: Architecture 20%, Controller Deployment 15%, Router Deployment 20%, Policies 20%, Security & Quality of Service 15%, Management & Operations 10%. |
| Score validity | The CCNP Enterprise / Specialist certification is valid for 3 years; renew with Continuing Education credits or by re-exam. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for CCNP SD-WAN?
No formal prerequisite; Cisco recommends roughly 3–5 years of enterprise networking experience.
Last verified July 2026 against Cisco Learning Network — ENSDWI exam topics, Cisco — ENSDWI 300-415 (current exam list). Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
CCNP SD-WAN section breakdown
The CCNP SD-WAN mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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CCNP SD-WAN (55 Q)
Marking scheme
+1 per correct. Try your score.
Strategy: CCNP SD-WAN has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: CCNP SD-WAN (pass 700/1000).
How CCNP SD-WAN is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
CCNP SD-WAN time strategy
With 55 questions in 90 minutes, you have about 98 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- CCNP SD-WAN (55 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
CCNP SD-WAN topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of CCNP SD-WAN, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
CCNP SD-WAN (55 Q)
- ENSDWI — OMP & TLOC · 11
- ENSDWI — Policies · 9
- ENSDWI — Architecture · 7
- ENSDWI — QoS · 6
- ENSDWI — Bring-up & Certificates · 6
- ENSDWI — DIA & Cloud · 5
- ENSDWI — Templates & Config Groups · 5
- ENSDWI — Segmentation · 3
CCNP SD-WAN difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
ENSDWI · ~60 Q in 90m. Cisco SD-WAN architecture, controller deployment, policies, security, QoS, management & troubleshooting. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's CCNP SD-WAN bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for CCNP SD-WAN
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what CCNP SD-WAN really tests
ENSDWI (300-415) validates designing, deploying, configuring and operating Cisco SD-WAN (now Catalyst SD-WAN) — controllers, WAN Edge routers, control/data policies, security and QoS. It is a 90-minute CCNP Enterprise concentration exam.
Preparation tips
- Practise controller (vBond/vManage/vSmart) and WAN Edge onboarding in a lab.
- Master control vs data policies (20%), including OMP.
- Cover Cloud OnRamp, security and QoS integration.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Confusing the four planes (orchestration/management/control/data) and their controllers.
- Skipping policy construction, the hardest hands-on area.
CCNP SD-WAN study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Learn the four planes (orchestration/management/control/data) and their controllers
- Lab vBond/vManage/vSmart and WAN Edge onboarding
- Read the ENSDWI Official Cert Guide against the v1.2 blueprint
- Master control vs data policies (20%) including OMP
- Cover Cloud OnRamp, security and QoS integration
- Practise router-deployment tasks in a lab
- Cover management and operations
- Take timed practice tests
- Review the full 90-minute blueprint
Where CCNP SD-WAN can take you
A strong CCNP SD-WAN result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- CCNP Enterprise certification
- SD-WAN / WAN engineer
- Enterprise network architect
Best books & official prep for CCNP SD-WAN
- Cisco Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (ENSDWI 300-415) study guide — Jason Gooley et al. (Cisco Press)
Official practice: Cisco’s official training is the Cisco U. course “Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI)”, with vManage / dCloud labs.
Previous-year papers: Cisco does not release past papers; practice comes from Cisco U. labs and hands-on SD-WAN fabrics.
Sample CCNP SD-WAN practice questions
5 questions taken from the CCNP SD-WAN mock tests on Wrexa Edge. Try each one, then reveal the answer.
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Q1. Which configuration is typically required on the transport interface to enable DIA?
- A GRE tunnel from the service VPN to the data center
- A restrict keyword configured on the internet transport TLOC color
- A VPN 512 default route to the management network
- NAT on the VPN 0 interface and a service-VPN route pointing to it
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Answer: D — NAT on the VPN 0 interface and a service-VPN route pointing to it
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Q2. How is the SD-WAN Controller deployed for high availability?
- Multiple controllers in active/active, each sharing OMP state
- One active controller with a cold standby virtual machine image
- A single controller clustered with the Validator only
- Controllers on each branch edge acting as backups
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Answer: A — Multiple controllers in active/active, each sharing OMP state
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Q3. Which type of Cisco SD-WAN policy is provisioned on the Controller and affects OMP route and TLOC advertisement?
- Localized data policy
- Centralized control policy
- Localized control policy
- Centralized QoS policy
Show answer
Answer: B — Centralized control policy
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Q4. What does a policer in a localized SD-WAN policy do with traffic exceeding the configured rate?
- Buffers it indefinitely until the rate falls
- Sends it through VPN 0 only
- Drops or remarks the excess traffic
- Redirects it to the Controller
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Answer: C — Drops or remarks the excess traffic
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Q5. By default, how many OMP paths to a destination does the SD-WAN Controller advertise to edges?
- One
- Eight
- Sixteen
- Four
Show answer
Answer: D — Four
Frequently asked questions
- What is the CCNP SD-WAN exam pattern?
- Cisco CCNP Enterprise SD-WAN (300-415 ENSDWI) contains 55 questions across 1 section: CCNP SD-WAN (55 Q). Total duration is 90 minutes (about 98 seconds per question).
- Does CCNP SD-WAN have negative marking?
- No — CCNP SD-WAN has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is CCNP SD-WAN scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. CCNP SD-WAN (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise CCNP SD-WAN online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you a free full-length CCNP SD-WAN mock test — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock that never expires. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of CCNP SD-WAN?
- CCNP SD-WAN is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. ENSDWI · ~60 Q in 90m. Cisco SD-WAN architecture, controller deployment, policies, security, QoS, management & troubleshooting. · Official language: English.
- How long is the CCNP SD-WAN exam?
- CCNP SD-WAN runs for 90 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in CCNP SD-WAN?
- CCNP SD-WAN is split into: CCNP SD-WAN (55 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. ENSDWI · ~60 Q in 90m. Cisco SD-WAN architecture, controller deployment, policies, security, QoS, management & troubleshooting. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during CCNP SD-WAN?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the CCNP SD-WAN test adaptive?
- No — CCNP SD-WAN is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many CCNP SD-WAN mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct CCNP SD-WAN variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first one free for everyone and 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock. That's 2750 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free CCNP SD-WAN test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge CCNP SD-WAN test series for 2026 gives you a free full-length mock test (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are CCNP SD-WAN previous year question–style papers included?
- Every CCNP SD-WAN mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 55-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free CCNP SD-WAN mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's CCNP SD-WAN mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the CCNP SD-WAN mock test on mobile?
- Yes. CCNP SD-WAN mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the CCNP SD-WAN syllabus?
- The CCNP SD-WAN syllabus maps to its 1 section: CCNP SD-WAN (55 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for CCNP SD-WAN?
- No formal prerequisite; Cisco recommends roughly 3–5 years of enterprise networking experience. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic CCNP SD-WAN practice: a free full-length mock in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the CCNP SD-WAN exam and how should I prepare?
- Official CCNP SD-WAN exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you a free CCNP SD-WAN mock with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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