CCNA

About this course

OverviewThe Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v1.0 course gives you a broad range of fundamental knowledge for all IT careers. Through a combination of lecture, hands-on labs, and self-study, you will learn how to install, operate, configure, and verify basic IPv4 and IPv6 networks. The course covers configuring network components such as switches, routers, and wireless LAN controllers; managing network devices; and identifying basic security threats. The course also gives you a foundation in network programmability, automation, and software-defined networking.This course helps you prepare to take the 200-301 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. By passing this one exam, you earn CCNA certification.Course ObjectivesAfter taking this course, you should be able to: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 Internetwork Operating System (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 and addresses, and configure and verify basic IPv6con