CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Training

Training Objectives:

Describe the components and basic characteristics of a computer network,
Understand the host-to-host communication model,
Describe the features and functions of Cisco Inter-network Operating System (IOS®) software,
Recognize LANs and the role of switches within LANs,
Describe Ethernet, the network access layer of TCP/IP and the operation of switches,
Will be able to install a switch and perform initial configuration,
Describe TCP/IP Internet layer, IPv4, addressing scheme and subnets,
Define TCP/IP Transport layer and Application layer,
Explore routing functions,
Will be able to apply basic configuration on a Cisco router,
Understand host-to-host communication between switches and routers,
Recognize and solve common switched network problems and common problems associated with IPv4 addressing,
Identify IPv6 main features and addresses and be able to configure and verify basic IPv6 connectivity,
Explain the operation, benefits and limitations of static routing,
Define, implement and validate virtual local area networks (VLANs) and trunks,
Describe the implementation and configuration of inter-VLAN routing,
Understand the basics of dynamic routing protocols and be able to define Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) components and terms,
Understand how Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) work,
Configure link aggregation using EtherChannel,
Understand the purpose of Layer 3 Backup protocols,
Define basic WAN and VPN concepts,
Describe the functioning of access control lists (ACLs) and their applications in the network,
Configure Internet access using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) clients and describe and configure network address translation (NAT) on Cisco routers,
Learn basic quality of service (QoS) concepts,
Explain wireless networking concepts, what types of wireless networks can be created, and how to use Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs),
Recognize network and device architectures and introduce virtualization,
Introduce the concept of network programmability and Software Defined Networking (SDN) and describe intelligent network management solutions such as Cisco DNA Center™, Software Defined Access (SD Access) and Software Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN),
Will be able to configure basic IOS system monitoring tools,
Describe the management of Cisco devices,
Understand the current security threat landscape,
Identify threat defense technologies,
Implement a basic security configuration of the device management plane,
Understand and implement basic steps to harden network devices.

Overview of Education:

Exploring Network Functions
Introduction to the Host-to-Host Communication Model
Running Cisco IOS Software
Introduction to LANs
Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer
Initializing a Switch
TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing and Introduction to Subnets
TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer Description
Exploring Routing Functions
Cisco Router Configuration
Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
Troubleshooting a Simple Network
Introduction to Basic IPv6
Configure Static Routing
Implement VLANs and Trunks
Routing Between VLANs
Introduction to OSPF
Building Redundant Switched Topologies
Enhancing Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy
Introduction to WAN Technologies
Explaining the Basics of ACL
Enabling Internet Connection
Introduction to QoS
Explaining Wireless Basics
Introduction to Architectures and Virtualization
Explaining the Evolution of Intelligent Networks
Introduction to System Monitoring
Managing Cisco Devices
Analyzing the Security Threat Landscape

Training Content:

• CCNA EXAM OVERVIEW AND INFORMATION
• INTRODUCTION TO NETWORK CONCEPT

Network Protocols

Network Access

Ethernet

Network Layer

Transport Layer

Cisco IOS

IP Addressing

Application Layer

Ideal Network

Network Topology Architectures

• ROUTING AND SWITCHING BASICS

Switchable Networks

Basic Switch Configuration

Switch Port Configuration

VLAN

Routing Basics

Static Routing Configuration

Routing Configuration between VLANs

Dynamic Routing

Access Control List

DHCP

NAT

Device Discovery & Management & Maintenance

• NETWORK SCALING

Network Scaling Overview

VTP Configuration

LAN Redundancy

SPANNING-TREE

FHRP PROTOCOLS – HSRP

FHRP PROTOCOLS – VRRP

FHRP PROTOCOLS – GLBP

Link Merge

Etherchannel Configuration

Wireless LAN

Cisco Wireless Architecture and Controller Configuration

OSPF Basics and Single Area OSPF

OSPFv3 Configuration

Multi Area OSPF

EIGRP Overview and Basic EIGRP Configuration

Advanced EIGRP Configuration and Troubleshooting

IOS Images and Licensing

• NETWORK BINDING

Wide Area Network

Point-to-Point Connection

Broadband

eBGP

Site-To-Site Connection Security

Network Monitoring

Troubleshooting in Network

QoS

Cloud and Network Programming

• NETWORK AUTOMATION AND PROGRAMMABILITY

Network Automation Basics

Control Plane and Data Plane

Network Controller Concept (Cisco DNA and Wireless Controller)

Northbound and Southbound API Concepts

REST API

Configuration Management Mechanisms (Ansible – Chef – Puppet)

Interpreting JSON Encoded Data

• NETWORK SECURITY BASICS

Basic Security Concepts

Password Policies and Alternatives

Implement Threat Defense Technologies
Secure Administrative Access
Implement Device Hardening

Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and IPS

Wireless Security Protocols

• Interested in computer networks;
• Those who want to learn computer networks and management of Cisco devices,
• Anyone aiming to pursue a career as a network professional
• Anyone who wants to prepare for the current CCNA exam.
• Anyone interested in a career in IT / Network or telecommunications.
• It is suitable for students or recent graduates who want to start a career in IT.

• Basic computer knowledge
• Basic PC operating system navigation skills
• Basic Internet usage skills
• Basic IP address information