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Who should attend this course?
Those who are interested in obtaining more technical knowledge in Networking
What are the pre-requisites?
The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows: Basic computer literacy Basic Microsoft Windows navigation skills Basic Internet usage skills Basic e-mail usage skills
What is included in the course?
Included in your Cisco course is: The Knowledge Academy Courseware Book, exclusive Cisco exam preperation guidance, Cisco course materials, actual hardware, pre and post course support via email & phone, experienced classroom based instructor, refreshments and certificate
What exam shall I take with this course?
You will be required to take exam 640-802 CCNA. This will have to be arranged directly with Pearson Vue via http://www.pearsonvue.com/cisco/ or 0800-7319905
Do you offer support for the course?
We are able to provide support via phone & email prior to attending, during and after the course
Is the course classroom based?
Yes. Our Cisco courses are classroom based instructor led
What are the course hours?
The typical training day is between 09:00am to 17:00pm. However, this may vary slightly in accordance with the requirements of the course and our delegates
What time shall I arrive at the course?
Please arrive at the venue for 08:45am for a prompt 09:00am start
The Knowledge Academy
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) course will enable you to enhance your ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks
Who Should Attend
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
Network administrators
Network engineers
Network managers
Systems engineers
The secondary audience for this course is as follows:
Network designers
Project managers
Prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a delegate must have before attending this course are as follows:
Basic computer literacy
Basic Microsoft Windows navigation skills
Basic Internet usage skills
Course Objectives
Upon completing this course, the delegate will be able to meet these overall objectives:
Describe how networks function, identifying major components, function of network components, and the OSI reference model
Describe issues related to increasing traffic on an Ethernet LAN and expand the switched network from a small LAN to a medium-sized LAN with multiple switches supporting VLANs, trunking, and spanning tree
Describe the reasons for extending the reach of a LAN and the methods that can be used, with a focus on RF wireless access
Describe the reasons for connecting networks and connecting multiple IP subnets with routers
Configure and verify a Cisco router for WAN connections with HDLC and PPP encapsulation, PAT, static routing, and describe the components that make up a
VPN solution
Use the command-line interface to discover neighbors on the network and manage the router startup and configuration
Describe routing concepts as they apply to a medium-sized network, discuss dynamic routing with distance vector and link-state routing protocols, and configure RIP
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot single-area OSPF
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP
Determine how to apply ACLs based on network requirements, and to configure, verify, and troubleshoot ACLs
Describe when to use NAT and PAT on a medium-sized network, how to configure NAT and PAT, and explain IPv6 addressing and configuration on a Cisco router
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot Frame Relay
Course Content
Module 1: Internetworking
Internetworking Basic
The OSI Reference Model
Module 2: Review of Ethernet Networking and Data Encapsulation
Ethernet Networks in Review
CSMA/CD
Half and Full-Duplex Ethernet
Ethernet Cabling
Data Encapsulation
The Cisco Three-Layer Hierarchical Model
Module 3: Introduction to TCP/IP
Introducing TCP/IP
TCP/IP and the DoD Model
IP Addressing
Broadcast Address
Multicast Address
Unicast Address
Module 4: Easy Subnetting
How to create Subnets
Subnet Masks
Classless Inter Domain Routing (CIDR)
Module 5: VLSM, Summarization and Troubleshooting TCP/IP
Variable Length Subnet Masks
VLSM Design
Implementing VLSM Networks
Summarization
Troubleshooting TCP/IP
Module 6: Cisco Internetworking Operating Systems (IOS)
The IOS User Interface
Command-Line Interface (CLI)
Router and Switch Administrative Configuration
Router Interfaces
Managing Router Configurations
Module 7: Managing a Cisco Internetwork
The Router Boot Sequance
Managing Configuration Register
Banking up and Restoring Cisco IOS
Backing up and Restoring Device Configuration
Cisco Discovery Protocol
Using Telnet and SSH
Checking Network Connectivity and Troubleshooting
Module 8: IP Routing
Routing Basics
Static Routing
Dynamic Routing
Distance-Vector Routing Protocols
RIP
RIP V2
Show and Debug Commands
Module 9: EIGRP and OSPF
Link-State Routing Protocol
EIGRP Features and Operations
Using EIGRP to Support Large-Networks
Configuring EIGRP
Load Balancing with EIGRP
Troubleshooting EIGRP
OSPF Basics
Configuring OSPF in Single Area
OSPF DR and BDR Election
OSPF and Loopback Interfaces
Troubleshooting OSPF
Configuring Summary Routes
Module 10: Layer 2 Switching and Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP)
Layer 2 Switching
Bridging Vs. Switching
Spanning-Tree Protocol
Configuring Catalyst Switches
Module 11: Virtual LAN
VLAN Basics
VLAN Membership
Identifying VLANs
VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
Inter-VLAN Routing
Configuring and Troubleshooting VLANs
Module 12: Security
Perimeter, Firewall and Internal Router
Access-Lists
Standard Access-Lists
Extended Access-Lists
Named Access-Lists
Turning off and Configuring Network Services
Monitoring Access-Lists
Module 13: Network Address Translation (NAT)
How NAT Works
Static NAT
Dynamic NAT
PAT
Module 14: Wireless Networks
Introduction to Wireless Technology
Basic Wireless Devices
Wireless Regulations
Wireless Topologies
Wireless Security
Module 15: IPV6
Why Do We Need IPv6?
Benefits and Use of IPv6
IPv6 Addressing
IPv6 Routing Protocols
Migrating to IPv6
Module 16: Wide Area Networks
Introduction to Wide Area Networks
Defining WAN
WAN Connection Types
Cable and DSL
HDLC
PPP
Frame-Relay
VPN
- The Knowledge Academy Courseware Book
- Exclusive Cisco exam preperation guidance
- Cisco course materials
- Actual hardware
- Pre and Post course support via email & phone
- Experienced classroom based instructor
- Refreshments
- Certificate
- “TKA allowed me to pick up the certification I needed to validate my work as well as give me the right tools to manage projects successfully.”By Tom Osbourne
- “Recommended by a colleague to attend this course and was very thankful that I used The Knowledge Academy. The materials made a huge difference as I had difficulty with the screen. Looking forward to furthering my skills”By Tracey Barnston (Rating: 4.9 out of 5, 12/05/2012) from Mansfield
- “I was very impressed with the course tutor and his enthusiasm and knowledge. Made the whole class feel at ease especially near the end when a few of us were unclear of the module.”By Hannah Dixon (Rating: 4.9 out of 5, 09/05/2012)
- “I thoroughly enjoyed the course. It had been a while since I attended a hands-on course and the experience was refreshing. I learned more than expected.”By Stefan Berry (Rating: 4.8 out of 5, 09/04/2012) from Huddersfield
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CCNA Certification Is Best Suited For Business Requirements & Industry Needs
The CCNA Certification offered by Cisco Systems for better caliber in Cisco Certified Network Associate, which is widely popular among the IT professionals. The CCNA Certification is kind of recognition offered to the skills, knowledge and the experience of the IT professionals in the field of hardware maintenance and networking. The CCNA is short term course which improves the technical skills of the professionals who are working in the organizations of are freelancers working at home. CCNA Certification has today become one of the most sought after certification relating to the field of networking and IT infrastructure maintenance. The network has become part of every organization; the size of networking is increasing day by day. Every organization around the world looks for the professionals with networking expertise and system maintenance operations and CCNA Certification offers equal opportunities to the individual professionals to get qualified for the CCNA Course.One thing which always attract the professionals towards the CCNA Course and the CCNA Training is about higher recognition of individuals skills which can certainly open higher job opportunities with big fat salaries. The highly responsible jobs with excellent working conditions and better pay scales are the main benefits of CCNA Certification. The job relating to networking is high-skilled job which will be always in demand. The Cisco Corporation Inc. has designed the entire CCNA Course by keeping in mind about the enhancing need of the IT organizations and the demanding networking requirements.
The Details of CCNA Certification Examination
The CCNA Certification exam can be of nearly two hours. To enroll and to attend the CCNA Certification exam, there is no need of attending any prerequisite test or exam. The entire CCNA examination can have approximately 78 questions. In the earlier version of CCNA Certification test which was of 75- minutes and having 65 questions. But now the Cisco has expanded the time duration of CCNA Certification exams. To successfully complete the CCNA Certification exam, the candidate has to score 80% of marks by answering the questions correctly. The CCNA Certification examination fee charged is of $100, which makes the student more serious about taking and passing the CCNA Certification without wasting time and money.
The CCNA Certification once successfully obtained remains valid for about 3 years and then it is needed to be reissued by appearing for the CCNA Certification exam again.
- The Cisco Networking Certification – CCNA Certification offered in various different capacities for various different job opportunities.
- The CCNA Certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) for Help desk assistants, On-Field technician, and Network engineers.
- The CCNP Certification (Cisco Certified Network Professional) for Network managers, Network supervisors
- The CCIE Certification (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) for Network administrators – senior level.
- Also the CCNA Certification can be available for WAN switching and Service provider job requirements.
The CCNA Course and the CCNA Training offers numbers of benefits to the individuals. The CCNA Course is highly suitable to the business requirements and the industry needs which are common at certain levels but keeps changing as the technology changes. The CCNA Course successfully makes the individuals prepares with powerful CCNA Training techniques, which helps the professionals in obtaining the CCNA Certification in first attempt.
