Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA): Routing & Switching
Including exam voucher
1.5 hours exam – 50 to 60 Questions
5 Days Program
825/1000 to Pass Exam
Course Outline
Day 1
Building a Simple Network
Summary: Introduction to the basic types of networks and cisco software & equipment that are used to build a simple network.
- Exploring the Functions of Networking
- Understanding the Host-to-Host Communications Model
- Introducing LANs
- Operating Cisco IOS Software
- Starting a Switch
- Understanding Ethernet and Switch Operation
- Troubleshooting Common Switch Media Issues
Establishing Internet Connectivity
Summary: Understanding the type of IP layers used in routing network within the ecosystem of a cisco enabled network.
- Understanding the TCP/IP Internet Layer
- Understanding IP Addressing and Subnets
- Understanding the TCP/IP Transport Layer
- Exploring the Functions of Routing
- Configuring a Cisco Router
- Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
- Enabling Static Routing
- Learning Basics of ACL
- Enabling Internet Connectivity
Day 2
Summary Challenge
Summary: Activities to recap first 2 subtopics
- Establish Internet Connectivity
- Troubleshoot Internet Connectivity
Implementing Scalable Medium-Sized Networks
Summary: To create network topologies that can facilitate a medium sized network. This includes creating VLANs and experimenting routing protocols to derive the best option.
- Implementing and Troubleshooting VLANs and Trunks
- Building Redundant Switched Topologies
- Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with
- EtherChannel
- Routing Between VLANs
- Using a Cisco IOS Network Device as a DHCP Server
- Understanding Layer 3 Redundancy
- Implementing RIPv2
Introducing IPv6
Summary: An introduction into basic IPV6 and its configuration
- Introducing Basic IPv6
- Understanding IPv6 Operation
- Configuring IPv6 Static Routes
Day 3
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- Troubleshooting Basic Connectivity
- Troubleshooting IPv4 Network Connectivity
- Troubleshooting IPv6 Network Connectivity
Implementing Network Device Security
Summary: Experimenting with security for networking devices such as a router or switch to
strengthen the security of the network and access levels.
- Securing Administrative Access
- Implementing Device Hardening
- Implementing Advance Security
Implementing an EIGRP-Based Solution
Summary: Introduction into the use of EIGRP for organizations and its implementation methods for IPv4 and IPv6
- Implementing EIGRP
- Implementing EIGRP for IPv6
Day 4
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Summary Challenge
Summary: Troubleshooting activity to recap the previous subtopics
- Troubleshooting a Medium-Sized Network
- Troubleshooting Scalable Medium-Sized Network
Implementing a Scalable OSPF-Based Solution
Summary: Understanding the widely used routing protocol – OSPF and the types of implementation involved for optimum efficiency.
- Understanding OSPF
- Multiarea OSPF IPv4 Implementation
- Implementing OSPFv3 for IPv6
- Troubleshooting Multiarea OSPF
Implementing Wide-Area Networks
Summary: Understanding WAN, its place in the networking arena and the implementation. A look into security options such as GRE. Exploring quality of service via cisco devices and licensing options.
- Understanding WAN Technologies
- Understanding Point-to-Point Protocols
- Configuring GRE Tunnels
- Configuring Single-Homed EBGP
Day 5
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- Network Device Management
- Implementing Basic Network Device Management
- Evolution of Intelligent Networks
- Introducing QoS
- Managing Cisco Devices
- Licensing
Summary Challenge
Summary: A recap on the previously explored subtopics
- Troubleshooting Scalable Multiarea Network
- Implementing and Troubleshooting Scalable Multiarea Network
FAQ
What are the course objectives?
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- Install & Configure Cisco switches and routers in multiprotocol internetworking
- Provide troubleshooting services & Improve network performance
- Perform task in the planning, design, installation, Operation and troubleshooting in Ethernet, TCP/IP networks
- Understand and describe different WAN technologies and network architectures
- Understand and describe the operations and benefits of virtual private networks (VPNs) and tunnelling
- Understand, configure, and troubleshoot serial, broadband and tunnelling connections; and Network Address Translation (NAT) operations
- Monitor and troubleshoot network operations using syslog, SNMP, and NetFlow
Who should take the course?
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- Network administrators
- Network engineers
- Network Security Analysts
- Those who are interested in working on CISCO Routers and switches and be able to perform advanced installation and configuration of LANWAN Networks
- Understand the concepts of IP Addressing and introduction to IPv6 and wireless networking.
- Those interested in troubleshooting CISCO networks.
There are no prerequisites for this course. However good foundation skills in networking is recommended to help ease candidate’s understanding as this is a bootcamp program.
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