Knowledge Content:-Describe, implement, and verify Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and trunksDescribe the application and configuration of inter-VLAN routingExplain the basics of dynamic routing protocols and describe components and terms of Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)Explain how Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) workConfigure link aggregation using EtherChannelDescribe the purpose of Layer 3 redundancy protocolsDescribe basic WAN and VPN conceptsDescribe the operation of Access Control Lists (ACLs) and their applications in the networkConfigure Internet access using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) clients and explain and configure Network Address Translation (NAT) on Cisco routersDescribe basic Quality of Service (QoS) conceptsDescribe the concepts of wireless networks, which types of wireless networks can be built, and how to use Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs)Describe network and device architectures and introduce virtualizationIntroduce the concept of network programmability and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and describe smart network management solutions such as Cisco DNA Center, Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), and Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN)Configure basic IOS system monitoring toolsDescribe the management of Cisco devicesDescribe the current security threat landscapeDescribe threat defense technologiesImplement a basic security configuration of the device management planeImplement basic steps to harden network devicesIdentify the components of a computer network and describe their basic characteristicsUnderstand the model of host-to-host communicationDescribe the f
What you'll learn
understand VLANs and inter-VLAN routing
configure DHCP clients and Network Address Translation
explain dynamic routing protocols and configure OSPF
manage and secure Cisco devices
implement basic QoS concepts
Course objectives
prepare for the CCNA certification examination
gain hands-on experience with network configuration and management
understand the components of a robust network architecture