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Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions v2.1
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...
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$4,195 USD
Duration
5 days
Course Code
CCNA-NTO
Available Formats
Classroom, Virtual
Overview
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 networkGain a foundation in the essentials of networking, security, and automationPrepare for the 200-301 CCNA v1.1 examEarn 30 CE credits toward recertification
Skills Gained
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
Who Can Benefit
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
Prerequisites
The knowledge and skills you are expected to have before attending this training are:
- Basic computer literacyBasic PC operating system navigation skillsBasic internet usage skillsBasic IP address knowledge
Course Details
Course Outline Exploring the Functions of NetworkingIntroducing the Host-To-Host Communications ModelOperating Cisco IOS SoftwareIntroducing LANsExploring the TCP/IP Link LayerStarting a SwitchIntroducing the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing, and SubnetsExplaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application LayerExploring the Functions of RoutingConfiguring a Cisco RouterExploring the Packet Delivery ProcessTroubleshooting a Simple NetworkIntroducing Basic IPv6Configuring Static RoutingImplementing VLANs and TrunksRouting Between VLANsIntroducing OSPFBuilding Redundant Switched TopologiesImproving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannelExplaining the Basics of ACLEnabling Internet ConnectivityIntroducing AI and ML in Network OperationsIntroducing System MonitoringManaging Cisco DevicesSecuring Administrative AccessImplementing Device HardeningExploring Layer 3 RedundancyIntroducing WAN TechnologiesIntroducing QoSExplaining Wireless FundamentalsIntroducing Architectures and VirtualizationExplaining Software-Defined NetworkingIntroducing Network ProgrammabilityExamining the Security Threat LandscapeImplementing Threat Defense Technologies Lab Outline Get Started with Cisco CLIObserve How a Switch OperatesPerform Basic Switch ConfigurationInspect TCP/IP ApplicationsConfigure an Interface on a Cisco RouterConfigure and Verify Layer 2 Discovery ProtocolsConfigure Default GatewayExplore Packet ForwardingTroubleshoot Switch Media and Port IssuesTroubleshoot Port Duplex IssuesConfigure Basic IPv6 ConnectivityConfigure and Verify IPv4 Static RoutesConfigure IPv6 Static RoutesConfigure VLANs and TrunksConfigure Inter-VLAN RoutingConfigure and Verify Single-Area OSPFConfigure and Verify EtherChannelConfigure and Verify IPv4 ACLsConfigure a Provider-Assigned IPv4 AddressConfigure Static NATConfigure Dynamic NAT and PATConfigure and Verify NTPCreate the Cisco IOS Image BackupUpgrade Cisco IOS ImageSecure Console and Remote AccessEnable and Limit Remote Access ConnectivityConfigure and Verify Port Security
Lab Outline: Labs are designed to assure learners a whole practical experience, through the following practical activities:
- 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 VLANs and Trunk
- Troubleshoot VLANs and Trunk
- Configure Inter-VLAN Routing
- 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
- Explore the Cisco DNA Center
- Configure and Verify NTP
- Configure System Message Logging
- Create the Cisco IOS Image Backup
- Upgrade Cisco IOS Image
- Secure Console and Remote Access
- Enable and Limit Remote Access Connectivity
- Secure Device Administrative Access
- Configure and Verify Port Security
- Implement Device Hardening
- Log into and Monitor the WLC
- Configure an Open Wireless Network
- Define a RADIUS Server and Enable SNMP and Syslog
- Configure a WLAN to Use WPA2 PSK
Schedule
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As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.
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Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.
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