CCNA – Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions v2.0
The CCNA - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions v2.0 course covers fundamental knowledge for IT careers, including installation, operation, configuration and verification of basic IPv4 and IPv6 networks, configuring network components, managing devices, and identifying security threats, providing a foundation in network programmability, automation and software-defined networking. It helps prepare for the 200-301 CCNA exam and earns CCNA certification upon completion.
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About this course
Demonstrating your ability to adapt to the constantly evolving IT landscape, the CCNA certification verifies your expertise in networking fundamentals, IP services, security principles, automation, and programmability. Designed for adaptability and versatility, the Cisco CCNA credential confirms your capacity to handle and fine-tune today’s most sophisticated networks.
The comprehensive Cisco CCNA training course and examination lay the foundation for pursuing diverse career trajectories. By earning a Cisco Certification, you exemplify the excellence and rigor that businesses rely on to stay ahead of market expectations.
The Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v2.0 course gives you a broad range of fundamental knowledge for all IT careers. Through a combination of lecture, hands-on labs, and self-study, you will learn how to install, operate, configure, and verify basic IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
The course covers configuring network components such as switches, routers, and wireless LAN controllers; managing network devices; and identifying basic security threats. The course also gives you a foundation in network programmability, automation, and software-defined networking, and sets the foundation for you to upgrade your skillset with Cisco’s professional-level certifications.
This course helps you prepare to take the 200-301 Cisco® Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) exam. By passing this one exam, you earn the CCNA certification.
The CCNA certification validates your skills and knowledge in network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability.
You can attend the CCNA face-to-face training at our training lab in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia or join our Virtual Class from anywhere you want. A hybrid class is also available on certain dates. Check with us now.
How you’ll benefit
This course will help you:
- Learn the knowledge and skills to install, configure, and operate a small- to medium-sized network
- Gain a foundation in the essentials of networking, security, and automation
- Prepare for the 200-301 CCNA exam, which earns CCNA certification
Who should attend?
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
Learning Outcome
After taking this course, you should be able to:
- 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 Internetwork Operating System (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 and 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 WAN and 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 basic Quality of Service (QoS) concepts
- Describe the concepts of wireless networks, which types of wireless networks can be built, and how to use Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs)
- Describe network and device architectures and introduce virtualization
- Introduce the concept of network programmability and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and describe smart network management solutions such as Cisco DNA Center™, Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), and Software-Defined Wide Area Network (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
- Describe SNMP, syslog and NetFlow, and manage Cisco device configurations, IOS images, and licenses
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for CCNA training. But it is good if you have:
- Basic computer literacy
- Basic PC operating system navigation skills
- Basic Internet usage skills
- Basic IP address knowledge
Course Content
Part 1: Introduction to Networking
- Introduction to TCP/IP Networking
- Fundamentals of Ethernet LANs
- Fundamentals of WANs and IP Routing
Part 2: Implementing Ethernet LANs
- Using the Command-Line Interface
- Analyzing Ethernet LAN Switching
- Configuring Basic Switch Management
- Configuring and Verifying Switch Interfaces
Part 3: Implementing VLANs and STP
- Implementing Ethernet Virtual LANs
- Spanning Tree Protocol Concepts
- RSTP and EtherChannel Configuration
Part 4: IPv4 Addressing
- Perspectives on IPv4 Subnetting
- Analyzing Classful IPv4 Networks
- Analyzing Subnet Masks
- Analyzing Existing Subnets
Part 5: IPv4 Routing
- Operating Cisco Routers
- Configuring IPv4 Addresses and Static Routes
- IP Routing in the LAN
- Troubleshooting IPv4 Routing
Part 6: OSPF
- Understanding OSPF Concepts
- Implementing OSPF
- OSPF Network Types and Neighbors
Part 7: IP Version 6
- Fundamentals of IP Versions 6
- IPv6 Addressing and Subnetting
- Implementing IPv6 Addressing on Routers
- Implementing IPv6 Routing
Part 8: Wireless LANs
- Fundamentals of Wireless Networks
- Analyzing Cisco Wireless Architectures
- Securing Wireless Networks
- Building a Wireless LAN
Part 9: IP Access Control Lists
- Introduction to TCP/IP Transport and Applications
- Basic IPv4 Access Control Lists
- Advanced IPv4 Access Control Lists
Part 10: Security Services
- Security Architectures
- Securing Network Devices
- Implementing Switch Port Security
- Implementing DHCP
- DHCP Snooping and ARP Inspection
Part 11: Security Services
- Devices Management Protocols
- Network Address Translation
- Quality of Service (QoS)
- Miscellaneous IP Services
Part 12: Network Architecture
- LAN Architectures
- WAN Architectures
- Cloud Architectures
Part 13: Network Automation
- Introduction to Controller-Based Networking
- Cisco Software-Defined Access
- Understanding REST and JSON
- Understanding Ansible, Puppet and Chef
Certification
Examination Information
Duration: 120 minutes
No of questions: 120
Active status: Valid for 3 years
CCNA certification proves you have what it takes to navigate the ever-changing landscape of IT. CCNA exam covers networking fundamentals, IP services, security fundamentals, automation, and programmability. Designed for agility and versatility, CCNA validates that you have the skills required to manage and optimize today’s most advanced networks.
This exam tests your knowledge and skills related to:
- Network fundamentals
- Network access
- IP connectivity
- IP services
- Security fundamentals
- Automation and programmability
Prerequisite for 200-301
There is no formal requirement for taking the new exam. However, these are the recommendations from Cisco:
- Have an understanding of all exam topics
- One or more years of experience with computer networking and Cisco equipment
- Good grasp of network fundamentals
A clear understanding of the certification and proper plan helps you to have a better chance to pass the exam and move from Novice to Pro in networking.
Steps to Obtaining Your CCNA Certifications
Step 1: Review
Use the exam topics to evaluate what you already know, identify areas of focus, and build your study plan.
Step 2: Study & train
Once you know which topics your exam will cover, choose a study or training option that works for you.
Step 3: Practice
Practice with Cisco labs, simulation tools, etc.
Step 4: Assess
Test your readiness with official CCNA practice questions.
Step 5: Schedule the test
Schedule to take your CCNA exam online or at a Pearson VUE location available worldwide.
Step 6: Certify
Log in to the Certification Tracking System to see your updated status and claim your digital kit
Frequently asked questions
What are the exams like?
- Exams are proctored, timed, and delivered in a secure environment. Most exams last approximately one to two hours. Lab exams typically last eight hours. Lab exams are Pass/Fail and results are available online (using login) within 48 hours.
- An Exam Tutorial is available to demonstrate the various question formats.
- At the completion of the testing session, candidates will receive a score report that includes a score breakout by exam section and the passing score for the given exam.
What happened after I pass the exam?
- Every written proctored exam passed equals a Specialist certification.
- Within 24 hours of passing your certifying exam, you will receive an email advising you on the next steps. You must complete the steps to trigger the fulfillment process.
- The Cisco Certification Tracking System records exam and certification status. Keep your contact information up to date to receive notifications about your certification.
- After you’re certified, you will be authorized to use the Cisco Certification logo that identifies your status. Before using a logo, you must read and acknowledge the Cisco Certifications Logo Agreement. You can download logos through the Certifications Tracking System.
Do certification exams expire?
- Yes. Exam expiration dates help us make sure that candidates complete multi-exam certifications within a given time frame.
- Exams for associate, specialist, and professional level certifications are valid for three years from the date you pass.
