Course Description
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 and hands-on labs, you will learn how to install, operate, configure, and verify a basic IPv4 and IPv6 network. The course covers configuring network components such as switches, routers, and Wireless LAN Controllers; managing network devices; and identifying basic security threats.
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.
Required exam | Recommended training |
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200-301 CCNA | Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) |
Course Information
Length: 5 day
Format: Lecture and Lab
Delivery Method: Virtual / Onsite
Max. Capacity: 16
Learning Objectives
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Identify the components of a computer network and describe their basic characteristics
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Understand the model of host-to-host communication
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Describe the features and functions of the Cisco IOS Software
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Describe LANs and the role of switches within LANs
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Describe Ethernet as the network access layer of TCP/IP and describe the operation of switches
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Install a switch and perform the initial configuration
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Describe the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4, its addressing scheme, and subnetting
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Describe the TCP/IP Transport layer and Application layer Explore functions of routing
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Implement basic configuration on a Cisco router
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Explain host-to-host communications across switches and routers
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Identify and resolve common switched network issues and common problems associated with IPv4
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Describe IPv6 main features, addresses and configure and verify basic IPv6 connectivity
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Describe the operation, benefits, and limitations of static routing
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Describe, implement and verify VLANs and trunks
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Describe the application and configuration of Inter-VLAN routing
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Explain the basics of dynamic routing protocols and describe components and terms of OSPF
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Explain how STP and RSTP work
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Configure link aggregation using EtherChannel
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Describe the purpose of Layer 3 redundancy protocols Describe basic WAN and VPN concepts
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Describe the operation of ACLs and their applications in the network
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Configure Internet access using DHCP clients and explain and configure NAT on Cisco routers
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Describe the basic QoS concepts
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Describe the concepts of wireless networks, which types of wireless networks can be built and how to use WLC
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Describe network and device architectures and introduce virtualization
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Introduce the concept of network programmability and SDN and describe the smart network management solutions like Cisco DNA Center, SD-Access and SD-WAN
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Configure basic IOS system monitoring tools
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Describe the management of Cisco devices
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Describe the current security threat landscape
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Describe threat defense technologies
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Implement a basic security configuration of the device management plane
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Implement basic steps to harden network devices
- Basic computer literacy
- Basic PC operating system navigation skills Basic Internet usage skills
- Basic IP address knowledge
Labs
Discovery 2: Observe How a Switch Operates
Discovery 3: Perform Basic Switch Configuration
FASTLab 1: Implement the Initial Switch Configuration
Discovery 5: Configure an Interface on a Cisco Router
Discovery 8: Explore Packet Forwarding
Discovery 9: Troubleshoot Switch Media and Port Issues
Discovery 11: Configure Basic IPv6 Connectivity
Discovery 12: Configure and Verify IPv4 Static Routes
FASTLab 3: Implement IPv4 Static Routing
FASTLab 4: Implement IPv6 Static Routing
Discovery 14: Configure VLAN and Trunk
FASTLab 5: Troubleshoot VLANs and Trunk
Discovery 15: Configure a Router on a Stick
FASTLab 6: Implement Multiple VLANs and Basic Routing Between the VLANs
Discovery 16: Configure and Verify Single-Area OSPF
FASTLab 7: Improve Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
Discovery 18: Configure and Verify IPv4 ACLs
FASTLab 8: Implement Numbered and Named IPv4 ACLs
Discovery 21: Configure Dynamic NAT and PAT
FASTLab 9: Implement PAT
Discovery 22: Log into the WLC
Discovery 23: Monitor the WLC
Discovery 24: Configure a Dynamic (VLAN) Interface
Discovery 26: Configure a WLAN
Discovery 27: Define a RADIUS Server
Discovery 28: Explore Management Options
Discovery 29: Explore the Cisco DNA Center
Discovery 30: Configure and Verify NTP
FASTLab 10: Configure System Message Logging
Discovery 31: Create the Cisco IOS Image Backup
Discovery 32: Upgrade Cisco IOS Image
Discovery 33: Configure WLAN Using WPA2 PSK Using the GUI
FASTLab 12: Implement Device Hardening
Related Training
Who Should Attend
Entry-level network engineer, Network administrator, Network support technician, Help desk technician
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