About Course
This course covers the essential networking concepts and configurations required to build and manage a Cisco-based network. Learn about network protocols, IP addressing, security, routing, VLANs, and automation with hands-on labs and exercises.
Learn the basics of networking and Cisco configuration for a solid foundation in network management.
Requirements
- ✓Basic computer skills and access to a computer with internet.
- ✓Willingness to learn network configurations and protocols.
- ✓No prior networking knowledge required.
Course Curriculum
Section 1: Introduction and Network Basics
1. Introduction
2. Function of Network.
3. Configure Verify IPV4 Address.
Assessment Exercise-01
Section 2: Network Fundamentals
4. Verify IP Parameters for Client OS.
5. MAC Address.
6. Network Topologies.
Assessment Exercise-02
Section 3: Network Fundamentals Part 02
7. Number Systems.
8. Cisco Switch Basic.
Assessment Exercise-03
Section 4: Switch Management
9. Cisco Switch Management (Console Telnet SSH).
10. MAC Address Table.
11. Configure Verify VLAN Part-1.
Assessment Exercise-04
Section 5: VLAN Configuration
12. Configure Verify VLAN Part-2.
13. Configure Verify VLAN Part-3.
Assessment Exercise-05
Section 6: Layer 2 Discovery and STP
14. Configure and verify Layer 2 discovery protocols.
15. Rapid PVST Spanning Tree Protocol Part-1.
Assessment Exercise-06
Section 7: Layer 2 Discovery and STP Part 02
16. Rapid PVST Spanning Tree Protocol Part-2.
Assessment Exercise-07
Section 8: Advanced STP and EtherChannel
17. Rapid PVST Spanning Tree Protocol Part-3
18. Rapid PVST Spanning Tree Protocol Part-4
19. Configure verify EtherChannel (LACP)
Assessment Exercise-08
Section 9: Routing Basics
20. Introduction to Router Routing basics.
21. Address Resolution Protocol (ARP).
Section 10: IPv4 Static Routing
22. Configure and verify IPv4 static routing.
Assessment Exercise-09
Section 11: IPv4 Static Routing Part 02
23. Interpret the components of the routing table.
24. Longest match Forwarding Decision.
Assessment Exercise-10
Section 12: OSPFv2 Configuration
25. Configure and verify single area OSPFv2 Part 1
26. Configure and verify single area OSPFv2 Part 2.
Assessment Exercise-11
Section 13: Redundancy and NAT
27. Describe the purpose of first hop redundancy protocol.
28. Configure and verify inside source NAT.
Assessment Exercise-12
Section 14: Network Services
29. Configure and verify NTP operation.
30. Role of DHCP within the network Part 1
31. Role of DHCP within the network Part 2.
Assessment Exercise-13
Section 15: DNS and Network Operations
32. Role of DNS within the network.
33. Describe the use of syslog features.
Assessment Exercise-14
Section 16: DNS and Network Operations Part 02
34. Network topology architectures Two Tier three Tier.
35. Explain the function of SNMP in network operations.
Assessment Exercise-15
Section 17: Network Protocols and Security
36. Describe the function of TFTP and FTP in the network.
37. Explain virtualization fundamentals virtual machines.
Assessment Exercise-16
Section 18: Network Protocols and Security Part 02
38. Define key security concepts, threats, vulnerabilities.
39. Configure and verify access control lists.
Assessment Exercise-17
Section 19: VPNs and Authentication
40. Describe remote access and site to site VPNs.
41. Differentiate authentication, authorization, and accounting.
42. Configure Layer 2 security features DHCP snooping, etc.
Assessment Exercise-18
Section 20: Layer 2 Security and QoS
43. Configure Layer 2 security features Port Security.
44. Configure Verify QoS (Quality of Service).
Assessment Exercise-19
Section 21: IPv6 and QoS Shaping
45. Configure QoS (Quality of Service) shaping Lab.
46. Configure and verify IPv6 addressing and prefix.
Assessment Exercise-20
Section 22: Subnetting and Wireless Architectures
47. IPv4 addressing subnetting.
48. Compare Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP modes.
Assessment Exercise-21
Section 23: Automation and Programmability
49. Automation and Programmability with Python.
50. Interpret JSON encoded data.
Assessment Exercise-22
Section 24: Final Exam
Final Exam
What You Will Learn
- ✓Understand network fundamentals and IP addressing.
- ✓Learn how to configure and manage Cisco switches and routers.
- ✓Master VLAN configuration and verification.
- ✓Learn about routing protocols like OSPF and static routing.
- ✓Understand security concepts like VPNs and ACLs.
- ✓Learn the fundamentals of Quality of Service (QoS) in networking.
- ✓Gain practical experience with network automation and programmability.