Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)

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
200-301 CCNA	Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)

UPCOMING TRAINING SESSIONS

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Date

Geography & Location

Days

Cost

CLC

GTR

Jan 11, 2021 - 5 day(s)

Jan 11, 2021

EMEA

Remote London Time

EMEA, Remote London Time

$4195 USD

$4195 USD, 42 CLC

Feb 01, 2021 - 5 day(s)

Feb 01, 2021

AMER

Remote Central Time

AMER, Remote Central Time

$4195 USD

$4195 USD, 42 CLC

Feb 15, 2021 - 5 day(s)

Feb 15, 2021

APAC

Remote Sydney Time

APAC, Remote Sydney Time

$4195 USD

$4195 USD, 42 CLC

Mar 01, 2021 - 5 day(s)

Mar 01, 2021

EMEA

Remote/London

EMEA, Remote/London

$4195 USD

$4195 USD, 42 CLC

Learning 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 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
Describe IPv6 main features, addresses and configure and verify basic IPv6 connectivity
Describe the operation, benefits, and limitations of static routing
Describe, implement and verify 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 OSPF
Explain how STP and 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 ACLs and their applications in the network
Configure Internet access using DHCP clients and explain and configure NAT on Cisco routers
Describe the basic QoS concepts
Describe the concepts of wireless networks, which types of wireless networks can be built and how to use WLC
Describe network and device architectures and introduce virtualization
Introduce the concept of network programmability and SDN and describe the smart network management solutions like Cisco DNA Center, SD-Access and 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

Basic computer literacy
Basic PC operating system navigation skills Basic Internet usage skills
Basic IP address knowledge

Labs

Discovery 1: Get started with Cisco CLI
Discovery 2: Observe How a Switch Operates
Discovery 3: Perform Basic Switch Configuration
FASTLab 1: Implement the Initial Switch Configuration

Discovery 4: Inspect TCP/IP Applications
Discovery 5: Configure an Interface on a Cisco Router

Discovery 6: Configure and Verify Layer 2 Discovery Protocols

FASTLab 2: Implement an Initial Router Configuration

Discovery 7: Configure Default Gateway
Discovery 8: Explore Packet Forwarding
Discovery 9: Troubleshoot Switch Media and Port Issues

Discovery 10: Troubleshoot Port Duplex Issues
Discovery 11: Configure Basic IPv6 Connectivity
Discovery 12: Configure and Verify IPv4 Static Routes

Discovery 13: Configure IPv6 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

Discovery 17: Configure and Verify EtherChannel
FASTLab 7: Improve Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
Discovery 18: Configure and Verify IPv4 ACLs
FASTLab 8: Implement Numbered and Named IPv4 ACLs

Discovery 19: Configure a Provider-Assigned IPv4 Address

Discovery 20: Configure Static NAT
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 25: Configure a DHCP Scope
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

Discovery 34: Secure Console and Remote Access

Discovery 35: Enable and Limit Remote Access Connectivity

FASTLab 11: Secure Device Administrative Access

Discovery 36: Configure and Verify Port Security
FASTLab 12: Implement Device Hardening

Who Should Attend

Entry-level network engineer, Network administrator, Network support technician, Help desk technician

Course Information

Length: 5 day

Format: Lecture and Lab

Delivery Method: Virtual / Onsite

Max. Capacity: 15