Common network components, architectures, and designs
Network cabling
IPv4 address structure, assignment, verification, and name resolution
Types of IPv6 communication
Binary numbering
Basic and advanced subnetting
IPv6 address format and communication
IPv6 addressing
Ethernet switching fundamentals
Neighbor discovery
Virtual LANs (VLANs)
Trunking, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and EtherChannel
Routing fundamentals
Static routing and OSPFv2 routing
First Hop Redundancy Protocols
Wireless network
The instructor-led certification prep course covers core networking technologies, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, Ethernet switching and routing, wireless networks, network services, and network programmability.
Anyone involved with installing, operating, configuring and verifying small to medium-sized networks Anyone planning to take the current CCNA 200-301 exam and obtain the latest Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification Anyone interested in developing skills fundamental to a broad range of IT careers
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This book is designed to provide information about exam topics for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification.
A Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is an entry-level certification by Cisco Systems, validating foundational expertise in networking, security, automation, and IT infrastructure. It equips professionals to configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco devices like routers, switches, and wireless controllers. Covering topics from IPv4/IPv6 subnetting to SDN (Software-Defined Networking), CCNA prepares candidates for roles like Network Administrator or Engineer. Updated to reflect modern demands, it integrates cloud, IoT, and network programmability, ensuring holders can adapt to evolving technologies. Globally recognized, CCNA serves as a stepping stone to advanced certifications (e.g., CCNP) and industry-standard networking careers.
CCNA encompasses skills in:
These competencies ensure proficiency in configuring Cisco environments, optimizing performance, and securing networks against modern threats, aligning with real-world IT infrastructure demands.
To install and manage Cisco networks:
Hands-on practice with simulators (Packet Tracer) or physical labs is essential. Mastery requires understanding Cisco's best practices and documentation.
CCNA is ideal if you:
It's less suitable for those uninterested in hands-on device management or seeking vendor-neutral certifications. CCNA demands dedication to labs and theory but offers career flexibility, technical credibility, and alignment with industry trends like automation and hybrid infrastructure.