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Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified

By : Neil Anderson

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Overview of this book

This course offers a comprehensive guide to mastering Cisco's CCNA 200-301 certification, a crucial step for networking professionals. You'll start with the basics of networking, covering host-to-host communication, OSI layers, and the TCP/IP stack. From there, the course dives into Cisco device configuration using IOS, exploring routing protocols like RIP, OSPF, and EIGRP, along with IP addressing and subnetting. Hands-on lab exercises ensure you gain practical experience, simulating real-world networking environments. You'll work through scenarios involving VLANs, WAN technologies, and network security concepts such as ACLs and VPNs. This approach reinforces both the theoretical and practical aspects, preparing you not only for the CCNA exam but for challenges in real-world networking jobs. In the final sections, the course covers advanced topics like network automation and wireless networking, ensuring you're well-versed in modern technologies. By the end, you'll have the skills to pass the CCNA 200-301 exam and the confidence to excel in your networking career.

Welcome

Introduction

How to Make the Most of This Course

The Study Plan

Recommended Practice Exams - Teachable

Why Passing the CCNA is Going to Turbo Charge Your Career

Course is Updated to CCNA v1.1

How to Use the Lab Exercises and Anki Flashcards

How to Use the Lab Exercises and Anki Flashcards Introduction

Cisco Packet Tracer Installation

How to Use the Course Lab Exercises

How to Use the Anki Flashcards

Host to Host Communications

Introduction

A (Very) Basic Introduction to Networking

The OSI Reference Model Overview

The TCP/IP Stack

The Upper OSI Layers

The Lower OSI Layers

The Cisco IOS Operating System

Introduction

Cisco Operating Systems

Connecting to a Cisco Device over the Network

Making the Initial Connection to a Cisco Device

Navigating the Cisco IOS Operating System Part 1

Navigating the Cisco IOS Operating System Part 2

Cisco IOS Configuration Management

OSI Layer 4 - The Transport Layer

Introduction

The Transport Layer Header, TCP and UDP

OSI Layer 3 - The Network Layer

Introduction

The IP Header

Unicast, Broadcast and Multicast Traffic

Converting from Decimal to Binary

IPv4 Addresses

Calculating an IPv4 Address in Binary

The Subnet Mask

Slash Notation

IP Address Classes

Introduction

Class A IP Addresses

IP Address Classes B and C

IP Address Classes D and E

Subnetting

Introduction

CIDR Classless Inter-Domain Routing

Subnetting Overview

Subnetting Class C Networks and VLSM

Subnetting Practice Questions

Variable Length Subnet Masking Example Part 1

Variable Length Subnet Masking Example Part 2

Subnetting Large Networks Part 1

Subnetting Large Networks Part 2

Private IP Addresses Part 1

Private IP Addresses Part 2

Where to Get More Subnetting Practice

OSI Layer 2 - The Data-Link Layer

Introduction

Local Area Network Layer 2 - Ethernet

OSI Layer 1 - The Physical Layer

Introduction

Ethernet Connection Media

Cisco Device Functions

Introduction

Switches vs Hubs

Switch Operation

Routers

Other Cisco Devices

The Life of a Packet

Introduction

DNS The Domain Name System

DNS on Cisco Routers

ARP Address Resolution Protocol

ARP for Routed Traffic

Life of a Packet Example Part 1 - DNS

Life of a Packet Example Part 2 - HTTP

The Cisco Troubleshooting Methodology

Introduction

The Cisco Troubleshooting Methodology

Cisco Troubleshooting Methodology - Lab Example

Cisco Router and Switch Basics

Introduction

Basic Router and Switch Configuration

The Setup Wizard

Speed and Duplex Settings

CDP and LLDP

Basic Layer 1 and 2 Troubleshooting

Basic Layer 1 and 2 Troubleshooting - Lab Demo

Cisco Device Management

Introduction

The Boot Up Process

The Boot Up Process Lab Demo

Factory Reset and Password Recovery

Password Recovery Lab Demo

Backing up the System Image and Configuration

Upgrading IOS

Routing Fundamentals

Introduction

Connected and Local Routes

Connected and Local Routes Lab Demo

Static Routes

Static Routes Lab Demo

Summarisation, Longest Prefix Match, and Default Routes

Summary Routes and Longest Prefix Match Lab Demo

Default Routes and Load Balancing Lab Demo

Dynamic Routing Protocols

Introduction

Dynamic Routing Protocols vs Static Routes

Dynamic Routing Protocols Lab Demo

Routing Protocol Types

Routing Protocol Types Lab Demo

Routing Protocol Metrics

Routing Protocol Metrics Lab Demo

Equal Cost Multi Path

Equal Cost Multi Path Lab Demo

Administrative Distance

Administrative Distance Lab Demo

Loopback Interfaces

Adjacencies and Passive Interfaces

Adjacencies and Passive Interfaces Lab Demo

Route Precedence

Connectivity Troubleshooting

Introduction

Basic Connectivity Troubleshooting

IGP Interior Gateway Protocol Fundamentals

Introduction

RIP the Routing Information Protocol

RIP Lab Demo

EIGRP - the Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol

EIGRP Lab Demo

OSPF - Open Shortest Path First

Introduction

OSPF Characteristics

OSPF Basic Configuration

OSPF Basic Configuration Lab Demo

OSPF Advanced Topics

OSPF Advanced Topics Lab Demo

OSPF Areas

OSPF Areas Lab Demo

Bandwidth vs Clock Rate and Speed

OSPF Cost Metric

OSPF Cost Metric Lab Demo

OSPF Adjacencies

OSPF Adjacencies Lab Demo

OSPF DR and BDR Designated Routers

OSPF DR and BDR Lab Demo

VLANs Virtual Local Area Networks

Introduction

Campus LAN Design - Core, Distribution and Access Layers

Spine-Leaf Network Design

Why we have VLANs

VLAN Access Ports

VLAN Access Ports Lab Demo

VLAN Trunk Ports

VLAN Trunk Ports Lab Demo

DTP Dynamic Trunking Protocol

VTP VLAN Trunking Protocol

VTP Lab Demo

Inter-VLAN Routing

Introduction

Router with Separate Interfaces

Router on a Stick

Layer 3 Switch

Layer 3 Switch Lab Demo

DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Introduction

DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Cisco DHCP Server

External DHCP Server

Windows, Mac and Linux client IP settings

Cisco DHCP Client

HSRP - Hot Standby Router Protocol

Introduction

Network Redundancy

FHRP First Hop Redundancy Protocols

HSRP Hot Standby Router Protocol

HSRP Advanced Topics

STP - Spanning Tree Protocol

Introduction

Layer 3 Path Selection and Loop Prevention Review

Why we have the Spanning Tree Protocol

Spanning Tree Terminology - The Bridge

How Spanning Tree Works

Spanning Tree Versions

Verification - show spanning-tree

Verification - show mac address-table

Manipulating the Root Bridge Election

Spanning Tree and HSRP Alignment

Portfast, BPDU Guard and Root Guard

Portfast and BPDU Guard Lab Demo

Root Guard Lab Demo

CCNA v1.1: BPDU Filter

CCNA v1.1: Loop Guard

CCNA v1.1: PVST+ versus RPVST+ Convergence

CCNA v1.1: RPVST+ and Hub Interoperability

EtherChannel

Introduction

Why we have EtherChannel

EtherChannel Load Balancing

EtherChannel Protocols and Configuration

EtherChannel Lab Demo

StackWise, VSS and vPC

Layer 3 EtherChannel

Switch Security

Introduction

DHCP Snooping

DAI Dynamic ARP Inspection

802.1X Identity Based Networking

Preventing Unauthorized Devices with Port Security

Preventing Unauthorized Devices with Port Security Lab Demo

Locking Ports to Hosts with Port Security

Locking Ports to Hosts with Port Security Lab Demo

ACLs - Access Control Lists

Introduction

Access Control Lists Overview

Standard, Extended and Named ACLs

ACL Syntax

ACL Operations

Numbered ACLs Lab Demo

Named ACLs Lab Demo

NAT - Network Address Translation

Introduction

IPv4 Address Exhaustion and NAT

Static NAT

NAT Translations - Inside Local, Inside Global, Outside Local, Outside Global

Static NAT Lab Demo

Dynamic NAT

Dynamic NAT Lab Demo

PAT Port Address Translation

PAT Port Address Translation Lab Demo

IPv6 Addressing and Routing

Introduction

Why We Need IPv6

The IPv6 Address Format

IPv6 Global Unicast Addresses

IPv6 Global Unicast Addresses Lab Demo

EUI-64 Addresses

Unique Local and Link Local Addresses

Link Local Addresses Lab Demo

SLAAC Stateless Address AutoConfiguration

IPv6 Static Routes

IPv6 Static Routes Lab Demo

WAN - Wide Area Networks

Introduction

WAN Overview

VPN - Virtual Private Networks

WAN Connectivity Options

Leased Lines

MPLS Multi Protocol Label Switching

PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet

WAN Topology Options

The Security Threat Landscape

Introduction

The Security Threat Landscape

Common Attacks

Firewalls and IDS/IPS

Firewalls vs Packet Filters

Cryptography

TLS Transport Layer Security

Site-to-Site VPN Virtual Private Networks

Remote Access VPN Virtual Private Networks

Threat Defense Solutions

Cisco Device Security

Introduction

Line Level Security

Privileged Exec and Password Encryption

Line Level Security Lab Demo

Usernames and Privilege Levels

SSH Secure Shell

SSH Secure Shell Lab Demo

AAA Authentication, Authorization and Accounting

AAA Configuration

Global Security Best Practices

Global Security Best Practices Lab Demo

Network Device Management

Introduction

Syslog

Terminal Monitor and Logging Synchronous

Syslog Lab Demo

SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol

SNMP Lab Demo

SNMPv3 Configuration

SNMPv3 Lab Demo

Syslog vs SNMP

QoS Quality of Service

Introduction

QoS Overview

Classification and Marking

Congestion Management

Policing and Shaping

Cloud Computing

Introduction

Traditional IT Deployment Models

Defining Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing Case Study

Server Virtualization

Virtualizing Network Devices

Cloud Service Models

Cloud Deployment Models

Cloud Computing Advantages

Wireless Networking Fundamentals

Introduction

Wireless Network Types

Infrastructure Mode and Wireless Access Points

Wireless LAN Controllers and CAPWAP

Switch Configuration for Wireless Networks

Wireless Channels and Radio Frequencies

Wireless Security

Switch Configuration for Wireless - Lab Demo

Wireless Network Configuration - Lab Demo

Network Automation and Programmability

Introduction

DNA Center renamed to Catalyst Center

The Benefits of Network Automation and Programmability

Python, Git, GitHub and CI-CD

Data Serialization Formats: XML, JSON and YAML

CCNA v1.1: APIs - CRUD, REST and SOAP

Model Driven Programmability - YANG, NETCONF, RESTCONF and gRPC

Lab Demo - Testing APIs with Postman

CCNA v1.1: Configuration Management Tools - Ansible and Terraform

Ansible Lab Demo

SDN Software Defined Networking

Software Defined Architecture - Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center)

Software Defined Architecture - SD-Access

Software Defined Architecture - SD-WAN

CCNA v1.1: Cisco Meraki

Further Learning Resources

CCNA v1.1: AI Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

CCNA v1.1: Introduction

CCNA v1.1: AI Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Overview

CCNA v1.1: Generative AI Models

CCNA v1.1: RAG Retrieval-Augmented Generation

CCNA v1.1: Cisco AIOps Products

BONUS! Recommended Practice Tests

Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified

By : Neil Anderson

Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified

By: Neil Anderson

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