Essentials for Cisco CCENT/CCNA Certification

ZNET- 003  Essentials for Cisco CCNA Certification (40-hours)
Fee: $1,695 includes all textbooks, Fully Functional Network Simulator, and practice exams

Spring 2010 Mondays and Wednesdays, March 3, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31,
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and
Saturday, April 3, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Course Description

CCENT_to_CCNA

This course is designed to prepare students for the Cisco CCENT and CCNA certifications.  This course focuses on refining the skills and knowledge necessary to pass the 640-802 CCNA exam.  Student's have the option of taking Cisco's  two-exam approach (640-822 & 640-816) , earning Cisco's CCENT certification when they  pass the 640-822 exam.  This course is combination of instructor-led lectures and hands-on labs completed at home or work.   The topics covered include: Switching, VLANs, Routing, WAN fundamentals, IPv4, IPv6, NAT technology, Wireless fundamentals and  VPNs. For a more complete breakdown of the content of the course please review the objectives listed below on this page.

This course has been designed as a blended educational experience.  Students will complete the numerous step-by-step labs provided to them by the instructor at home or work with the fully-functional RouterSIM Network Simulator (same as the network version used in the classroom lab) bundled with the course materials   The course will consist of about 30 hours of lectures with about 10 hours of lab time set aside at the end of each class for students to receive help and guidance on any issues they might be having with their labs.  Students will also receive computerized practice exams and study guides to help prepare for either the single 640-802 exam or the two exam approach of 640-822 & 640-816).

Prerequisites

  • Network+ Certification or equivalent knowledge
UPDATED Essentials for CompTIA Network+ 2009 Certification UPDATED
Networking Fundamentals Lifetime Certification
Prerequisite Knowledge for Cisco, Microsoft, Wireless Certifications
Next Program begins in January 2010

Course Material

  • Each student will receive a collection of books, practice exams, and a robust simulator (valued @ over $350):

  • Wendell Odom's CCNA Reference Library (ICDN 1 & ICDN 2), published by Cisco Press

  • Todd Lammle's CCNA Study Guide, published by Sybex.

  • Todd Lammle's CCNA IOS Command Survival Guide, published by Sybex

  • RouterSim's CCNAâ„¢ Network Visualizer® 6.0 (stand-alone version) to help prepare for the exams.

  • Measure-Up Practice Exams

CISCO Certification Descriptions

CCENT Certification - (Earn your CCENT Certification on the way to CCNA Certification)

The new Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) certification validates the ability to install, operate and troubleshoot a small branch network, including basic network security, a requirement for most entry-level networking support positions such as Entry Level Help Desk Technician and Entry Level Technical Support roles. As employers search for skilled talent, this certification will differentiate you from the competition and position you to start a great career.  CCENT certification is the first step toward achieving CCNA, which covers medium size enterprise branch networks with more complex connections.  Cisco CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) certification covers the basics of Cisco IOS configuration and troubleshooting, Fundamentals of IP Routing, Subnet Mask, Wireless Networks, and basic switch function and configuration.

CCNA Certification

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification validates the ability to install, operate and troubleshoot more complex, medium-sized routed and switched networks, including the ability to configure IP addressing and authentication, as well as establish and troubleshoot connections to service providers over a WAN. The curriculum also covers mitigation of basic security threats and an introduction to wireless network concepts.  Also covered in this course (but is not limited to) is the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), OSPF, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2), Frame Relay, Switches & VLANs, Access Control Lists (ACLs), VPNs, and IPv6.  CCNA certifies a comprehensive understanding of networking fundamentals and the skills required for positions such as a Network Specialist or Associate Network Engineer.

Cisco CCNA 640-802 Certification Exam Objectives

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Cisco 640-802  exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.  For those students planning on utilizing the two test approach the objectives have been broken down by exam.

640-822 Exam Objectives (CCENT Certification)

Describe the operation of data networks.

  • Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices

  • Select the components required to meet a given network specification

  • Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data flows in a network

  • Describe common networking applications including web applications

  • Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP models

  • Describe the impact of applications (Voice Over IP and Video Over IP) on a network

  • Interpret network diagrams

  • Determine the path between two hosts across a network

  • Describe the components required for network and Internet communications

  • Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3 and 7 using a layered model approach

  • Differentiate between LAN/WAN operation and features

Implement a small switched network

  • Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts

  • Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet technologies

  • Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts

  • Explain the operation of Cisco switches and basic switching concepts

  • Perform, save and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management

  • Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (including: ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH, arp, ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands

  • Implement and verify basic security for a switch (port security, deactivate ports)

  • Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, autonegotiation, and switch hardware failures

Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP services to meet network requirements for a small branch office

  • Describe the need and role of addressing in a network

  • Create and apply an addressing scheme to a network

  • Assign and verify valid IP addresses to hosts, servers, and networking devices in a LAN environment

  • Explain the basic uses and operation of NAT in a small network connecting to one ISP

  • Describe and verify DNS operation

  • Describe the operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing

  • Enable NAT for a small network with a single ISP and connection using SDM and verify operation using CLI and ping

  • Configure, verify and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router, including: CLI/SDM

  • Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a LAN environment

  • Identify and correct IP addressing issues

Implement a small routed network

  • Describe basic routing concepts (including: packet forwarding, router lookup process)

  • Describe the operation of Cisco routers (including: router bootup process, POST, router components)

  • Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and hosts

  • Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2

  • Access and utilize the router CLI to set basic parameters

  • Connect, configure, and verify operation status of a device interface

  • Verify device configuration and network connectivity using ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH or other utilities

  • Perform and verify routing configuration tasks for a static or default route given specific routing requirements

  • Manage IOS configuration files (including: save, edit, upgrade, restore)

  • Manage Cisco IOS

  • Implement password and physical security

  • Verify network status and router operation using basic utilities (including: ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH, arp, ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands

Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN

  • Describe standards associated with wireless media (including: IEEE WI-FI Alliance, ITU/FCC)

  • Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network. (including: SSID, BSS, ESS)

  • Identify the basic parameters to configure on a wireless network to ensure that devices connect to the correct access point

  • Compare and contrast wireless security features and capabilities of WPA security (including: open, WEP, WPA-1/2)

  • Identify common issues with implementing wireless networks

Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats

  • Explain today's increasing network security threats and the need to implement a comprehensive security policy to mitigate the threats

  • Explain general methods to mitigate common security threats to network devices, hosts, and applications

  • Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications

  • Describe security recommended practices including initial steps to secure network devices

Implement and verify WAN links

  • Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN

  • Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection

640-816 Exam Objectives

Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications

  • Describe enhanced switching technologies (including: VTP, RSTP, VLAN, PVSTP, 802.1q)

  • Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and the need for routing between them

  • Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs

  • Configure, verify, and troubleshoot trunking on Cisco switches

  • Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interVLAN routing

  • Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VTP

  • Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RSTP operation

  • Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the operational status of a Cisco switched network

  • Implement basic switch security (including: port security, unassigned ports, trunk access, etc

Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network

  • Calculate and apply a VLSM IP addressing design to a network

  • Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme using VLSM and summarization to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment

  • Describe the technological requirements for running IPv6 (including: protocols, dual stack, tunneling, etc)

  • Describe IPv6 addresses

  • Identify and correct common problems associated with IP addressing and host configurations

Configure and troubleshoot basic operation and routing on Cisco devices

  • Compare and contrast methods of routing and routing protocols

  • Configure, verify and troubleshoot OSPF

  • Configure, verify and troubleshoot EIGRP

  • Verify configuration and connectivity using ping, traceroute, and telnet or SSH

  • Troubleshoot routing implementation issues

  • Verify router hardware and software operation using SHOW & DEBUG commands

  • Implement basic router security

Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.

  • Describe the purpose and types of access control lists

  • Configure and apply access control lists based on network filtering requirements

  • Configure and apply an access control list to limit telnet and SSH access to the router

  • Verify and monitor ACL's in a network environment

  • Troubleshoot ACL implementation issues

  • Explain the basic operation of NAT

  • Configure Network Address Translation for given network requirements using CLI

  • Troubleshoot NAT implementation issues

Implement and verify WAN links

  • Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers

  • Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues

  • Describe VPN technology (including: importance, benefits, role, impact, components)

  • Configure and very PPP connection between Cisco routers

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Instructor

Jim Beane
Director of Program Development and Professional Services
Center for Business and Technology
Springfield Technical Community College
Phone: (413) 755-4506
Email: beane@stcc.edu

Cisco Certified CCENT, CCNA, CCDA
CompTIA Certified A+, Network+, i-Net+, e-Biz+, Server+
Microsoft Certified MCDST, MCP
Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Professional/Instructor
IBM Certified Professional
Certified Wireless Technology Specialist (CWTS)

If you have any questions about the course content, please feel free to contact Jim.

If you have any questions about costs, registration, or books, please contact the
CBT office at (413) 755-4502 or 755-4225

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