MEF-SDCP (SD-WAN) Professional Certification has been updated!
MEF-SDCP is a professional level specialization certification within the MEF Professional Certification Framework. Designed to test an individuals knowledge and skill in the implementation and operation of SD-WAN solutions in multi-vendor environments. it's a technical certification recognizing SD-WAN expertise from a cross section of professionals including pre-sales, consulting, design/architecture, program, developer, project, network and operations personnel at multiple levels including engineers, managers and directors.
Based on MEF 70.1, the new MEF-SDCP for 2022 incorporates a significant number of improvements including, but not limited to: SD-WAN Virtual Connection (SWVC) Zones, virtual topologies, performance and policy criteria, SD-WAN UNI routing protocols, UCS UNI, UCS end-point service attributes, performance metrics etc. MEF 88 adds SD-WAN Security functions, policies supporting application flows, middle box functions, certificate authority and validation functions, Transport Layer Security (TLS), IP, DNS, URL filtering, Malware detection/removal, then MEF W105 adds SD-WAN performance measurements, monitoring, service readiness, Measured Information Rate for application flows, zones, but there's much more.
Description: MEF-SDCP SD-WAN Certified Professional (Launched June 2022)
Title: MEF-SDCP SD-WAN Certified Professional (Exam Blueprint: B)
Questions: 50 questions in 90 minutes
Delivery: Delivered electronically via secure login, on-site proctoring by qualified proctor or through remote proctor.
Language: English only
Credential Awarded: MEF-SDCP SD-WAN Certified Professional. Valid for three years.
Re-Certification: Within three years of certification, prior to certificate expiration.
Learning Domains (Topics) Covered:
- SD-WAN Concepts, Business Benefits and Value Proposition
- Planning, Design, and Architecture
- Deploy, Optimize, Maintain
- Securing an SD-WAN Service
- Monitoring an SD-WAN Service
Minimally Qualified Candidate
- Has technical and business knowledge of SD-WAN and the ability to apply that knowledge to common SD-WAN challenges in design, deployment, security, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Has an understanding and knowledge of MEF standards and terminology, relating to SD WAN (MEF 70.1, MEF 88, MEF 105).
Preferred Candidates and Companies
As a technical certification, preferred network professionals for MEF-SDCP include:
- Sales Engineers
- Network Engineer who can demonstrate their ability to manage SD-WAN systems/ Operation Engineers
- System Engineers (e.g., Application Engineers etc.)
- Network Engineer Managers
- Network Consulting Engineers
- Product Developers
- Enterprise Solution Designers
- Network Architects
- Product Support and IT Directors
Companies to benefit by training and certifying their employees as MEF-SDCP include:
- Communications Service Providers (CSPs) of all Tiers
- Technology solution providers for network services
- Large enterprise consumers of Ethernet Business Services
- System Integrators and Consultants supporting CSPs
Study Resources:
The following study resources are currently available for preparation:
- MEF-SDCP (June 2022) Exam Blueprint B
- MEF 70.1 SD-WAN Service Attributes and Service Framework
- MEF 88 Application Security for SD-WAN Services
- MEF W105 Performance Monitoring and Service Readiness Testing for SD-WAN
- Resources available from MEF Accredited Training Providers (MEF-ATP)
Exam Cost: Retail $420 (Bulk quantity corporate or regional pricing may be available)
2nd & 3rd Retry Cost: $100 each
Re-Certification Cost: $300
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