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Network Fundamentals
- Explain the role and function of network components
- Define Routers and the uses of it.
- workings of L2 and L3 switches
- Workings of Next-generation firewalls and IPS
- What are Access points?
- Workings of Controllers (Cisco DNA Center and WLC)
- What are Endpoints?
- using Servers
- Describe characteristics of network topology architectures
- What is 2 tier?
- What is 3 tier?
- Understanding Spine-leaf
- Wokings of WAN
- What is Small office/home office (SOHO)?
- Understanding On-premises and cloud
- Compare physical interface and cabling types
- Single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, copper characteristics
- What are Connections (Ethernet shared media and point-to-point)
- Concepts of PoE
- Identify interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, mismatch duplex, and/or speed)
- Comparison of TCP to UDP
- Configure and verify IPv4 addressing and subnetting
- Describe the need for private IPv4 addressing
- Configure and verify IPv6 addressing and prefix
- Compare IPv6 address types
- What is Global unicast?
- workings of Unique local
- workings of Link local
- what is Anycast?
- What is Multicast?
- What is Modified EUI 64?
- Verify IP parameters for Client OS (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
- Describe wireless principles
- Understanding Nonoverlapping Wi-Fi channels
- Workings of SSID
- workings of RF
- Understanding Encryption
- Explain virtualization fundamentals (virtual machines)
- Describe switching concepts
- MAC learning and aging
- What is Frame switching?
- Workings of Frame flooding
- Workings of MAC address table
Network Access
- Configure and verify VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches
- Access ports (data and voice)
- Default VLAN settings
- Connectivity of VLAN
- Configure and verify interswitch connectivity
- Using Trunk ports
- What is 802.1Q ?
- Using Native VLAN
- Configure and verify Layer 2 discovery protocols (Cisco Discovery Protocol and LLDP)
- Configure and verify (Layer 2/Layer 3) EtherChannel (LACP)
- Describe the need for and basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol and identify basic operations
- Root port, root bridge (primary/secondary), and other port names
- Port states (forwarding/blocking)
- PortFast benefits
- Compare Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP modes
- Describe physical infrastructure connections of WLAN components (AP, WLC, access/trunk ports, and LAG)
- Describe AP and WLC management access connections (Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, console, and TACACS+/RADIUS)
- Configure the components of a wireless LAN access for client connectivity using GUI only such as WLAN creation, security settings, QoS profiles, and advanced WLAN settings
IP Connectivity
- Interpret the components of routing table
- Routing protocol code
- What is Prefix?
- Understanding Network mask
- What is Next hop?
- Administrative distance
- What is a Metric?
- Gateway of last resort
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Determine how a router makes a forwarding decision by default
- Longest match
- Administrative distance
- Routing protocol metric
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Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 static routing
- Workings of Default route
- Workings of Network route
- Workings of Host route
- Workings of Floating static
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Configure and verify single area OSPFv2
- What is Neighbor adjacencies?
- Point-to-point in OSPFv2
- Broadcast (DR/BDR selection)
- What is Router ID?
- Describe the purpose of first hop redundancy protocol
IP Services
- Configure and verify inside source NAT using static and pools
- Configure and verify NTP operating in a client and server mode
- Explain the role of DHCP and DNS within the network
- Explain the function of SNMP in network operations
- Describe the use of syslog features including facilities and levels
- Configure and verify DHCP client and relay
- Explain the forwarding per-hop behavior (PHB) for QoS such as classification, marking, queuing, congestion, policing, shaping
- Configure network devices for remote access using SSH
- Describe the capabilities and function of TFTP/FTP in the network
Security Fundamentals
- Define key security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigation techniques)
- Describe security program elements (user awareness, training, and physical access control)
- Configure device access control using local passwords
- Describe security password policies elements, such as management, complexity, and password alternatives (multifactor authentication, certificates, and biometrics)
- Describe remote access and site-to-site VPNs
- Configure and verify access control lists
- Configure Layer 2 security features (DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and port security)
- Differentiate authentication, authorization, and accounting concepts
- Describe wireless security protocols (WPA, WPA2, and WPA3)
- Configure WLAN using WPA2 PSK using the GUI
Automation and Programmability
- Explain how automation impacts network management
- Compare traditional networks with controller-based networking
- Describe controller-based and software defined architectures (overlay, underlay, and fabric)
- Separation of control plane and data plane
- North-bound and south-bound APIs
- Compare traditional campus device management with Cisco DNA Center enabled device management
- Describe characteristics of REST-based APIs (CRUD, HTTP verbs, and data encoding)
- Recognize the capabilities of configuration management mechanisms Puppet, Chef, and Ansible
- Interpret JSON encoded data
CCNA Certification FAQ’s:
1.What does CCNA stand for?
CCNA stands for Cisco Certified Network Associate.
2.How to get CCNA certification?
The CISCO organization provides the certificate. It is a proctored exam conducted online, or you can also take the test at Pearson VUE testing centers. Once you decide on the level of certification, we can customize the course accordingly.
3.How much is the CCNA certification salary?
The average salary of a CCNA certified professional is 72,149k/yr.
4.How much does the CCNA certification cost?
The CCNA certification cost is 195 USD.
5.What if I miss the class?
We will provide you with a recording of the session missed and also eLearning material for self-study.
6.Can I attend the demo?
Yes, you can attend the demo and clear all your doubts.
7.Do you provide job assistance?
Yes, we do provide job assistance services.
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