Considering next level CCNP options...

boxerboy1168

Right now I'm thinking about studying for the ENT Core exam... I am currently working in NOC but I want to move into an engineering position. 

Obviously the ent core is the best exam right? Is SD-WAN and open stack really taking over the market or is this hyped up? Should I focus on the Cisco exams that implement these newer tech stacks more?

What are your thoughts here? 

MitM

SD-WAN is not hype, there is strong demand for SD-WAN skills.

If you'd like to go the CCNP Enterprise path, then ENCOR is a requirement.  For your concentration exam, you can't go wrong with any of these

300-410 ENARSI Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI)

300-415 ENSDWI Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (SDWAN300)

300-420 ENSLD Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD)

300-435 ENAUTO Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions (ENAUI)