Hands-On CCNA Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions v2.2 Virtual Live Instructor-led or Available On-Site

Course Description

This 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.

The course also gives you a foundation in network programmability, automation, and software-defined networking.This course helps you prepare to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. By passing this one exam, you earn CCNA certification.

Students Will 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 transmission control protocol and the internet protocol (TCPIP) and describe the operation of switches
Install a switch and perform the initial configuration
Describe the TCPIP internet layer, IPv4, its addressing scheme, and subnetting
Describe the TCPIP 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

Target Audience

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 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

There are no formal prerequisites for CCNA certification, but you should have an understanding of the exam topics before taking the exam.

Course Outline

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 ACL

Enabling Internet Connectivity

Introducing AI and ML in Network Operations

Introducing System Monitoring

Managing Cisco Devices

Securing Administrative Access

Implementing Device Hardening

Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy

Introducing WAN Technologies

Introducing QoS

Explaining Wireless Fundamentals

Introducing Architectures and Virtualization

Explaining Software-Defined Networking

Introducing Network Programmability

Examining the Security Threat Landscape

Implementing Threat Defense Technologie