Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions

Course Overview

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.

Course 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

Target Audience for this Course

• • This course is designed for anyone seeking CCNA certification. The course also provides foundation 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

Included with this course

• • Comprehensive course materials and exercises

Course Content

• Key Topics

  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
  Self-Study*: Building Redundant Switched Topologies
  Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
  Self-Study*: Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy
  Self-Study*: Introducing WAN Technologies
  Explaining Basics of ACL
  Enabling Internet Connectivity
  Self-Study*: Introducing QoS
  Self-Study*: Explaining Wireless Fundamentals
  Self-Study*: Introducing Architectures and Virtualization
  Explaining the Evolution of Intelligent Networks
  Introducing System Monitoring
  Managing Cisco Devices
  Self-Study*: Examining the Security Threat Landscape
  Self-Study*: Implementing Threat Defense Technologies
  Securing Administrative Access
  Implementing Device Hardening
  *Self study is completed post course at your own leisure.