Module 1: IP Fundamentals
Describe IP fundamentals important to build IP network, host-to-host communication, as well as network components and functions.
Lesson 1: Defining Functions of Networking
- Network Definition
- Network Utilization
- Characteristics of a Network
Lesson 2: Introducing TCP/IP Layers and the OSI Reference Model
- TCP/IP Layers and the OSI Model
- Encapsulation
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 Addresses
- Host-to-Host Communication
Lesson 3: Managing IP Addressing
- Types of Addresses
- IP Headers
- Assigning Addresses in IPv6
- Internet Control Message Protocol
- Verifying the IP Address of a Host
- Domain Name System
Lesson 4: Describing the TCP/IP Transport Layer
- Transport Layer
- TCP and UDP Headers
- TCP Connection Establishment
- TCP Connection Teardown
- TCP Flow Control
Lesson 5: Explaining Network Security
- History of Network Security
- Implementation of Network Protection
- Attacking a Network
Lesson 6: Explaining IP Addressing and Subnets
- Subnets
- Default Gateways
- IP Address Plan
The lesson includes these activities:
- Lab 1-1: Verify Host IP Configuration
- Lab 1-2: Configure Subnetting
Module 2: Basic LAN Switching
Describe basic LAN switching, as well as configure and verify basic LAN switch functions.
Lesson 1: Understanding Ethernet
- LAN Definition
- History of Ethernet
- MAC Address
Lesson 2: Connecting to an Ethernet LAN
- Ethernet on Layer 1
- Copper Ethernet
- Ethernet Fiber Connection
Lesson 3: Using Switched LAN Technology
- Ethernet Limitations
- Hubs and Collisions
- Switches and Bridges
- Modern Switched Network
Lesson 4: Operating a Cisco Switch
- Cisco IOS Software Features
- Cisco IOS Command Line
- Cisco IOS Configuration
- Startup Process
- Basic Configuration
Lesson 5: Understanding Switch Security
- Securing Administrative Access
- Restricting Access to the Switched Network
Lesson 6: Performing Switched Network Optimizations
- Port Settings
- Network Redundancy and Loops
- Spanning Tree Protocol
- EtherChannel
- Flex Link
Lesson 7: Troubleshooting Switch Issues
- Layered Troubleshooting
- Media Issues
- Port Issues
- Configuration Issues
The lesson includes these activities:
- Lab 2-1: Configure Cisco Switches
Module 3: Basic IP Routing
Describe routing concepts and discuss considerations when implementing routing on the network.
Lesson 1: Exploring the Functions of Routing Router Basics Routing Table and Routing Decision Building a Routing Table Lesson 2: Introducing the Cisco IOS XR
- Classes of Cisco Routers
- Cisco IOS XR Command Line
- Cisco IOS XR Configuration
Lesson 3: Configuring Basic Routing
- Static Route Configuration
- Routing Protocols
- Routing Information Protocol
- Configuring Routing Protocols
Lesson 4: Configuring EIGRP
- EIGRP Introduction
- EIGRP Configuration
- EIGRP Load Balancing
- EIGRP Authentication
Lesson 5: Understanding Cisco Router Security
- Router Security
- Accessing Remote Devices
The lesson includes these activities:
- Lab 3-1: Configure Basic Router Configuration
Module 4: Connectivity Technologies
Describe the characteristics, functions, and components of a service provider WAN network.
Lesson 1: Describing Access Technologies
- Introducing WANs
- WAN Hardware
- WAN Encapsulation
- Carrier Ethernet
Lesson 2: Introducing Service Provider Access, Edge, and Transport Technologies
- Service Provider Access Technologies
- Service Provider Transport Technologies
Lesson 3: Enabling the WAN Internet Connection
- Internet Access Basics
- NAT Basics
- Static NAT
- Dynamic NAT and PAT
- Acquiring Addresses with DHCP
Lesson 4: Introducing Encapsulation
- WAN Encapsulation
- PPP Encapsulation
- POS Encapsulation
Lesson 5: Introducing VPN
- Describe VPNs
- Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol
- IP Security Virtual Private Network
- Generic Routing Encapsulation
The lesson includes these activities:
- Lab 4-1: Implement Internet Connectivity
- Lab 4-2: Configure Data Link Layer Encapsulation
Module 5: Network Management and Security
Describe network management concepts and discuss considerations when implementing network management tools and features on the network.
Lesson 1: Collecting Device Data
- Cisco Discovery Protocol
- Simple Network Management Protocol
- Syslog
- NetFlow
Lesson 2: Configuring Network Management Tools
- Configuring SPAN
- IP Service Level Agreement
- Network Time Protocol
- Smart Call Home
- Opening a TAC Request
Lesson 3: Using AAA
- AAA Overview
- Implementing Authentication Using the Local Database
- Implementing Authentication Using a Remote Authentication Server
The lesson includes these activities:
- Lab 5-1: Configure Network Management Tools
- Lab 5-2: Configure AAA
