Overview
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions v2.X (CCNA) teaches you how to install, operate, configure and verify a basic IPv4 and IPv6 network. You will learn to configure network components such as switches, routers and wireless LAN controllers, manage Cisco network devices and identify basic security threats.
The training covers network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, automation and programmability. It also introduces the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in network operations.
This learning path prepares you for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (200-301 CCNA) v1.1 exam and provides a practical foundation for entry-level networking and technical support roles.
What You Will Learn
- Identify the components of a computer network and describe their basic characteristics.
- Understand the host-to-host communication model.
- Describe the features and functions of Cisco IOS Software.
- Describe LANs and the role of switches within LAN environments.
- Explain Ethernet as the network access layer of TCP/IP and describe switch operation.
- Install a switch and perform its initial configuration.
- Describe the TCP/IP internet layer, IPv4 addressing and subnetting.
- Describe the TCP/IP transport and application layers.
- Explore the functions of routing and implement basic Cisco router configuration.
- Explain host-to-host communications across switches and routers.
- Identify and resolve common switched-network and IPv4 addressing issues.
- Describe IPv6 features and 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 and configure inter-VLAN routing.
- Explain dynamic routing fundamentals and the main concepts of OSPF.
- Explain how STP and RSTP operate.
- Configure link aggregation using EtherChannel.
- Describe the purpose of Layer 3 redundancy protocols.
- Describe basic WAN and VPN concepts.
- Describe access control lists and their applications in a network.
- Configure internet access using DHCP clients, NAT and PAT on Cisco routers.
- Describe basic quality of service concepts.
- Describe wireless networking concepts, wireless network types and the use of wireless LAN controllers.
- Describe network and device architectures and introduce virtualization.
- Explain software-defined networking.
- Configure basic Cisco IOS system-monitoring tools and describe Cisco device management.
- Describe the current security-threat landscape and threat-defence technologies.
- Implement basic security for the device management plane and harden network devices.
- Explain why network programmability is needed in enterprise networks and describe common programmability protocols and configuration-management tools.
- Describe the role of AI and machine learning in network operations.
Who Should Enrol
- Anyone preparing for the Cisco CCNA certification.
- Entry-level Network Engineers.
- Entry-level Network Administrators.
- Entry-level Network Support Technicians.
- Entry-level Help Desk Technicians.
- Support professionals involved in the installation, operation and verification of Cisco networks.
Course Outline
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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
Building Redundant Switched Topologies
Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
Explaining the Basics of ACLs
Enabling Internet Connectivity
Introducing AI and Machine Learning in Network Operations
Introducing System Monitoring
Managing Cisco Devices
Securing Administrative Access
Implementing Device Hardening
Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy
Introducing WAN Technologies
Introducing Quality of Service
Explaining Wireless Fundamentals
Introducing Architectures and Virtualization
Explaining Software-Defined Networking
Introducing Network Programmability
Examining the Security-Threat Landscape
Implementing Threat-Defence Technologies
How You Will Benefit
- Learn how to install, configure and operate a small- to medium-sized network.
- Build a foundation in networking, security, automation and programmability.
- Prepare for the 200-301 CCNA v1.1 certification exam.
- Earn 30 Cisco Continuing Education credits toward recertification.
What to Expect in the Exam
- Network fundamentals.
- Network access.
- IP connectivity.
- IP services.
- Security fundamentals.
- Automation and programmability.
What Is Included with the CCNA Programme
- Exam voucher included with qualifying registration, with no separate voucher-purchase step.
- Integrated self-study content with optional live exam-preparation office hours.
- Exam-preparation tools and network simulators for hands-on practice.
- Full simulated exam experiences to build confidence before the certification exam.
- Complimentary career-certification roadmap consultation.
- Optional Cisco 360 Partner Value Index analysis to align certification plans with business-growth goals.
Exam Voucher Note
Course Prerequisites
- Basic computer literacy.
- Basic PC operating-system navigation skills.
- Basic internet-usage skills.
- Basic understanding of IP addresses.
Lab Outline
- Get started with the Cisco command-line interface.
- Observe how a switch operates.
- Perform basic switch configuration.
- Inspect TCP/IP applications.
- Configure an interface on a Cisco router.
- Configure and verify Layer 2 discovery protocols.
- Configure a 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.
- Configure VLANs and trunks.
- Configure inter-VLAN routing.
- Configure and verify single-area OSPF.
- Configure and verify EtherChannel.
- Configure and verify IPv4 access control lists.
- Configure a provider-assigned IPv4 address.
- Configure static NAT.
- Configure dynamic NAT and PAT.
- Configure and verify NTP.
- Create a Cisco IOS image backup.
- Upgrade a Cisco IOS image.
- Secure console and remote access.
- Enable and limit remote-access connectivity.
- Configure and verify port security.
- Log in to and monitor the wireless LAN controller.
- Configure an open wireless network.
- Define a RADIUS server and enable SNMP and Syslog.
- Configure a WLAN to use WPA2-PSK.