Cisco CCNA Certification Overview
Arguably, Cisco is number one company making Network related products and has a large install base. Based on this dominant market share, it has created a demand for certified individuals in London. Training in an area where there is such a large demand would make sense for anyone who is in a technical profession seeking a credential or for someone who wants to make an entry into the networking world. This course provides an entry into the "World of Cisco."
Once you finish your CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
training course, you can install, configure and operate local and wide area networks (LAN and WAN), optimize network performance and provide remote access thru dial-up connections.
Cisco certification "CCNA" is also a prerequisite for getting designated as the CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional). Hence, a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is considered the entry or associate level among the Cisco Career Certifications program.
The course is offered in London. It is instructor led, fast-paced and hands-on, for 10 weeks leading to a CCNA certification.
Cisco CCNA Certification
CCNA Course Contents
Cisco Internetworking
Cisco Internetworking Models
The OSI Reference Models
The OSI Reference Models
The OSI Layers
Cisco Networking and Ethernet Networking
Half and Full Duplex Ethernet,
Ethernet at the Data Link Layer,
Ethernet at the Physical layer
Networking technologies
Networks components, Topologies, Physical Topologies, Logical Topologies
Mesh Network
LAN, WAN, Metropolitan Area Networks
Storage Area Networks
Intranet, Extranets, and Internets
Virtual Private Networks
Networking concepts
OSI Reference Model
Layers
Devices
Data Link Layer and Addressing
Ethernet, Data Link Devices, Bridges and Cisco Switches
Network Layers, Routing Tables, Advantages of Cisco Routers
Transport Layers, Reliable Connections, Connection Multiplexing, Flow Control
Protocol Stack
Hierarchical Network Model
Core Layer
Distribution Layer
Access Layer
IP Addressing
TCP/IP Protocol
Application Layer
Transport Layer
Internet Layer
IP Addressing, Bit Values, Hexadecimal
Different Classes of Address
IP Addressing and Calculation
Subnet Masks
Network and Host Requirements
Broadcast Addresses
Preparing network connections
Cisco Network Products
Hubs, Cisco Switches, Cisco Routers
Catalyst 1900 Cisco Switch and Cisco Switch 2950, Cisco Routers
Console Port, Hardware Interfaces
Cabling, Ethernet Cabling, WAN Cabling,
Basic Cisco Switch and Cisco Router Configuration
Introduction to CISCO IOS, Device Startup, Command Line Interface
Exec modes
CISCO IOS, commands, IOS features
Cisco Switch Configuration, Commands, Exec Modes, Configuration Modes
Configuring Cisco Switch
Cisco Router Configuration
Cisco Router Setup Mode, Cisco Router Configuration Mode, Cisco Router Configuration File
Managing your network device
Cisco Router Hardware Component, Read Only Memory (ROM)
Cisco Router Bootup Process, Bootstrap Program
Configuration register
Cisco Router Configuration Files
Save Configuration file, Restore Configuration Files, Creating Configuration Files
Configuration File Nomenclature
Manipulating Cisco Router Configuration Files
Naming Conventions for IOS Images
Backup IOS Images
Loading IOS Images
Troubleshooting IOS problems
Troubleshooting Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)
Connectivity Problems
Bridging and Cisco Switching
Bridges and Switches
Difference between Bridges and Switches
Routing and Switching Methods
Cisco Switch Connection
Function of Bridge and Switch
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
Bridge Protocol Data
Root Bridge, Root Port, Port States
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol, Simple Spanning Tree Protocol
Cisco Virtual LANs
Virtual LAN Overview
Subnet and VLANs
VLAN Connections, Access Link Connections
VLAN STP, VLAN Trunk Protocol
VTP Modes, VTP Messages, VTP Pruning
VLAN Configuration, Configuring VTP
Configuring Trunks
Configuring Trunks on Cisco Switches
Creating VLANs
Troubleshooting VLANs
Routing and Cisco Switching
Cisco Router Types and their advantages
Static Routes, Default Routes and Distance Vector Protocol
Verifying Static Route Configuration
Cisco Router Subinterface Configuration, Interface Encapsulation, Configuration
Dynamic Routing Protocols
Routing Metrics, Distance Vector Protocols
Link State Protocols
Hybrid Protocols
Distance Vector Protocols advantages and disadvantages
Configuring Distance Vector Protocols
Cisco Router Command
Network Command
IP RIP
Overview and characteristics of RIPv1 and RIPv2
Configuring and Managing IP RIP
Troubleshooting RIP
IP IGRP, Configuring IP IGRP
Troubleshooting IP IGRP
Configuring Advanced Routing Protocols
OSPF, Advantages of OSPF, Configuring OSPF
Troubleshooting OSPF
EIGRP, Overview of OSPF, Configuring EIGRP
Troubleshooting EIGRP
Advanced IP Addressing
VLSM
Advantages of VLSM. Addressing with VLSM
Classless Interdomain Routing
Routing and Subnet Masks
Routing Table
IP Access Lists
Access Control Lists (ACL)
ACL Configuration, Activating ACL, Editing Entries
Configuring Standard Numbered ACLs
Configuring Extended Numbered ACLs
ACL list verification
Advanced IP Features
Address Translation
Advantages and Disadvantages of Address Translation
Address Translation Configuration, NAT Configuration, PAT Configuration
Load Distribution and Address Translation Verification
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
DHCP Device and Operations
DHCP Server Configuration
DHCP Client Configuration
Troubleshooting DHCP Configuration
WAN Introduction
Wide Area Networking Overview
Connection types
WAN Interface in Cisco Routers
Encapsulation Methods, HDLC, Frame Type, Configuring HDLC
Configuring, Managing, Troubleshooting PPP
PPP Authentication
Frame Relay
Virtual Circuits (VCs)
Advantages of VCs
Supported Serial Connections
Congestion Control, Frame Relay Configuration, Troubleshooting LMI
PVC Configuration
Nonbroadcast Multiaccess, Topology type
Configuring Frame Relay with Subinterfaces
Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications
Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts
Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks
Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts
Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches
Perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management
Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (including: ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH, arp, ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands
Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, auto negotiation, and switch hardware failures
Describe enhanced switching technologies (including: VTP, RSTP, VLAN, PVSTP, 802.1q)
VLANs create logically separate networks and the need for routing between them
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs, trunking on Cisco Switches
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VTP
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RSTP operation
Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the operational status of a Cisco switched network.
Implement basic switch security (including: port security, trunk access, management vlan other than vlan1, etc.)
Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.
Operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing
Operation and benefits of using DHCP and DNS
Configure, verify and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router.(including: CLI/SDM)
Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a LAN environment
Calculate and apply an addressing scheme including VLSM IP addressing design to a network
Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme using VLSM and summarization to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment
Describe the technological requirements for running IPv6 in conjunction with IPv4 (including: protocols, dual stack, tunneling, etc).
Describe IPv6 addresses
Identify and correct common problems associated with IP addressing and host configurations
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic router operation and routing on Cisco devices
Describe basic routing concepts (including: packet forwarding, router lookup process)
Describe the operation of Cisco routers (including: router bootup process, POST, router components)
Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and hosts
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2
Access and utilize the router to set basic parameters.(including: CLI/SDM)
Connect, configure, and verify operation status of a device interface
Verify device configuration and network connectivity using ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH or other utilities
Perform and verify routing configuration tasks for a static or default route given specific routing requirements
Manage IOS configuration files. (including: save, edit, upgrade, restore)
Manage Cisco IOS.
Compare and contrast methods of routing and routing protocols
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot OSPF
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP
Verify network connectivity (including: using ping, traceroute, and telnet or SSH)
Troubleshoot routing issues
Verify router hardware and software operation using SHOW & DEBUG commands.
Implement basic router security
Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN
Describe standards associated with wireless media (including: IEEE WI-FI Alliance, ITU/FCC)
Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network. (Including: SSID, BSS, ESS)
Identify the basic parameters to configure on a wireless network to ensure that devices connect to the correct access point
Compare and contrast wireless security features and capabilities of WPA security (including: open, WEP, WPA-1/2)
Identify common issues with implementing wireless networks. (Including: Interface, Miss configuration)
Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats
Describe today's increasing network security threats and explain the need to implement a comprehensive security policy to mitigate the threats
Explain general methods to mitigate common security threats to network devices, hosts, and applications
Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications
Describe security recommended practices including initial steps to secure network devices
Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.
Describe the purpose and types of ACLs
Configure and apply ACLs based on network filtering requirements.(including: CLI/SDM)
Configure and apply an ACLs to limit telnet and SSH access to the router using (including: SDM/CLI)
Verify and monitor ACLs in a network environment
Troubleshoot ACL issues
Explain the basic operation of NAT
Configure NAT for given network requirements using (including: CLI/SDM)
Troubleshoot NAT issues
Implement and Verify WAN links
Connecting to a WAN
Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection
Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers
Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues
Describe VPN technology (including: importance, benefits, role, impact, components)
Configure and verify a PPP connection between Cisco routers |
