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Cisco CCNA Professional Network Administration
Course Description
This course builds a deep understanding of networking concepts, device configuration, troubleshooting, and security using Cisco IOS-based routers and switches. It combines theory with practical labs to help learners master network design, automation, and real-world implementation.
Course Outcomes:
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Understand the architecture, components, and operations of Cisco networks
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Configure, manage, and troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
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Implement VLANs, routing, redundancy, and WAN technologies
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Secure and automate networks using Cisco IOS, ACLs, and network programmability.
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Prepare confidently for the Cisco CCNA 200-301 global certification exam.
Course Curriculum
This course builds a deep understanding of networking concepts, device configuration, troubleshooting, and security using Cisco IOS-based routers and switches. It combines theory with practical labs to help learners master network design, automation, and real-world implementation.
- Introduction to Networking and the OSI Model
- Network Devices, Media, and Interfaces
- TCP/IP Model and Communication Flow
- IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing Concepts
- Lab: Configure PC IP and verify network connectivity
- Understanding Cisco Device Boot Process
- Navigating IOS Command-Line Interface (CLI)
- Managing Configurations and Files
- Backing up and Restoring IOS Images
- Lab: Perform basic switch configuration and backup
- LAN Fundamentals and Frame Forwarding
- Configuring and Verifying VLANs
- Inter-VLAN Routing and Trunking
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Redundancy
- EtherChannel Configuration
- Lab: Configure VLANs, trunks, and redundant topologies
- Routing Concepts and Path Determination
- Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 Interfaces
- Static Routing and Default Routes
- Single-Area OSPF Configuration and Verification
- Packet Delivery Process
- Lab: Configure and verify IPv4/IPv6 static routes and OSPF
- NAT and PAT Fundamentals
- Configuring Static and Dynamic NAT
- Configuring NTP and DHCP Services
- DNS Resolution and Gateway Configuration
- Lab: Implement NAT and verify connectivity
- Securing Administrative Access (Console, SSH, Telnet)
- Implementing Port Security and Device Hardening
- Configuring Standard and Extended ACLs
- Protecting against Common Threats
- Lab: Configure ACLs and secure remote access
- WLAN Architecture and Components
- Configuring and Managing Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC)
- Wireless Security (WPA2, WPA3, RADIUS Authentication)
- Lab: Configure an open and secured WLAN
- Introduction to WAN Concepts
- Layer 3 Redundancy (HSRP, VRRP, GLBP)
- WAN Connectivity (PPP, MPLS, Broadband)
- QoS Fundamentals and Implementation
- Lab: Configure WAN redundancy and QoS policies
- System Monitoring Tools (Syslog, SNMP, NTP)
- Logging and Troubleshooting Network Devices
- Backing up Configurations and IOS Images
- Lab: Enable SNMP and Syslog monitoring
- Introduction to AI and ML in Network Operations
- Overview of Cisco DNA Center and SDN
- Basics of Network Programmability and APIs
- Automation using Python and REST APIs
- Lab: Explore automation through Cisco Sandbox
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