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Cisco 642-780 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Cisco Maintaining Cisco Service Provider VPNs and MPLS Networks (MSPVM) |
| Exam Number: | 642-780 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years (Cisco certification validity; legacy policies may differ) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50-70 (typical, varies; not officially fixed) |
| Related Certifications: | Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Service Provider (CCIE Service Provider) Cisco Certified Network Professional Service Provider (CCNP Service Provider) |
| Exam Price: | USD 250 (historical, may no longer be available) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple answer, Multiple choice, Simulation / troubleshooting scenarios |
| Exam Duration: | 90-120 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | Cisco Learning Network (Service Provider resources) Cisco MPLS and VPN Training (legacy curriculum references) |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Cisco Exams Cisco Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam (historically available via Pearson VUE test centers or online proctoring where applicable) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with Cisco Service Provider technologies; knowledge of IP routing, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS concepts. Often aligned with CCNA-level or equivalent networking knowledge. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/ |
Cisco 642-780 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Service Provider VPN Troubleshooting | - VPN connectivity troubleshooting - MPLS forwarding issues and label stack analysis - BGP VPN route troubleshooting |
| Layer 3 VPN (L3VPN) Implementation | - PE-CE routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, RIP, static) - Route distinguishers and route targets - MP-BGP for VPNv4 routes |
| Layer 2 VPN Services | - VPLS concepts and configuration - EoMPLS (pseudowire) services |
| MPLS Traffic Engineering | - RSVP-TE basics - Traffic engineering tunnels and constraints |
| Network Design and Operations | - High availability and redundancy in MPLS networks - Scalable service provider network design |
| MPLS VPN Fundamentals | - LDP and label distribution - MPLS architecture and label switching - VRF and routing separation |
Cisco 642-780 Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
The Cisco Maintaining Cisco Service Provider VPNs and MPLS Networks (MSPVM) exam is the official Cisco test registered under exam code 642-780. Passing it earns you the Cisco Certified Network Professional Service Provider (CCNP Service Provider) / legacy Service Provider certification track certification, a credential at the Professional level. It is also linked to the related certifications: Cisco Certified Network Professional Service Provider (CCNP Service Provider), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Service Provider (CCIE Service Provider). Cisco exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The Cisco Maintaining Cisco Service Provider VPNs and MPLS Networks (MSPVM) exam includes 50-70 (typical, varies; not officially fixed) questions to be completed within 90-120. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the ActualCollection test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.
Recommended experience with Cisco Service Provider technologies; knowledge of IP routing, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS concepts. Often aligned with CCNA-level or equivalent networking knowledge.
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
Registration for the Cisco Maintaining Cisco Service Provider VPNs and MPLS Networks (MSPVM) exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Proctored exam (historically available via Pearson VUE test centers or online proctoring where applicable).
Cisco points candidates toward the following training options for Cisco Maintaining Cisco Service Provider VPNs and MPLS Networks (MSPVM).
- Cisco Learning Network (Service Provider resources)
- Cisco MPLS and VPN Training (legacy curriculum references)
Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 89 practice questions in the ActualCollection 642-780 package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.
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The official Cisco Maintaining Cisco Service Provider VPNs and MPLS Networks (MSPVM) syllabus is organized into 6 domains. Key areas include Network Design and Operations, Layer 3 VPN (L3VPN) Implementation, and Layer 2 VPN Services. The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.






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