Course Highlights
  • Get what you need to pass the up-to-date Cisco CCNA 200-301 exam
  • Gain hands-on Cisco CCNA configuration and troubleshooting experience through practice labs
  • Explore how routing and switching technologies work in real world environments
  • Develop skills to work on enterprise production networks
Curriculum

6 Topics
Introduction
How to Make the Most of This Course
Course Material Download
The Study Plan
The Udemy Interface
Why Passing the CCNA is Going to Turbo Charge Your Career

5 Topics
How to Use the Lab Exercises and Anki Flashcards Introduction
Cisco Packet Tracer Installation
How to Use the Course Lab Exercises
Packet Tracer Installation Notes and FAQ
How to Use the Anki Flashcards

6 Topics
Introduction
A (Very) Basic Introduction to Networking
The OSI Reference Model Overview
The TCP/IP Stack
The Upper OSI Layers
The Lower OSI Layers

8 Topics
Introduction
Cisco Operating Systems
Connecting to a Cisco Device over the network
Making the Initial Connection to a Cisco Device
Navigating the Cisco IOS Operating System Part 1
Navigating the Cisco IOS Operating System Part 2
Cisco IOS Configuration Management
The IOS Operating System - Lab Exercises

2 Topics
Introduction
The Transport Layer Header TCP and UDP

8 Topics
Introduction
The IP Header
Unicast Broadcast and Multicast Traffic
Converting from Decimal to Binary
IPv4 Addresses
Calculating an IPv4 Address in Binary
The Subnet Mask
Slash Notation

4 Topics
Introduction
Class A IP Addresses
IP Address Classes B and C
IP Address Classes D and E

16 Topics
Introduction
CIDR Classless Inter-Domain Routing
Subnetting Overview
Subnetting Class C Networks and VLSM
Subnetting Practice Questions
Variable Length Subnet Masking Example Part 1
Variable Length Subnet Masking Example Part 2
Subnetting Large Networks Part 1
Subnetting Large Networks Part 2
Subnetting on the 4th Octet - Written Example
Subnetting on the 3rd Octet - Written Example
Private IP Addresses Part 1
Private IP Addresses Part 2
Subnetting Table and Subnet Calculator
Where to Get More Subnetting Practice
Additional Subnetting Practice

2 Topics
Introduction
Local Area Network Layer 2 - Ethernet

2 Topics
Introduction
Ethernet Connection Media

6 Topics
Introduction
Switches vs Hubs
Switch Operation
Routers
Other Cisco Devices
Cisco Device Functions - Lab Exercises

8 Topics
Introduction
DNS The Domain Name System
DNS on Cisco Routers
ARP Address Resolution Protocol
ARP for Routed Traffic
Life of a Packet Example Part 1 - DNS
Life of a Packet Example Part 2 - HTTP
The Life of a Packet - Lab Exercises

4 Topics
Introduction
The Cisco Troubleshooting Methodology
Cisco Troubleshooting Methodology - Lab Example
The Cisco Troubleshooting Methodology - Lab Exercises

8 Topics
Introduction
Basic Router and Switch Configuration
The Setup Wizard
Speed and Duplex Settings
CDP and LLDP
Basic Layer 1 and 2 Troubleshooting
Basic Layer 1 and 2 Troubleshooting - Lab Demo
Cisco Router and Switch Basics - Lab Exercises

8 Topics
Introduction
The Boot Up Process
The Boot Up Process Lab Demo
Factory Reset and Password Recovery
Password Recovery Lab Demo
Backing up the System Image and Configuration
Upgrading IOS
Cisco Device Management - Lab Exercises

9 Topics
Introduction
Connected and Local Routes
Connected and Local Routes Lab Demo
Static Routes
Static Routes Lab Demo
Summarisation Longest Prefix Match and Default Routes
Summary Routes and Longest Prefix Match Lab Demo
Default Routes and Load Balancing Lab Demo
Routing Fundamentals - Lab Exercises

16 Topics
Introduction
Dynamic Routing Protocols vs Static Routes
Dynamic Routing Protocols Lab Demo
Routing Protocol Types
Routing Protocol Types Lab Demo
Routing Protocol Metrics
Routing Protocol Metrics Lab Demo
Equal Cost Multi Path
Equal Cost Multi Path Lab Demo
Administrative Distance
Administrative Distance Lab Demo
Loopback Interfaces
Adjacencies and Passive Interfaces
Adjacencies and Passive Interfaces Lab Demo
Route Precedence
Dynamic Routing Protocols - Lab Exercises

3 Topics
Introduction
Basic Connectivity Troubleshooting
Connectivity Troubleshooting - Lab Exercises

6 Topics
Introduction
RIP the Routing Information Protocol
RIP Lab Demo
EIGRP - the Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
EIGRP Lab Demo
IGP Fundamentals Configuration - Lab Exercises

16 Topics
Introduction
OSPF Characteristics
OSPF Basic Configuration
OSPF Basic Configuration Lab Demo
OSPF Advanced Topics
OSPF Advanced Topics Lab Demo
OSPF Areas
OSPF Areas Lab Demo
Bandwidth vs Clock Rate and Speed
OSPF Cost Metric
OSPF Cost Metric Lab Demo
OSPF Adjacencies
OSPF Adjacencies Lab Demo
OSPF DR and BDR Designated Routers
OSPF DR and BDR Lab Demo
OSPF Configuration - Lab Exercises

12 Topics
Introduction
Campus LAN Design - Core Distribution and Access Layers
Spine-Leaf Network Design
Why we have VLANs
VLAN Access Ports
VLAN Access Ports Lab Demo
VLAN Trunk Ports
VLAN Trunk Ports Lab Demo
DTP Dynamic Trunking Protocol
VTP VLAN Trunking Protocol
VTP Lab Demo
VLAN Configuration Lab Exercises

6 Topics
Introduction
Router with Separate Interfaces
Router on a Stick
Layer 3 Switch
Layer 3 Switch Lab Demo
VLAN and Inter-VLAN Routing Configuration - Lab Exercises

7 Topics
Introduction
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Cisco DHCP Server
External DHCP Server
Windows Mac and Linux client IP settings
Cisco DHCP Client
DHCP Configuration - Lab Exercises

6 Topics
Introduction
Network Redundancy
FHRP First Hop Redundancy Protocols
HSRP Hot Standby Router Protocol
HSRP Advanced Topics
HSRP Configuration - Lab Exercises

15 Topics
Introduction
Layer 3 Path Selection and Loop Prevention Review
Why we have the Spanning Tree Protocol
Spanning Tree Terminology - The Bridge
How Spanning Tree Works
Spanning Tree Versions
Verification - show spanning-tree
Verification - show mac address-table
Manipulating the Root Bridge Election
Spanning Tree and HSRP Alignment
Portfast BPDU Guard and Root Guard
Portfast and BPDU Guard Lab Demo
Root Guard Lab Demo
STP Troubleshooting - Lab Exercises
STP Configuration - Lab Exercises

8 Topics
Introduction
Why we have EtherChannel
EtherChannel Load Balancing
EtherChannel Protocols and Configuration
EtherChannel Lab Demo
StackWise VSS and vPC
Layer 3 EtherChannel
EtherChannel Configuration - Lab Exercises

9 Topics
Introduction
DHCP Snooping
DAI Dynamic ARP Inspection
802.1X Identity Based Networking
Preventing Unauthorised Devices with Port Security
Preventing Unauthorised Devices with Port Security Lab Demo
Locking Ports to Hosts with Port Security
Locking Ports to Hosts with Port Security Lab Demo
Port Security Configuration - Lab Exercises

8 Topics
Introduction
Access Control Lists Overview
Standard Extended and Named ACLs
ACL Syntax
ACL Operations
Numbered ACLs Lab Demo
Named ACLs Lab Demo
Access Control Lists Configuration - Lab Exercise

10 Topics
Introduction
IPv4 Address Exhaustion and NAT
Static NAT
NAT Translations - Inside Local Inside Global Outside Local Outside Global
Static NAT Lab Demo
Dynamic NAT
Dynamic NAT Lab Demo
PAT Port Address Translation
PAT Port Address Translation Lab Demo
Network Address Translation Configuration - Lab Exercise

12 Topics
Introduction
Why We Need IPv6
The IPv6 Address Format
IPv6 Global Unicast Addresses
IPv6 Global Unicast Addresses Lab Demo
EUI-64 Addresses
Unique Local and Link Local Addresses
Link Local Addresses Lab Demo
SLAAC Stateless Address AutoConfiguration
IPv6 Static Routes
IPv6 Static Routes Lab Demo
IPv6 Addressing and Routing - Lab Exercise

8 Topics
Introduction
WAN Overview
VPN - Virtual Private Networks
WAN Connectivity Options
Leased Lines
MPLS Multi Protocol Label Switching
PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet
WAN Topology Options

10 Topics
Introduction
The Security Threat Landscape
Common Attacks
Firewalls and IDS/IPS
Firewalls vs Packet Filters
Cryptography
TLS Transport Layer Security
Site-to-Site VPN Virtual Private Networks
Remote Access VPN Virtual Private Networks
Threat Defense Solutions

12 Topics
Introduction
Line Level Security
Privileged Exec and Password Encryption
Line Level Security Lab Demo
Usernames and Privilege Levels
SSH Secure Shell
SSH Secure Shell Lab Demo
AAA Authentication Authorization and Accounting
AAA Configuration
Global Security Best Practices
Global Security Best Practices Lab Demo
Cisco Device Security Configuration - Lab Exercises

10 Topics
Introduction
Syslog
Terminal Monitor and Logging Synchronous
Syslog Lab Demo
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
SNMP Lab Demo
SNMPv3 Configuration
SNMPv3 Lab Demo
Syslog vs SNMP
Network Device Management - Lab Exercises

5 Topics
Introduction
QoS Overview
Classification and Marking
Congestion Management
Policing and Shaping

9 Topics
Introduction
Traditional IT Deployment Models
Defining Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Case Study
Server Virtualization
Virtualizing Network Devices
Cloud Service Models
Cloud Deployment Models
Cloud Computing Advantages

10 Topics
Introduction
Wireless Network Types
Infrastructure Mode and Wireless Access Points
Wireless LAN Controllers and CAPWAP
Switch Configuration for Wireless Networks
Wireless Channels and Radio Frequencies
Wireless Security
Switch Configuration for Wireless - Lab Demo
Wireless Network Configuration - Lab Demo
Wireless Fundamentals - Lab Exercises

14 Topics
Introduction
The Benefits of Network Automation and Programmability
Python Git GitHub and CI-CD
Data Serialization Formats: XML JSON and YAML
APIs - CRUD REST and SOAP
Model Driven Programmability - YANG NETCONF RESTCONF and gRPC
Lab Demo - Testing APIs with Postman
Configuration Management Tools - Ansible Puppet and Chef
Ansible Lab Demo
SDN Software Defined Networking
Software Defined Architecture - DNA Center
Software Defined Architecture - SD-Access
Software Defined Architecture - SD-WAN
Further Learning Resources

1 Topic
BONUS! Recommended Practice Tests

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