Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
Length 5 days
Version 2.0
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Why study this course
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 the CCNA certification. This course also earns you 30 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.
Please note: The exam is not included in the course fees.
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What you’ll learn
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives :
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
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Ahead of the Technology Curve
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Train Anywhere
From our state-of-the-art classrooms to telepresence to your offices, our instructor-led training caters to your needs.
Track Record
We have a 30-year history of driving innovative, award-winning learning solutions.
More Courses, More Often
When you train with Lumify Work you get more courses, more often, in more locations, and from more vendors.
Quality Instructors and Content
Expert instructors with real world experience and the latest vendor-approved in-depth course content.
Partner-Preferred Supplier
Chosen and awarded by the world's leading vendors as preferred training partner.
Ahead of the Technology Curve
No matter your chosen technologies or platforms, we can help you stay one step ahead.
Train Anywhere
From our state-of-the-art classrooms to telepresence to your offices, our instructor-led training caters to your needs.
Track Record
We have a 30-year history of driving innovative, award-winning learning solutions.
More Courses, More Often
When you train with Lumify Work you get more courses, more often, in more locations, and from more vendors.
Who is the course for?
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
We can also deliver and customise this training course for larger groups – saving your organisation time, money and resources. For more information, please contact us via email on [email protected]
Course subjects
This course includes lecture sections and some self-study sections. In instructor-led classes, lectures are delivered in real-time, either in person or via video conferencing.
Lectures:
Exploring the Functions of Networking
Introducing the Host-to-Host Communications Model
Operating Cisco IOS Software
Introducing LANs
Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer
Starting a Switch
Introducing the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing, and Subnets
Explaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer
Exploring the Functions of Routing
Configuring a Cisco Router
Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
Troubleshooting a Simple Network
Introducing Basic IPv6
Configuring Static Routing
Implementing VLANs and Trunks
Routing Between VLANs
Introducing OSPF
Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
Explaining Basics of ACL
Enabling Internet Connectivity
Explaining the Evolution of Intelligent Networks
Introducing System Monitoring
Managing Cisco Devices
Self-study:
Building Redundant Switched Topologies
Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy
Introducing WAN Technologies
Introducing QoS
Explaining Wireless Fundamentals
Introducing Architectures and Virtualization
Examining the Security Threat Landscape
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.
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