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Networking Fundamentals to Advanced Automation

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Module 1: Foundations of Networking

Network Components: Understanding the roles and functions of key network hardware

Network Topologies: Exploring the characteristics of different topology architectures

Cabling and Interfaces: A comparison of physical interfaces and cable types, along with troubleshooting common issues like collisions, errors, duplex mismatches, and speed mismatches

TCP vs. UDP: Grasping the differences and appropriate use cases for each protocol

IP Addressing and Subnetting:

• Setting Up and Validating IPv4 Addresses and Subnetting

• Recognizing the significance of private IPv4 addressing

• Configuring and verifying IPv6 addresses and prefixes

• Comparing various types of IPv6 addresses

Client OS IP Parameters: Techniques for verifying IP settings on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux

Wireless Networking: Understanding the principles and standards involved

Virtualization Basics: An introduction to virtual machines and their functions

Switching Concepts: Core principles of network switching

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Module 2: Network Access and Management

VLAN Configuration: Steps for creating and verifying VLANs across multiple switches

Inter-Switch Connectivity: Ensuring proper configuration and verification between switches

Layer 2 Discovery Protocols:

• Configuring and verifying Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) and Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)

EtherChannel Configuration:

• Setting up and verifying Layer 2 and Layer 3 EtherChannel (LACP)

Spanning Tree Protocol:

• Understanding the basics of Rapid PVST+ and its operations

Wireless Architectures:

• Comparing Cisco Wireless Architectures and Access Point (AP) modes

WLAN Components:

• Physical infrastructure connections (AP, WLC, access/trunk ports, LAG)

• Management access methods (Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, console, TACACS+/RADIUS)

Wireless LAN Configuration: Setting Up WLAN Components for Client Connectivity via GUI, Including WLAN Creation, Security Settings, QoS Profiles, and Advanced WLAN Options

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Module 3: Routing and IP Connectivity

Routing Tables: Learning to interpret the components of routing tables

Forwarding Decisions: Understanding default router behavior in making forwarding decisions

Static Routing:

• Setting Up and Validating IPv4 and IPv6 Static Routes

OSPFv2:

Configuration and verification for a single area OSPFv2

First Hop Redundancy Protocols: Understanding their purpose and how they operate

 

Module 4: IP Services and Network Operations

Network Address Translation (NAT):

Configuring and verifying inside source NAT, including static and pool configurations

Network Time Protocol (NTP):

Configuring and Validating NTP in Client and Server Modes

DHCP and DNS:

Exploring their roles and functions within the network

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP):

Understanding the role of SNMP in network management

Syslog:

Overview of features, facilities, and log levels

DHCP Configuration:

Configuring and verifying DHCP clients and relay settings

Quality of Service (QoS):

Understanding per-hop behavior (PHB) including classification, marking, queuing, congestion management, policing, and shaping

Remote Access:

Configuring network devices for remote access via SSH

TFTP/FTP:

Exploring capabilities and functions within the network

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Module 5: Security Fundamentals

Security Concepts:

Definitions and strategies for mitigating threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits

Security Program Elements:

User awareness, training, and measures for physical access control

Device Access Control:

Configuring local passwords and access control settings

Password Policies:

Management and Complexity: Exploring Alternatives like Multifactor Authentication, Certificates, and Biometrics

VPNs:

Understanding remote access and site-to-site VPNs

Access Control Lists (ACLs):

Configuration and verification processes

Layer 2 Security:

Features including DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and port security

AAA Concepts:

Grasping the Fundamentals of Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting

Wireless Security Protocols:

Overview of WPA, WPA2, and WPA3

WLAN Security Configuration:

Setting up WPA2 PSK using a graphical user interface

Module 6: Automation and Programmability

Impact of Automation:

How automation is changing network management

Controller-Based Networking:

Comparing traditional and controller-based architectures

Software-defined networking (SDN): exploring overlay, underlay, and fabric concepts

Cisco DNA Center:

Contrasting traditional campus device management with Cisco DNA Center management

REST-based APIs:

Characteristics including CRUD operations.