642-892 Composite BSCI and BCMSN
Composite Exam
Exam Number: 642-892
Associated Certifications: CCNP , CCIP and CCDP
Duration: 90 minutes (50-60 questions)
Available Languages: English, Japanese
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642-892 Exam Description
The Composite exam (642-892) is the quickest way for currently certified CCNP®, CCIP® and CCDP® to obtain recertification. The exam tests skills and knowledge pertaining to the Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) and Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) courses. Composite may be taken to recertify CCNP, CCIP and CCDP certifications; it may also be taken in place of the BSCI and BCMSN exams required for  CCNP, CCIP and CCDP  certifications. Candidates must successfully pass both routing and switching subsections of the Composite exam to successfully pass the exam.
 
642-892 Exam Topics
The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

Recommended Training
The following courses are the recommended training for this exam.
 
Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) is the recommended training for this exam.
 
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) is the recommended training for this exam.

Courses listed are offered by Cisco Learning Partners, the only authorized source for Cisco IT training delivered exclusively by Certified Cisco Instructors. Check the Global Learning Partner Locator for a Cisco Learning Partner near you.

Quick Learning Modules
The following Quick Learning Modules are focused on a specific lesson or topic from the current BSCI and BCMSN curriculums.
 
BSCI
Introducing the OSPF Protocol
Introducing EIGRP
Configuring OSPF Special Area Types
Link State Advertisements
Using IPv6 with OSPF and Other Routing Protocols
Explaining Multicast
Introducing IPv6
 
BCMSN
Describing Spanning Tree Protocol
Describing Wireless LAN Topologies
Correcting Common VLAN Configuration Errors
Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with VRRP and GLBP
Configuring Wireless LANs
Explaining WLAN Technology and Standards
IPTV Videos
CCNP TV: BSCI – Implement Multicast Forwarding, July 24, 2008
A Chat with a Friend – Preparing for CCNP
Past Cisco TV Events Archive (2005 to 2009)
CCNP TV: BCMSN – Implement Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol, February 28 2008
Study Documents
BSCI Suggested Study Lab Setup
EIGRP Successor and Feasible Successor Determination
Implementing EIGRP route manipulations
eBGP Connection Basics
Troubleshooting EIGRP
DHCP Snooping
BCMSN Suggested Study Lab Setup
Global Knowledge White Paper