CCNA 2020: AAA Security & VPN Types
CCNA 2020: AAA Security & VPN Types
- describe AAA security, differentiate between authentication, authorization, and accounting, and configure a router to use a RADIUS server and verify that it is working
- describe VPN types, when to use remote access VPNs and site-to-site VPNs, and the elements involved
Explore Cisco's new model security, AAA security. Discover the differences between authentication, authorization, and accounting, and how to configure a router to use a RADIUS server and verify the configuration. Examine VPN types, including remote access VPNs and site-to-site VPNs, and when to use them. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: APIs & Cisco DNA Center
CCNA 2020: APIs & Cisco DNA Center
- describe APIs, why they matter, and some of the different APIs that networking professionals should know about
- describe the use of REST-based APIs, including the verbs used and headers used to encode data, and describe the different methods of authentication used in REST-based APIs
- compare traditional campus device management with Cisco DNA Center device management, and identify benefits of and navigate around the Cisco DNA Center
Examine the concept of APIs, including REST-based APIs, data encoding, and authentication methods. Explore the differences between traditional campus device management and Cisco DNA Center device management, and the benefits and uses of Cisco DNA Center. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: Automation, Network Programmability, & SDN Architectures
CCNA 2020: Automation, Network Programmability, & SDN Architectures
- describe automation and programmability domain objectives
- describe network programmability, the need for it, and why it's important for the networking professional to know
- describe SDN Architecture and terminology, difference between control planes and data planes, and API concepts
Explore the concepts of automation and programmability domain objectives. Delve into network programmability, why it's needed, and why you should know about it. Examine the SDN Architecture and its terminology, as well as the difference between data and control planes. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: Cisco Wireless Architecture & WLAN Components
CCNA 2020: Cisco Wireless Architecture & WLAN Components
- describe wireless networking principles that are important to remember when setting up a wireless network
- describe Cisco wireless architectures and AP modes, the basic architecture for setting up a wireless network, and modes that APs can be put into through the WLC
- describe the different components connected to the WLC, how the devices are physically connected, and what type of connections are needed in the wireless infrastructure
Explore the basics of wireless networking, including what is required to set up a wireless network, and Cisco wireless architectures and AP modes. Discover different components connected to the WLC, how devices are physically connected, and the types of connections needed in wireless infrastructure. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: Cisco WLC Configuration & Wireless Management Access
CCNA 2020: Cisco WLC Configuration & Wireless Management Access
- recognize the GUI interface of a Cisco WLC, including where configure WLANs, security settings, QoS profiles, and advanced WLAN settings and configure WPA2 PSK through the GUI
- configure different management access options in the WLC, including settings for SSH, HTTP-HTTPS access, and serial connections and also describe the use of TACACS+/RADIUS for authentication
Explore the GUI interface of a Cisco WLC and discover where to configure WLANs, security settings, QoS profiles, and advanced WLAN settings. Discover the different authentication settings for your WLAN by configuring WPA2 PSK through the GUI. Examine where to configure different management access options in the WLC, including settings for SSH, HTTP-HTTPS access, and serial connections. The use of TACACS+/RADIUS for authentication is also covered. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: Configuration Management & JSON Encoded Data
CCNA 2020: Configuration Management & JSON Encoded Data
- describe the need for configuration management and some of the configuration management utilities available
- describe data format basics, including how JSON encoded data is structured and why it is used in networking programmability
Examine the need for configuration management, as well as some of the configuration management utilities available. Explore the basics of data formats, including the structure of JSON encoded data and why it's used in networking programmability. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: Configuring & Verifying ACLs
CCNA 2020: Configuring & Verifying ACLs
- describe the use of ACLs on Cisco devices and configure and verify standard ACLs
- describe extended ACLs and configure source and destination addresses, protocols and even ports
- describe named ACLs and their advantages over and differences from numbered ACLs, and configure and verify named ACLs
Explore the use of ACLs on Cisco devices and how to configure and verify standard, extended, and named ACLs. In addition, examine the differences between named and numbered ACLs. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: Configuring & Verifying NAT
CCNA 2020: Configuring & Verifying NAT
- recognize networking services a CCNA professional should be aware of
- describe the use of NAT with IPv4, configure static NAT, describe how static NAT works, and recognize the drawbacks of using static NAT
- configure Dynamic NAT (NAT Pooling) and Port Address Translation and verify the working configuration
Explore networking services a CCNA professional should be aware of. Examine the use of NAT with IPv4, configure static NAT, and the drawbacks of using static NAT. Discover how to configure dynamic NAT and Port Address Translation, and how to verify the working configuration. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: Configuring Port Security, DHCP Snooping, & DAI
CCNA 2020: Configuring Port Security, DHCP Snooping, & DAI
- describe why port security is important and the steps and options necessary to configure and verify port security set with a static MAC address
- configure port security to learn the MAC address of attached devices and describe the steps and options necessary to configure and verify this dynamic port security
- configure DHCP snooping and Dynamic ARP Inspection and describe why both are used and configured on switches
Explore the importance of port security and the steps and options required to configure static and sticky port security. Discover how to configure DHCP snooping and Dynamic ARP Inspection and why they are used and configured on switches. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: Configuring SSH, FTP, & TFTP
CCNA 2020: Configuring SSH, FTP, & TFTP
- describe why it's important to enable remote access using SSH instead of Telnet, elements required to ensure that remote access to devices is secured, and how to verify that the secured access works
- describe FTP and TFTP in the context of device management and use them to back up the IOS image
Discover how to configure IP services such as SSH, FTP, and TFTP. Explore the importance of enabling remote access using SSH instead of Telnet, elements required to ensure remove access to devices is secured, how to verify secured access, and use FTP and TFTP to back up the IOS image. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: Dynamic Routing
CCNA 2020: Dynamic Routing
- describe dynamic routing protocol concepts such as types, metrics, and administrative distance, as well as how routers learn routes
- describe the basics of how OSPF works, the conditions of becoming OSPF neighbors, and what OSPF builds within the router to populate the routing table
- configure OSPFv2, describe unusual configuration details, set a router-id, and use commands to verify OSPF is operational
- describe FHRPs and why you would use them and configure HSRP
- configure VRRP and GLBP and use priority and preempt commands in HSRP
Explore the concept of dynamic routing, including protocol types, metrics, and how routers learn routes. Examine OSPF concepts such as conditions for becoming OSPF neighbors, how OSPF works, and how to configure and verify it. In addition, discover how to configure FHRPs and why you would use them, and configure VRRP and GLBP. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: IP Addressing Basics & Configuration
CCNA 2020: IP Addressing Basics & Configuration
- recall the basics of IP addressing
- recognize the hardware and software that a CCNA professional should be able to identify, where these components are used, and how they are connected for networking
- configure IPv4 addresses on physical interfaces and logical interfaces and verify that IP addresses have been set using the command line interface
Familiarize yourself with the basics of IP addressing and the hardware and software components a CCNA professional should be able to identify. Examine where components are used and how they are connected for networking. In addition, discover how to configure IPv4 addresses on physical and logical interfaces and verify the configuration. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: IPv4 Subnetting
CCNA 2020: IPv4 Subnetting
- recall introductory subnetting principles
- subnet a class C network and describe the requirements
- subnet a class B network and recognize the difference from subnetting a class A address
- recognize a class A subnetting example and describe different ways to speed up the process of subnetting
- perform VLSm with an address space
Explore subnetting principles as an important part of your exam preparation. Discover how to subnet various class addresses and the difference between them. Examine methods for speeding up the subnetting process and how to perform a VLSm with an address space. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: IPv6 Addressing & Configuration
CCNA 2020: IPv6 Addressing & Configuration
- describe the basics of identifying IPv6 addresses and why you should be using them
- describe the different types of IPv6 addresses with usage scenarios
- configure IPv6 addresses on Cisco devices and on a Windows OS
- find the IP addressing information in a Windows OS, MacOS, and Linux OS
Explore the basics of identifying IPv6 addresses and why you should be using them. Examine the different types of IPv6 addresses, how to configure them on Cisco devices and on a Windows OS, and how to find IP addressing information in various operating systems. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: IT Security Concepts
CCNA 2020: IT Security Concepts
- describe security concepts a CCNA professional should be aware of
- recognize key security concepts and terminology
Explore the security concepts and terminology a CCNA professional should be familiar with. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: L2 Discovery Protocols & L2 and L3 EtherChannel Configuration
CCNA 2020: L2 Discovery Protocols & L2 and L3 EtherChannel Configuration
- describe the purpose of L2 Discovery Protocols, and configure and verify the use of Cisco Discovery Protocol
- configure Link Local Discovery Protocol and describe why it is commonly used today
- describe the use of Layer 2 EtherChannel, configure static EtherChannel, and recognize the options and verification commands that are used
- describe Port Aggregation Protocol and Link Aggregation Control Protocol, the differences between them, and how to verify a working configuration
- describe and configure Layer 3 EtherChannel and describe how the configuration differs from configuring L2 EtherChannel
Familiarize yourself with L2 discovery protocols, including how to configure Cisco Discovery Protocol and Link Local Discovery Protocol and verify their configuration. Examine L2 EtherChannel configuration, including why to use it, options and verification commands, and the protocols that can be used. In addition, how to configure L3 EtherChannel and how configuration differs from L2 EtherChannel is also covered. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: Layer 1 Interfaces & Cabling
CCNA 2020: Layer 1 Interfaces & Cabling
- describe the use of fiber-optic cabling, including fiber-optic connectors and modes
- describe the use of copper cabling, including various categories and when to use them
- describe newer developments with Ethernet cabling and Power Over Ethernet
Explore the basics of building networking pathways, the different physical interfaces and cabling used in networking for connecting devices together, and the basic logical topology created by components. Delve into the fiber-optic, copper, and Ethernet cabling and when to use them, and examine the concept of Power Over Ethernet. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: Layer 1 Physical & Configuration Issues
CCNA 2020: Layer 1 Physical & Configuration Issues
- identify physical issues that occur at Layer 1
- identify configuration issues that occur at Layer 1
Discover how to identify physical and configuration issues that can occur at Layer 1. On Cisco routers and switches, examine some of the different issues that interrupt data flow. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: Network Access, VLAN Configuration, & Interswitch Connectivity
CCNA 2020: Network Access, VLAN Configuration, & Interswitch Connectivity
- describe the different ways network access can be configured
- describe how switches function, why they are the choice for LAN connectivity today over hubs, and how switches learns MAC addresses
- describe why VLANs are created and how to create them on switches
- describe some of the different types of VLANs, as well as how to configure them and verify the configuration
- describe reasons to connect multiple switches together and configure trunk ports on switches
- verify interswitch connectivity
Explore how network access can be configured, as well as how switches function and why they are the choice for LAN connectivity over hubs. Examine the basics of VLANs, how to create them on switches, types of VLANs, and how to verify configuration. In addition, discover why you would connect multiple switches, how to do it, and how to verify your configuration. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: Network Topology Architectures
CCNA 2020: Network Topology Architectures
- describe the different network topology architectures, where to use them, and their components
- describe data center network topology architectures, including the different traditional architectures and spine-leaf architecture and the differences between them
Explore network topology architectures, including where to use them and their components. In addition, examine data center topology architectures, including traditional and spine-leaf, and the differences between them. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: Network Topology Architectures - WAN, Cloud, & SOHO
CCNA 2020: Network Topology Architectures - WAN, Cloud, & SOHO
- describe WAN access topology architectures and the basic topologies implemented regardless of whether you're using MPLS, MetroE, Broadband PPPoE, or VPNs for connectivity
- describe cloud network topology architectures and recognize the terminology used to describe cloud platforms
- describe SOHO network topology architectures, including the main differences between home and small office components used in a SOHO environment
Explore the different WAN access topology architectures that network technicians need to be able to identify and understand. Examine the basic topologies implemented, regardless of whether you're using MPLS, MetroE, Broadband PPPoE, or VPNs for connectivity. Discover cloud network topology architectures and the terminology that describes them, and SOHO network topology architectures and the differences between home and small office components uses in a SOHO environment. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: Networking Components
CCNA 2020: Networking Components
- describe the knowledge and skills needed for a variety of IT careers and recognize exam topics you should be familiar with for CCNA certification
- describe hardware and software that a CCNA professional should be able to identify, including where components are used and how they are connected for networking
- describe the roles, functions, and importance of routers and switches in a conventional networking infrastructure, where these devices are placed, and their basic functionality
Familiarize yourself with the knowledge and skills required for various IT careers, as well as a high-level overview of the CCNA exam topics. Examine hardware and software you should be able to identify as a CCNA professional, as well as where these components are used and how they are connected. In addition, discover the roles, functions, and importance of routers and switches in a conventional networking infrastructure. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: Networking Components - NGFW, NGIPS, & Cisco DNA Center
CCNA 2020: Networking Components - NGFW, NGIPS, & Cisco DNA Center
- describe the NGFW and NGIPS security devices, including how they differ from traditional firewalls and IPS devices and why they are needed in today's networking environment
- describe Cisco DNA Center and its interface, as well as the goal intent-based networking management
Explore NGFW and NGIPS security devices, including how they differ from traditional firewalls and IPS devices and why they are needed in today's networking environment. Examine the purpose of Cisco DNA Center, its interface, and how it is used to work with network programmability. The goal of intent-based networking management is also covered. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: Networking Protocols
CCNA 2020: Networking Protocols
- describe the OSI model and compare TCP and UDP
- compare the header components of TCP and UDP, recognize how they work across the network, and recall which upper level protocols use TCP or UDP
Explore networking protocols and the differences between TCP and UDP. Discover the differences in TCP and UDP header components, how TCP and UDP work across the network, and which upper level protocols use TCP and UDP. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: NTP, DNS, & DHCP
CCNA 2020: NTP, DNS, & DHCP
- configure and verify the working of NTP, describe the need and use of NTP for synchronization of network devices, and describe how logging is important for networks
- describe DNS, configure a Cisco router to work as a DNS server, and describe how DHCP is required by clients using DNS
- describe how DHCP manages and distributes IP information configured on it to clients, how the process occurs (DORA), and how to configure the DHCP server and a DHCP relay
Discover how to configure NTP, as well why its needed and how it is used for network device synchronization. Explore DNS and how to configure a Cisco router to work as a DNS server. Examine how DHCP manage and distributes IP information and how to configure a DHCP server and relay. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: Security Program &Password Policy Components
CCNA 2020: Security Program &Password Policy Components
- describe security program basics, including end user security components, user awareness, training, and physical access controls
- establish and manage a security password policy and describe complexity requirements and alternatives
Explore the basics of security programs including end user security components, user awareness, training, and physical access controls. Discover how to establish and manage a security password policy, factoring in complexity requirements. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: SNMP, Syslog, & PHB for QoS
CCNA 2020: SNMP, Syslog, & PHB for QoS
- describe what SNMP does, how to configure it, and the different versions
- describe how any action on a Cisco device is logged, how and where logs are stored and displayed on the router, and how to understand the log messages
- describe the need for QoS, terminology commonly used in configuring QoS, and what per-hop behaviors do
Explore SNMP, including why you need to know about it and how to configure it. Examine the different versions and how to configure version 2c and 3 to make a router send SNMP information to the SNMP server. Delve into Syslog, including how actions are logged on Cisco devices, where logs are stored, and how to understand the log messages. In addition, discover the need for QoS and what per-hop behaviors do. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: Spanning Tree Protocol
CCNA 2020: Spanning Tree Protocol
- describe why Spanning Tree Protocol is needed, how to verify it is working, and set up for per-VLAN STP
- diagram the logic of STP and recognize the terminology to describe port roles and port states
- describe the different types of STP and configure Rapid PVST+ on Cisco switches
- describe the reasons for using PortFast and BPDU Guard and why you do not configure them on trunks
Explore Spanning Tree Protocol, including why it is needed and how to configure it and verify configuration. Discover how to diagram the logic of STP, different types of STP, and how to configure Rapid PVST+ on Cisco switches. In addition, examine reasons for using PortFast and BPDU Guard and why they shouldn't be used on trunks. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: Static Routing
CCNA 2020: Static Routing
- recognize basic IP connectivity concepts that a CCNA professional should be familiar with
- describe IP forwarding, the process of how frames move through multiple routers to the destination, and how routers build routing tables for that action to occur
- describe the use of IPv4 static default and network routes, configure routers to use the routes, and describe why certain routing decisions are made
- implement additional types of IPv4 static routing, configure host routes and floating static routes, and describe the importance of and how to test routes
- describe the use of IPv6 static default and network routes, configure routers to use the routes, and describe why certain routing decisions are made
- implement additional types of IPv6 static routing, configure host routes and floating static routes, and describe the importance of and how to test routes
Explore routing basics, including how frames move through routes to a destination and how routers build routing tables. Discover the use of IPv4 and IPv6 static default and network routes, and how to implement additional types of IPv4 and IPv4 routes. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: Virtualization Concepts
CCNA 2020: Virtualization Concepts
- describe concepts an IT professional should know in relation to virtualization
- install a virtual machine
Discover virtualization concepts that IT professionals should know, types of virtualization, and how to install a virtual machine. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
CCNA 2020: WLCs, Access Points, Servers, & Endpoints
CCNA 2020: WLCs, Access Points, Servers, & Endpoints
- describe Wireless LAN Controllers and Wireless Access Points and when they are and are not needed
- describe servers and endpoints, including the roles they play and their functions
Explore the roles and functions of Wireless LAN Controllers and Wireless Access Points, including when they and are not required. Additionally, examine where servers and endpoints fit into network infrastructure and the purposes they serve. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
Mentoring 200-301 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Mentoring 200-301 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Network fundamentals
- Network access
- IP connectivity
- IP services
- Security fundamentals
- Automation and programmability
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