CCNA: Networking and Infrastructure Essentials

Introduction:

The “Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions Certification” course offers a thorough entry-level training for IT professionals and beginners, focusing on network fundamentals and advanced concepts within the CCNA framework. This course covers key areas such as network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and the impact of automation and programmability on network management.

Ideal for those seeking the prestigious CCNA certification, this training is essential for enhancing practical skills in managing and maintaining Cisco network solutions and infrastructure. Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge to handle, maintain, and optimize network performance, ensuring effective infrastructure management in evolving conditions.

Objectives:

By the end of this CCNA networking and infrastructure course, participants will be able to:

• Explain network components and their functions.
• Discuss various network topology architectures.
• Implement and test interswitch connectivity.
• Configure and test Layer 2 discovery protocols such as CDP and LLDP.
• Interpret routing table fields.
• Execute and verify source NAT applications using static entries and pools.
• Identify and explain major security concepts including threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and countermeasures.
• Address the role of automation in modern network management.

Training Methodology:

• Face-to-face theory (tutored)
• Project work
• Class debates
• Practice grows
• Convection activities
• Whole course

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Network Fundamentals:

• Illustrate network component functions.
• Identify and describe network topologies.
• Identify physical interfaces and cabling issues.
• Compare TCP with UDP.
• Address and subnet IPv4 and IPv6 addressing.
• Report IP settings across various OS.
• Understand wireless principles and virtualization.
• Investigate basic switching technologies.

Unit 2: Network Access:

• Extend VLANs across switches.
• Ensure interswitch connectivity.
• Manage Layer 2 discovery protocols (CDP, LLDP).
• Configure EtherChannel using LACP.
• Comprehend PVST+ and spanning tree protocols.
• Describe WLAN devices and configurations.
• Review access connection schemas and device management.

Unit 3: IP Connectivity:

• Explain routing table components.
• Understand router forwarding decisions.
• Perform static routing (IPv4 and IPv6).
• Configure and validate OSPFv2.
• Apply first-hop redundancy protocols.

Unit 4: IP Services:

• Configure source NAT (static route translation and pools).
• Deploy NTP in client and server modes.
• Discuss DHCP and DNS functions.
• Provide SNMP examples and use Syslog.
• Configure DHCP clients and relay agents.
• Describe QoS PHB and configure remote access via SSH.
• Outline TFTP and FTP purposes.

Unit 5: Security Fundamentals:

• Outline basic security principles and policies.
• Emphasize user awareness and training.
• Manage local and remote access with passwords and VPNs.
• Use access control lists and enforce Layer 2 security.
• Understand AAA (authentication, authorization, accounting).
• Introduce WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 security measures.
• Use GUI for WLAN WPA2 PSK configuration.

Unit 6: Automation and Programmability:

• Examine the impact of automation on network management.
• Differentiate between traditional and controller-based networking.
• Understand Software-Defined Networking (SDN).
• Compare Cisco DNA Center with traditional campus devices.
• Explain RESTful API and configuration management tools (Puppet, Ansible).
• Translate data in JSON format.

Conclusion:

This CCNA Networking and Infrastructure training offers both theoretical and practical insights, bridging the gap from fundamental to advanced networking knowledge. It prepares participants for certification and enhances their ability to manage complex networking solutions, supporting career advancement in the IT field.