CCNA - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions v1.0
The goal of the course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills that are necessary to install, configure, and operate a small to medium-sized network.
Course Outline
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) version 1.0 that teaches learners how to install, operate, configure, and verify a basic IPv4 and IPv6 network, including configuring a network components, such as switch, router, and Wireless LAN Controller; managing network devices, and identifying basic security threats. Todays job roles are ever changing. The new CCNA will now cover wireless, overview of SD-WAN, DNA Center and Security threats.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- 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 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, addresses and configure and verify basic IPv6 connectivity
- Describe the operation, benefits, and limitations of static routing
- 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
- 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
OUTLINE
Section 1: Exploring the Functions of Networking
Objectives:
- Identify the components of a computer network and describe their basic characteristics
This lesson includes these topics:
- What Is a Computer Network?
Objectives:
- Define a network and describe examples of networks 12 Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
- Components of a Network
Objectives:
- Identify common network components by function
- Characteristics of a Network
Objectives:
- List the characteristics of a network
- Physical vs. Logical Topologies
Objectives:
- Compare and contrast logical and physical topologies
- Interpreting a Network Diagram
Objectives:
- Interpret network diagrams
- Impact of User Applications on the Network
Objectives:
- Describe the impact of user applications on the network
- Summary Challenge
Section 2: Introducing the Host-To-Host Communications Model
Objectives:
- Understand the model of host-to-host communication
This lesson includes these topics:
- Host-To-Host Communications Overview
Objectives:
- Identify the requirements of a host-to-host communication model
- ISO OSI Reference Model
Objectives:
- Describe the ISO OSI reference model
- TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Objectives:
- Describe the functions and purposes of the TCP/IP layers
- Peer-To-Peer Communications
Objectives:
- Describe how peer-to-peer communication works
- Encapsulation and De-Encapsulation
Objectives:
- Describe the process of encapsulation and de-encapsulation
- TCP/IP Stack vs OSI Reference Model
Objectives:
- Compare the TCP/IP suite with OSI Reference model
- Summary Challenge
Section 3: Operating Cisco IOS Software
Objectives:
- Describe the features and functions of the Cisco IOS Software
This lesson includes these topics:
- Cisco IOS Software Features and Functions
Objectives:
- List the features and functions of Cisco IOS Software
- Cisco IOS Software CLI Functions
Objectives:
- List the functions and usage of Cisco CLI
- Cisco IOS Software Modes
Objectives:
- Identify IOS Software modes on Cisco devices
- Discovery 1: Get Started with Cisco CLI
Objectives:
- Navigate Cisco CLI
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Navigate Between EXEC Modes
- Task 2: Explore CLI Help
- Task 3: Manage Cisco IOS Configuration
- Task 4: Improve User Experience in the CLI
- Summary Challenge
Section 4: Introducing LANs
Objectives:
- Describe LANs and the role of switches within LANs
This lesson includes these topics:
- Local Area Networks
Objectives:
- Define a LAN
- LAN Components
Objectives:
- Identify the components of a LAN
- Need for Switches
Objectives:
- Identify the need for the switches in a LAN
- Characteristics and Features of Switches
Objectives:
- List the characteristics and features of switches
- Summary Challenge
Section 5: Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer
Objectives:
- Describe Ethernet as the network access layer of TCP/IP and describe the operation of switches
This lesson includes these topics:
- Ethernet LAN Connection Media
Objectives:
- Describe the types of Ethernet LAN connection media
- Ethernet Frame Structure
Objectives:
- Describe the fields of an Ethernet frame
- LAN Communication Types
Objectives:
- Describe different LAN Communication Types
- MAC Addresses
Objectives:
- Define the structure and function of MAC addresses
- Frame Switching
Objectives:
- Explain the basic concept of switching
- Discovery 2: Observe How a Switch Operates
Objectives:
- Describe how switches operate and build MAC table
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Observe How a Switch Operates
- Duplex Communication
Objectives:
- Compare half-duplex and full-duplex operation and also configure it on an interface
- Summary Challenge
Section 6: Starting a Switch
Objectives:
- Install a switch and perform the initial configuration
This lesson includes these topics:
- Switch Installation
Objectives:
- Identify physical installation requirements
- Connecting to a Console Port
Objectives:
- Connect to a switch console port
- Switch LED Indicators
Objectives:
- Identify the conditions that are reflected by the LEDs on switches
- Basic show Commands and Information
Objectives:
- List fundamental show commands
- Discovery 3: Perform Basic Switch Configuration
Objectives:
- Configure switch from command line and verify the configuration
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure a Switch from the Command Line
- Task 2: Verify the Switch Initial Startup Status
- Implement the Initial Switch Configuration
- FASTLab 1: Implement the Initial Switch Configuration
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Configuration Tips
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
Section 7: Introducing the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing, and Subnets
Objectives:
- Describe the TCP/IP internet Layer, IPv4, its addressing scheme, and subnetting
This lesson includes these topics:
- Internet Protocol
Objectives:
- List the characteristics of IP
- Decimal and Binary Number Systems
Objectives:
- Describe the decimal and binary number systems
- Binary-to-Decimal Conversion
Objectives:
- Convert a binary number to a decimal number
- Decimal-to-Binary Conversion
Objectives:
- Convert a decimal number to a binary number
- IPv4 Address Representation
Objectives:
- Describe the components of an IPv4 address
- IPv4 Header Fields
Objectives:
- Identify the fields within the IPv4 header
- IPv4 Address Classes
Objectives:
- List the classes of IPv4 addresses
- Subnet Masks
Objectives:
- Explain the role of a subnet mask
- Subnets
Objectives:
- Describe the purposes and functions of subnets and their addressing schemes
- Implementing Subnetting: Borrowing Bits
Objectives:
- Describe how subnetting is implemented
- Implementing Subnetting: Determining the Addressing Scheme
Objectives:
- Describe implementing subnetting by determining the Addressing Scheme
- Benefits of VLSM and Implementing VLSM
Objectives:
- Describe the role of VLSM and also how to implement it
- Private vs. Public IPv4 Addresses
Objectives:
- Describe and differentiate between public and private addresses
- Reserved IPv4 Addresses
Objectives:
- Describe reserved IPv4 addresses
- Verifying IPv4 Address of a Host
Objectives:
- Verify the IPv4 address of a host
- Summary Challenge
Section 8: Explaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer
Objectives:
- Describe the TCP/IP transport layer and Application layer
This lesson includes these topics:
- TCP/IP Transport Layer Functions
Objectives:
- Explain the purpose and major functions of the TCP/IP transport layer
- Reliable vs. Best-Effort Transport
Objectives:
- Contrast connection-oriented transport with connectionless transport
- TCP Characteristics
Objectives:
- Explain the characteristics of TCP in brief
- UDP Characteristics
Objectives:
- Describe the characteristics of UDP in brief
- TCP/IP Application Layer
Objectives:
- List the common applications that are provided by TCP/IP
- Introducing HTTP
Objectives:
- Define the function of HTTP
- Domain Name System
Objectives:
- Define the function of DNS
- Explaining DHCP for IPv4
Objectives:
- Describe DHCP operation
- Discovery 4: Inspect TCP/IP Applications
Objectives:
- Explore how TCP and UDP servers listen on particular ports that are made available on particular interfaces
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Inspect TCP/IP Applications
- Summary Challenge
Section 9: Exploring the Functions of Routing
Objectives:
- Explore functions of routing
This lesson includes these topics:
- Role of a Router
Objectives:
- Describe the role of a router in the IP packet delivery process
- Router Components
Objectives:
- Describe the physical characteristics of a router
- Router Functions
Objectives:
- Describe the functions of a router
- Routing Table
Objectives:
- Describe the components of a routing table
- Path Determination
Objectives:
- Describe router path determination and describe how router selects the best path
- Summary Challenge
Section 10: Configuring a Cisco Router
Objectives:
- Implement basic configuration on a Cisco router
This lesson includes these topics:
- Initial Router Setup
Objectives:
- Describe router startup
- Configuring Router Interfaces
Objectives:
- Describe how to configuring router interfaces
- Configuring IPv4 Addresses on Router Interfaces
Objectives:
- Explain how to configure IP address on an interface and why
- Checking Interface Configuration and Status
Objectives:
- Explain how to check interface configuration
- Discovery 5: Configure an Interface on a Cisco Router
Objectives:
- Perform basic Cisco Router configuration
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Task 1: Configure an IPv4 Address on the Router Interfaces
- Task 2: Verify Interface Configuration and Status
- Exploring Connected Devices
Objectives:
- Describe the need for a network discovery protocol
- Using Cisco Discovery Protocol
Objectives:
- Explain how Cisco Discovery Protocol operates
- Configure and Verify LLDP
Objectives:
- Describe LLDP configuration and verification
- Discovery 6: Configure and Verify Layer 2 Discovery Protocols
Objectives:
- Configure and verify CDP
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Task 1: Discover Neighbors Using Cisco Discovery Protocol
- Task 2: Discover Neighbors Using Link Layer Discovery Protocol
- Implement an Initial Router Configuration
- FASTLab 2: Implement an Initial Router Configuration
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Configuration Tips
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
Section 11: Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
Objectives:
- Explain host-to-host communications across switches and routers
This lesson includes these topics:
- Layer 2 Addressing
Objectives:
- Describe Layer 2 addressing
- Layer 3 Addressing
Objectives:
- Describe Layer 3 addressing
- Default Gateways
Objectives:
- Explain what a default gateway is and why it is used
- Address Resolution Protocol
Objectives:
- Explain the role of ARP
- Discovery 7: Configure Default Gateway
Objectives:
- Describe how end systems use subnet masks and default gateways
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure Default Gateway
- Host-To-Host Packet Delivery
Objectives:
- Describe the host-to-host packet delivery
- Discovery 8: Explore Packet Forwarding
Objectives:
- Observe packet forwarding by using show commands and debugs
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Explore Packet Forwarding
- Summary Challenge
Section 12: Troubleshooting a Simple Network
Objectives:
- Identify and resolve common switched network issues and common problems associated with IPv4 addressing
This lesson includes these topics:
- Troubleshooting Methods
Objectives:
- Describe the Troubleshooting methods
- Troubleshooting Tools
Objectives:
- Describe common Troubleshooting Tools
- Troubleshooting Common Switch Media Issues
Objectives:
- Identify common switched network media issues
- Troubleshooting Common Switch Port Issues
Objectives:
- Identify common access port issues
- Discovery 9: Troubleshoot Switch Media and Port Issues
Objectives:
- Troubleshoot Switch Media and Port Issues
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Troubleshoot Port Issues
- Discovery 10: Troubleshoot Port Duplex Issues
Objectives:
- Troubleshoot port duplex issues
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Troubleshoot Port Duplex Issues
- Troubleshooting Common Problems Associated with IPv4 Addressing
Objectives:
- Describe the common troubleshooting tools
- Summary Challenge
Section 13: Introducing Basic IPv6
Objectives:
- Describe IPv6 main features, addresses and configure and verify basic IPv6 connectivity
This lesson includes these topics:
- IPv4 Address Exhaustion Workarounds
Objectives:
- Identify issues in IPv4
- IPv6 Features
Objectives:
- Identify the main IPv6 features
- IPv6 Addresses and Address Types
Objectives:
- Describe IPv6 addresses and address types
- Comparison of IPv4 and IPv6 Headers
Objectives:
- Compare the IPv4 and IPv6 header
- Internet Control Message Protocol Version 6
Objectives:
- Describe ICMPv6
- Neighbor Discovery
Objectives:
- Describe the neighbor discovery process and mapping from IPv6 addresses to Layer 2 addresses
- IPv6 Address Allocation
Objectives:
- Describe manual address assignment, stateless autoconfiguration, and DHCPv6
- Discovery 11: Configure Basic IPv6 Connectivity
Objectives:
- Master basic IPv6 commands
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Task 1: Configure IPv6 Addresses
- Task 2: Configure IPv6 Stateless Autoconfiguration
- Verification of End-To-End IPv6 Connectivity
Objectives:
- Verify IPv6 end-to-end connectivity
- Summary Challenge
Section 14: Configuring Static Routing
Objectives:
- Describe the operation, benefits, and limitations of static routing
This lesson includes these topics:
- Routing Operation
Objectives:
- Describe the basic characteristics of routing operations
- Static and Dynamic Routing Comparison
Objectives:
- Describe the function of dynamic routing protocols. Explain the differences between static and dynamic routing
- When to Use Static Routing
Objectives:
- Explain when to use static routing
- IPv4 Static Route Configuration
Objectives:
- Describe how to configure static routes
- Default Routes
Objectives:
- Describe how to configure default routes
- Verifying Static and Default Route Configuration
Objectives:
- Describe how to verify static and default route configuration
- Discovery 12: Configure and Verify IPv4 Static Routes
Objectives:
- Configure static routes
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Task 1: Verify Device Reachability
- Task 2: Configure and Verify Static Routes
- Task 3: Demonstrate Static Route Drawbacks
- Task 4: Configure and Verify the Backup Static Route
- Task 5: Configure and Verify the Default Route
- Configuring IPv6 Static Routes
Objectives:
- Describe how to configure and verify IPv6 static routes
- Discovery 13: Configure IPv6 Static Routes
Objectives:
- Configure and verify IPv6 static routes.
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure IPv6 Static Routes
- Implement IPv4 Static Routing
- FASTLab 3: Implement IPv4 Static Routing
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Configuration Tips
- Answer Key
- Implement IPv6 Static Routing
- FASTLab 4: Implement IPv6 Static Routing
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Configuration Tips
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
Section 15: Implementing VLANs and Trunks
Objectives:
- Describe, implement and verify VLANs and trunks
This lesson includes these topics:
- VLAN Introduction
Objectives:
- Describe the purpose and functions of VLANs
- Creating a VLAN
Objectives:
- Explain how to create a VLAN
- Assigning a Port to a VLAN
Objectives:
- Describe how to assign a port to a VLAN
- Trunking with 802.1Q
Objectives:
- Define the purpose and function of trunking
- Configuring an 802.1Q Trunk
Objectives:
- Describe how to configure an 802.1Q trunk
- Discovery 14: Configure VLAN and Trunk
Objectives:
- Configure and verify VLANs and trunks
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Task 1: Configure VLAN and Trunk.
- VLAN Design Consideration
Objectives:
- Describe VLAN design and creation guidelines
- Troubleshoot VLANs and Trunk
- FASTLab 5: Troubleshoot VLANs and Trunk
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Configuration Tips
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
Section 16: Routing Between VLANs
Objectives:
- Describe the application and configuration of inter-VLAN routing
This lesson includes these topics:
- Purpose of Inter-VLAN Routing
Objectives:
- Describe the need for inter-VLAN routing
- Options for Inter-VLAN Routing
Objectives:
- Describe the options for inter-VLAN routing
- Discovery 15: Configure a Router on a Stick
Objectives:
- Configure Router on a Stick
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Include a Router Interface in a VLAN
- Task 2: Configure a Router with a Trunk Link
- Implement Multiple VLANs and Basic Routing Between the VLANs
- FASTLab 6: Implement Multiple VLANs and Basic Routing Between the VLANs
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Configuration Tips
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
Section 17: Introducing OSPF
Objectives:
- Explain the basics of dynamic routing protocols and describe components and terms of OSPF
This lesson includes these topics:
- Dynamic Routing Protocols
Objectives:
- Describe the idea behind dynamic routing protocols
- Path Selection
Objectives:
- Describe the purpose of administrative distance
- Link-State Routing Protocol Overview
Objectives:
- Explain the basic idea behind link-state protocols
- Link-State Routing Protocol Data Structures
Objectives:
- Describe the data structures that are used by link-state routing protocols
- Introducing OSPF
Objectives:
- Describe the features of OSPF
- Establishing OSPF Neighbor Adjacencies
Objectives:
- Describe how OSPF neighbor adjacencies are established
- OSPF Neighbor States
Objectives:
- Explain OSPF neighbor states
- SPF Algorithm
Objectives:
- Explain how OSPF decides what is the best path through the network
- Building a Link-State Database
Objectives:
- Describe how routers build and synchronize the link-state database
- Discovery 16: Configure and Verify Single-Area OSPF
Objectives:
- Configure and verify OSPF configuration
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure and Verify Single-Area OSPF
- Routing for IPv6
Objectives:
- Describe routing types for IPv6
- Summary Challenge
Section 18: Building Redundant Switched Topologies
Objectives:
- Explain how STP and RSTP work
This lesson includes these topics:
- Physical Redundancy in a LAN
Objectives:
- Describe physical redundancy in LAN
- Issues in Redundant Topologies
Objectives:
- Describe problems that may arise in redundant switched topologies
- Spanning Tree Operation
Objectives:
- Describe STP operation in the sample topology
- Types of Spanning Tree Protocols
Objectives:
- Describe variants of STP and the differences between them
- Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
Objectives:
- Describe the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
- PortFast and BPDU Guard
Objectives:
- Demonstrate why PortFast and BPDU guard are important technologies
- Summary Challenge
Section 19: Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
Objectives:
- Configure link aggregation using EtherChannel
This lesson includes these topics:
- EtherChannel Overview
Objectives:
- Describe the idea behind EtherChannel technology
- EtherChannel Configuration Options
Objectives:
- Identify the two EtherChannel protocols and their modes
- Configuring and Verifying EtherChannel
Objectives:
- Explain the EtherChannel configuration and verification using Cisco IOS Software commands for Layer 2 and Layer 3 EtherChannel links.
- Discovery 17: Configure and Verify EtherChannel
Objectives:
- Configure and verify EtherChannel configuration
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure and Verify EtherChannel
- Improve Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
- FASTLab 7: Improve Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Configuration Tips
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
Section 20: Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy
Objectives:
- Describe the purpose of Layer 3 redundancy protocols
This lesson includes these topics:
- Need for Default Gateway Redundancy
Objectives:
- Describe routing issues in connection to redundancy
- Understanding FHRP
Objectives:
- Describe the router redundancy process and what happens when a failover occurs
- Understanding HSRP
Objectives:
- Describe the concept of HSRP
- Summary Challenge
Section 21: Introducing WAN Technologies
Objectives:
- Describe basic WAN and VPN concepts
This lesson includes these topics:
- Introduction to WAN Technologies
Objectives:
- Explain WAN technologies
- WAN Devices and Demarcation Point
Objectives:
- Describe the WAN devices and their functions in a WAN environment
- WAN Topology Options
Objectives:
- Describe the WAN topology options
- WAN Connectivity Options
Objectives:
- Describe the major WAN communication link options
- Virtual Private Networks
Objectives:
- Explain tVPNs
- Enterprise-Managed VPNs
Objectives:
- Describe the characteristics of enterprise-managed VPNs
- Provider-Managed VPNs
Objectives:
- Describe the characteristics of provider-managed VPNs
- Summary Challenge
Section 22: Explaining Basics of ACL
Objectives:
- Describe the operation of ACLs and their applications in the network
This lesson includes these topics:
- ACL Overview
Objectives:
- Describe what ACLs are
- ACL Operation
Objectives:
- Explain how ACLs operate
- ACL Wildcard Masking
Objectives:
- Describe ACL wildcard masking
- Wildcard Mask Abbreviations
Objectives:
- Describe ACL wildcard bit mask abbreviations
- Types of Basic ACLs
Objectives:
- Describe the types of ACLs
- Configuring Standard IPv4 ACLs
Objectives:
- Explain numbered IPv4 ACLs
- Configuring Extended IPv4 ACLs
Objectives:
- Configure and edit named IPv4 ACLs
- Verifying and Modifying IPv4 ACLs
Objectives:
- Describe traffic filtering with ACLs
- Applying IPv4 ACLs to Filter Network Traffic
Objectives:
- Apply an ACL to an interface and describe how to test an IP packet against a numbered standard access list
- Discovery 18: Configure and Verify IPv4 ACLs
Objectives:
- Configure named and standard ACLs
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure, Apply, and Modify Standard IPv4 ACLs
- Task 2: Configure, Apply, and Verify Extended IPv4 Access Lists
- Implement Numbered and Named IPv4 ACLs
- FASTLab 8: Implement Numbered and Named IPv4 ACLs
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Configuration Tips
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
Section 23: Enabling Internet Connectivity
Objectives:
- Configure internet access using DHCP clients and explain and configure NAT on Cisco routers
This lesson includes these topics:
- Discovery 19: Configure a Provider-Assigned IPv4 Address
Objectives:
- Configure a Static Provider Assigned IP address and Configuring DHCP Client
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure a Provider-Assigned IPv4 Address
- Introducing Network Address Translation
Objectives:
- Describe the features and benefits of NAT
- NAT Terminology and Translation Mechanisms
Objectives:
- Describe types of NAT addresses
- Benefits and Drawbacks of NAT
Objectives:
- Describe types of NAT
- Static NAT and Port Forwarding
Objectives:
- Explain static NAT
- Dynamic NAT
Objectives:
- Explain dynamic NAT
- Port Address Translation
Objectives:
- Explain how to configure and verify static NAT
- Configuring and Verifying Inside IPv4 NAT
Objectives:
- Explain how to configure dynamic NAT
- Discovery 20: Configure Static NAT
Objectives:
- Configure static NAT and explain its operation
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure Static NAT
- Discovery 21: Configure Dynamic NAT and PAT
Objectives:
- Configure dynamic NAT and explain its operation
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure Dynamic NAT
- Task 2: Configure Inside IPv4 PAT
- Implement PAT
- FASTLab 9: Implement PAT
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
Section 24: Introducing QoS
Objectives:
- Describe the basic QoS concepts
This lesson includes these topics:
- Converged Networks
Objectives:
- Describe quality impact of running different types of traffic over a single network
- Quaility of Service Defined
Objectives:
- Define the goal of QoS
- QoS Policy
Objectives:
- Describe a QoS policy and explain its importance in the deployment of QoS and explain the three major steps that are involved in implementing a QoS policy on a network
- QoS Mechanisms
Objectives:
- Identify and explain basic groups of QoS mechanisms
- QoS Models
Objectives:
- High-level summary of the three QoS models to be discussed: Best Effort, IntServ, and DiffServ; with emphasis on DiffServ
- Deploying End-to-End QoS
Objectives:
- List and describe the steps for optimally deploying QoS policy within an enterprise and explain the best-practice QoS implementations and configurations within the campus
- Summary Challenge
Section 25: Explaining Wireless Fundamentals
Objectives:
- Describe the concepts of wireless networks, which types of wireless networks can be built and how to use WLC
This lesson includes these topics:
- Wireless Technologies
Objectives:
- Discuss the various types of wireless topologies
- WLAN Architectures
Objectives:
- Discuss the various types of wireless architectures
- WLAN Components
Objectives:
- Discuss the wireless components
- WiFi Channels
Objectives:
- Discuss the WiFi channels and the principle of non-overlapping WiFi channels
- AP and WLC Management
Objectives:
- Describe AP and WLC management access connections
- Discovery 22: Log into the WLC
Objectives:
- Log into the WLC
- Topology
- Task 1: Log into the WLC
- Discovery 23: Monitor the WLC
Objectives:
- Monitor the WLC
- Topology
- Task 1: Monitor the WLC
- Discovery 24: Configure a Dynamic (VLAN) Interface
Objectives:
- Configure a VLAN (dynamic) interface
- Topology
- Task 1: Configure a VLAN (Dynamic) Interface
- Discovery 25: Configure a DHCP Scope
Objectives:
- Configure a DHCP scope
- Topology
- Task 1: Configure a DHCP Scope
- Discovery 26: Configure a WLAN
Objectives:
- Configure a WLAN
- Topology
- Task 1: Configure a WLAN
- Discovery 27: Define a RADIUS Server
Objectives:
- Define a RADIUS server.
- Topology
- Task 1: Define a RADIUS Server
- Discovery 28: Explore Management Options
Objectives:
- Configure the SNMP location for the WLC
- Topology
- Task 1: Explore Management Options
- Summary Challenge
Section 26: Introducing Architectures and Virtualization
Objectives:
- Describe network and device architectures and introduce virtualization
This lesson includes these topics:
- Introduction to Network Design
Objectives:
- Describe the issues in poorly designed LANs
- Enterprise Three-Tier Hierarchical Network Design
Objectives:
- Describe the enterprise network design
- Spine-Leaf Network Design
Objectives:
- Describe characteristics of spine and leaf architectures
- Cisco Enterprise Architecture Model
Objectives:
- Describe the enterprise architecture model
- Cloud Computing Overview
Objectives:
- Describe the effect of cloud computing on enterprise network
- Device Architecture
Objectives:
- Describe the device architecture
- Virtualization Fundamentals
Objectives:
- Explain the need for virtualization, the concept of a virtual machine, and its components
- Summary Challenge
Section 27: Explaining the Evolution of Intelligent Networks
Objectives:
- Introduce the concept of network programmability and SDN and describe the smart network management solutions like Cisco DNA Center, SD-Access and SD-WAN
This lesson includes these topics:
- Overview of Network Programmability in Enterprise Networks
Objectives:
- Explain the need for programmability, and automation and provide a high level Network Programmability options in Enterprise Networks
- Software-Defined Networking
Objectives:
- Describe the basics of SDN and its role in enterprise network
- Common Programmability Protocols and Methods
Objectives:
- Describe the Common Programmability Protocols and Methods in the Model-driven Programmability Stack
- Configuration Management Tools
Objectives:
- Describe the Configuration Management Tools and compare and contrast agent-based and agentless configuration management solutions
- Introducing Cisco DNA Center
Objectives:
- Describe Cisco DNA Center
- Discovery 29: Explore the Cisco DNA Center
Objectives:
- Describe example analysis using Cisco DNA Center
- Topology
- Task 1: Explore Cisco DNA Center GUI
- Cisco SD-Access
Objectives:
- Explore Cisco SD Access and introduce concept of overlay networks
- Introducing Cisco SD-WAN
Objectives:
- Describe Cisco SD-WAN
- Summary Challenge
Section 28: Introducing System Monitoring
Objectives:
- Configure basic IOS system monitoring tools
This lesson includes these topics:
- Introducing Syslog
Objectives:
- Explain why syslog is used
- Syslog Message Format
Objectives:
- Describe the format and severity levels of syslog messages
- SNMP Overview
Objectives:
- Explain why SNMP is used and how it works and its versions
- Enabling Network Time Protocol
Objectives:
- Describe how to enable NTP
- Discovery 30: Configure and Verify NTP
Objectives:
- Configure and verify NTP in Client Server mode
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure and Verify NTP
- Configure System Message Logging
- FASTLab 10: Configure System Message Logging
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Configuration Tips
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
Section 29: Managing Cisco Devices
Objectives:
- Describe the management of Cisco devices
This lesson includes these topics:
- Cisco IOS Integrated File System and Devices
Objectives:
- Describe the file systems that are used by a Cisco router
- Stages of the Router Power-On Boot Sequence
Objectives:
- Describe the sequence of events that occurs during a router boot
- Loading and Managing System Images Files
Objectives:
- Describe how to load and manage system images files
- Loading Cisco IOS Configuration Files
Objectives:
- Describe the process of loading Cisco IOS configuration files
- Validating Cisco IOS Images Using MD5
Objectives:
- Describe how to validate IOS images using MD5
- Managing Cisco IOS Images and Device Configuration Files
Objectives:
- Describe how to manage Cisco IOS images and device configuration files
- Discovery 31: Create the Cisco IOS Image Backup
Objectives:
- Create the IOS image backup
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Create the Cisco IOS Image Backup
- Discovery 32: Upgrade Cisco IOS Image
Objectives:
- Upgrade IOS image
- Topology
- Job Aid
- Task 1: Upgrade Cisco IOS Image
- Summary Challenge
Section 30: Examining the Security Threat Landscape
Objectives:
- Describe the current security threat landscape
This lesson includes these topics:
- Security Threat Landscape Overview
Objectives:
- Describe the current threat landscape, or threatscape
- Malware
Objectives:
- Describe malware
- Hacking Tools
Objectives:
- Describe hacking tools
- Denial of Service and Distributed Denial of Service
Objectives:
- Describe DoS and DDoS attacks
- Spoofing
Objectives:
- Describe spoofing
- Reflection and Amplification Attacks
Objectives:
- Describe reflection and amplification attacks
- Social Engineering
Objectives:
- Explain social engineering
- Evolution of Phishing
Objectives:
- Describe the evolution of phishing
- Password Attacks
Objectives:
- Examine password attacks
- Reconnaissance Attacks
Objectives:
- Examine reconnaissance attacks
- Buffer Overflow Attacks
Objectives:
- Explain buffer overflow attacks
- Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
Objectives:
- Explain man-in-the-middle attacks
- Vectors of Data Loss and Exfiltration
Objectives:
- Explain vectors of data loss and exfiltration
- Other Considerations
Objectives:
- Describe other considerations
- Summary Challenge
Section 31: Implementing Threat Defense Technologies
Objectives:
- Describe threat defense technologies
This lesson includes these topics:
- Information Security Overview
Objectives:
- Describe information security
- Firewalls
Objectives:
- Describe firewalls
- Intrusion Prevention Systems
Objectives:
- Describe intrusion prevention systems
- Introduction to Cryptographic Technologies
Objectives:
- Describe cryptographic technologies
- IPsec Security Services
Objectives:
- Describe IPsec security services
- Secure Sockets Layer and Transport Layer Security
Objectives:
- Describe SSL and TLS protocols
- Wireless Security Protocols
Objectives:
- Describe wireless security protocols
- Discovery 33: Configure WLAN Using WPA2 PSK Using the GUI
Objectives:
- Configure WPA2 PSK
- Task 1: Configure WLAN Using WPA2 PSK Using the GUI
- Summary Challenge
Section 32: Securing Administrative Access
Objectives:
- Implement a basic security configuration of the device management plane
This lesson includes these topics:
- Network Device Security Overview
Objectives:
- List the actions that are required to secure a network device
- Securing Access to Privileged EXEC Mode
Objectives:
- Secure access to privileged EXEC mode
- Securing Console Access
Objectives:
- Secure console access to a network device
- Securing Remote Access
Objectives:
- Secure remote access to a network device
- Discovery 34: Secure Console and Remote Access
Objectives:
- Secure initial configuration
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Secure Access to Privileged EXEC Mode
- Task 2: Secure Console and Remote Access
- Task 3: Enable SSH
- Configuring the Login Banner
Objectives:
- Configure the login banner
- Limiting Remote Access with ACLs
Objectives:
- Limit remote access with an ACL
- Discovery 35: Enable and Limit Remote Access Connectivity
Objectives:
- Enable and secure remote access connectivity
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Limit Remote Access with ACLs
- Task 2: Configure the Login and EXEC Banners
- External Authentication Options
Objectives:
- Describe TACACS+ and RADIUS for external authentication
- Secure Device Administrative Access
- FASTLab 11: Secure Device Administrative Access
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
Section 33: Implementing Device Hardening
Objectives:
- Implement basic steps to harden network devices
This lesson includes these topics:
- Securing Unused Ports
Objectives:
- Secure unused ports
- Infrastructure ACL
Objectives:
- Infrastructure ACL
- Disabling Unused Services
Objectives:
- Disable unused services
- Port Security Overview
Objectives:
- Describe port security
- Discovery 36: Configure and Verify Port Security
Objectives:
- Configure port security
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Task 1: Configure and Verify Port Security with Static Learning and Default Violation Mode on SW1
- Task 2: Configure and Verify Port Security with Sticky Learning and Default Violation Mode on SW1
- Task 3: Configure Error-Disabled Port Automatic Recovery on SW1
- Task 4: Configure and Verify Port Security with Dynamic Learning and Protect Violation Mode on SW2
- Task 5: Configure and Verify Port Security with Dynamic Learning and Restrict Violation Mode on SW2
- Mitigating VLAN Attacks
Objectives:
- Describe VLAN attacks
- DHCP Snooping
Objectives:
- Describe DHCP attacks
- Dynamic ARP Inspection
Objectives:
- Explain ARP cache poisoning attack
- Implement Device Hardening
- FASTLab 12: Implement Device Hardening
- Topology
- Job Aids
- Configuration Tips
- Answer Key
- Summary Challenge
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