Hands-On CCNA Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions v1.0 Virtual Live Instructor-led or Available On-Site

Course Description

This extensive Hands-On course is available for Virtual Live Instructor-led or On-Site at your location. This Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions(CCNA) v1.0 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.

This course helps you prepare to take the 200-301 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
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 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 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, 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
Describe the management of Cisco devices
Describe the current security threat landscape
Describe threat defense technologies
Implement basic steps to harden network devices

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

Section 1: Exploring the Functions of Networking
Section 2: Introducing the Host-To-Host Communications Model
Section 3: Operating Cisco IOS Software
Section 4: Introducing LANs
Section 5: Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer
Section 6: Starting a Switch
Section 7: Introducing the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing, and Subnets
Section 8: Explaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer
Section 9: Exploring the Functions of Routing
Section 10: Configuring a Cisco Router
Section 11: Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
Section 12: Troubleshooting a Simple Network
Section 13: Introducing Basic IPv6
Section 14: Configuring Static Routing
Section 15: Implementing VLANs and Trunks
Section 16: Routing Between VLANs
Section 17: Introducing OSPF
Section 18: Building Redundant Switched Topologies
Section 19: Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
Section 20: Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy
Section 21: Introducing WAN Technologies
Section 22: Explaining Basics of ACL
Section 23: Enabling Internet Connectivity
Section 24: Introducing QoS
Section 25: Explaining Wireless Fundamentals
Section 26: Introducing Architectures and Virtualization
Section 27: Explaining the Evolution of Intelligent Networks
Section 28: Introducing System Monitoring
Section 29: Managing Cisco Devices
Section 30: Examining the Security Threat Landscape
Section 31: Implementing Threat Defense Technologies
Section 32: Securing Administrative Access
Section 33: Implementing Device Hardening

Delivery Method

Instructor-Led with numerous Hands-On labs and exercises.

Equipment Requirements
(This apply's to our hands-on courses only)

BTS always provides equipment to have a very successful Hands-On course. BTS also encourages all attendees to bring their own equipment to the course. This will provide attendees the opportunity to incorporate their own gear into the labs and gain valuable training using their specific equipment.

Course Length

5 Days