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Who should attend this course?
Those who are interested in obtaining more technical knowledge in Networking
What are the pre-requisites?
The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows: Basic computer literacy Basic Microsoft Windows navigation skills Basic Internet usage skills Basic e-mail usage skills
What is included in the course?
Included in your Cisco course is: The Knowledge Academy Courseware Book, exclusive Cisco exam preperation guidance, Cisco course materials, actual hardware, pre and post course support via email & phone, experienced classroom based instructor, refreshments and certificate
What exam shall I take with this course?
You will be required to take exam 640-802 CCNA. This will have to be arranged directly with Pearson Vue via http://www.pearsonvue.com/cisco/ or 0800-7319905
Do you offer support for the course?
We are able to provide support via phone & email prior to attending, during and after the course
Is the course classroom based?
Yes. Our Cisco courses are classroom based instructor led
What are the course hours?
The typical training day is between 09:00am to 17:00pm. However, this may vary slightly in accordance with the requirements of the course and our delegates
What time shall I arrive at the course?
Please arrive at the venue for 08:45am for a prompt 09:00am start
The Knowledge Academy
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) course will enable you to enhance your ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks
Who Should Attend
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
Network administrators
Network engineers
Network managers
Systems engineers
The secondary audience for this course is as follows:
Network designers
Project managers
Prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a delegate must have before attending this course are as follows:
Basic computer literacy
Basic Microsoft Windows navigation skills
Basic Internet usage skills
Course Objectives
Upon completing this course, the delegate will be able to meet these overall objectives:
Describe how networks function, identifying major components, function of network components, and the OSI reference model
Describe issues related to increasing traffic on an Ethernet LAN and expand the switched network from a small LAN to a medium-sized LAN with multiple switches supporting VLANs, trunking, and spanning tree
Describe the reasons for extending the reach of a LAN and the methods that can be used, with a focus on RF wireless access
Describe the reasons for connecting networks and connecting multiple IP subnets with routers
Configure and verify a Cisco router for WAN connections with HDLC and PPP encapsulation, PAT, static routing, and describe the components that make up a
VPN solution
Use the command-line interface to discover neighbors on the network and manage the router startup and configuration
Describe routing concepts as they apply to a medium-sized network, discuss dynamic routing with distance vector and link-state routing protocols, and configure RIP
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot single-area OSPF
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP
Determine how to apply ACLs based on network requirements, and to configure, verify, and troubleshoot ACLs
Describe when to use NAT and PAT on a medium-sized network, how to configure NAT and PAT, and explain IPv6 addressing and configuration on a Cisco router
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot Frame Relay
Course Content
Module 1: Internetworking
Internetworking Basic
The OSI Reference Model
Module 2: Review of Ethernet Networking and Data Encapsulation
Ethernet Networks in Review
CSMA/CD
Half and Full-Duplex Ethernet
Ethernet Cabling
Data Encapsulation
The Cisco Three-Layer Hierarchical Model
Module 3: Introduction to TCP/IP
Introducing TCP/IP
TCP/IP and the DoD Model
IP Addressing
Broadcast Address
Multicast Address
Unicast Address
Module 4: Easy Subnetting
How to create Subnets
Subnet Masks
Classless Inter Domain Routing (CIDR)
Module 5: VLSM, Summarization and Troubleshooting TCP/IP
Variable Length Subnet Masks
VLSM Design
Implementing VLSM Networks
Summarization
Troubleshooting TCP/IP
Module 6: Cisco Internetworking Operating Systems (IOS)
The IOS User Interface
Command-Line Interface (CLI)
Router and Switch Administrative Configuration
Router Interfaces
Managing Router Configurations
Module 7: Managing a Cisco Internetwork
The Router Boot Sequance
Managing Configuration Register
Banking up and Restoring Cisco IOS
Backing up and Restoring Device Configuration
Cisco Discovery Protocol
Using Telnet and SSH
Checking Network Connectivity and Troubleshooting
Module 8: IP Routing
Routing Basics
Static Routing
Dynamic Routing
Distance-Vector Routing Protocols
RIP
RIP V2
Show and Debug Commands
Module 9: EIGRP and OSPF
Link-State Routing Protocol
EIGRP Features and Operations
Using EIGRP to Support Large-Networks
Configuring EIGRP
Load Balancing with EIGRP
Troubleshooting EIGRP
OSPF Basics
Configuring OSPF in Single Area
OSPF DR and BDR Election
OSPF and Loopback Interfaces
Troubleshooting OSPF
Configuring Summary Routes
Module 10: Layer 2 Switching and Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP)
Layer 2 Switching
Bridging Vs. Switching
Spanning-Tree Protocol
Configuring Catalyst Switches
Module 11: Virtual LAN
VLAN Basics
VLAN Membership
Identifying VLANs
VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
Inter-VLAN Routing
Configuring and Troubleshooting VLANs
Module 12: Security
Perimeter, Firewall and Internal Router
Access-Lists
Standard Access-Lists
Extended Access-Lists
Named Access-Lists
Turning off and Configuring Network Services
Monitoring Access-Lists
Module 13: Network Address Translation (NAT)
How NAT Works
Static NAT
Dynamic NAT
PAT
Module 14: Wireless Networks
Introduction to Wireless Technology
Basic Wireless Devices
Wireless Regulations
Wireless Topologies
Wireless Security
Module 15: IPV6
Why Do We Need IPv6?
Benefits and Use of IPv6
IPv6 Addressing
IPv6 Routing Protocols
Migrating to IPv6
Module 16: Wide Area Networks
Introduction to Wide Area Networks
Defining WAN
WAN Connection Types
Cable and DSL
HDLC
PPP
Frame-Relay
VPN
- The Knowledge Academy Courseware Book
- Exclusive Cisco exam preperation guidance
- Cisco course materials
- Actual hardware
- Pre and Post course support via email & phone
- Experienced classroom based instructor
- Refreshments
- Certificate
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Facts About CCNA Training
Cisco is regarded as the world leader in the manufacturing of networking tools and hence the courses developed by Cisco are considered to be the best in the field. The CCNA certification is one of the certification programs that are provided by Cisco. In a very short time span, the CCNA certification has shot to immense popularity and thus more than any other certification courses, it is the CCNA course which has gained numerous takers. So if you too are one of those, who aspire to achieve the CCNA certification, then I can offer you certain insights regarding the CCNA course and the CCNA training which will help you to make your journey towards the CCNA certification easier and better.
During the CCNA course you will be learning all the principles and strategies that are related to medium sized networks. During the CCNA course, you will get an explained study tour into the various aspects of small and medium sized networks like installation, configuration and troubleshooting. The CCNA certification has been defined at level two on the Cisco scale and thus the CCNA course mainly deals with networking fundamentals. Before the CCNA certification there is only one more level, which has been fabricated for the beginners. Thus the CCNA certification has been designed to cater to the needs of professionals who have at least one year of experience with the networking standards. To prepare for the CCNA certification exam, you have a variety of tools and guides. I can assure you that, with the facilities that have been made available by Cisco, you won’t find any difficulty during the CCNA training.
The CCNA training can be taken up in two ways, out of which the first version has two levels, ICND1 and ICND2. In the second version of CCNA training, you will have to go through a combined version, which will help you to understand both small and medium sized networks. We see that in the first version of the CCNA training, you study about small and medium sized networks separately. As you go through the CCNA training, you will realize that the CCNA course is predominantly about routers and switches and their various uses in a network. The CCNA course is a practical course to the core, and practical experience is a significant skill that you must acquire during the CCNA training program.
A very important factor that you must not miss out is the fact that, your journey towards the CCNA certification does not end with just a single certification exam. Instead you should be able to maintain the validity of the CCNA certification by going through the recertification exam. So either you can choose to take the next level on the Cisco ladder, which is known as the Professional level or you can take up the recertification of the CCNA certification after a period of three years. If you do not choose any of them, then the CCNA certification will get expired. Hence you must be very careful to see that, you continue your quest for networking, even after the achievement of the CCNA certification.
