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eMind Technologies Hardware & Networking - CCNA


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The Cisco CCNA certification for network associates validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-sized routed and switched networks, and implement and verify connections to remote sites in a wide-area network (WAN).

The Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum provides an integrated and comprehensive coverage of networking topics, from fundamentals to advanced applications and services, while providing opportunities for hands-on practical experience and soft-skills development. The curriculum teaches networking based on technology, covering networking concepts using a top-down, theoretical, and integrated approach form network applications to the network protocols and services provided to those applications by the lower layers of the network
Introduction to Networks
Routing and Switching Essentials


Participants who complete CCNA: Routing and Switching Essentials will be able to
perform various routing tasks including, but not limited to:
  • Recognize the purpose and functions of various network devices such as routers, switches, bridges, and hubs
  • Select the components required to meet a given network specification
  • Identify common applications and their impact on the network
  • Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP/IP models
  • Predict the data flow between two hosts across a network
  • Identify the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect Cisco network devices to other network devices and hosts in a LAN
  • Identify basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches
  • Configure and verify initial switch configuration including remote access management
  • Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities such as ping, telnet, and ssh
  • Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and the need for routing between them
  • Configure and verify VLANs
  • Configure and verify trunking on Cisco switches
  • Identify the appropriate IPv6 addressing scheme to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment
  • Identify the appropriate IPv4 addressing scheme using VLSM and summarization to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment
  • Describe IPv6 addresses
  • Describe basic routing concepts
  • Configure and verify utilizing the CLI to set basic router configuration
  • Configure and verify operation status of an Ethernet interface
  • Verify router configuration and network connectivity
  • Configure and verify routing configuration for a static or default route given specific routing requirements
  • Differentiate methods of routing and routing protocols
  • Configure and verify OSPF (single area)
  • Configure and verify interVLAN routing (router on a stick)
  • Configure SVI interfaces
  • Describe the types, features, and applications of ACLs
  • Configure and verify ACLs in a network environment
  • Configure and verify NAT for given network requirements
  • Configure and verify network device security features
  • Configure and verify ACLs to filter network traffic
  • Troubleshoot and resolve VLAN problems
  • Troubleshoot and resolve ACL issues

Please find Below Complete CCNA session details with Course Curriculum.

Cisco Certified Network Associate
Session 1
Basics of Networking & Design of Simple Networks:
Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices, Select the components required to meet a network specification, Differentiate between LAN/WAN operation and features.

Session 2
Describe network communications using layered models:
Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data flows in a network, Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3 and 7 using a layered model approach, Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP models, Determine the path between two hosts across a network

Session 3
Understanding Protocols with layered approach:
The TCP/IP stacks and associated protocols. (FTP, HTTP, TELNET, DNS, SNMP, TFTP, SMTP, POP, Etc.) & Ports and Sockets, Relationship between TCP and IP. Web Browser Architecture, Static & Dynamic WebPages, and understanding of network diagrams, describe the components required for network and Internet communications.

Session 4
Understanding TCP/IP and UDP:
Structure of TCP, IP and UDP packets. Differences and implementation of TCP and UDP in applications, Describe the impact of applications (Voice over IP and Video over IP) on a network, Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a LAN environment

Session 5
IP addressing and subnetting:
Describe classes, Identify and correct common problems associated with IP addressing and host configurations , Describe the operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing , Describe IPv6 addresses

Session 6
VLSM, FLSM, CIDR and summarization:
Calculate and apply an addressing scheme including VLSM IP addressing design to a network, Contiguous and discontiguous networks, how and where to use IP summarization.

Session 7
Describe Cisco network devices:
Broadcast and collision domains, network device descriptions and a comparisons table, Cisco’s Networking Products (Hubs, Switches, Routers). Chassis Information Switch, Catalyst 2950 Switch, Routers.

Session 8
Perform an initial configuration on a router:
Console Ports, Hardware Interfaces, Ethernet Cabling, WAN Cabling & Basic configuration of a router, IOS Introduction, IOS Basics, SETUP Mode, Configuration Mode, Verifying a Router’s Operation, Router Configuration Files, Using the CLI to Setup a Basic Router Configuration.

Session 9
Describe the operation of Cisco routers
Router BOOT Process, Bootstrap Program,  Basic network configuration and host name resolution, Identify, prescribe, and Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and hosts , Connect, configure, and verify operation status of a device interface

Session 10
How to configure Cisco routers:
Basic configuration of router, How to use telnet and console ports, Manage Cisco IOS, Manage IOS configuration files. (Including: save, edit, upgrade, restore), Basic IOS commands and various modes of router.

Session 11
Evaluate the characteristics of routing protocols & ROUTED PROTOCOLS:
Routing basics and Autonomous Systems, Administrative Distance, Static Routes, Dynamic Routing Protocols, Routing Metrics.

Session 12
Advanced implementation of routing protocols:
Hands on Lab work of Static routing, Enhanced IGRP, OSPF.

Session 13
Configure routing protocols given user requirements:
 Enhanced IGRP and OSPF on Cisco routers including hand on practical. Where and how to use static and default routes, Verify network connectivity (including: using ping, trace route, and telnet or SSH), Verify router hardware and software operation using SHOW & DEBUG commands.

Session 14
Develop an access list to meet user specifications:
Access list introduction and guideline, Basic ACL configuration, Wild Card Masks, Types of ACLs, Placement of ACLs etc., Hands on Lab work Of ACLs, Standard, Extended and Named ACL. Wildcard masks and the steps taken to develop an ACL.

Session 15
Understanding Cisco switches and the layered Physical network approach:
Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts, Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts, Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches.

Session 16
Configure a switch with VLANS and inter-switch communication:
VLAN basics, Scalability, VLAN member ship, VLAN connections, Trunk Connections, VTP, Configuration of VTP, & configuring Trunk, Inter VLAN Configuration & its implementation.

Session 17
Describe the Spanning Tree process:
 Loops, BPDU, Root Bridge, Root Port, Designated Port, Port Status, MAC Address & Port security, and port states.

Session 18
Evaluate key characteristics of WANs:
Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN, Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection, Describe VPN technology (including: importance, benefits, role, impact, components)


Session 19
Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues:
Configure and verify a PPP connection between Cisco routers, Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers.

Session 20
IOS BACK UP & PASSWORD BREAKING TECHNIQUE OF ROUTERS & SWITCHES:
Manage system image and device configuration files and Password breaking of 2500, 2600, 2800 series Routers and also 1900 & 2950 series switches.

Session 21
Configure a router for additional administrative functionality:
Network addresses translation, Port Address Translation, & DHCP configuration Etc.

Session 22
Wireless and WLAN implementations:
Describe standards associated with wireless media, Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network, Identify common issues with implementing wireless networks.

Session 23
Describe DHCP, DNS and IPv6:
Configure, verify and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router.(including: CLI/SDM) , Describe the technological requirements for running IPv6 in conjunction with IPv4 (including: protocols, dual stack, tunneling, etc).

Session 24(NEW SYLLABUS TOPICS)

Ether Channel, Layer 3 redundancy protocols, Troubleshooting IPv4 and IPv6,
Implementing and troubleshooting EIGRP, Implementing EIGRP for IPv6
Multiarea OSPF, OSPFv3, SNMP, Syslog, NetFlow, GRE Tunnels, Cisco licensing
Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP), Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP), Introduction to IPv6
Configuring IPv6 Routing


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eMind Technologies Hardware & Networking - CCNP



CCNP ROUTING & SWITCHING

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Routing and Switching certification validates the ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks and work collaboratively with specialists on advanced security, voice, wireless and video solutions. The CCNP Routing and Switching certification is appropriate for those with at least one year of networking experience who are ready to advance their skills and work independently on complex network solutions. Those who achieve CCNP Routing and Switching have demonstrated the skills required in enterprise roles such as network engineer, support engineer, systems engineer or network technician. The routing and switching protocol knowledge from this certification will provide a lasting foundation as these skills are equally relevant in the physical networks of today and the virtualized network functions of tomorrow.

Prerequisites

Valid Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching certification or any Cisco CCIE certification can act as a prerequisite.
Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
300-101 ROUTE 
300-115 SWITCH
300-135 TSHOOT
Recommended Training
Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)

1.ROUTE - Implementing Cisco IP Routing (300-101)

Exam Description
Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE 300-101) is a 120-minute qualifying exam with 50‒60 questions for the Cisco CCNP and CCDP certifications. The ROUTE 300-101 exam certifies the routing knowledge and skills of successful candidates. They are certified in using advanced IP addressing and routing in implementing scalable and highly secure Cisco routers that are connected to LANs, WANs, and IPv6. The exam also covers the configuration of highly secure routing solutions to support branch offices and mobile workers.
The following topics are general guidelines for the content that is likely to be included on the exam.
1.0 Network Principles
·         1.1 Identify Cisco Express Forwarding concepts, FIB,Adjacency table
·         1.2 Explain general network challenges,Asymmetric routing
·         1.3 Describe IP operations,ICMP Unreachable and Redirects,TTL
·         1.4 IPv4 fragmentation,Explain TCP operations,MSS,MTU,Windowing
·         1.5 Bandwidth-delay product,Global synchronization
·         1.6 Recognize proposed changes to the network
·         1.7 Changes to routing protocol parameters,Migrate parts of the network to IPv6

2.0 Layer 2 Technologies

·         2.1 Configure and verify PPP,Authentication (PAP, CHAP)
·         2.1 PPPoE (client side only) ,Explain Frame Relay,Point-to-point and Multipoint

3.0 Layer 3 Technologies
·         3.1 Identify, configure, and verify IPv4 addressing and subnetting
·         3.2 Address types (Unicast, broadcast, multicast, and VLSM)
·         3.3 ARP,DHCP relay and server,DHCP protocol operations
·         3.4 Identify IPv6 addressing and subnetting,Unicast,EUI-64,ND, RS/RA
·         3.5 DHCP relay and server,DHCP protocol operations
·         3.6 Configure and verify static routing,Configure and verify default routing
·         3.7 Evaluate routing protocol types,Distance vector,Link state,Path vector
·         3.8 Describe administrative distance,Troubleshoot passive interfaces
·         3.9 Configure and verify VRF lite,Configure and verify filtering with any protocol
·         3.10 Configure and verify redistribution between any routing protocols or routing sources
·         3.11 Configure and verify manual and auto summarization with any routing protocol
·         3.12 Configure and verify policy-based routing,Explain ROUTE maps
·         3.13 Identify suboptimal routing,Route tagging and filtering
·         3.14 Configure and verify loop prevention mechanisms
·         3.15 Split-horizon,Route poisoning,Configure and verify RIPv2,Describe RIPng
·         3.16 Describe EIGRP packet types,Configure and verify EIGRP stubs
·         3.17 Configure and verify EIGRP neighbor relationship and authentication 
·         3.18 Configure and verify EIGRP load balancing,equal cost,Unequal cost
·         3.19 Describe and optimize EIGRP metrics,Configure and verify EIGRP for IPv6
·         3.20 Describe OSPF packet types
·         3.21 Configure and verify OSPF neighbor relationship and authentication
·         3.22 Configure and verify network types, area types, and router types
·         3.23 Point-to-point, multipoint, broadcast, no broadcast
·         3.24 LSA types, area type: backbone, normal, transit, stub, NSSA, totally stub
·         3.25 Internal router, backbone router, ABR, ASBR,Virtual link
·         3.26 Configure and verify OSPF path preference,Configure and verify OSPF operations
·         3.27 Configure and verify OSPF for IPv6
·         3.28 Describe, configure, and verify BGP peer relationships and authentication
·         3.29 Peer group,Active, passive,States and timers
·         3.30 Configure and verify eBGP (IPv4 and IPv6 address families) 4-byte AS number,Private AS
·         3.31 Explain BGP attributes and best-path selection

4.0 VPN Technologies

·         4.1 Configure and verify GRE
·         4.2 Describe DMVPN (single hub)
·         4.3 Describe Easy Virtual Networking (EVN)

5.0 Infrastructure Security

·         5.1 Describe IOS AAA using local database
·         5.2 Describe device security using IOS AAA with TACACS+ and RADIUS
·         5.3 AAA with TACACS+ and RADIUS,Local privilege authorization fallback
·         5.4 Configure and verify device access control
·         5.5 Lines (VTY, AUX, console),Password encryption,Management plane protection
·         5.6 Configure and verify router security features
·         5.7 IPv4 access control lists (standard, extended, time-based)
·         5.8 IPv6 traffic filter,Unicast reverse path forwarding

6.0 Infrastructure Services

·         6.1 Configure and verify device management,Console and VTY
·         6.2 Telnet, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, SCP,Configure and verify SNMP V2, V3
·         6.3 Configure and verify logging,Local logging, syslog, debugs, conditional debugs,Timestamps
·         6.4 Configure and verify Network Time Protocol (NTP),NTP master, client, NTP authentication
·         6.5 Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 DHCP,DHCP client, IOS DHCP server, DHCP relay
·         6.6 Configure and verify IPv4 Network Address Translation (NAT) ,Static NAT, dynamic NAT, PAT
·         6.7 Describe SLA architecture,Configure and verify IP SLA,ICMP
·         6.8 Configure and verify tracking objects,Tracking objects
·         6.9 Configure and verify Cisco Net Flow,NetFlow v5, v9,Export (configuration only)

2.SWITCH - Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (300-115)

Exam Description

Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH 300-115) is a 120-minute qualifying exam with 45‒55 questions for the Cisco CCNP and CCDP certifications. The SWITCH 300-115 exam certifies the switching knowledge and skills of successful candidates. They are certified in planning, configuring, and verifying the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions that use the Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture.
The SWITCH exam also covers highly secure integration of VLANs and WLANs.
The following topics are general guidelines for the content that is likely to be included on the exam.
1.0 Layer 2 Technologies

·         Configure and verify switch administration,SDM templates
·         Managing MAC address table,Troubleshoot Err-disable recovery
·         Configure and verify Layer 2 protocols,CDP, LLDP,and UDLD
·         Configure and verify VLANs,Access ports,VLAN database
·         Normal, extended VLAN, voice VLAN,Configure and verify trunking,dot1Q,Native VLAN
·         VTPv1, VTPv2, VTPv3, VTP pruning,Manual pruning
·         Configure and verify Ether Channels LACP, PAgP, manual,Layer 2, Layer 3
·         1.8. Load balancing Ether Channel misconfiguration guard
·         Configure and verify spanning tree,PVST+, RPVST+, and MST
·         Switch priority, port priority, path cost, STP timers,Port Fast, BPDUguard, and BPDUfilter
·         Loop guard and Root guard, SPAN, RSPAN

2.0 Infrastructure Security

·         2.1 Configure and verify switch security features
·         2.2 DHCP snooping,IP Source Guard,Dynamic ARP inspection
·         2.3 Port security,Private VLAN,Storm control
·         2.4 Describe device security using Cisco IOS AAA with TACACS+ and RADIUS
·         2.5 AAA with TACACS+ and RADIUS,Local privilege authorization fallback
3.0 Infrastructure Services
·         3.1 Configure and verify first-hop redundancy protocols HSRP, VRRP, GLBP
3. TSHOOT-Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks v2 (300-135)

Exam Description

Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks v2 (TSHOOT 300-135) is a 120-minute qualifying exam with 15‒25 questions for the Cisco CCNP certification. The TSHOOT 300-135 exam certifies that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills necessary to:
·          Plan and perform regular maintenance on complex enterprise routed and switched networks
·          Use technology-based practices and a systematic ITIL-compliant approach to perform network troubleshooting
The following topics are general guidelines for the content that is likely to be included on the exam.

1.0 Network Principles

·         Use Cisco IOS troubleshooting tools,Debug, conditional debug
·         Ping and trace route with extended options,Apply troubleshooting methodologies
·         1.3. Diagnose the root cause of networking issues (analyze symptoms, identify and describe root cause)
·         Design and implement valid solutions. Verify and monitor resolution

2.0 Layer 2 Technologies

·         2.1 Troubleshoot switch administration,SDM templates
·         2.2 Managing MAC address table,Troubleshoot Err-disable recovery
·         2.3 Troubleshoot Layer 2 protocols. CDP, LLDP and UDLD
·         2.3 Troubleshoot VLANs. Access ports VLAN database,Normal, extended VLAN, voice VLAN
·         2.4 Troubleshoot trunking VTPv1, VTPv2, VTPv3, VTP pruning.dot1Q,Native VLAN Manual pruning
·         2.5 Troubleshoot EtherChannels,LACP, PAgP, manual,Layer 2, Layer 3 Load balancing
·         2.6 Ether Channel misconfiguration guard
·         2.7 Troubleshoot spanning tree, PVST+, RPVST +, MST
·         2.8 Switch priority, port priority, path cost, STP timers
·         2.9 PortFast, BPDUguard, BPDUfilter, Loop guard, Root guard
·         2.10 Troubleshoot other LAN switching technologies
·         2.11. SPAN (Switch Port Analyzer Port), RSPAN

3.0 Layer 3 Technologies

·         3.1 Troubleshoot IPv4 addressing and subnetting, Address types 3.1.a)
·         3.2 ARP,DHCP relay and server
·         3.3 Troubleshoot IPv6 addressing,Unicast,EUI-64,ND, RS/RA
·         3.4 Troubleshoot static routing and default routing
·         3.5 Troubleshoot administrative distance and passive interfaces
·         3.6 Troubleshoot filtering with any protocol
·         3.7 Troubleshoot between any routing protocols or routing sources
·         3.8 Troubleshoot manual and auto summarization with any routing protocol
·         3.9 Troubleshoot policy-based routing and suboptimal routing
·         3.10 Troubleshoot loop prevention mechanisms,Split-horizon
·         3.11 Troubleshoot RIPv2,EIGRP neighbor relationship and authentication
·         3.12 Troubleshoot loop free path selection,RD, FD, FC, successor, feasible successor
·         3.13 Troubleshoot EIGPR operations,Stuck in active
·         3.14 Troubleshoot EIGRP load balancing equal cost and unequal cost
·         3.15 Troubleshoot EIGRP metrics
·         3.16 Troubleshoot OSPF neighbor relationship and authentication
·         3.17 Troubleshoot network types, area types, and router types
·         3.18 Point-to-point, multipoint, broadcast, nonbroadcast
·         3.19 LSA types, area type: backbone, normal, transit, stub, NSSA, totally stub
·         3.20 Internal router, backbone router, ABR, ASBR, Virtual link
·         3.21 Troubleshoot OSPF path preference
·         3.22 Troubleshoot BGP peer relationships and authentication
·         3.23 Peer group,Active, passive,States and timers
·         3.24 Troubleshoot eBGP,4-byte AS number,Private AS

4.0 VPN Technologies
·         4.1 Troubleshoot GRE
5.0 Infrastructure Security

·         5.1 Troubleshoot IOS AAA using local database,device access control
·         5.2 Troubleshoot Lines (VTY, AUX, console),Management plane protection
·         5.3 Password encryption,Troubleshoot router security features
·         5.4 IPv4 access control lists (standard, extended, time-based)
·         5.5 Unicast reverse path forwarding

6.0 Infrastructure Services
·         6.1 Troubleshoot device management,Console and VTY, Telnet
·         6.2 Troubleshoot SNMP V2, V3
·         6.3 Troubleshoot logging,Local logging, syslog, debugs, conditional debugs,Timestamps
·         6.4 Troubleshoot Network Time Protocol (NTP)
·         6.5 DHCP client, IOS DHCP server, DHCP relay
·         6.6 Static NAT, Dynamic NAT, PAT ,Troubleshoot SLA architecture


Thanks & Regards
Sahil Mittal
Academic Counselor
eMind Technologies#352, 2nd Floor, 12th Main
Dr Rajkumar Road, Next To Al -Bek Restaurant,
Above Mannapuram Gold Loan, Rajajinagar 6th Block, Bangalore – 560010.
Mobile - +91-8095275035, +91-9008075333


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