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Exam Number: D-NWG-FN-23

Available Languages: English, French

Certification Overview

This certification validates the ability to perform basic skill level tasks in installing, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting Dell Technologies Networking products.

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Associate Sales Engineers; Cloud Architects; Cloud Consultants; Cloud Integration Managers; Cloud Product Leads/Managers; Data Protection Consultants; DevOps Engineers; Implementation Specialists; Infrastructure Administrators; Pre-Sales Engineers; Pre-Sales Solution Architects; Solution Architects; Storage Administrators; Storage Architects; Storage Implementation Engineers; Systems Engineers; Technical Consultants; Technical Pre-Sales Representatives; Technical Support

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Exam Topics

The table below lists the topics that are included in this exam, and the approximate percentage of the exam devoted to each topic.

Category	Topics	Coverage
Networking Essentials	Explain the purpose and function of network devices such as switches and routers Distinguish between interface and cabling options Describe the steps and settings used for the initial configuration of a switch	5%
Ethernet Technologies	Describe how Ethernet addressing and framing operates Describe the operation and behavior of LLDP, VLANs, STP, and LAG Identify the commands to configure and verify LLDP, VLANs, STP, and LAG Describe common storage networking features and benefits	40%
IP Networking	Identify the differences between private and public IP addressing Describe the properties of IPv4 addressing Describe the IPv6 address format and types of IPv6 address Explain the forwarding logic used by Layer 3 capable devices Identify the differences between static and dynamic routing	25%
Networking Services	Identify the commands to configure and verify the operation of DHCP Describe the operation and behavior of the NTP service Identify the commands to configure and verify the operation of NTP	5%
Security Essentials	Describe the options for securing access to a network switch Identify the commands used to configure local authentication Describe the use and configuration of ACLs	10%
Network Operations	Identify the commands to transfer files to/from switches Identify common connectivity problems and their solutions Outline the recommended steps during a switch OS upgrade Identify the commands to enable a switch for SNMP monitoring	10%
Automation	Explain the role and advantages of using Smart Fabric Services Explain the role and advantages of using Smart Fabric Services	5%

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