Course Outline
Pre-Requisites
The knowledge and skills that students are expected to have before attending this course are:
Basic computer literacy
Basic PC operating system navigation skills
Basic internet usage skills
Basic IP address knowledge
Lessons
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) version 1.0 that teaches learners how to install, operate, configure, and verify a basic IPv4 and IPv6 network, including configuring a network components, such as switch, router, and Wireless LAN Controller; managing network devices, and identifying basic security threats. Todays job roles are ever changing. The new CCNA will now cover wireless, overview of SD-WAN, DNA Center and Security threats.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- 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 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 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 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 OSPF
- Explain how STP and RSTP work
- Configure link aggregation using EtherChannel
- Describe the purpose of Layer 3 redundancy protocols
- Describe basic WAN and VPN concepts
- Describe the operation of ACLs and their applications in the network
- Configure internet access using DHCP clients and explain and configure NAT on Cisco routers
- Describe the basic 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
- Introduce the concept of network programmability and SDN and describe the smart network management solutions like Cisco DNA Center, SD-Access and SD-WAN
- Configure basic 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
OUTLINE
Section 1: Exploring the Functions of Networking
Objectives:
- Identify the components of a computer network and describe their basic characteristics
This lesson includes these topics:
- What Is a Computer Network?
Objectives:
- Define a network and describe examples of networks 12 Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
- Components of a Network
Objectives:
- Identify common network components by function
- Characteristics of a Network
Objectives:
- List the characteristics of a network
- Physical vs. Logical Topologies
Objectives:
- Compare and contrast logical and physical topologies
- Interpreting a Network Diagram
Objectives:
- Interpret network diagrams
- Impact of User Applications on the Network
Objectives:
- Describe the impact of user applications on the network
- Summary Challenge
Section 2: Introducing the Host-To-Host Communications Model
Objectives:
- Understand the model of host-to-host communication
This lesson includes these topics:
- Host-To-Host Communications Overview
Objectives:
- Identify the requirements of a host-to-host communication model
- ISO OSI Reference Model
Objectives:
- Describe the ISO OSI reference model
- TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Objectives:
- Describe the functions and purposes of the TCP/IP layers
- Peer-To-Peer Communications
Objectives:
- Describe how peer-to-peer communication works
- Encapsulation and De-Encapsulation
Objectives:
- Describe the process of encapsulation and de-encapsulation
- TCP/IP Stack vs OSI Reference Model
Objectives:
- Compare the TCP/IP suite with OSI Reference model
- Summary Challenge
Section 3: Operating Cisco IOS Software
Objectives:
- Describe the features and functions of the Cisco IOS Software
This lesson includes these topics:
- Cisco IOS Software Features and Functions
Objectives:
- List the features and functions of Cisco IOS Software
- Cisco IOS Software CLI Functions
Objectives:
- List the functions and usage of Cisco CLI
- Cisco IOS Software Modes
Objectives:
- Identify IOS Software modes on Cisco devices
- Discovery 1: Get Started with Cisco CLI
Objectives:
- Navigate Cisco CLI
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Navigate Between EXEC Modes
- Task 2: Explore CLI Help
- Task 3: Manage Cisco IOS Configuration
- Task 4: Improve User Experience in the CLI
- Summary Challenge
Section 4: Introducing LANs
Objectives:
- Describe LANs and the role of switches within LANs
This lesson includes these topics:
- Local Area Networks
Objectives:
- Define a LAN
- LAN Components
Objectives:
- Identify the components of a LAN
- Need for Switches
Objectives:
- Identify the need for the switches in a LAN
- Characteristics and Features of Switches
Objectives:
- List the characteristics and features of switches
- Summary Challenge
Section 5: Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer
Objectives:
- Describe Ethernet as the network access layer of TCP/IP and describe the operation of switches
This lesson includes these topics:
- Ethernet LAN Connection Media
Objectives:
- Describe the types of Ethernet LAN connection media
- Ethernet Frame Structure
Objectives:
- Describe the fields of an Ethernet frame
- LAN Communication Types
Objectives:
- Describe different LAN Communication Types
- MAC Addresses
Objectives:
- Define the structure and function of MAC addresses
- Frame Switching
Objectives:
- Explain the basic concept of switching
- Discovery 2: Observe How a Switch Operates
Objectives:
- Describe how switches operate and build MAC table
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Observe How a Switch Operates
- Duplex Communication
Objectives:
- Compare half-duplex and full-duplex operation and also configure it on an interface
- Summary Challenge
Section 6: Starting a Switch
Objectives:
- Install a switch and perform the initial configuration
This lesson includes these topics:
- Switch Installation
Objectives:
- Identify physical installation requirements
- Connecting to a Console Port
Objectives:
- Connect to a switch console port
- Switch LED Indicators
Objectives:
- Identify the conditions that are reflected by the LEDs on switches
- Basic show Commands and Information
Objectives:
- List fundamental show commands
- Discovery 3: Perform Basic Switch Configuration
Objectives:
- Configure switch from command line and verify the configuration
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure a Switch from the Command Line
- Task 2: Verify the Switch Initial Startup Status
- Implement the Initial Switch Configuration
- FASTLab 1: Implement the Initial Switch Configuration
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Configuration Tips
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
Section 7: Introducing the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing, and Subnets
Objectives:
- Describe the TCP/IP internet Layer, IPv4, its addressing scheme, and subnetting
This lesson includes these topics:
- Internet Protocol
Objectives:
- List the characteristics of IP
- Decimal and Binary Number Systems
Objectives:
- Describe the decimal and binary number systems
- Binary-to-Decimal Conversion
Objectives:
- Convert a binary number to a decimal number
- Decimal-to-Binary Conversion
Objectives:
- Convert a decimal number to a binary number
- IPv4 Address Representation
Objectives:
- Describe the components of an IPv4 address
- IPv4 Header Fields
Objectives:
- Identify the fields within the IPv4 header
- IPv4 Address Classes
Objectives:
- List the classes of IPv4 addresses
- Subnet Masks
Objectives:
- Explain the role of a subnet mask
- Subnets
Objectives:
- Describe the purposes and functions of subnets and their addressing schemes
- Implementing Subnetting: Borrowing Bits
Objectives:
- Describe how subnetting is implemented
- Implementing Subnetting: Determining the Addressing Scheme
Objectives:
- Describe implementing subnetting by determining the Addressing Scheme
- Benefits of VLSM and Implementing VLSM
Objectives:
- Describe the role of VLSM and also how to implement it
- Private vs. Public IPv4 Addresses
Objectives:
- Describe and differentiate between public and private addresses
- Reserved IPv4 Addresses
Objectives:
- Describe reserved IPv4 addresses
- Verifying IPv4 Address of a Host
Objectives:
- Verify the IPv4 address of a host
- Summary Challenge
Section 8: Explaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer
Objectives:
- Describe the TCP/IP transport layer and Application layer
This lesson includes these topics:
- TCP/IP Transport Layer Functions
Objectives:
- Explain the purpose and major functions of the TCP/IP transport layer
- Reliable vs. Best-Effort Transport
Objectives:
- Contrast connection-oriented transport with connectionless transport
- TCP Characteristics
Objectives:
- Explain the characteristics of TCP in brief
- UDP Characteristics
Objectives:
- Describe the characteristics of UDP in brief
- TCP/IP Application Layer
Objectives:
- List the common applications that are provided by TCP/IP
- Introducing HTTP
Objectives:
- Define the function of HTTP
- Domain Name System
Objectives:
- Define the function of DNS
- Explaining DHCP for IPv4
Objectives:
- Describe DHCP operation
- Discovery 4: Inspect TCP/IP Applications
Objectives:
- Explore how TCP and UDP servers listen on particular ports that are made available on particular interfaces
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Inspect TCP/IP Applications
- Summary Challenge
Section 9: Exploring the Functions of Routing
Objectives:
- Explore functions of routing
This lesson includes these topics:
- Role of a Router
Objectives:
- Describe the role of a router in the IP packet delivery process
- Router Components
Objectives:
- Describe the physical characteristics of a router
- Router Functions
Objectives:
- Describe the functions of a router
- Routing Table
Objectives:
- Describe the components of a routing table
- Path Determination
Objectives:
- Describe router path determination and describe how router selects the best path
- Summary Challenge
Section 10: Configuring a Cisco Router
Objectives:
- Implement basic configuration on a Cisco router
This lesson includes these topics:
- Initial Router Setup
Objectives:
- Describe router startup
- Configuring Router Interfaces
Objectives:
- Describe how to configuring router interfaces
- Configuring IPv4 Addresses on Router Interfaces
Objectives:
- Explain how to configure IP address on an interface and why
- Checking Interface Configuration and Status
Objectives:
- Explain how to check interface configuration
- Discovery 5: Configure an Interface on a Cisco Router
Objectives:
- Perform basic Cisco Router configuration
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Task 1: Configure an IPv4 Address on the Router Interfaces
- Task 2: Verify Interface Configuration and Status
- Exploring Connected Devices
Objectives:
- Describe the need for a network discovery protocol
- Using Cisco Discovery Protocol
Objectives:
- Explain how Cisco Discovery Protocol operates
- Configure and Verify LLDP
Objectives:
- Describe LLDP configuration and verification
- Discovery 6: Configure and Verify Layer 2 Discovery Protocols
Objectives:
- Configure and verify CDP
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Task 1: Discover Neighbors Using Cisco Discovery Protocol
- Task 2: Discover Neighbors Using Link Layer Discovery Protocol
- Implement an Initial Router Configuration
- FASTLab 2: Implement an Initial Router Configuration
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Configuration Tips
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
Section 11: Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
Objectives:
- Explain host-to-host communications across switches and routers
This lesson includes these topics:
- Layer 2 Addressing
Objectives:
- Describe Layer 2 addressing
- Layer 3 Addressing
Objectives:
- Describe Layer 3 addressing
- Default Gateways
Objectives:
- Explain what a default gateway is and why it is used
- Address Resolution Protocol
Objectives:
- Explain the role of ARP
- Discovery 7: Configure Default Gateway
Objectives:
- Describe how end systems use subnet masks and default gateways
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure Default Gateway
- Host-To-Host Packet Delivery
Objectives:
- Describe the host-to-host packet delivery
- Discovery 8: Explore Packet Forwarding
Objectives:
- Observe packet forwarding by using show commands and debugs
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Explore Packet Forwarding
- Summary Challenge
Section 12: Troubleshooting a Simple Network
Objectives:
- Identify and resolve common switched network issues and common problems associated with IPv4 addressing
This lesson includes these topics:
- Troubleshooting Methods
Objectives:
- Describe the Troubleshooting methods
- Troubleshooting Tools
Objectives:
- Describe common Troubleshooting Tools
- Troubleshooting Common Switch Media Issues
Objectives:
- Identify common switched network media issues
- Troubleshooting Common Switch Port Issues
Objectives:
- Identify common access port issues
- Discovery 9: Troubleshoot Switch Media and Port Issues
Objectives:
- Troubleshoot Switch Media and Port Issues
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Troubleshoot Port Issues
- Discovery 10: Troubleshoot Port Duplex Issues
Objectives:
- Troubleshoot port duplex issues
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Troubleshoot Port Duplex Issues
- Troubleshooting Common Problems Associated with IPv4 Addressing
Objectives:
- Describe the common troubleshooting tools
- Summary Challenge
Section 13: Introducing Basic IPv6
Objectives:
- Describe IPv6 main features, addresses and configure and verify basic IPv6 connectivity
This lesson includes these topics:
- IPv4 Address Exhaustion Workarounds
Objectives:
- Identify issues in IPv4
- IPv6 Features
Objectives:
- Identify the main IPv6 features
- IPv6 Addresses and Address Types
Objectives:
- Describe IPv6 addresses and address types
- Comparison of IPv4 and IPv6 Headers
Objectives:
- Compare the IPv4 and IPv6 header
- Internet Control Message Protocol Version 6
Objectives:
- Describe ICMPv6
- Neighbor Discovery
Objectives:
- Describe the neighbor discovery process and mapping from IPv6 addresses to Layer 2 addresses
- IPv6 Address Allocation
Objectives:
- Describe manual address assignment, stateless autoconfiguration, and DHCPv6
- Discovery 11: Configure Basic IPv6 Connectivity
Objectives:
- Master basic IPv6 commands
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Task 1: Configure IPv6 Addresses
- Task 2: Configure IPv6 Stateless Autoconfiguration
- Verification of End-To-End IPv6 Connectivity
Objectives:
- Verify IPv6 end-to-end connectivity
- Summary Challenge
Section 14: Configuring Static Routing
Objectives:
- Describe the operation, benefits, and limitations of static routing
This lesson includes these topics:
- Routing Operation
Objectives:
- Describe the basic characteristics of routing operations
- Static and Dynamic Routing Comparison
Objectives:
- Describe the function of dynamic routing protocols. Explain the differences between static and dynamic routing
- When to Use Static Routing
Objectives:
- Explain when to use static routing
- IPv4 Static Route Configuration
Objectives:
- Describe how to configure static routes
- Default Routes
Objectives:
- Describe how to configure default routes
- Verifying Static and Default Route Configuration
Objectives:
- Describe how to verify static and default route configuration
- Discovery 12: Configure and Verify IPv4 Static Routes
Objectives:
- Configure static routes
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Task 1: Verify Device Reachability
- Task 2: Configure and Verify Static Routes
- Task 3: Demonstrate Static Route Drawbacks
- Task 4: Configure and Verify the Backup Static Route
- Task 5: Configure and Verify the Default Route
- Configuring IPv6 Static Routes
Objectives:
- Describe how to configure and verify IPv6 static routes
- Discovery 13: Configure IPv6 Static Routes
Objectives:
- Configure and verify IPv6 static routes.
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure IPv6 Static Routes
- Implement IPv4 Static Routing
- FASTLab 3: Implement IPv4 Static Routing
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Configuration Tips
- Answer Key
- Implement IPv6 Static Routing
- FASTLab 4: Implement IPv6 Static Routing
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Configuration Tips
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
Section 15: Implementing VLANs and Trunks
Objectives:
- Describe, implement and verify VLANs and trunks
This lesson includes these topics:
- VLAN Introduction
Objectives:
- Describe the purpose and functions of VLANs
- Creating a VLAN
Objectives:
- Explain how to create a VLAN
- Assigning a Port to a VLAN
Objectives:
- Describe how to assign a port to a VLAN
- Trunking with 802.1Q
Objectives:
- Define the purpose and function of trunking
- Configuring an 802.1Q Trunk
Objectives:
- Describe how to configure an 802.1Q trunk
- Discovery 14: Configure VLAN and Trunk
Objectives:
- Configure and verify VLANs and trunks
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Task 1: Configure VLAN and Trunk.
- VLAN Design Consideration
Objectives:
- Describe VLAN design and creation guidelines
- Troubleshoot VLANs and Trunk
- FASTLab 5: Troubleshoot VLANs and Trunk
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Configuration Tips
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
Section 16: Routing Between VLANs
Objectives:
- Describe the application and configuration of inter-VLAN routing
This lesson includes these topics:
- Purpose of Inter-VLAN Routing
Objectives:
- Describe the need for inter-VLAN routing
- Options for Inter-VLAN Routing
Objectives:
- Describe the options for inter-VLAN routing
- Discovery 15: Configure a Router on a Stick
Objectives:
- Configure Router on a Stick
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Include a Router Interface in a VLAN
- Task 2: Configure a Router with a Trunk Link
- Implement Multiple VLANs and Basic Routing Between the VLANs
- FASTLab 6: Implement Multiple VLANs and Basic Routing Between the VLANs
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Configuration Tips
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
Section 17: Introducing OSPF
Objectives:
- Explain the basics of dynamic routing protocols and describe components and terms of OSPF
This lesson includes these topics:
- Dynamic Routing Protocols
Objectives:
- Describe the idea behind dynamic routing protocols
- Path Selection
Objectives:
- Describe the purpose of administrative distance
- Link-State Routing Protocol Overview
Objectives:
- Explain the basic idea behind link-state protocols
- Link-State Routing Protocol Data Structures
Objectives:
- Describe the data structures that are used by link-state routing protocols
- Introducing OSPF
Objectives:
- Describe the features of OSPF
- Establishing OSPF Neighbor Adjacencies
Objectives:
- Describe how OSPF neighbor adjacencies are established
- OSPF Neighbor States
Objectives:
- Explain OSPF neighbor states
- SPF Algorithm
Objectives:
- Explain how OSPF decides what is the best path through the network
- Building a Link-State Database
Objectives:
- Describe how routers build and synchronize the link-state database
- Discovery 16: Configure and Verify Single-Area OSPF
Objectives:
- Configure and verify OSPF configuration
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure and Verify Single-Area OSPF
- Routing for IPv6
Objectives:
- Describe routing types for IPv6
- Summary Challenge
Section 18: Building Redundant Switched Topologies
Objectives:
- Explain how STP and RSTP work
This lesson includes these topics:
- Physical Redundancy in a LAN
Objectives:
- Describe physical redundancy in LAN
- Issues in Redundant Topologies
Objectives:
- Describe problems that may arise in redundant switched topologies
- Spanning Tree Operation
Objectives:
- Describe STP operation in the sample topology
- Types of Spanning Tree Protocols
Objectives:
- Describe variants of STP and the differences between them
- Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
Objectives:
- Describe the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
- PortFast and BPDU Guard
Objectives:
- Demonstrate why PortFast and BPDU guard are important technologies
- Summary Challenge
Section 19: Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
Objectives:
- Configure link aggregation using EtherChannel
This lesson includes these topics:
- EtherChannel Overview
Objectives:
- Describe the idea behind EtherChannel technology
- EtherChannel Configuration Options
Objectives:
- Identify the two EtherChannel protocols and their modes
- Configuring and Verifying EtherChannel
Objectives:
- Explain the EtherChannel configuration and verification using Cisco IOS Software commands for Layer 2 and Layer 3 EtherChannel links.
- Discovery 17: Configure and Verify EtherChannel
Objectives:
- Configure and verify EtherChannel configuration
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure and Verify EtherChannel
- Improve Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
- FASTLab 7: Improve Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Configuration Tips
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
Section 20: Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy
Objectives:
- Describe the purpose of Layer 3 redundancy protocols
This lesson includes these topics:
- Need for Default Gateway Redundancy
Objectives:
- Describe routing issues in connection to redundancy
- Understanding FHRP
Objectives:
- Describe the router redundancy process and what happens when a failover occurs
- Understanding HSRP
Objectives:
- Describe the concept of HSRP
- Summary Challenge
Section 21: Introducing WAN Technologies
Objectives:
- Describe basic WAN and VPN concepts
This lesson includes these topics:
- Introduction to WAN Technologies
Objectives:
- Explain WAN technologies
- WAN Devices and Demarcation Point
Objectives:
- Describe the WAN devices and their functions in a WAN environment
- WAN Topology Options
Objectives:
- Describe the WAN topology options
- WAN Connectivity Options
Objectives:
- Describe the major WAN communication link options
- Virtual Private Networks
Objectives:
- Explain tVPNs
- Enterprise-Managed VPNs
Objectives:
- Describe the characteristics of enterprise-managed VPNs
- Provider-Managed VPNs
Objectives:
- Describe the characteristics of provider-managed VPNs
- Summary Challenge
Section 22: Explaining Basics of ACL
Objectives:
- Describe the operation of ACLs and their applications in the network
This lesson includes these topics:
- ACL Overview
Objectives:
- Describe what ACLs are
- ACL Operation
Objectives:
- Explain how ACLs operate
- ACL Wildcard Masking
Objectives:
- Describe ACL wildcard masking
- Wildcard Mask Abbreviations
Objectives:
- Describe ACL wildcard bit mask abbreviations
- Types of Basic ACLs
Objectives:
- Describe the types of ACLs
- Configuring Standard IPv4 ACLs
Objectives:
- Explain numbered IPv4 ACLs
- Configuring Extended IPv4 ACLs
Objectives:
- Configure and edit named IPv4 ACLs
- Verifying and Modifying IPv4 ACLs
Objectives:
- Describe traffic filtering with ACLs
- Applying IPv4 ACLs to Filter Network Traffic
Objectives:
- Apply an ACL to an interface and describe how to test an IP packet against a numbered standard access list
- Discovery 18: Configure and Verify IPv4 ACLs
Objectives:
- Configure named and standard ACLs
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure, Apply, and Modify Standard IPv4 ACLs
- Task 2: Configure, Apply, and Verify Extended IPv4 Access Lists
- Implement Numbered and Named IPv4 ACLs
- FASTLab 8: Implement Numbered and Named IPv4 ACLs
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Configuration Tips
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
Section 23: Enabling Internet Connectivity
Objectives:
- Configure internet access using DHCP clients and explain and configure NAT on Cisco routers
This lesson includes these topics:
- Discovery 19: Configure a Provider-Assigned IPv4 Address
Objectives:
- Configure a Static Provider Assigned IP address and Configuring DHCP Client
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure a Provider-Assigned IPv4 Address
- Introducing Network Address Translation
Objectives:
- Describe the features and benefits of NAT
- NAT Terminology and Translation Mechanisms
Objectives:
- Describe types of NAT addresses
- Benefits and Drawbacks of NAT
Objectives:
- Describe types of NAT
- Static NAT and Port Forwarding
Objectives:
- Explain static NAT
- Dynamic NAT
Objectives:
- Explain dynamic NAT
- Port Address Translation
Objectives:
- Explain how to configure and verify static NAT
- Configuring and Verifying Inside IPv4 NAT
Objectives:
- Explain how to configure dynamic NAT
- Discovery 20: Configure Static NAT
Objectives:
- Configure static NAT and explain its operation
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure Static NAT
- Discovery 21: Configure Dynamic NAT and PAT
Objectives:
- Configure dynamic NAT and explain its operation
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure Dynamic NAT
- Task 2: Configure Inside IPv4 PAT
- Implement PAT
- FASTLab 9: Implement PAT
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
Section 24: Introducing QoS
Objectives:
- Describe the basic QoS concepts
This lesson includes these topics:
- Converged Networks
Objectives:
- Describe quality impact of running different types of traffic over a single network
- Quaility of Service Defined
Objectives:
- Define the goal of QoS
- QoS Policy
Objectives:
- Describe a QoS policy and explain its importance in the deployment of QoS and explain the three major steps that are involved in implementing a QoS policy on a network
- QoS Mechanisms
Objectives:
- Identify and explain basic groups of QoS mechanisms
- QoS Models
Objectives:
- High-level summary of the three QoS models to be discussed: Best Effort, IntServ, and DiffServ; with emphasis on DiffServ
- Deploying End-to-End QoS
Objectives:
- List and describe the steps for optimally deploying QoS policy within an enterprise and explain the best-practice QoS implementations and configurations within the campus
- Summary Challenge
Section 25: Explaining Wireless Fundamentals
Objectives:
- Describe the concepts of wireless networks, which types of wireless networks can be built and how to use WLC
This lesson includes these topics:
- Wireless Technologies
Objectives:
- Discuss the various types of wireless topologies
- WLAN Architectures
Objectives:
- Discuss the various types of wireless architectures
- WLAN Components
Objectives:
- Discuss the wireless components
- WiFi Channels
Objectives:
- Discuss the WiFi channels and the principle of non-overlapping WiFi channels
- AP and WLC Management
Objectives:
- Describe AP and WLC management access connections
- Discovery 22: Log into the WLC
Objectives:
- Log into the WLC
- Topology
- Task 1: Log into the WLC
- Discovery 23: Monitor the WLC
Objectives:
- Monitor the WLC
- Topology
- Task 1: Monitor the WLC
- Discovery 24: Configure a Dynamic (VLAN) Interface
Objectives:
- Configure a VLAN (dynamic) interface
- Topology
- Task 1: Configure a VLAN (Dynamic) Interface
- Discovery 25: Configure a DHCP Scope
Objectives:
- Configure a DHCP scope
- Topology
- Task 1: Configure a DHCP Scope
- Discovery 26: Configure a WLAN
Objectives:
- Configure a WLAN
- Topology
- Task 1: Configure a WLAN
- Discovery 27: Define a RADIUS Server
Objectives:
- Define a RADIUS server.
- Topology
- Task 1: Define a RADIUS Server
- Discovery 28: Explore Management Options
Objectives:
- Configure the SNMP location for the WLC
- Topology
- Task 1: Explore Management Options
- Summary Challenge
Section 26: Introducing Architectures and Virtualization
Objectives:
- Describe network and device architectures and introduce virtualization
This lesson includes these topics:
- Introduction to Network Design
Objectives:
- Describe the issues in poorly designed LANs
- Enterprise Three-Tier Hierarchical Network Design
Objectives:
- Describe the enterprise network design
- Spine-Leaf Network Design
Objectives:
- Describe characteristics of spine and leaf architectures
- Cisco Enterprise Architecture Model
Objectives:
- Describe the enterprise architecture model
- Cloud Computing Overview
Objectives:
- Describe the effect of cloud computing on enterprise network
- Device Architecture
Objectives:
- Describe the device architecture
- Virtualization Fundamentals
Objectives:
- Explain the need for virtualization, the concept of a virtual machine, and its components
- Summary Challenge
Section 27: Explaining the Evolution of Intelligent Networks
Objectives:
- Introduce the concept of network programmability and SDN and describe the smart network management solutions like Cisco DNA Center, SD-Access and SD-WAN
This lesson includes these topics:
- Overview of Network Programmability in Enterprise Networks
Objectives:
- Explain the need for programmability, and automation and provide a high level Network Programmability options in Enterprise Networks
- Software-Defined Networking
Objectives:
- Describe the basics of SDN and its role in enterprise network
- Common Programmability Protocols and Methods
Objectives:
- Describe the Common Programmability Protocols and Methods in the Model-driven Programmability Stack
- Configuration Management Tools
Objectives:
- Describe the Configuration Management Tools and compare and contrast agent-based and agentless configuration management solutions
- Introducing Cisco DNA Center
Objectives:
- Describe Cisco DNA Center
- Discovery 29: Explore the Cisco DNA Center
Objectives:
- Describe example analysis using Cisco DNA Center
- Topology
- Task 1: Explore Cisco DNA Center GUI
- Cisco SD-Access
Objectives:
- Explore Cisco SD Access and introduce concept of overlay networks
- Introducing Cisco SD-WAN
Objectives:
- Describe Cisco SD-WAN
- Summary Challenge
Section 28: Introducing System Monitoring
Objectives:
- Configure basic IOS system monitoring tools
This lesson includes these topics:
- Introducing Syslog
Objectives:
- Explain why syslog is used
- Syslog Message Format
Objectives:
- Describe the format and severity levels of syslog messages
- SNMP Overview
Objectives:
- Explain why SNMP is used and how it works and its versions
- Enabling Network Time Protocol
Objectives:
- Describe how to enable NTP
- Discovery 30: Configure and Verify NTP
Objectives:
- Configure and verify NTP in Client Server mode
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure and Verify NTP
- Configure System Message Logging
- FASTLab 10: Configure System Message Logging
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Configuration Tips
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
Section 29: Managing Cisco Devices
Objectives:
- Describe the management of Cisco devices
This lesson includes these topics:
- Cisco IOS Integrated File System and Devices
Objectives:
- Describe the file systems that are used by a Cisco router
- Stages of the Router Power-On Boot Sequence
Objectives:
- Describe the sequence of events that occurs during a router boot
- Loading and Managing System Images Files
Objectives:
- Describe how to load and manage system images files
- Loading Cisco IOS Configuration Files
Objectives:
- Describe the process of loading Cisco IOS configuration files
- Validating Cisco IOS Images Using MD5
Objectives:
- Describe how to validate IOS images using MD5
- Managing Cisco IOS Images and Device Configuration Files
Objectives:
- Describe how to manage Cisco IOS images and device configuration files
- Discovery 31: Create the Cisco IOS Image Backup
Objectives:
- Create the IOS image backup
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Create the Cisco IOS Image Backup
- Discovery 32: Upgrade Cisco IOS Image
Objectives:
- Upgrade IOS image
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Task 1: Upgrade Cisco IOS Image
- Summary Challenge
Section 30: Examining the Security Threat Landscape
Objectives:
- Describe the current security threat landscape
This lesson includes these topics:
- Security Threat Landscape Overview
Objectives:
- Describe the current threat landscape, or threatscape
- Malware
Objectives:
- Describe malware
- Hacking Tools
Objectives:
- Describe hacking tools
- Denial of Service and Distributed Denial of Service
Objectives:
- Describe DoS and DDoS attacks
- Spoofing
Objectives:
- Describe spoofing
- Reflection and Amplification Attacks
Objectives:
- Describe reflection and amplification attacks
- Social Engineering
Objectives:
- Explain social engineering
- Evolution of Phishing
Objectives:
- Describe the evolution of phishing
- Password Attacks
Objectives:
- Examine password attacks
- Reconnaissance Attacks
Objectives:
- Examine reconnaissance attacks
- Buffer Overflow Attacks
Objectives:
- Explain buffer overflow attacks
- Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
Objectives:
- Explain man-in-the-middle attacks
- Vectors of Data Loss and Exfiltration
Objectives:
- Explain vectors of data loss and exfiltration
- Other Considerations
Objectives:
- Describe other considerations
- Summary Challenge
Section 31: Implementing Threat Defense Technologies
Objectives:
- Describe threat defense technologies
This lesson includes these topics:
- Information Security Overview
Objectives:
- Describe information security
- Firewalls
Objectives:
- Describe firewalls
- Intrusion Prevention Systems
Objectives:
- Describe intrusion prevention systems
- Introduction to Cryptographic Technologies
Objectives:
- Describe cryptographic technologies
- IPsec Security Services
Objectives:
- Describe IPsec security services
- Secure Sockets Layer and Transport Layer Security
Objectives:
- Describe SSL and TLS protocols
- Wireless Security Protocols
Objectives:
- Describe wireless security protocols
- Discovery 33: Configure WLAN Using WPA2 PSK Using the GUI
Objectives:
- Configure WPA2 PSK
- Task 1: Configure WLAN Using WPA2 PSK Using the GUI
- Summary Challenge
Section 32: Securing Administrative Access
Objectives:
- Implement a basic security configuration of the device management plane
This lesson includes these topics:
- Network Device Security Overview
Objectives:
- List the actions that are required to secure a network device
- Securing Access to Privileged EXEC Mode
Objectives:
- Secure access to privileged EXEC mode
- Securing Console Access
Objectives:
- Secure console access to a network device
- Securing Remote Access
Objectives:
- Secure remote access to a network device
- Discovery 34: Secure Console and Remote Access
Objectives:
- Secure initial configuration
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Secure Access to Privileged EXEC Mode
- Task 2: Secure Console and Remote Access
- Task 3: Enable SSH
- Configuring the Login Banner
Objectives:
- Configure the login banner
- Limiting Remote Access with ACLs
Objectives:
- Limit remote access with an ACL
- Discovery 35: Enable and Limit Remote Access Connectivity
Objectives:
- Enable and secure remote access connectivity
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Limit Remote Access with ACLs
- Task 2: Configure the Login and EXEC Banners
- External Authentication Options
Objectives:
- Describe TACACS+ and RADIUS for external authentication
- Secure Device Administrative Access
- FASTLab 11: Secure Device Administrative Access
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
Section 33: Implementing Device Hardening
Objectives:
- Implement basic steps to harden network devices
This lesson includes these topics:
- Securing Unused Ports
Objectives:
- Secure unused ports
- Infrastructure ACL
Objectives:
- Infrastructure ACL
- Disabling Unused Services
Objectives:
- Disable unused services
- Port Security Overview
Objectives:
- Describe port security
- Discovery 36: Configure and Verify Port Security
Objectives:
- Configure port security
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure and Verify Port Security with Static Learning and Default Violation Mode on SW1
- Task 2: Configure and Verify Port Security with Sticky Learning and Default Violation Mode on SW1
- Task 3: Configure Error-Disabled Port Automatic Recovery on SW1
- Task 4: Configure and Verify Port Security with Dynamic Learning and Protect Violation Mode on SW2
- Task 5: Configure and Verify Port Security with Dynamic Learning and Restrict Violation Mode on SW2
- Mitigating VLAN Attacks
Objectives:
- Describe VLAN attacks
- DHCP Snooping
Objectives:
- Describe DHCP attacks
- Dynamic ARP Inspection
Objectives:
- Explain ARP cache poisoning attack
- Implement Device Hardening
- FASTLab 12: Implement Device Hardening
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Configuration Tips
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
Cancellation Policy
We require 16 calendar days notice to reschedule or cancel any registration. Failure to provide the required notification will result in 100% charge of the course. If a student does not attend a scheduled course without prior notification it will result in full forfeiture of the funds and no reschedule will be allowed. Within the required notification period, only student substitutions will be permitted. Reschedules are permitted at anytime with 16 or more calendar days notice. Enrollments must be rescheduled within six months of the cancel date or funds on account will be forfeited.
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I would never take another course that starts at 11AM and goes to 9PM again. The way the course was laid out really took away from the capturing of what was presented as it was 5-6 hours of watching a screen before getting to the actual labs. There has to be a better way to lay out this particular course. In my previous course, the lectures were broken up by labs which worked out fantastic and kept you engaged in the course. There were days when in order to actually complete the labs, would go over the 9PM day end time frame. Was able to get the primary labs done, but if you want to get all the content completed, you cannot complete it in the window of this course, you will need to come back on your own time.