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HCIP-Datacom SD-WAN Planning & Deployment (H12-871)

Master SD-WAN architecture, planning, and deployment with Huawei's HCIP-Datacom-SD-WAN certification. Gain professional expertise in overlay networking, SD-WAN controllers, traffic optimisation, and enterprise WAN solutions trusted by leading organisations across 170+ countries.

SD-WAN WAN Optimisation Overlay Networks Traffic Policy BGP & Routing HCIP Professional Enterprise WAN

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SD-WAN ArchitectureController-based overlay WAN design & planning

Advanced Routing ProtocolsBGP, OSPF, IS-IS & route policy control

WAN Security & VPNIPSec tunnels, VRF & traffic encryption

Traffic OptimisationQoS, MQC, PBR & application-aware routing

Questions

90 min

Duration

60%

Pass Score

HCIP

Pro Level

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$25B+

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Analysts forecast the global SD-WAN market to exceed $25 billion by 2027, driven by enterprise cloud adoption and branch office modernisation.

18,000+

Open SD-WAN Engineering Roles

HCIP-certified SD-WAN professionals are in high demand at telecom operators, MSPs, and large enterprises deploying next-gen WAN solutions.

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Most enterprises are replacing MPLS with SD-WAN solutions, creating massive demand for engineers who can plan, deploy, and manage them.

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Salary Premium for SD-WAN Experts

SD-WAN engineers with professional certifications command significantly higher salaries than generalist network engineers globally.

Course Content

Complete H12-871 Curriculum

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IP Routing Basics

5 Topics

Hardware modules of modular switches

Three planes of network devices

Packet processing on network devices

RIB and FIB table fundamentals

Route import scenarios and configuration

OSPF Core Knowledge

6 Topics

Introduction to dynamic routing protocols

Basic OSPF concepts and neighbor relationships

Intra-area and inter-area route calculation

External route calculation and LSA types

Stub areas, NSSA areas, and route summarisation

OSPF packet authentication and features

IS-IS & BGP Core Knowledge

6 Topics

Basic concepts of IS-IS and working principles

Differences between IS-IS and OSPF

BGP overview, peer types and state machine

BGP path attributes and preferred route selection

BGP Route Reflectors (RRs) and MP-BGP

EVPN overview and typical application scenarios

Routing and Traffic Control

6 Topics

Route matching tools: ACL and IP prefix list

Routing policy tool and route-policy

Route control scenarios and practical cases

Policy-Based Routing (PBR)

MQC traffic classification and filtering

Application-aware traffic steering

SD-WAN Architecture & Deployment

6 Topics

SD-WAN overview and key architecture components

Controller-based WAN design principles

Overlay tunnel technologies (IPSec, GRE)

Underlay network requirements and design

Branch CPE deployment and zero-touch provisioning

SD-WAN security, VPN integration, and service chaining

Switching, Security & Advanced Services

6 Topics

Ethernet switching basics and VLAN fundamentals

RSTP, MSTP working principles and configuration

Stack and CSS technologies and MAD mechanism

Firewall basics and security zone configuration

VPN classification, VRF concepts and applications

BFD, VRRP, DHCP, and network management protocols

Learning Objectives

What You Will Master

This certification equips you with professional-level skills in SD-WAN planning and deployment alongside core Datacom networking knowledge required for senior enterprise WAN engineering roles.

Prerequisites

Candidates should be familiar with Huawei network device operations and have the knowledge described in the HCIA-Datacom course or equivalent practical experience.

Describe the logical structure and packet forwarding process of network devices

Configure and troubleshoot OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP on Huawei devices

Describe BGP path attributes, route reflectors, and preferred route selection

Apply route matching tools and routing policies for traffic control

Describe SD-WAN architecture, key components, and deployment models

Plan and deploy SD-WAN solutions for enterprise branch office environments

Configure IPSec and GRE overlay tunnels for secure WAN connectivity

Implement QoS, MQC, and PBR for application-aware routing decisions

Configure RSTP, MSTP, Stack, and CSS switching technologies

Implement firewall, VPN, BFD, and VRRP on enterprise networks

Who Is This For

Designed for Professional Network Engineers

H12-871 is built for engineers seeking professional-level expertise in SD-WAN planning, enterprise WAN design, and Datacom networking solutions.

WAN Network Engineers

SD-WAN Specialists

Network Architects

Enterprise IT Teams

Managed Service Providers

HCIA Holders Seeking HCIP

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the H12-871 HCIP-Datacom-SD-WAN certification?

H12-871 is Huawei's professional-level certification for engineers specialising in SD-WAN planning and deployment. It validates expertise in advanced Datacom networking, overlay WAN technologies, and enterprise network design.

What are the prerequisites for H12-871?

Candidates should have HCIA-Datacom knowledge or equivalent practical experience with Huawei network devices and enterprise networking environments.

What topics does the H12-871 exam cover?

The exam covers IP routing basics, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, routing and traffic control, SD-WAN architecture, overlay deployment, switching technologies, security, VPN, and QoS fundamentals.

What are the exam format and passing requirements?

H12-871 consists of 60 questions, has a 90-minute duration, and requires a minimum passing score of 60%. It is delivered online through the Huawei Certification System.

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Become an HCIP-Certified SD-WAN Professional

Join Zetlan Technologies' H12-871 programme and master SD-WAN planning, deployment, and core Datacom networking. Earn your HCIP certification and unlock senior engineering roles in enterprise WAN and network infrastructure.

HCIP-Datacom SD-WAN Planning & Deployment (H12-871)

SD-WAN Is Transforming Enterprise Networks

H12-871 Exam Details

Complete H12-871 Curriculum

What You Will Master

Designed for Professional Network Engineers

Frequently Asked Questions

Become an HCIP-Certified SD-WAN Professional