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Associate Level
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions v2.1 (CCNA)

Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) training teaches you how to install, operate, configure, and verify a basic IPv4 and IPv6 network, configure network components, such as switches, routers, and wireless local area network (LAN) controllers (WLNs), manage network devices, and identify basic security threats. This training also covers the introduction of AI and machine learning (ML) in network operations.


This training prepares you for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (200-301 CCNA) v1.1 exam. If passed, you earn the CCNA certification. This training also earns you 30 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification. 

 

How You'll Benefit

This training will help you: 

    • Learn the knowledge and skills to install, configure, and operate a small- to medium-sized network 
    • Gain a foundation in the essentials of networking, security, and automation 
    • Prepare for the 200-301 CCNA v1.1 exam 
    • Earn 30 CE credits toward recertification 

 

Who Should Enroll

    • Entry-level Network Engineers 
    • Entry-level Network Administrators 
    • Entry-level Network Support Technicians 
    • Entry-level Help Desk Technicians

 

What to Expect in the Exam

Cisco Certified Network Associate (200-301 CCNA) v1.1 is a 120-minute exam associated with the CCNA certification. 

The exam tests your knowledge and skills related to: 

    • Network fundamentals 
    • Network access 
    • IP connectivity 
    • IP services 
    • Security fundamentals 
    • Automation and programmability

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Duration: 5 Days
CLC Value: 42
About the course

Prerequisites:

The knowledge and skills you are expected to have before attending this training are: 

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

Course Objectives:

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 IOS Software 
  • Describe LANs and the role of switches within LANs 
  • Describe Ethernet as the network access layer of transmission control protocol and the internet protocol (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 the 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, 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 wide-area network (WAN) and virtual private network (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 the basic quality of service (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 
  • Explain software-defined networks 
  • Configure basic Cisco 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 
  • Discuss the need of network programmability in Enterprise networks, common programmability protocols, and configuration management tools 
  • Describe AI and ML in network operations
Course content

Course Outline

    1. Exploring the Functions of Networking 
    2. Introducing the Host-To-Host Communications Model 
    3. Operating Cisco IOS Software 
    4. Introducing LANs  
    5. Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer 
    6. Starting a Switch 
    7. Introducing the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing, and Subnets 
    8. Explaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer  
    9. Exploring the Functions of Routing 
    10. Configuring a Cisco Router 
    11. Exploring the Packet Delivery Process 
    12. Troubleshooting a Simple Network 
    13. Introducing Basic IPv6 
    14. Configuring Static Routing 
    15. Implementing VLANs and Trunks 
    16. Routing Between VLANs 
    17. Introducing OSPF 
    18. Building Redundant Switched Topologies 
    19. Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel 
    20. Explaining the Basics of ACL 
    21. Enabling Internet Connectivity 
    22. Introducing AI and ML in Network Operations 
    23. Introducing System Monitoring 
    24. Managing Cisco Devices 
    25. Securing Administrative Access 
    26. Implementing Device Hardening 
    27. Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy  
    28. Introducing WAN Technologies 
    29. Introducing QoS 
    30. Explaining Wireless Fundamentals 
    31. Introducing Architectures and Virtualization 
    32. Explaining Software-Defined Networking 
    33. Introducing Network Programmability 
    34. Examining the Security Threat Landscape 
    35. Implementing Threat Defense Technologies

 

Lab Outline

    1. Get Started with Cisco CLI 
    2. Observe How a Switch Operates 
    3. Perform Basic Switch Configuration 
    4. Inspect TCP/IP Applications 
    5. Configure an Interface on a Cisco Router 
    6. Configure and Verify Layer 2 Discovery Protocols 
    7. Configure Default Gateway 
    8. Explore Packet Forwarding 
    9. Troubleshoot Switch Media and Port Issues  
    10. Troubleshoot Port Duplex Issues 
    11. Configure Basic IPv6 Connectivity 
    12. Configure and Verify IPv4 Static Routes 
    13. Configure IPv6 Static Routes 
    14. Configure VLANs and Trunks 
    15. Configure Inter-VLAN Routing 
    16. Configure and Verify Single-Area OSPF 
    17. Configure and Verify EtherChannel 
    18. Configure and Verify IPv4 ACLs 
    19. Configure a Provider-Assigned IPv4 Address 
    20. Configure Static NAT 
    21. Configure Dynamic NAT and PAT 
    22. Configure and Verify NTP 
    23. Create the Cisco IOS Image Backup 
    24. Upgrade Cisco IOS Image 
    25. Secure Console and Remote Access 
    26. Enable and Limit Remote Access Connectivity 
    27. Configure and Verify Port Security



Who Should Attend

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