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D NWG FN 23 Foundations - Networking - Exam

The Dell Networking Foundations 2023 certification validates basic skills in installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Dell Networking products. Candidates must have relevant hands-on experience and pass the certification exam, which covers topics such as Networking Essentials, Ethernet Technologies, IP Networking, and Security Essentials. Recommended training courses are available to help candidates prepare for the exam.

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D NWG FN 23 Foundations - Networking - Exam

The Dell Networking Foundations 2023 certification validates basic skills in installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Dell Networking products. Candidates must have relevant hands-on experience and pass the certification exam, which covers topics such as Networking Essentials, Ethernet Technologies, IP Networking, and Security Essentials. Recommended training courses are available to help candidates prepare for the exam.

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D-NWG-FN-23

Dell Networking Foundations


2023
Certification Description
Certification Overview
This certification validates the ability to perform basic skill level tasks in installing,
configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting Dell Technologies Networking products.

Certification Requirements
To successfully complete this certification, a candidate must:

1. Have a sufficient knowledgebase/skill set through hands-on product


experience and/or by consuming the recommended training.

2. Pass the Dell Networking Foundations 2023 Exam.


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Website Note: These details reflect certification requirements as of May 26, 2023.

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Community regularly for the latest information.

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Competencies Matrix. Only partners that have met these requirements should be delivering their own services in lieu of Dell
Technologies Services.

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D-NWG-FN-23

Exam Overview
This exam focuses on basic Networking foundational skills and portfolio introduction.

Products
Products likely to be referred to on this exam include but are not limited to:

• Dell Networking Switches

Exam Topics
Topics likely to be covered on this exam include:

Networking Essentials (5%)


• 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

Ethernet Technologies (40%)


• 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

IP Networking (25%)
• 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

Network Services (5%)


• 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

Security Essentials (10%)


• 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

Network Operations (10%)


• 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

Automation (5%)
• Explain the role and advantages of using Smart Fabric Services
• Explain the role and advantages of using Smart Fabric Services

The percentages after each topic above reflects the approximate distribution of the total question set across the
exam.

Duration
90 minutes
D-NWG-FN-23

Recommended Training
The following training is recommended for candidates preparing to take this exam.

Course Title Course Number Modality Available


Dell Networking Concepts and ESNETD03880 On Demand 2022
Features v2

Dell Networking Concepts and ESNETS03879 Classroom 2022


Features v2

Note: These exam description details reflect contents as of May 26, 2023.

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subject to change without notice.

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