CCNA Routing & Switching

• Understanding of network fundamentals
• Basic knowledge of IP addressing

Audience

• Network professionals
• IT professionals

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing & Switching is a certification highly valued in the IT industry and recognized globally as a standard for network professionals. It demonstrates a professional's ability to handle essential network tasks and their readiness for higher-level challenges in the IT networking domain.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at expert-level network professionals who wish to prepare for the CCNA Routing & Switching certification exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of networking fundamentals.
• Master IP connectivity and understand WAN technologies.
• Secure network devices using Access Control Lists (ACLs), VPNs, and other security protocols to prevent unauthorized access and threats.
• Prepare for the CCNA Routing & Switching Certification exam.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction

Networking Fundamentals

• Introduction to networks
• Understanding network components
• OSI and TCP/IP models
• IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
• Ethernet LANs and switches
• Configuring and troubleshooting ethernet LANs

Routing Technologies

• Static routing
• Introduction to dynamic routing protocols
• Configuring and Troubleshooting OSPF (single-area OSPF)
• Introduction to EIGRP

WAN Technologies

• WAN connectivity options
• Configuring serial encapsulation
• Introduction to VPNs
• Basics of IPsec

Infrastructure Services

• DHCP, NAT, and NTP configuration
• Introduction to QoS
• Device management protocols
• Device monitoring and maintenance

Infrastructure Security

• Securing network devices
• Introduction to ACLs
• Configuring ACLs for IPv4 and IPv6
• Securing device access and VPNs

Infrastructure Management

• Introduction to network automation
• Basics of Python for network automation
• Understanding SDN (Software Defined Networking)
• Overview of network management protocols like SNMP

Review and Exam Preparation

• Review and practice exam
• Overview of the registration and certification process
• Study tips and resources

Summary and Next Steps