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CCENT/CCNA: ICND1 100-105 Certification Guide

By : Bekim Dauti
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CCENT/CCNA: ICND1 100-105 Certification Guide

By: Bekim Dauti

Overview of this book

CCENT is the entry-level certification for those looking to venture into the networking world. This guide will help you stay up-to date with your networking skills. This book starts with the basics and will take you through everything essential to pass the certification exam. It extensively covers IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, IP data networks, switching and routing, network security, and much more—all in some detail. This guide will provide real-world examples with a bunch of hands-on labs to give you immense expertise in important networking tasks, with a practical approach. Each chapter consists of practice questions to help you take up a challenge from what you have procured. This book ends with mock tests with several examples to help you confidently pass the certification. This Certification Guide consists of everything you need to know in order to pass the ICND 1 100-105 Exam, thus obtaining a CCENT certification. However, practicing with real switches and routers or a switch or router simulator will help you succeed.

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Table of Contents (18 chapters)
Preface
Preface
Who this book is for
What this book covers
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1
Introduction to Computer Networks
Introduction to Computer Networks
From ARPANET to internet
What is a computer network?
Types of computer networks
Computer network topologies
Computer network components
Infrastructure components
Computer network architectures
Network operating system (NOS)
Network medium
Converged networks
Network trends
Summary
Questions
2
Communication in Computer Networks
Communication in Computer Networks
How do computers communicate?
Message delivery types
Types of communication channels
Communication protocols
OSI and TCP/IP model overview
OSI layers and their protocols
Ethernet communication technology
The IP addresses and subnets
Summary
Questions
3
Introduction to Switching
Introduction to Switching
What is switch?
Switching general concepts
Switched networks
Frame forwarding methods
Switching domains
Switch port settings
Overview of VLANs
Ethernet's frame overview
Switch security
Summary
Questions
4
Setting Up the Switch
Setting Up the Switch
Basic switch configuration
Configuring VLANs
Configuring VLAN trunks
Configuring legacy inter-VLAN routing
Configuring router-on-a-stick inter-VLAN routing
Configuring remote access
Configuring switchport security
Summary
Questions
5
Introduction to Routing
Introduction to Routing
Routing concepts
Routing operations
What is a router?
Boot up the router
Router routing tables
Routing types
Summary
Questions
6
Setting up the Router
Setting up the Router
Connecting the router to a PC and turning it on
Router's initial configuration
Configuring static routes and default static routes
Configuring Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
InterVLAN configuration
Router-on-a-stick interVLAN configuration
Summary
Questions
7
Networking Services and Maintenance
Networking Services and Maintenance
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol overview
Network Address Translator overview
Network Time Protocol overview
Cisco Discovery Protocol and Link-Layer Discovery Protocol overview
System logging overview
Device maintenance
Traffic management
Summary
Questions
8
Network Troubleshooting
Network Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting methodologies
Troubleshooting scenarios
Troubleshooting cables and interfaces
Switch troubleshooting
Router troubleshooting
Troubleshooting VLANs
Troubleshooting Access Control Lists
Troubleshooting DHCP
Troubleshooting NAT
Basic network performance
Network security
Summary
Questions
9
Studying and Preparing for ICND 1 (100-105) Exam
Studying and Preparing for ICND 1 (100-105) Exam
What is the ICND 1 (100-105) exam?
What are the ICND 1 (100-105) exam topics?
What to expect in the ICND 1 (100-105) exam
How to prepare for the ICDN 1 (100-105) exam
How to register for the ICND 1 (100-105) exam?
On the day of the ICND 1 (100-105) exam
Post-ICND 1 (100-105) exam certification path
10
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Appendix A: Answers to Chapter Questions
Appendix A: Answers to Chapter Questions
Chapter 1–Answers
Chapter 2—Answers
Chapter 3—Answers
Chapter 4—Answers
Chapter 5—Answers
Chapter 6—Answers
Chapter 7—Answers
Chapter 8 — Answers
Appendix B: Cisco Device Icons
Appendix B: Cisco Device Icons
Cisco network topology icons
Appendix C: Numbering Systems and Conversions
Appendix C: Numbering Systems and Conversions
Binary numbering system
Octal numbering system
Hexadecimal numbering system
Appendix D: Boolean Algebra
Appendix D: Boolean Algebra
AND operation
OR operation
NOT operation
Appendix E: Subnetting
Appendix E: Subnetting
Example—Class A subnetting
Example—Class B subnetting
Example—Class C subnetting
Appendix F: Cisco Packet Tracer
Appendix F: Cisco Packet Tracer
Downloading Packet Tracer
Installing Packet Tracer
Appendix G: Graphical Network Simulator-3 (GNS3)
Appendix G: Graphical Network Simulator-3 (GNS3)
Downloading GNS3
Installing GNS3

How to register for the ICND 1 (100-105) exam?

In general, all Cisco exams are provided by PearsonVUE. There are two types of exams:

  • Proctored exams delivered at a test center
  • Self-administered online exams

ICND 1 (100-105) is a proctored exam that is delivered at a test center. The test center is a facility that is authorized by PearsonVUE to deliver certification exams. So, when you feel that you are ready to take the ICND 1 (100-105) exam, go ahead and schedule your exam in the following ways:

  • Online through PearsonVUE website (requires a web account) or
  • Contacting a nearby test center (requires visiting a test center)
You can schedule your ICND 1 (100-105) exam online through http://www.vue.com/cisco/.
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