Training Course
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
5 Days
The Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v1.0 course gives you a broad range of fundamental knowledge for all IT careers. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs, you will learn how to install, operate, configure, and verify basic IPv4 and IPv6 networks. The course covers configuring network components such as switches, routers, and wireless LAN controllers; managing network devices; and identifying basic security threats. The course also gives you a foundation in network programmability, automation and software-defined networking.
This course helps you prepare to take the 200-301 Cisco® Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) exam. By passing this one exam, you earn CCNA certification.
This course helps you prepare to take the 200-301 Cisco® Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) exam. By passing this one exam, you earn CCNA certification.
Public Scheduled Course Dates
Prices per delegate. All prices exclude VAT.
17 Feb - 21 Feb 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
03 Mar - 07 Mar 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
07 Apr - 11 Apr 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
12 May - 16 May 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
09 Jun - 13 Jun 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
07 Jul - 11 Jul 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
18 Aug - 22 Aug 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
15 Sep - 19 Sep 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
03 Nov - 07 Nov 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
08 Dec - 12 Dec 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
Private Training
Flexible dates, location and content. All prices exclude VAT.
Course Prerequisites
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- Before taking this course, you should have:
Basic computer literacy
Basic PC operating system navigation skills
Basic Internet usage skills
Basic IP address knowledge
- Before taking this course, you should have:
Course Objectives
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- Identify the components of a computer network and describe their basic characteristics
- Understand the model of host-to-host communication
- Describe the features and functions of the Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS®) software
- Describe LANs and the role of switches within LANs
- Describe Ethernet as the network access layer of TCP/IP and describe the operation of switches
- Install a switch and perform the initial configuration
- Describe the TCP/IP Internet layer, IPv4, its addressing scheme, and subnetting
- Describe the TCP/IP Transport layer and Application layer
- Explore functions of routing
- Implement basic configuration on a Cisco router
- Explain host-to-host communications across switches and routers
- Identify and resolve common switched network issues and common problems associated with IPv4 addressing
- Describe IPv6 main features and addresses, and configure and verify basic IPv6 connectivity
- Describe the operation, benefits, and limitations of static routing
- Describe, implement, and verify virtual local area networks (VLANs) and trunks
- Describe the application and configuration of inter-VLAN routing
- Explain the basics of dynamic routing protocols and describe components and terms of Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
- Explain how Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) work
- Configure link aggregation using EtherChannel
- Describe the purpose of Layer 3 redundancy protocols
- Describe basic WAN and VPN concepts
- Describe the operation of access control lists (ACLs) and their applications in the network
- Configure Internet access using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) clients and explain and configure network address translation (NAT) on Cisco routers
- Describe basic quality of service (QoS) concepts
- Describe the concepts of wireless networks, which types of wireless networks can be built, and how to use Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs)
- Describe network and device architectures and introduce virtualization
- Introduce the concept of network programmability and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and describe smart network management solutions such as Cisco DNA Center™, Software-Defined Access (SD-Access), and Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN)
- Configure basic IOS system monitoring tools
- Describe the management of Cisco devices
- Describe the current security threat landscape
- Describe threat defense technologies
- Implement a basic security configuration of the device management plane
- Implement basic steps to harden network devices
Target Audience for this Course
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- This course is designed for anyone seeking CCNA certification. The course also provides foundation knowledge for all support technicians involved in the basic installation, operation, and verification of Cisco networks.
The job roles best suited to the material in this course are:
Entry-level network engineer
Network administrator
Network support technician
Help desk technician
- This course is designed for anyone seeking CCNA certification. The course also provides foundation knowledge for all support technicians involved in the basic installation, operation, and verification of Cisco networks.
Included with this course
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- Comprehensive course materials and exercises
Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions Course Content
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Key Topics
Exploring the Functions of Networking
Introducing the Host-to-Host Communications Model
Operating Cisco IOS Software
Introducing LANs
Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer
Starting a Switch
Introducing the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing, and Subnets
Explaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer
Exploring the Functions of Routing
Configuring a Cisco Router
Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
Troubleshooting a Simple Network
Introducing Basic IPv6
Configuring Static Routing
Implementing VLANs and Trunks
Routing Between VLANs
Introducing OSPF
Self-Study*: Building Redundant Switched Topologies
Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
Self-Study*: Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy
Self-Study*: Introducing WAN Technologies
Explaining Basics of ACL
Enabling Internet Connectivity
Self-Study*: Introducing QoS
Self-Study*: Explaining Wireless Fundamentals
Self-Study*: Introducing Architectures and Virtualization
Explaining the Evolution of Intelligent Networks
Introducing System Monitoring
Managing Cisco Devices
Self-Study*: Examining the Security Threat Landscape
Self-Study*: Implementing Threat Defense Technologies
Securing Administrative Access
Implementing Device Hardening
*Self study is completed post course at your own leisure.
Public Scheduled Course Dates
Prices per delegate. All prices exclude VAT.
17 Feb - 21 Feb 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
03 Mar - 07 Mar 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
07 Apr - 11 Apr 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
12 May - 16 May 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
09 Jun - 13 Jun 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
07 Jul - 11 Jul 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
18 Aug - 22 Aug 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
15 Sep - 19 Sep 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
03 Nov - 07 Nov 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
08 Dec - 12 Dec 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
Private Training
Flexible dates, location and content. All prices exclude VAT.
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Public Scheduled Course Dates
Prices per delegate. All prices exclude VAT.
17 Feb - 21 Feb 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
03 Mar - 07 Mar 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
07 Apr - 11 Apr 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
12 May - 16 May 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
09 Jun - 13 Jun 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
07 Jul - 11 Jul 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
18 Aug - 22 Aug 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
15 Sep - 19 Sep 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
03 Nov - 07 Nov 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
08 Dec - 12 Dec 2025
Virtual Course
£2750
Private Training
Flexible dates, location and content. All prices exclude VAT.
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0191 377 8377
ittrainingsolutions.co.uk
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