NHPREP Blog
Insights, tutorials, and tips for networking and security professionals.
Migrating from Prime Infrastructure to Catalyst Center
Learn how to successfully migrate from Prime Infrastructure to Catalyst Center with PDART readiness checks, PDMT data migration, and proven best practices.
Network as Code: ACI and FMC Cross-Technology Automation
Master cross-technology automation of ACI and FMC using Network as Code principles, Terraform modules, YAML-driven data models, and DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
How to Prepare for CCNP Enterprise Advanced Routing (ENARSI)
Master your CCNP advanced routing prep with this in-depth guide to the 300-410 ENARSI exam blueprint, domain breakdown, and hands-on study strategies.
Preparing for DevNet Associate Certification | NHPREP
Master the Cisco DevNet Associate certification with this in-depth preparation guide covering exam domains, question types, and hands-on study strategies.
SD-WAN Multicloud Secure Connectivity: 7-Step Design Guide
Master SD-WAN multicloud secure connectivity across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud using automated workflows, transit architectures, and interconnect services.
Secure Firewall Branch: Zero to Hero in SD-WAN
A complete guide to implementing data center automation using Services as Code, covering ACI, Firepower, Terraform, and CI/CD pipeline workflows.
Secure Firewall Clustering: Deployments & Enhancements
A deep dive into Cisco Secure Firewall clustering — modes, cloud deployments, distributed VPN, auto-scaling, health monitoring, and configuration workflows.
Cisco Secure Firewall High CPU Troubleshooting Guide
A complete guide to diagnosing and resolving high CPU conditions on Cisco Secure Firewall, covering LINA datapath, Snort, and control point troubleshooting.
Security Automation with Cisco XDR APIs | NHPREP
Master Cisco XDR API development for security automation — integrations, enrichment, inspect, respond, private intelligence, and workflow triggers.
SnortML: Machine Learning Based Exploit Detection
Discover how SnortML applies ML models to detect exploit classes at line rate, eliminating the need for per-vulnerability signatures in network defense.
Webhooks in Cisco XDR Automation Workflows | NHPREP
Master XDR webhooks to build event-driven security automation. Learn to create webhooks, configure automation rules, and trigger workflows from external systems.
Zero Trust Network Access: Complete Implementation Guide
A comprehensive guide to implementing Zero Trust Network Access using identity-based segmentation, endpoint analytics, secure access, and workload protection.