Course Overview
The Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions course provide a broad range of fundamental knowledge for all IT careers. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on training, you will learn how to install, operate, configure, and verify a basic IPv4 and IPv6 network. The course covers configuring network components such as switches, routers, and Wireless LAN Controllers; managing network devices; and identifying basic security threats. Network programmability, automation, and software-defined networking are also covered at a foundational level.
This course helps you prepare to take the 200-301 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam.
What You Will Learn
Introduction to Networks
- Build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes.
- Configure routers, switches, and end devices to provide access to local and remote network resources and to enable end-to-end connectivity between remote devices.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
- Configure and troubleshoot connectivity a small network using security best practices.
Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
- Work with routers, switches and wireless devices to configure and troubleshoot VLANs, Wireless LANs and Inter-VLAN routing.
- Configure and troubleshoot redundancy on a switched network using STP and EtherChannel.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
- Explain how to support available and reliable networks using dynamic addressing and first-hop redundancy protocols.
Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
- Work with routers and switches using OSPF in point-to-point and multiaccess networks.
- Mitigate threats and enhance network security using access control lists and security best practices.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
- Understand virtualization, SDN, and how APIs and configuration management tools enable network automation.
Target Audience
Anyone looking to start a career in networking or wishing to achieve the Cisco CCNA Certification.
Course Prerequisites
Attendees should meet the following prerequisites:
- Basic computer literacy
- Basic PC operating system navigation skills
- Basic Internet usage skills
- Basic IP address knowledge
Certification
The course completion certificate is provided with Dubai KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority) Attestation.
This course is recommended as preparation for the CISCO Certification:
200-301 – Cisco Certified Network Associate Exam (CCNA)