Description
The CCNA boot camp is taught with Cisco Course:
200-301 – Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
Topics Covered in this Official Boot Camp:
Day 1: Network Fundamentals
- Session 1: Networking Fundamentals
- Introduction to networks and their importance
- Types of networks (LAN, WAN, MAN, PAN)
- Common networking devices (routers, switches, firewalls)
- OSI and TCP/IP models
- Session 2: Basic Ethernet LAN Implementation
- Ethernet technologies and standards
- Switching fundamentals
- Configuring and troubleshooting basic switch settings
- Lab Session:
- Setting up a basic network with switches and PCs
- Testing connectivity using ping, traceroute
Day 2: IP Connectivity and IP Services
- Session 3: Introduction to IPv4 and IPv6
- IPv4 and IPv6 address schemes
- Subnetting and VLSM
- IP routing fundamentals
- Session 4: Configuring and Troubleshooting Routers
- Basic router configuration
- Static routing and dynamic routing protocols (RIP, OSPF)
- Introduction to WAN technologies
- Lab Session:
- Configuring routers for static and dynamic routing
- Troubleshooting routing issues
Day 3: Network Security and Automation
- Session 5: Network Security Basics
- Security threats and mitigation
- ACLs (Access Control Lists)
- VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) and their importance
- Session 6: Introduction to Network Automation
- Importance of network automation
- Basics of Python for networking
- Using Ansible for network configurations
- Lab Session:
- Implementing ACLs on a router
- Simple Python scripts for network automation
Day 4: Wireless Technologies and Network Access
- Session 7: Wireless Fundamentals
- Wireless networking concepts
- Wireless configuration and troubleshooting
- Session 8: Advanced Network Technologies
- Quality of Service (QoS)
- Cloud computing basics related to networking
- SDN (Software Defined Networking)
- Lab Session:
- Setting up and troubleshooting a wireless network
- Configuring QoS on network devices
Day 5: Review and Practice Exam
- Session 9: Comprehensive Review
- Review of all major topics covered in the boot camp
- Key points to remember for the exam
- Last-minute tips and strategies
- Practice Exam:
- Full-length practice CCNA 200-301 exam
- Discussion of practice exam answers and rationales