Overview of the RCPE Certified Professional WAN Optimization Exam
The RCPE Certified Professional WAN Optimization certification validates technical proficiency for network engineers managing Riverbed SteelHead deployments. Candidates must demonstrate expert-level configuration of Data Streamlining, Transport Streamlining, and Application Streamlining to mitigate latency and bandwidth constraints. The curriculum mandates deep architectural knowledge of Riverbed Optimization System (RiOS), including the implementation of SSL acceleration, QoS policies, and path selection protocols within complex hybrid-WAN environments. Mastery requires precise troubleshooting of intercepting traffic via WCCP or PBR, managing peer-to-peer optimization tunnels, and optimizing SaaS performance. Practitioners must effectively leverage Riverbed Command Line Interface and Management Console to ensure application visibility, protocol transparency, and infrastructure reliability.