The updated 200-301 CCNA v1.1 exam will replace the 200-301 CCNA V1.0 starting on August 20, 2024. The v1.1 introduces popular topics such as cloud computing, automation, and artificial intelligence to adapt to the development of technology.
These changes are reflected in the v1.1 blueprint, which adds artificial intelligence, machine learning, and Terraform.
200-301 CCNA v1.1 tests a candidate’s knowledge and skills from six topics:
1.0 Network Fundamentals
2.0 Network Access
3.0 IP Connectivity
4.0 IP Services
5.0 Security Fundamentals
6.0 Automation and Programmability
This changes are mainly reflected in the 2.0 Network Access and 6.0 Automation and Programmability modules. The following are the details of the 200-301 CCNA V1.1 blueprint:
| CCNA V1.0 | CCNA V1.1 |
| 2.5 Interpret basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol 2.5.a Root port, root bridge (primary/secondary), and other port names 2.5.b Port states and roles 2.5.c PortFast | 2.5 Interpret basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol 2.5.a Root port, root bridge (primary/secondary), and other port names 2.5.b Port states and roles 2.5.c PortFast 2.5.d Root guard, loop guard, BPDU filter, and BPDU guard |
| 2.8 Describe AP and WLC management access (Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, console, and TACACS+/RADIUS) | 2.8 Describe network device management access (Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, console, TACACS+/RADIUS, and cloud managed) |
| 6.4 Compare traditional campus device management with Cisco DNA Center enabled device management | 6.4 Explain AI (generative and predictive) and machine learning in network operations |
| 6.5 Describe characteristics of REST-based APIs (CRUD, HTTP verbs, and data encoding) | 6.5 Describe characteristics of REST-based APIs (authentication types, CRUD, HTTP verbs, and data encoding) |
| 6.6 Recognize the capabilities of configuration management mechanisms, such as Puppet, Chef, and Ansible | 6.6 Recognize the capabilities of configuration management mechanisms, such as Ansible and Terraform |
How to prepare for the 200-301 CCNA v1.1 exam?
Many candidates are worried that they will not be able to pass the 200-301 CCNA v1.1 exam using the 200-301 CCNA V1.0 exam materials, but the actual change is not large, about 10%, so candidates do not need to worry about affecting their exam preparation. If you are really worried about insufficient preparation, you can try SPOTO’s CCNA v1.1 Exam dumps, which fully covers the latest exam questions and answers to ensure 100% passing of the 200-301 CCNA v1.1 exam.
Is CCNA still worth it in 2024?
Some candidates said that this CCNA update is similar to CompTIA, so is CCNA still valuable? According to statista data, Cisco’s share of the enterprise network infrastructure market is as high as 41%, ranking first, far exceeding other competitors, which means that CCNA, as an entry-level Cisco certification, is still worth it.
Why should CCNA be updated?
Products and technologies are constantly being updated, and it is necessary to make necessary subtle adjustments to adapt to the development of technology. In today’s network world, people are paying more and more attention to cloud, automation and artificial intelligence. Therefore, the CCNA v1.1 blueprint has added knowledge points such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and Terraform to adapt to today’s network world.
Conclusion
The update of CCNA V1.1 is a reflection of Cisco’s commitment to education and professional development, which encourages every member of the network community to pursue excellence, continuous learning and growth. Continuous skills updating is essential for network professionals, because it not only improves personal technical capabilities, but also enhances adaptability and innovation to new technologies. As the network environment becomes more and more complex, having a comprehensive skill set can help professionals better solve problems, improve efficiency, and seize new opportunities in their careers.
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