CCNA v 2.0 - Implementing and Administering Cisco® Solutions Course Outline
CCNA Certification
This course helps prepare for the 200-301 Cisco® Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) exam. By passing this exam one earns CCNA certification.
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Overview
This CCNA v2.0 - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions course gives you a broad range of fundamental knowledge for all IT careers. Through a combination of lecture, hands-on labs, and self-study, you will learn how to install, operate, configure, and verify basic IPv4 and IPv6 networks. The course covers configuring network components such as switches, routers, and wireless LAN controllers; managing network devices; and identifying basic security threats. The course also gives you a foundation in network programmability, automation, and software-defined networking.
This course helps you prepare to take the 200-301 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. By passing this one exam, you earn the CCNA certification. This course also earns you 30 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.
Objectives
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Identify the components of a computer network and describe their basic characteristics
• Understand the model of host-to-host communication
• Describe the features and functions of the Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS) software
• Describe LANs and the role of switches within LANs
• Describe Ethernet as the network access layer of TCP/IP and describe the operation of switches
• Install a switch and perform the initial configuration
• Describe the TCP/IP Internet layer, IPv4, its addressing scheme, and subnetting
• Describe the TCP/IP Transport layer and Application layer
• Explore functions of routing
• Implement basic configuration on a Cisco router
• Explain host-to-host communications across switches and routers
• Identify and resolve common switched network issues and common problems associated with IPv4 addressing
• Describe IPv6 main features and addresses, and configure and verify basic IPv6 connectivity
• Describe the operation, benefits, and limitations of static routing
• Describe, implement, and verify virtual local area networks (VLANs) and trunks
• Describe the application and configuration of inter-VLAN routing
• Explain the basics of dynamic routing protocols and describe components and terms of Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
• Explain how Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) work
• Configure link aggregation using EtherChannel
• Describe the purpose of Layer 3 redundancy protocols
• Describe basic WAN and VPN concepts
• Describe the operation of access control lists (ACLs) and their applications in the network
• Configure Internet access using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) clients and explain and configure network address translation (NAT) on Cisco routers
• Describe basic quality of service (QoS) concepts
• Describe the concepts of wireless networks, which types of wireless networks can be built, and how to use Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs)
• Describe network and device architectures and introduce virtualization
• Introduce the concept of network programmability and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and describe smart network management solutions such as Cisco DNA Center, Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), and Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN)
• Configure basic IOS system monitoring tools
• Describe the management of Cisco devices
• Describe the current security threat landscape
• Describe threat defense technologies
• Implement a basic security configuration of the device management plane
• Implement basic steps to harden network devices
Prerequisites
Before taking this course, you should have:
• Basic computer literacy
• Basic PC operating system navigation skills
• Basic Internet usage skills
• Basic IP address knowledge
There are no formal prerequisites for CCNA certification, but you should make sure to have a good understanding of the exam topics.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for anyone seeking CCNA certification. The course also provides foundational knowledge for all support technicians involved in the basic installation, operation, and verification of Cisco networks.
The job roles best suited to the material in this course are:
• Entry-level network engineer
• Network administrator
• Network support technician
• Help desk technician
COURSE OUTLINE
This class includes lecture sections and some self-study sections. The instructor-led class lectures are delivered in real-time, live online. For the e-learning self-study segments, the lectures are recorded videos.
Section title — Learning mode
Exploring the Functions of Networking — Lecture
Introducing the Host-to-Host Communications Model — Lecture
Operating Cisco IOS Software — Lecture
Introducing LANs — Lecture
Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer — Lecture
Starting a Switch — Lecture
Introducing the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing, and Subnets — Lecture
Explaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer — Lecture
Exploring the Functions of Routing — Lecture
Configuring a Cisco Router — Lecture
Exploring the Packet Delivery Process — Lecture
Troubleshooting a Simple Network — Lecture
Introducing Basic IPv6 — Lecture
Configuring Static Routing — Lecture
Implementing VLANs and Trunks — Lecture
Routing Between VLANs — Lecture
Introducing OSPF — Lecture
Building Redundant Switched Topologies — Self-study
Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel — Lecture
Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy — Self-study
Introducing WAN Technologies — Self-study
Explaining Basics of ACL — Lecture
Enabling Internet Connectivity — Lecture
Introducing QoS — Self-study
Explaining Wireless Fundamentals — Self-study
Introducing Architectures and Virtualization — Self-study
Explaining the Evolution of Intelligent Networks — Lecture
Introducing System Monitoring — Lecture
Managing Cisco Devices — Lecture
Examining the Security Threat Landscape – Self-study
Lab Outline
Get Started with Cisco Command-Line Interface (CLI)
Observe How a Switch Operates
Perform Basic Switch Configuration
Implement the Initial Switch Configuration
Inspect TCP/IP Applications
Configure an Interface on a Cisco Router
Configure and Verify Layer 2 Discovery Protocols
Implement an Initial Router Configuration
Configure Default Gateway
Explore Packet Forwarding
Troubleshoot Switch Media and Port Issues
Troubleshoot Port Duplex Issues
Configure Basic IPv6 Connectivity
Configure and Verify IPv4 Static Routes
Configure IPv6 Static Routes
Implement IPv4 Static Routing
Implement IPv6 Static Routing
Configure VLANs and Trunk
Troubleshoot VLANs and Trunk
Configure Inter-VLAN Routing
Implement Multiple VLANs and Basic Routing Between the VLANs
Configure and Verify Single-Area OSPF
Configure and Verify EtherChannel
Improve Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
Configure and Verify IPv4 ACLs
Implement Numbered and Named IPv4 ACLs
Configure a Provider-Assigned IPv4 Address
Configure Static NAT
Configure Dynamic NAT and Port Address Translation (PAT)
Implement PAT
Explore the Cisco DNA Center
Configure and Verify NTP
Configure System Message Logging
Create the Cisco IOS Image Backup
Upgrade Cisco IOS Image
Secure Console and Remote Access
Enable and Limit Remote Access Connectivity
Secure Device Administrative Access
Configure and Verify Port Security
Implement Device Hardening
Log into and Monitor the WLC
Configure an Open Wireless Network
Define a RADIUS Server and Enable SNMP and Syslog
Configure a WLAN to Use WPA2 PSK
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