The Extreme Networks Specialist (ENS) certification represents a solid foundation of networking skills for individuals responsible for advanced configuring, managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting of Extreme Networks products. The pre-requisite for this certification is completion of the ENA certification level.

ENS certified skills include:

• Configure Extreme Networks advanced redundancy features.
• Configure Extreme Networks advanced multicast routing features.
• Configure Extreme Networks switches in complex routing environments.
• Configure Extreme Networks switches advanced security features.
• Configure Extreme Networks switches traffic engineering features.
• Troubleshoot Extreme Networks switches for layer 2 and layer 3 networking problems.

ENS certification is valid for 2 years.

Taking the ENS Exam
The exam is administered by selected Extreme Networks Authorized Training Partners.

Scheduling this exam is similar to scheduling the ENA exam:

• Direct your web browser to http://www.extremenetworks.com/education/training/ATP.asp.
• From the list of available partners, select an Extreme Networks ATP test center in your region.
• Go to their site and register. Be sure to bring valid, government issued photo identification.
  

The ENS exam is a 4-hour hands-on exam performed at and guided by one of the ATP test centers. The exam is composed of four parts. One part consists of 30 multiple choice questions. The other three parts consist of hands-on practical exams based on three of the four training classes in the ENS curriculum. Candidates must achieve a score of 75% to be certified. The price for this exam is a single day of training.

Successful candidates receive an ENS certificate with a unique certification number immediately upon passing the exam.

ENS Certification Requirements
To prepare for the exam, attend the following courses or gain the equivalent experience:

• ESF-300/4
• ERF-300/2
• EIGP-300/2
• EMR-300/2
  

Bypass Level 1 TAC with ENS Certification
ENS certified customers with a valid service contract have direct access to Level 2 Technical Assistance. They are able to bypass Level 1 TAC.