Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v2.1 Training & Certification Course
Build foundational networking skills to install, operate, configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 networks, configure Cisco switches, routers and wireless LAN controllers, manage network devices, and understand security, automation and network programmability.
Course Overview
The course covers networking functions, host-to-host communication, Cisco IOS Software, LANs, TCP/IP, switching, IPv4 addressing and subnetting, routing, IPv6, VLANs, trunks, inter-VLAN routing, OSPF, EtherChannel, ACLs, internet connectivity, system monitoring, Cisco device management, administrative access and device hardening. It also introduces Layer 3 redundancy, WAN technologies, QoS, wireless fundamentals, network architectures, virtualization, software-defined networking, network programmability, automation and modern security concepts.
Hands-on learning focuses on Cisco CLI use, switch and router configuration, Layer 2 discovery, gateways, packet forwarding, troubleshooting, static routing, VLANs, trunks, OSPF, EtherChannel, ACLs, NAT, NTP, IOS image management, secure remote access, port security, wireless LAN controller operations, RADIUS, SNMP and Syslog.
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Skills You’ll Develop
Who Should Attend
WHO SHOULD ATTEND (TARGET AUDIENCE)
• Entry-level Network Administrators
• Entry-level Network Support Technicians
• Entry-level Help Desk Technicians
• Network Administrators
• Network Support Professionals
• IT Professionals seeking foundational networking skills
Pre-requisites
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE
- ✓ Familiarity with the OSI model, binary/hexadecimal numbering systems, and basic knowledge of the Windows operating system.
- ✓ Basic understanding of network fundamentals and the ability to perform arithmetic for subnetting.
- ✓ Familiarity with command-line interface (CLI) concepts.
- ✓ Proficiency in basic network troubleshooting and configuration logic.
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Exam Details
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Curriculum & Course Syllabus
Module 1: Networking Fundamentals
- Exploring networking functions
- Host-to-host communication models
- Cisco IOS Software
- LANs and TCP/IP
- Switch operation
Module 2: IP Addressing and Routing
- IPv4 addressing and subnetting
- Routing functions
- Cisco router configuration
- Packet delivery
- IPv6 and static routing
Module 3: Switching and Network Access
- VLANs and trunks
- Inter-VLAN routing
- OSPF
- Redundant switched topologies
- EtherChannel
- ACL fundamentals
- Internet connectivity
Module 4: Network Operations and Management
- System monitoring
- Cisco device management
- Administrative access
- Device hardening
- Layer 3 redundancy
Module 5: WAN, Wireless and Modern Architecture
- WAN technologies
- QoS
- Wireless fundamentals
- Architectures and virtualization
- Software-defined networking
- Network programmability
Module 6: Network Security
- Security threat landscape
- Threat defense technologies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CCNA training?
It develops foundational networking skills covering Cisco devices, IPv4 and IPv6, routing, switching, security and network operations.
Which exam does the course prepare learners for?
The course prepares learners for the Cisco 200-301 CCNA examination.
What is the course duration?
The training duration is 40 hours over 5 days.
What are the prerequisites?
Learners should have basic networking knowledge, familiarity with the OSI model and CLI concepts, and an understanding of IPv4/IPv6 addressing and subnetting.
What exam formats are listed?
The exam format is multiple choice, labs and case studies.
What practical topics are covered?
Practical work includes Cisco IOS configuration, VLANs, routing, OSPF, EtherChannel, ACLs, NAT, device security and wireless operations.