Custom Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) Part 1

This course is designed to provide participants with foundational knowledge and practical skills required to implement and administer Cisco network solutions. Throughout the course, participants will gain insights into various networking concepts and technologies, with a focus on Cisco networking solutions.

Course outline

Introduction to Networking
Basic networking concepts and protocols
TCP/IP and OSI models
Ethernet LANs and VLANs
Cisco IOS Software and Initial Device Configuration
Overview of Cisco IOS software and command-line interface (CLI)
Initial device configuration and password recovery
IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing
Understanding IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes
Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 addresses on Cisco devices
Subnetting and VLSM
Subnetting concepts and Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM)
Subnetting IPv4 networks and designing IP addressing schemes
Routing Technologies
Overview of routing protocols such as RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP
Configuring dynamic routing protocols on Cisco routers
Switching Technologies
Layer 2 switching concepts
Configuring VLANs, trunks, and inter-VLAN routing
Network Security
Network security concepts and best practices
Configuring access control lists (ACLs) and port security on Cisco switches
Wireless LANs
Wireless LAN technologies and standards
Configuring basic wireless LAN connectivity on Cisco devices
Quality of Service (QoS)
QoS concepts and mechanisms
Configuring QoS policies on Cisco routers and switches

Course objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand fundamental networking concepts and protocols
Configure Cisco routers and switches using Cisco IOS software
Implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes
Perform subnetting and VLSM calculations
Configure and troubleshoot dynamic routing protocols
Implement VLANs, trunks, and inter-VLAN routing
Enhance network security using access control lists and port security
Configure basic wireless LAN connectivity
Implement Quality of Service (QoS) policies

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for individuals aiming to pursue careers in network administration or seeking to enhance their knowledge of Cisco networking solutions. It is particularly beneficial for network engineers, system administrators, and IT professionals preparing for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.

Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites for this course. However, a basic understanding of networking concepts and familiarity with operating Cisco devices would be beneficial for participants.