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CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide & Exam Prep (Vol.1)

Prepare and practice for the CCNA 200-301 certification exam. Gain relevant skills to pass the exam in your 1st attempt.

(200-301-VOL1.AB2) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-609-8
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About This Course

CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 1 is a comprehensive course that helps you kickstart your preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. It covers the most updated topics like generative AI, cloud network management, and machine learning, along with the usual subjects like network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, and security basics. The course content is totally aligned with the CCNA exam objective to boost your understanding of the real exam environment and help you pass easily. By the end of this CCNA 200-301 course, you’ll be well prepared to design, implement, and maintain networks in various environments.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Understanding of TCP/IP Protocol Suite: layers, protocols, and functions within the TCP/IP model
  • Knowledge of Ethernet Technology: frames, addressing, and physical media (UTP, fiber)
  • Understanding of WAN technologies like PPP, HDLC, and Frame Relay
  • Expertise with IP addressing IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, including subnetting, CIDR, and NAT
  • Implement & configure routing protocols like OSPF
  • Skilled in Command-Line Interface (CLI) to configure and manage Cisco routers and switches
  • Knowledge of the basic structure, commands, and configuration concepts of Cisco IOS
  • Configure basic settings like interfaces, VLANs, and security
  • Identify and isolate network issues using tools like ping, and traceroute
  • Basic Knowledge of Network security, management & visualization

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1

Introduction

  • Cisco Certifications and the CCNA
  • Course Features
  • Course Organization, Lessons, and Appendices
  • About Building Hands-On Skills
2

Introduction to TCP/IP Networking

  • Perspectives on Networking
  • TCP/IP Networking Model
  • Data Encapsulation Terminology
  • Review All the Key Topics
3

Fundamentals of Ethernet LANs

  • An Overview of LANs
  • Building Physical Ethernet LANs with UTP
  • Building Physical Ethernet LANs with Fiber
  • Sending Data in Ethernet Networks
  • Review All the Key Topics
4

Fundamentals of WANs and IP Routing

  • Wide-Area Networks
  • IP Routing
  • Other Network Layer Features
  • Review All the Key Topics
5

Using the Command-Line Interface

  • Accessing the Cisco Catalyst Switch CLI
  • Configuring Cisco IOS Software
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
6

Analyzing Ethernet LAN Switching

  • LAN Switching Concepts
  • Verifying and Analyzing Ethernet Switching
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
7

Configuring Basic Switch Management

  • Securing the Switch CLI
  • Enabling IPv4 for Remote Access
  • Miscellaneous Settings Useful in the Lab
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
8

Configuring and Verifying Switch Interfaces

  • Configuring Switch Interface Speed and Duplex
  • Managing Switch Interface Configuration
  • Analyzing Switch Interface Status and Statistics
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
9

Implementing Ethernet Virtual LANs

  • Virtual LAN Concepts
  • VLAN and VLAN Trunking Configuration and Verification
  • Troubleshooting VLANs and VLAN Trunks
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
10

Spanning Tree Protocol Concepts

  • STP and RSTP Basics
  • Details Specific to STP (and Not RSTP)
  • Rapid STP Concepts
  • Optional STP Features
  • Review All the Key Topics
11

RSTP and EtherChannel Configuration

  • Understanding RSTP Through Configuration
  • Identifying Optional STP Features
  • Configuring Layer 2 EtherChannel
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
12

Perspectives on IPv4 Subnetting

  • Introduction to Subnetting
  • Analyze Subnetting and Addressing Needs
  • Make Design Choices
  • Plan the Implementation
  • Review All the Key Topics
13

Analyzing Classful IPv4 Networks

  • Classful Network Concepts
  • Practice with Classful Networks
  • Review All the Key Topics
14

Analyzing Subnet Masks

  • Subnet Mask Conversion
  • Identifying Subnet Design Choices Using Masks
  • Review All the Key Topics
15

Analyzing Existing Subnets

  • Defining a Subnet
  • Analyzing Existing Subnets: Binary
  • Analyzing Existing Subnets: Decimal
  • Practice Analyzing Existing Subnets
  • Review All the Key Topics
16

Subnet Design

  • Choosing the Mask(s) to Meet Requirements
  • Finding All Subnet IDs
  • Review All the Key Topics
17

Operating Cisco Routers

  • Installing Cisco Routers
  • Enabling IPv4 Support on Cisco Router Interfaces
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
18

Configuring IPv4 Addresses and Static Routes

  • IP Routing
  • Configuring IP Addresses and Connected Routes
  • Configuring Static Routes
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
19

IP Routing in the LAN

  • VLAN Routing with Router 802.1Q Trunks
  • VLAN Routing with Layer 3 Switch SVIs
  • VLAN Routing with Layer 3 Switch Routed Ports
  • VLAN Routing on a Router’s LAN Switch Ports
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
20

IP Addressing on Hosts

  • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
  • Identifying Host IPv4 Settings
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
21

Troubleshooting IPv4 Routing

  • Problem Isolation Using the ping Command
  • Problem Isolation Using the traceroute Command
  • Telnet and SSH
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
22

Understanding OSPF Concepts

  • Comparing Dynamic Routing Protocol Features
  • OSPF Concepts and Operation
  • OSPF Areas and LSAs
  • Review All the Key Topics
23

Implementing Basic OSPF Features

  • Implementing OSPFv2 Using network Commands
  • Implementing OSPFv2 Using Interface Subcommands
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
24

Implementing Optional OSPF Features

  • OSPF Network Types
  • Additional Optional OSPFv2 Features
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
25

OSPF Neighbors and Route Selection

  • OSPF Neighbor Relationships
  • Route Selection
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
26

Fundamentals of IP Version 6

  • Introduction to IPv6
  • IPv6 Addressing Formats and Conventions
  • Review All the Key Topics
27

IPv6 Addressing and Subnetting

  • Global Unicast Addressing Concepts
  • Unique Local Unicast Addresses
  • Review All the Key Topics
28

Implementing IPv6 Addressing on Routers

  • Implementing Unicast IPv6 Addresses on Routers
  • Special Addresses Used by Routers
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
29

Implementing IPv6 Addressing on Hosts

  • The Neighbor Discovery Protocol
  • Dynamic Configuration of Host IPv6 Settings
  • Troubleshooting Host IPv6 Addressing
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
30

Implementing IPv6 Routing

  • Connected and Local IPv6 Routes
  • Static IPv6 Network Routes
  • Static Default, Host, and Floating Static IPv6 Routes
  • Troubleshooting Static IPv6 Routes
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
31

CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 1, Second Edition Exam Updates

  • The Purpose of This Lesson
  • News about the Next CCNA Exam Release
  • Updated Technical Content
A

Appendix A: Numeric Reference Tables

B

Appendix B: Exam Topics Cross-Reference

  • CCNA 200-301 Exam Topic Order
  • Course Lesson Order Versus CCNA 200-301 Exam Topics
C

Appendix C: Practice for Lesson 12: Analyzing Classful IPv4 Networks

  • Practice Problems
D

Appendix D: Practice for Lesson 13: Analyzing Subnet Masks

  • Mask Conversion Problems
  • Mask Analysis Problems
E

Appendix E: Practice for Lesson 14: Analyzing Existing Subnets

  • Practice Problems
F

Appendix F: Practice for Lesson 15: Subnet Design

  • Mask Design Practice Problems
  • Practice Finding All Subnet IDs
G

Appendix G: Practice for Lesson 25: Fundamentals of IP Version 6

  • Address Abbreviating and Expanding Problems
  • Calculating the IPv6 Prefix Problems
H

Appendix H: Practice for Lesson 27: Implementing IPv6 Addressing on Routers

  • EUI-64 and Solicited Node Multicast Problems
I

Appendix I: Topics from Previous Editions

  • IPv4 Address Types
  • Bandwidth and Clock Rate on Serial Interfaces
  • Implementing DHCP
  • Using traceroute to Isolate the Problem to Two Routers
  • Default Routes with SLAAC on Router Interfaces
J

Appendix J: LAN Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshooting STP
  • Troubleshooting Layer 2 EtherChannel
  • Analyzing the Switch Data Plane Forwarding
K

Appendix K: Variable-Length Subnet Masks

  • VLSM Concepts and Configuration
  • Finding VLSM Overlaps
  • Adding a New Subnet to an Existing VLSM Design

1

Introduction to TCP/IP Networking

  • Analyzing the Structure of TCP and UDP Segments
  • Understanding the HTTP Protocol
2

Fundamentals of Ethernet LANs

  • Testing an RJ-45 Cable Using a Cable Tester
  • Examining IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Header and Trailer Fields
  • Connecting Fiber Optic Cables
  • Configuring the Speed and Duplex Settings of a Network Interface
3

Fundamentals of WANs and IP Routing

  • Viewing the IPv4 Header
  • Generating and Examining the ARP Packets
  • Understanding the ICMP Echo and the ping Command
4

Using the Command-Line Interface

  • Accessing the Switch CLI
  • Configuring Submodes and Contexts
5

Analyzing Ethernet LAN Switching

  • Verifying and Analyzing Ethernet Switching
6

Configuring Basic Switch Management

  • Securing Remote Access with Secure Shell
  • Configuring Basic Passwords
  • Configuring a Switch to Learn Its IP Address using DHCP
  • Configuring IPv4 on a Switch
7

Configuring and Verifying Switch Interfaces

  • Configuring Speed, Duplex, and Description on a Switch
8

Implementing Ethernet Virtual LANs

  • Creating a VLAN and Assigning Access VLAN to an Interface
  • Enabling and Deleting VLANs on a Switch
9

Spanning Tree Protocol Concepts

  • Configuring a Loop Guard on a Switch Port
  • Configuring a BPDU Guard on a Switch Port
  • Configuring VLAN and Trunking
10

RSTP and EtherChannel Configuration

  • Observing the STP Modes
  • Configuring Port Fast and Rapid Spanning Tree
  • Configuring EtherChannel
11

Analyzing Classful IPv4 Networks

  • Configuring a Class C IP Address
  • Configuring a Class B IP Address
  • Configuring a Class A IP Address
12

Operating Cisco Routers

  • Implementing a SOHO Network
  • Configuring IP Addresses on Cisco Routers
13

Configuring IPv4 Addresses and Static Routes

  • Configuring Default Routing
  • Configuring Static Routing
14

IP Routing in the LAN

  • Configuring Router-on-a-Stick
  • Configuring Routing Using Switch SVIs
15

IP Addressing on Hosts

  • Configuring DHCP on a Router
16

Troubleshooting IPv4 Routing

  • Understanding Telnet
17

Understanding OSPF Concepts

  • Configuring OSPF
18

Fundamentals of IP Version 6

  • Configuring an IPv6 Address
19

Implementing IPv6 Addressing on Hosts

  • Configuring Stateless and Stateful DHCPv6

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This is a basic certification exam conducted by CISCO that validates your skills and knowledge in the field of network technologies. It focuses on the fundamental concepts of TCP/IP networking, Ethernet LANs, WANs, IP routing, and more.

All those wanting to make a career in computer networking with very limited or no prior knowledge of networking would take up this course. It is an ideal course for IT professionals, system administrators, help desk technicians, or students pursuing computer science or IT courses.

  There are no formal prerequisites for CCNA vol. 1. It is a beginner-friendly course. However, some basic knowledge of computer networking and operating systems would be helpful.

The passing score is 750 to 850 on a scale of 1000.

Obtaining this industry-recognized CISCO certification comes with many career benefits. First and foremost, it is a valuable credential that opens doors to better job opportunities with higher salary ranges and enhanced job security. It also provides a strong foundation for pursuing advanced certification courses.

This is the first step towards obtaining the CCNA 200-301 certification. After completing this course, you can enroll for the CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide & Exam Prep (Vol.2), which focuses on advanced networking topics and completes your preparation for the exam.

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