CCNA Custom

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1.0 Network Fundamentals

• 1.1 Explain the role and function of network components
• 1.2 Describe characteristics of network topology architectures
• 1.3 Compare physical interface and cabling types
• 1.4 Identify interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, mismatch duplex, and/or speed)
• 1.5 Compare TCP to UDP
• 1.6 Configure and verify IPv4 addressing and subnetting
• 1.7 Describe private IPv4 addressing
• 1.8 Configure and verify IPv6 addressing and prefix
• 1.9 Describe IPv6 address types
• 1.10 Verify IP parameters for Client OS (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
• 1.12 Explain virtualization fundamentals (server virtualization, containers, and VRFs)
• 1.13 Describe switching concepts

2.0 Network Access

• 2.1 Configure and verify VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches
• 2.2 Configure and verify interswitch connectivity
• 2.3 Configure and verify Layer 2 discovery protocols (Cisco Discovery Protocol and LLDP)
• 2.4 Configure and verify (Layer 2/Layer 3) EtherChannel (LACP)
• 2.5 Interpret basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol
• 2.8 Describe network device management access (Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, console, TACACS+/RADIUS, and cloud managed)

3.0 IP Connectivity

• 3.1 Interpret the components of routing table
• 3.2 Determine how a router makes a forwarding decision by default
• 3.3 Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 static routing
• 3.4 Configure and verify single area OSPFv2
• 3.5 Describe the purpose, functions, and concepts of first hop redundancy protocols
• 3.6 Routing protocols: RIP, OSPFv3, EIGRP, BFD, ECMP and BGP

4.0 IP Services

• 4.1 Configure and verify inside source NAT using static and pools
• 4.2 Configure and verify NTP operating in a client and server mode
• 4.3 Explain the role of DHCP and DNS within the network
• 4.4 Explain the function of SNMP in network operations
• 4.5 Describe the use of syslog features including facilities and levels
• 4.6 Configure and verify DHCP client and relay
• 4.7 Explain the forwarding per-hop behavior (PHB) for QoS, such as classification, marking, queuing, congestion, policing, and shaping
• 4.8 Configure network devices for remote access using SSH
• 4.9 Describe the capabilities and functions of TFTP/FTP in the network

5.0 Security Fundamentals

• 5.1 Define key security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigation techniques)
• 5.2 Describe security program elements (user awareness, training, and physical access control)
• 5.3 Configure and verify device access control using local passwords
• 5.4 Describe security password policies elements, such as management, complexity, and password alternatives (multifactor authentication, certificates, and biometrics)
• 5.5. Describe IPsec remote access and site-to-site VPNs
• 5.6 Configure and verify access control lists
• 5.7 Configure and verify Layer 2 security features (DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and port security)
• 5.8 Compare authentication, authorization, and accounting concepts