CCNA Training: Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions v1.0

Level: Foundation
Course #: 2934
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The Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v1.0 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 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.

Key Features of this Cisco CCNA Training:

Cisco 1 to 1 labs included

CCNA 200-301 exam voucher included

Cisco Authorized course content

Authorized Cisco CCSI instructor

Expansive course catalog to go deeper into Cisco or broaden you skills beyond

You Will Learn How To:

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

Choose the Training Solution That Best Fits Your Individual Needs or Organizational

Instructor-Led – Online Training

10-day instructor-led training course with extended hours

Authorized Cisco partner curriculum

Hands-on learning labs included

Exam voucher included

Tuition can be paid – at the time of checkout by credit card

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CCNA Course Information

Prerequisites

Basic computer literacy

Basic PC operating system navigation skills

Basic Internet usage skills

Basic IP address knowledge

Who Should Attend

The job roles best suited to the material in this course are:

Entry-level network engineer

Network administrator

Network support technician

Help desk technician

Exam Information

Course tuition includes an exam voucher.

Certification Information

This course is part of the Cisco Certified Nework Associate (CCNA)

CCNA Course Outline

Course Outline

Lecture: Exploring the Functions of Networking

Lecture: Introducing the Host-to-Host Communications Model

Lecture: Operating Cisco IOS Software

Lecture: Introducing LANs

Lecture: Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer

Lecture: Starting a Switch

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

Lecture: Explaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer

Lecture: Exploring the Functions of Routing

Lecture: Configuring a Cisco Router

Lecture: Exploring the Packet Delivery Process

Lecture: Troubleshooting a Simple Network

Lecture: Introducing Basic IPv6

Lecture: Configuring Static Routing

Lecture: Implementing VLANs and Trunks

Lecture: Routing Between VLANs

Lecture: Introducing OSPF

Self-Study: Building Redundant Switched Topologies

Lecture: Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel

Self-Study: Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy

Self-Study: Introducing WAN Technologies

Lecture: Explaining Basics of ACL

Lecture: Enabling Internet Connectivity

Self-Study: Introducing QoS

Lab Outline

Get Started with Cisco Command-Line Interface (CLI)

Observe How a Switch Operates

Perform Basic Switch Configuration

Implement the Initial Switch Configuration

Inspect TCP/IP Applications

Configure an Interface on a Cisco Router

Configure and Verify Layer 2 Discovery Protocols

Implement an Initial Router Configuration

Configure Default Gateway

Explore Packet Forwarding

Troubleshoot Switch Media and Port Issues

Troubleshoot Port Duplex Issues

Configure Basic IPv6 Connectivity

Configure and Verify IPv4 Static Routes

Configure IPv6 Static Routes

Implement IPv4 Static Routing

Implement IPv6 Static Routing Configure VLAN and Trunk

Troubleshoot VLANs and Trunk

Configure a Router on a Stick

Implement Multiple VLANs and Basic Routing Between the VLANs

Configure and Verify Single-Area OSPF

Configure and Verify EtherChannel

Improve Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel

Configure and Verify IPv4 ACLs

Implement Numbered and Named IPv4 ACLs

Configure a Provider-Assigned IPv4 Address

Configure Static NAT

Configure Dynamic NAT and Port Address Translation (PAT)

Implement PAT

Log into the WLC

Monitor the WLC

Configure a Dynamic (VLAN) Interface

Configure a DHCP Scope

Configure a WLAN

Define a Remote Access Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) Server

Explore Management Options

Explore the Cisco DNA™ Center

Configure and Verify NTP

Configure System Message Logging

Create the Cisco IOS Image Backup

Upgrade Cisco IOS Image

Configure WLAN Using Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) Pre-shared Key (PSK) Using the GUI

Secure Console and Remote Access

Enable and Limit Remote Access Connectivity

Secure Device Administrative Access

Configure and Verify Port Security

Implement Device Hardening

Team Training

CCNA Training FAQs

How do I prepare for CCNA certification?

The best way to prepare for this certification is to take the Cisco-approved training, as well as using the self-study materials provided.

What are the training hours of this accelerated CCNA course?

The days during this course consist of at least 10 hours and could be as long as 12 hours.

How do I take Cisco exam CCNA 200-301 to obtain CCNA certification?

You will need to register for the exam. Exams are offered as proctored exams at a test center, or self-administered online.