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06/02/2018

Networking Basics: What You Need To Know

When looking at networking basics, understanding how a network operates is the first step to understanding routing, switching, and wireless. The network operates by connecting computers and peripherals using switches, routers, and access points. These devices are the essential networking basics that allow the various pieces of equipment connected to your network to communicate with one another, as well as with other networks.

Routers, switches, and access points perform very different functions in a network.

Networking Basics: Switches
Switches are used to connect multiple devices on the same network within a building or campus. For example, a switch can connect your computers, printers, and servers, creating a network of shared resources. The switch, one aspect of your networking basics, would serve as a controller, allowing the various devices to share information and talk to each other. Through information sharing and resource allocation, switches save you money and increase productivity.
An unmanaged switch works out of the box and does not allow you to make changes. Home networking equipment typically includes unmanaged switches.
A managed switch can be accessed and programmed. This capability provides greater network flexibility because the switch can be monitored and adjusted locally or remotely. With a managed switch, you have control over network traffic and network access.
There are two basic types of switches to choose from as part of your networking basics: managed and unmanaged.

Networking Basics: Routers
Routers, the second valuable component of your networking basics, are used to connect multiple networks together. For example, you would use a router to connect your networked computers to the Internet and thereby share an Internet connection among many users. The router will act as a dispatcher, choosing the best route for your information to travel so that you receive it quickly.
Routers analyze the data being sent over a network, change how it is packaged, and send it to another network or to a different type of network. They connect your business to the outside world, protect your information from security threats, and can even decide which computers get priority over others.

Depending on your business and your networking plans, you can choose from routers that include different capabilities. These can include networking basics such as:

Firewall: Specialized software that examines incoming data and protects your business network against attacks.
Virtual private network (VPN): A way to allow remote employees to safely access your network.
IP phone network: Combines your company's computer and telephone network, using voice and conferencing technology, to simplify and unify your communications.
Networking Basics: Access Points
An access point allows wireless devices to connect to the network. Having a wireless network makes it easy to bring new devices online and provides flexible support to mobile workers. Think of what an access point does for your network as being similar to what an amplifier does for your home stereo. An access point takes the bandwidth coming from a router and stretches it so that many devices can go on the network from farther distances away. But an access point does more than simply extend Wi-Fi. It can also give useful data about the devices on the network, provide proactive security, and serve many other practical purposes.
Access points support different IEEE standards. Each standard is an amendment that was ratified over time, and the standards operate on varying frequencies, deliver different bandwidth, and support different numbers of channels.

There are four different types of deployments that an organization can choose from to create a wireless network. Each deployment has its own attributes that will work better for different solutions. They are:

Cisco Mobility Express: A simple, high-performance wireless solution for small or medium-sized organizations. Mobility Express has the full complement of advanced Cisco features. These features are preconfigured with Cisco best practices. The defaults allow for a quick and effortless deployment that can be operational in minutes.
Centralized deployment: The most common type of wireless network, traditionally deployed in campuses where buildings and networks are in close proximity. This deployment consolidates the wireless network, allowing for easier upgrades and enabling advanced wireless functionality. Controllers are based on-premises and are installed in a centralized location.
Converged deployment: A solution tailored for small campuses or branch offices. It allows customers consistency in their wireless and wired connections. This deployment converges wired and wireless on one network device—an access switch—and performs the dual role of both switch and wireless controller.
Cloud-based deployment: A system that uses the cloud to manage network devices deployed on-premises at different locations. The solution requires Cisco Meraki cloud-managed devices, which have full visibility of the network through their dashboards.

05/02/2018

COURSE OUTLINE
Below is the CCNA Routing & Switching course outlines in our CCNA training materials.

The course also covers the topics you need to review for the CCNA certification exam:

1. Network Fundamentals

1.1 Compare and contrast OSI and TCP/IP models

1.2 Compare and contrast TCP and UDP protocols

1.3 Describe the impact of infrastructure components in an enterprise network

1.3.a Firewalls
1.3.b Access points
1.3.c Wireless controllers

1.4 Describe the effects of cloud resources on enterprise network architecture

1.4.a Traffic path to internal and external cloud services
1.4.b Virtual services
1.4.c Basic virtual network infrastructure

1.5 Compare and contrast collapsed core and three-tier architectures

1.6 Compare and contrast network topologies

1.6.a Star
1.6.b Mesh
1.6.c Hybrid

1.7 Select the appropriate cabling type based on implementation requirements

1.8 Apply troubleshooting methodologies to resolve problems

1.8.a Perform and document fault isolation
1.8.b Resolve or escalate
1.8.c Verify and monitor resolution

1.9 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 addressing and subnetting

1.10 Compare and contrast IPv4 address types

1.10.a Unicast
1.10.b Broadcast
1.10.c Multicast

1.11 Describe the need for private IPv4 addressing

1.12 Identify the appropriate IPv6 addressing scheme to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment

1.13 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv6 addressing

1.14 Configure and verify IPv6 Stateless Address Auto Configuration

1.15 Compare and contrast IPv6 address types

1.15.a Global unicast
1.15.b Unique local
1.15.c Link local
1.15.d Multicast
1.15.e Modified EUI 64
1.15.f Autoconfiguration
1.15.g Anycast

2. LAN Switching Technologies

2.1 Describe and verify switching concepts

2.1.a MAC learning and aging
2.1.b Frame switching
2.1.c Frame flooding
2.1.d MAC address table

2.2 Interpret Ethernet frame format

2.3 Troubleshoot interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, duplex, speed)

2.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs (normal/extended range) spanning multiple switches

2.4.a Access ports (data and voice)
2.4.b Default VLAN

2.5 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interswitch connectivity

2.5.a Trunk ports
2.5.b Add and remove VLANs on a trunk
2.5.c DTP, VTP (v1&v2), and 802.1Q
2.5.d Native VLAN

2.6 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot STP protocols

2.6.a STP mode (PVST+ and RPVST+)
2.6.b STP root bridge selection

2.7 Configure, verify and troubleshoot STP related optional features

2.7.a PortFast
2.7.b BPDU guard

2.8 Configure and verify Layer 2 protocols

2.8.a Cisco Discovery Protocol
2.8.b LLDP

2.9 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot (Layer 2/Layer 3) EtherChannel

2.9.a Static
2.9.b PAGP
2.9.c LACP

2.10 Describe the benefits of switch stacking and chassis aggregation
3. Routing Technologies

3.1 Describe the routing concepts

3.1.a Packet handling along the path through a network
3.1.b Forwarding decision based on route lookup
3.1.c Frame rewrite

3.2 Interpret the components of a routing table

3.2.a Prefix
3.2.b Network mask
3.2.c Next hop
3.2.d Routing protocol code
3.2.e Administrative distance
3.2.f Metric
3.2.g Gateway of last resort

3.3 Describe how a routing table is populated by different routing information sources

3.3.a Admin distance

3.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot inter-VLAN routing

3.4.a Router on a stick
3.4.b SVI

3.5 Compare and contrast static routing and dynamic routing

3.6 Compare and contrast distance vector and link state routing protocols

3.7 Compare and contrast interior and exterior routing protocols

3.8 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 static routing

3.8.a Default route
3.8.b Network route
3.8.c Host route
3.8.d Floating static

3.9 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot single area and multi-area OSPFv2 for IPv4 (excluding authentication, filtering, manual summarization, redistribution, stub, virtual-link, and LSAs)

3.10 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot single area and multi-area OSPFv3 for IPv6 (excluding authentication, filtering, manual summarization, redistribution, stub, virtual-link, and LSAs)

3.11 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP for IPv4 (excluding authentication, filtering, manual summarization, redistribution, stub)

3.12 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP for IPv6 (excluding authentication, filtering, manual summarization, redistribution, stub)

3.13 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2 for IPv4 (excluding authentication, filtering, manual summarization, redistribution)

3.14 Troubleshoot basic Layer 3 end-to-end connectivity issues
4. WAN Technologies

4.1 Configure and verify PPP and MLPPP on WAN interfaces using local authentication

4.2 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot PPPoE client-side interfaces using local authentication

4.3 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot GRE tunnel connectivity

4.4 Describe WAN topology options

4.4.a Point-to-point
4.4.b Hub and spoke
4.4.c Full mesh
4.4.d Single vs dual-homed

4.5 Describe WAN access connectivity options

4.5.a MPLS
4.5.b Metro Ethernet
4.5.c Broadband PPPoE
4.5.d Internet VPN (DMVPN, site-to-site VPN, client VPN)

4.6 Configure and verify single-homed branch connectivity using eBGP IPv4 (limited to peering and route advertisement using Network command only)

4.7 Describe basic QoS concepts

4.7.a Marking
4.7.b Device trust
4.7.c Prioritization
4.7.c. [i] Voice
4.7.c. [ii] Video
4.7.c. [iii] Data
4.7.d Shaping
4.7.e Policing
4.7.f Congestion management

5. Infrastructure Services

5.1 Describe DNS lookup operation

5.2 Troubleshoot client connectivity issues involving DNS

5.3 Configure and verify DHCP on a router (excluding static reservations)
5.3.a Server
5.3.b Relay
5.3.c Client
5.3.d TFTP, DNS, and gateway options

5.4 Troubleshoot client- and router-based DHCP connectivity issues

5.5 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic HSRP
5.5.a Priority
5.5.b Preemption
5.5.c Version

5.6 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot inside source NAT
5.6.a Static
5.6.b Pool
5.6.c PAT

5.7 Configure and verify NTP operating in a client/server mode

6. Infrastructure Security

6.1 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot port security
6.1.a Static
6.1.b Dynamic
6.1.c Sticky
6.1.d Max MAC addresses
6.1.e Violation actions
6.1.f Err-disable recovery

6.2 Describe common access layer threat mitigation techniques
6.2.a 802.1x
6.2.b DHCP snooping
6.2.c Nondefault native VLAN

6.3 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 access list for traffic filtering
6.3.a Standard
6.3.b Extended
6.3.c Named

6.4 Verify ACLs using the APIC-EM Path Trace ACL analysis tool

6.5 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic device hardening
6.5.a Local authentication
6.5.b Secure password
6.5.c Access to device
6.5.c. [i] Source address
6.5.c. [ii] Telnet/SSH
6.5.d Login banner

6.6 Describe device security using AAA with TACACS+ and RADIUS
5.6.a Static
5.6.b Pool
5.6.c PAT
Configure and verify NTP operating in a client/server mode

7. Infrastructure Management

7.1 Configure and verify device-monitoring protocols

7.1.a SNMPv2
7.1.b SNMPv3
7.1.c Syslog

7.2 Troubleshoot network connectivity issues using ICMP echo-based IP SLA

7.3 Configure and verify device management

7.3.a Backup and restore device configuration
7.3.b Using Cisco Discovery Protocol or LLDP for device discovery
7.3.c Licensing
7.3.d Logging
7.3.e Timezone
7.3.f Loopback

7.4 Configure and verify initial device configuration

7.5 Perform device maintenance

7.5.a Cisco IOS upgrades and recovery (SCP, FTP, TFTP, and MD5 verify)
7.5.b Password recovery and configuration register
7.5.c File system management

7.6 Use Cisco IOS tools to troubleshoot and resolve problems

7.6.a Ping and traceroute with extended option
7.6.b Terminal monitor
7.6.c Log events
7.6.d Local SPAN

7.7 Describe network programmability in enterprise network architecture

7.7.a Function of a controller
7.7.b Separation of control plane and data plane
7.7.c Northbound and southbound APIs

04/02/2018

Exam Description -
Cisco Certified Network Associate (200-125)

Let's take a brief look at the current CCNA Routing and Switching exam description.

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching composite exam (200-125) is a 90-minute, 60–70 question assessment that is associated with the CCNA Routing and Switching certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, LAN switching technologies, IPv4 and IPv6 routing technologies, WAN technologies, infrastructure services, infrastructure security, and infrastructure management.

The topics in the image are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

04/02/2018

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04/02/2018

INTRO TO CCNA (2)
In the last post - INTRO TO CCNA (1), we looked at the company behind CCNA, as well as other Cisco cert paths. In this post, we will look at the varieties/fields of CCNA, Who should get the CCNA certification,
Which skills will the CCNA certification validate, how to
achieve the CCNA (R&S) certification, etc.

VARIETIES OF CCNA
CCNA has different fields or varieties, they are outlined below:

CCNA Routing and Switching, CCDA, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Collaboration, CCNA CyberOps, CCNA Data Center, CCNA Industrial, CCNA Security, CCNA Service Provide,r CCNA Wireless.

As you can see, there are many sub-fields in CCNA (just like other level of Cisco certs like CCNP, CCIE, etc), but the starting point in your CCNA career is the CCNA Routing and Switching. After that, you can go for one or more CCNA fields or upgrade to CCNP Routing and Switching.

Who should get the CCNA certification?
The CCENT is great if you want to do more than just field work (CCT), as it will allow you to support, configure and troubleshoot networks on your own. Candidates for the CCNA certification are typically split into two different groups: those with no initial network experience, and those with a solid base of networking experience but with no previous Cisco certifications.

Which skills will the CCNA certification validate?
The CCNA certification builds on the core knowledge covered in the CCENT and adds to it by covering the CCENT material in more detail, adding several advanced topics. The CCENT and CCNA certifications are used as a benchmark certification for many different companies to determine a minimum level of Cisco networking knowledge. The skills required to pass the CCENT are broken into five domains including Network Fundamentals, LAN Switching Fundamentals, Routing Fundamentals, Infrastructure Services and Infrastructure Maintenance.

What do I need to know before I take the CCNA exam?
To achieve the CCENT certification, you must study for and pass the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) (100-105) exam. The CCENT (ICND1) has a considerable amount of coverage in networking fundamentals both for routing and switching (compared with the CCT). It also looks at how different devices can be configured, and how they should work once configured correctly.

To achieve the CCNA (R&S) certification you must study for and pass either both the ICND1 (100-105) and ICND2 (200-105) exams or the single Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) (200-125) exam. The skills required to pass ICND2 exam are broken into five domains including LAN Switching Technologies, Routing Technologies, WAN technologies, Infrastructure Services and Infrastructure Maintenance.

How does the CCNA certification benefit your team?
As an IT manager, you'll want your team members to have the CCNA certification for at least two big reasons. First, it allows you to validate their knowledge; employees who are able to successfully achieve their CCNA have proven that they are familiar with many of Cisco’s technologies and features. Second, it allows employees to track their own progress in the networking field and build on it.

04/02/2018

INTRO TO CCNA (1)

In this post - being our first post, we are gonna be learning what CCNA is, as well as the company that issues the CCNA cert - Cisco.

You have probably heard of Cisco but not sure what it is and its benefits in the networking field; keep reading and get an insight into the world of Cisco and CCNA - one of Cisco's most popular network certifications.

WHO IS CISCO?
CISCO SYSTEMS INC. IS THE WORLDWIDE LEADER in networking for the Internet. The company was founded in 1984 by two computer scientists from Stanford University seeking an easier way to connect different types of computer systems.

Cisco Systems shipped its first product in 1986 and is now a multi-national corporation, with over 35,000 employees in more than 115 countries. Today, Cisco solutions are the networking foundations for service providers, small to medium business and enterprise customers which includes corporations, government agencies, utilities and educational institutions.

Cisco's networking solutions connect people, computing devices and computer networks, allowing people to access or transfer information without regard to differences in time, place or type of computer system.

If anyone can lay claim to a 'heritage' in an industry as young as global networking, then it is Cisco. Not only does 85 per cent of Internet traffic travel across Cisco's systems, we also use the Internet to run our own business online, from product orders and inventory management through to staff communications and travel expenses.

Enough of Cisco's history!

Cisco offers five levels of network certification, they are briefly explained below:

CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) certification covers the skills required for entry-level support positions, including basic network. ... Having your CCENT means you have what it takes to manage a small, enterprise branch network.

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) is an information technology (IT) certification from Cisco. ... Passing the ICND1 grants one the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) certification.

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) is an intermediate-level certification in the Cisco certified professional program.

CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) is the most advanced level of networking certification available from Cisco Systems. The CCIE certification is highly prestigious and renowned for its difficulty. Obtaining a CCIE. Different CCIE certifications can be earned in separate areas of specialty

Cisco Certified Architect is the highest level of accreditation achievable within the Cisco Career Certification program. CCAr recognizes those who can effectively translate complex business strategies into infrastructure requirements

As you can see, Cisco offers different levels of certification exams for prospective network professionals.

SO WHY CCNA FIRST?
From the list above, CCENT is the first certification to start with in your Cisco networking career before CCNA, but CCNA is often started by so many people, including us. That's because CCENT is very basic and CCNA also covers CCENT topics, in details, and you are not fully regarded as a network professional yet, if you rely only on the CCENT courses. CCNA is seen as a better entry level when compared to CCENT.

In the next post - INTRO TO CCNA (2), we will continue building our knowledge into the exciting world of CCNA.

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