Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) 200-301
A CCNA is a Cisco Certified Network Associate. Cisco Systems offers an associate-level certification designed specifically for network engineers. The CCNA course enhances skills in network fundamentals, IP connectivity, security fundamentals, programmability, and automation. A CCNA exam covers networking, IP services, security, automation, and programmability fundamentals.
It can also help network engineers develop their understanding of the latest networking technologies, such as automation and programmability, and prepare them for the new Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 exam .
Prerequisites
Before taking this course, you should have:
- Basic computer literacy
- Basic PC operating system navigation skills
- Basic Internet usage skills
- Basic IP address knowledge
There are no formal prerequisites for CCNA certification, but you should make sure to have a good understanding of the exam topics.
Exam required
200-301: Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
1.0 Network Fundamentals
1.1 Explain the role and function of network components
Routers
L2 and L3 switches
Next-generation firewalls and IPS
Access points
Controllers (Cisco DNA Center and WLC)
Endpoints
Servers
1.2 Describe characteristics of network topology architectures
2 tier
3 tier
Spine-leaf
WAN
Small office/home office (SOHO)
On-premises and cloud
1.3 Compare physical interface and cabling types
Single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, copper
Connections (Ethernet shared media and point-to-point)
Concepts of PoE
1.4 Identify interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, mismatch duplex, and/or speed)
1.5 Compare TCP to UDP
1.6 Configure and verify IPv4 addressing and subnetting
1.7 Describe the need for private IPv4 addressing
1.8 Configure and verify IPv6 addressing and prefix
1.9 Compare IPv6 address types
Global unicast
Unique local
Link local
Anycast
Multicast
Modified EUI 64
1.10 Verify IP parameters for Client OS (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
1.11 Describe wireless principles
Non overlapping Wi-Fi channels
SSID
RF
Encryption
1.12 Explain virtualization fundamentals (virtual machines)
1.13 Describe switching concepts
MAC learning and aging
Frame switching
Frame flooding
MAC address table
2.0 Network Access
2.1 Configure and verify VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches
Access ports (data and voice)
Default VLAN
Connectivity
2.2 Configure and verify inter-switch connectivity
Trunk ports
802.1Q
Native VLAN
2.3 Configure and verify Layer 2 discovery protocols (Cisco Discovery Protocol and LLDP)
2.4 Configure and verify (Layer 2/Layer 3) EtherChannel (LACP)
2.5 Describe the need for and basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol and identify basic operations
Root port, root bridge (primary/secondary), and other port names
Port states (forwarding/blocking)
PortFast benefits
2.6 Compare Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP modes
2.7 Describe physical infrastructure connections of WLAN components (AP, WLC, access/trunk ports, and LAG)
2.8 Describe AP and WLC management access connections (Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, console, and TACACS+/RADIUS)
2.9 Configure the components of a wireless LAN access for client connectivity using GUI only such as WLAN creation, security settings, QoS profiles, and advanced WLAN settings
3.0 IP Connectivity
3.1 Interpret the components of routing table
Routing protocol code
Prefix
Network mask
Next hop
Administrative distance
Metric
Gateway of last resort
3.2 Determine how a router makes a forwarding decision by default 3.2.a Longest match
3.2.b Administrative distance
3.2.c Routing protocol metric
3.3 Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 static routing
3.3.a Default route
3.3.b Network route
3.3.c Host route
3.3.d Floating static
3.4 Configure and verify single area OSPFv2 3.4.a Neighbour adjacencies
3.4.b Point-to-point
3.4.c Broadcast (DR/BDR selection)
3.4.d Router ID
3.5 Describe the purpose of first hop redundancy protocol
4.0 IP Services
4.1 Configure and verify inside source NAT using static and pools
4.2 Configure and verify NTP operating in a client and server mode
4.3 Explain the role of DHCP and DNS within the network
4.4 Explain the function of SNMP in network operations
4.5 Describe the use of syslog features including facilities and levels
4.6 Configure and verify DHCP client and relay
4.7 Explain the forwarding per-hop behaviour (PHB) for QoS such as classification, marking, queuing, congestion, policing, shaping
4.8 Configure network devices for remote access using SSH
4.9 Describe the capabilities and function of TFTP/FTP in the network
5.0 Security Fundamentals
5.1 Define key security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigation techniques)
5.2 Describe security program elements (user awareness, training, and physical access control)
5.3 Configure device access control using local passwords
5.4 Describe security password policies elements, such as management, complexity, and password alternatives (multifactor authentication, certificates, and biometrics)
5.5 Describe remote access and site-to-site VPNs
5.6 Configure and verify access control lists
5.7 Configure Layer 2 security features (DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and port security)
5.8 Differentiate authentication, authorization, and accounting concepts
5.9 Describe wireless security protocols (WPA, WPA2, and WPA3)
5.10 Configure WLAN using WPA2 PSK using the GUI
6.0 Automation and Programmability
6.1 Explain how automation impacts network management
6.2 Compare traditional networks with controller-based networking
6.3 Describe controller-based and software defined architectures (overlay, underlay, and fabric)
6.3.a Separation of control plane and data plane
6.3.b North-bound and south-bound APIs
6.4 Compare traditional campus device management with Cisco DNA Center enabled device management
6.5 Describe characteristics of REST-based APIs (CRUD, HTTP verbs, and data encoding)
6.6 Recognize the capabilities of configuration management mechanisms Puppet, Chef, and Ansible
6.7 Interpret JSON encoded data
