For advanced automation and Python integration, tools like Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) or EVE-NG are used, though not mandatory for the exam.

: Review the exam topics and use hands-on practice via Cisco's official guide.

The primary goal of the v7 curriculum is to align networking fundamentals with modern technologies. While previous versions focused heavily on routing and switching via command-line interfaces, the v7 course acknowledges that modern networks are automated, virtualized, and security-centric.