Become a Pro in Handling Networks with Cisco CCNA Certification

Preparing for Cisco CCNA certification exam is one of the best ways to get an in-depth knowledge about different networking modules.

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching is ideally suited for entry-level network engineer while CCNA Routing and Switching is suited for Network Administrators, Network Specialists, and Network Support Engineers, having 1 to 3 years of experience. CCNA Routing and Switching examination evaluates a candidate’s skills to deploy, configure, operate, and resolve problems in medium sized routed and switched networks. CCNA curriculum includes Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 & 2 (ICND1 v2 & ICND2 v2). However, candidate can also take only one exam, 200-120 �" Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices (Composite), i.e. a combo of 100-101 ICND1 and 200-101 ICND2. 

Prerequisites for the examination include:

·         Basic idea about Internet and IP addressing

·         Network fundamentals

·         Local area networks

·         Internet connectivity

·         Network device security

·         WAN connectivity

·         Basic IPv6 connectivity

Some important areas of CCNA curriculum comprise of topics, such as LAN Switching Technologies; WAN Technologies and IP Services (SNMP, Syslog, FHRP); IP Addressing (IPv4 & IPv6); Troubleshooting; Operation of IP Data Networks; Network Security; Basic Troubleshooting and DHCP; NAT; ACLs and other IP Routing Technologies.            

The modules in CCNA certifications also familiarize professionals with the following topics:

·         Common Security Threats

·         Security and Cisco Routers

·         AAA on Cisco Devices

·         IOS ACLs

·         Secure Network Management and Reporting

·         Networking Technologies

·         Network Building Blocks

·         Hubs

·         Switches

·         Routers

·         Cisco IOS Command Modes

·         Network Cables

·         Network Speed

·         Open Systems Interconnecting (OSI) Model

·         OSI Model Layer Definition

·         Network Device Communication Using OSI

·         Base Configuration

·         Physical Connections

·         Initial Configuration Checklist

·         Password Configuration for Secure Connection

·         Configuring a Default Gateway

·         Subnet Masks

·         ARP

·         Multiple IP Addressing

·         Loopback Addressing

·         Protocols and Ports

·         TCP and UDP

·         Industry Standard Ports

·         VLAN and Trunking

·         Native V

·         LAN

·         Protocols: FSRP,HSRP,VRRP,GLBP

·         VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)

·         End to End Communication

·         Network Analyzation Tool

·         Synchronization Process

·         OSPF Setup

·         Configure OSPF

Besides, CCNA training acquaints candidates with the common security threats, including email -based and web-based attacks; physical installations, and ways to mitigate common threats from Worm, Virus, and Trojan horse attacks. Furthermore, candidates are taught to deal with security threats on Cisco routers; control data management; Cisco Security Manager and IPv4 to IPv6 transition.  

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