Overview of the Designing and Implementing Cloud Connectivity (ENCC) Exam
Network Engineers and Cloud Architects must master the implementation of secure, scalable hybrid connectivity architectures between on-premises data centers and multi-cloud environments. The curriculum mandates proficiency in deploying Cisco SD-WAN, Catalyst SD-WAN, and Cloud OnRamp for Multi-Cloud integration. Candidates must architect robust connectivity leveraging AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and Google Cloud Interconnect while managing IPsec VPNs and BGP routing policies. Essential competencies include troubleshooting VPC and VNet peering, transit gateway configurations, and implementing consistent security postures across hybrid infrastructures. Mastery of infrastructure-as-code principles via Terraform and REST APIs is required to automate cloud-native networking services and ensure enterprise-grade workload performance.