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Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification

via Graduate School USA

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Overview

Learn comprehensive networking fundamentals and Cisco device configuration through this certification preparation course covering essential CCNA topics. Master host-to-host communications models, TCP/IP protocol suite implementation, and Cisco IOS software operation while developing practical skills in LAN and WAN technologies. Configure and troubleshoot Cisco switches and routers, implement VLANs and trunking, and establish routing protocols including OSPF for efficient network communication. Explore advanced networking concepts such as IPv6 addressing, static routing configuration, and redundant switched topologies with EtherChannel implementation. Gain expertise in Layer 3 redundancy, access control lists (ACLs), and quality of service (QoS) management for optimized network performance. Understand wireless networking fundamentals, network architectures, and virtualization technologies while learning system monitoring and Cisco device management techniques. Develop security skills by examining threat landscapes, implementing defense technologies, securing administrative access, and applying device hardening strategies to protect network infrastructure.

Syllabus

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

Taught by

Bruce Gay and Brian Simms

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