Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)

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Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)

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The Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) 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 CCNA certification.

Audience Profile

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.

Prerequisites

Course outline

Module 1: Exploring the Functions of Networking

Module Overview

This module will help you become proficient in configuring, managing and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches, as well as provide ample opportunities to test and reinforce your learning and preparation.

Lessons

Components of a Computer Network
Basic Characteristics of a Computer Network
What Is a Network ?
Examples of Networks
Components of a Network
Characteristics of a Network
Physical vs. Logical Topologies
Interpreting a Network Diagram
Impact of User Applications on the Network

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Identify the components of a computer network and describe their basic characteristics.

Module 2: Introducing the Host-To-Host Communications Model

Module Overview

Lessons

Host-To-Host Communications Overview
ISO OSI Reference Model
TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Peer-To-Peer Communications
Encapsulation and De-Encapsulation
TCP/IP Stack vs OSI Reference Model

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Understand the model of host-to-host communication.

Module 3: Operating Cisco IOS Software

Module Overview

Lessons

Cisco IOS Software Features and Functions
Cisco IOS Software CLI Functions
Cisco IOS Software Modes

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the features and functions of the Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS) software.

Module 4: Introducing LANs

Module Overview

Lessons

Local Area Networks (LANs)
LAN Components
Need for Switches
Characteristics and Features of Switches

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe LANs and the role of switches within LANs.

Module 5: Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer

Module Overview

Lessons

Ethernet LAN Connection Media
Ethernet Frame Structure
Describe the Fields of an Ethernet Frame
LAN Communication Types
MAC Addresses
Frame Switching
Duplex Communication

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe Ethernet as the network access layer of TCP/IP and describe the operation of switches.

Module 6: Starting a Switch

Module Overview

Lessons

Switch Installation
Connecting to a Console Port
Switch LED Indicators
Basic show Commands and Information

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Install a switch and perform the initial configuration.

Module 7: Introducing the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing, and Subnets

Module Overview

Lessons

Internet Protocol
Decimal and Binary Number Systems
Binary-to-Decimal Conversion
Decimal-to-Binary Conversion
IPv4 Address Representation
IPv4 Header Fields
IPv4 Address Classes
Subnet Masks
Subnets
Implementing Subnetting: Borrowing Bits
Implementing Subnetting: Determining the Addressing Scheme
Benefits of VLSM and Implementing VLSM
Private vs. Public IPv4 Addresses
Reserved IPv4 Addresses
Verifying IPv4 Address of a Host

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the TCP/IP Internet layer, IPv4, its addressing scheme, and subnetting.

Module 8: Explaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer

Module Overview

Lessons

TCP/IP Transport Layer Functions
Reliable vs. Best-Effort Transport
TCP Characteristics
UDP Characteristics
TCP/IP Application Layer
Introducing HTTP
Domain Name System
Explaining DHCP for IPv4

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the TCP/IP Transport layer and Application layer.

Module 9: Exploring the Functions of Routing

Module Overview

Lessons

Role of a Router
Router Components
Router Functions
Routing Table
Path Determination

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explore functions of routing.

Module 10: Configuring a Cisco Router

Module Overview

Lessons

Initial Router Setup
Configuring Router Interfaces
Configuring IPv4 Addresses on Router Interfaces
Checking Interface Configuration and Status
Exploring Connected Devices
Using Cisco Discovery Protocol
Configure and Verify LLDP
Implement an Initial Router Configuration

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implement basic configuration on a Cisco router.

Module 11: Exploring the Packet Delivery Process

Module Overview

Lessons

Layer 2 Addressing
Layer 3 Addressing
Default Gateways
Address Resolution Protocol
Host-To-Host Packet Delivery

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain host-to-host communications across switches and routers.

Module 12: Troubleshooting a Simple Network

Module Overview

Lessons

Troubleshooting Methods
Troubleshooting Tools
Troubleshooting Common Switch Media Issues
Troubleshooting Common Switch Port Issues
Identify Common Access Port Issues
Troubleshooting Common Problems
Associated with IPv4 Addressing

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Identify and resolve common switched network issues and common problems associated with IPv4 addressing.

Module 13: Introducing Basic IPv6

Module Overview

Lessons

IPv4 Address Exhaustion Workarounds
IPv6 Features
IPv6 Addresses and Address Types
Comparison of IPv4 and IPv6 Headers
Internet Control Message Protocol V6
Neighbor Discovery
IPv6 Address Allocation
Verification of End-To-End IPv6 Connectivity

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe IPv6 main features and addresses, and configure and verify basic IPv6 connectivity.

Module 14: Configuring Static Routing

Module Overview

Lessons

Routing Operation
When to Use Static Routing
IPv4 Static Route Configuration
Default Routes
Verifying Static and Default Route Configuration
Configuring IPv6 Static Routes
Implement IPv4 Static Routing
Implement IPv6 Static Routing

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the operation, benefits, and limitations of static routing.

Module 15: Implementing VLANs and Trunks

Module Overview

Lessons

VLAN Introduction
Creating a VLAN
Assigning a Port to a VLAN
Trunking with 802.1Q
Configuring an 802.1Q Trunk
VLAN Design Consideration
Troubleshoot VLANs and Trunk

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe, implement, and verify Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and trunks.

Module 16: Routing Between VLANs

Module Overview

Lessons

Purpose of Inter-VLAN Routing
Options for Inter-VLAN Routing
Implement Multiple VLANs and Basic
Routing Between the VLANs

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the application and configuration of inter-VLAN routing.

Module 17: Introducing OSPF

Module Overview

Lessons

Dynamic Routing Protocols
Path Selection
Link-State Routing Protocol Overview
Link-State Routing Protocol Data Structures
Introducing OSPF
Establishing OSPF Neighbor Adjacencies
OSPF Neighbor States
SPF Algorithm
Building a Link-State Database

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain the basics of dynamic routing protocols and describe components and terms of Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).

Module 18: Building Redundant Switched Topologies

Module Overview

Lessons

Physical Redundancy in a LAN
Issues in Redundant Topologies
Spanning Tree Operation
Types of Spanning Tree Protocols
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
PortFast and BPDU Guard

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain how Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) work.

Module 19: Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel

Module Overview

Lessons

EtherChannel Overview
EtherChannel Configuration Options
Configuring and Verifying EtherChannel
Improve Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Configure link aggregation using EtherChannel.

Module 20: Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy

Module Overview

Lessons

Need for Default Gateway Redundancy
Understanding FHRP
Understanding HSRP

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the purpose of Layer 3 redundancy protocols.

Module 21: Introducing WAN Technologies

Module Overview

Lessons

Introduction to WAN Technologies
WAN Devices and Demarcation Point
WAN Topology Options
WAN Connectivity Options
Virtual Private Networks
Enterprise-Managed VPNs
Provider-Managed VPNs

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe basic WAN and VPN concepts.

Module 22: Explaining the Basics of ACL

Module Overview

Lessons

ACL Overview
ACL Operation
ACL Wildcard Masking
Wildcard Mask Abbreviations
Types of Basic ACLs
Configuring Standard IPv4 ACLs
Configuring Extended IPv4 ACLs
Verifying and Modifying IPv4 ACLs
Applying IPv4 ACLs to Filter Network Traffic
Implement Numbered and Named IPv4 ACLs

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the operation of Access Control Lists (ACLs) and their applications in the network.

Module 23: Enabling Internet Connectivity

Module Overview

Lessons

Configure Internet Access using DHCP Clients
Introducing Network Address Translation (NAT)
Configure NAT on Cisco Routers
NAT Terminology and Translation Mechanisms
Benefits and Drawbacks of NAT
Static NAT and Port Forwarding
Dynamic NAT
Port Address Translation
Configuring and Verifying Inside IPv4 NAT
Implement PAT

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Configure Internet access using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) clients and explain and configure Network Address Translation (NAT) on Cisco routers.

Module 24: Introducing QoS

Module Overview

Lessons

Converged Networks
Quality of Service Defined
QoS Policy
QoS Mechanisms
QoS Models

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe basic Quality of Service (QoS) concepts.

Module 25: Explaining Wireless Fundamentals

Module Overview

Lessons

Wireless Technologies
WLAN Architectures
WLAN Components
WiFi Channels
AP and WLC Management

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the concepts of wireless networks, which types of wireless networks can be built, and how to use Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs).

Module 26: Introducing Architectures and Virtualization

Module Overview

Lessons

Introduction to Network Design
Enterprise Three-Tier Hierarchical Network Design
Spine-Leaf Network Design
Cisco Enterprise Architecture Model
Cloud Computing Overview
Device Architecture
Virtualization Fundamentals

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe network and device architectures and introduce virtualization.

Module 27: Explaining the Evolution of Intelligent Networks

Module Overview

Lessons

Overview of Network Programmability in Enterprise Networks
Software-Defined Networking
Common Programmability Protocols and Methods
Configuration Management Tools
Introducing Cisco DNA Center
Cisco SD-Access
Introducing Cisco SD-WAN

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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).

Module 28: Introducing System Monitoring

Module Overview

Lessons

Introducing Syslog
Syslog Message Format
SNMP Overview
Enabling Network Time Protocol
Configure System Message Logging

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Configure basic IOS system monitoring tools.

Module 29: Managing Cisco Devices

Module Overview

Lessons

Cisco IOS Integrated File System and Devices
Stages of the Router Power-On Boot Sequence
Loading and Managing System Images Files
Loading Cisco IOS Configuration Files
Validating Cisco IOS Images Using MD5
Managing Cisco IOS Images and Device Configuration Files

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the management of Cisco devices.

Module 30: Examining the Security Threat Landscape

Module Overview

Lessons

Security Threat Landscape Overview
Malware
Hacking Tools
Denial of Service
Distributed Denial of Service
Spoofing
Reflection and Amplification Attacks
Social Engineering
Evolution of Phishing
Password Attacks
Reconnaissance Attacks
Buffer Overflow Attacks
Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
Vectors of Data Loss and Exfiltration
Other Considerations

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the current security threat landscape.

Module 31: Implementing Threat Defense Technologies

Module Overview

Lessons

Information Security Overview
Firewalls
Intrusion Prevention Systems
Introduction to Cryptographic Technologies
IPsec Security Services
Secure Sockets Layer and Transport Layer Security
Wireless Security Protocols
Configure WPA2 PSK

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe threat defense technologies.

Module 32: Securing Administrative Access

Module Overview

Lessons

Network Device Security Overview
Securing Access to Privileged EXEC Mode
Securing Console Access
Securing Remote Access
Configuring the Login Banner
Limiting Remote Access with ACLs
External Authentication Options
Secure Device Administrative Access

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implement a basic security configuration of the device management plane.

Module 33: Implementing Device Hardening

Module Overview

Lessons

Securing Unused Ports
Infrastructure ACL
Disabling Unused Services
Port Security Overview
Mitigating VLAN Attacks
DHCP Snooping
Dynamic ARP Inspection
Implement Device Hardening

Lab Sessions

This lab session aligns to the learning objectives for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which, when passed will certify candidates for CCNA certification.

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implement basic steps to harden network devices.

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