Intro
Our journey toward the CCNA starts from this introduction. Here, we will see what jobs await us in the Networking fields and why the CCNA Certification can help us get there. We will also have a high-level overview of what networking is, and why it is really needed. Check these articles to see if networking is really your thing!
- Introduction to Computer Networks
- Your Career in the ICT World
- The ICT top players: vendor, provider and system integrator
- Be recognized: vendors certification programs
TCP/IP
CCNA starts with a solid understanding of networking concepts. With the articles in this section, you are going to understand how network works, following two famous way of representing them: OSI model and TCP/IP model.
- The OSI model: complex networks made simple
- Nothing but the bit: introduction to binary math
- Physical layer: signals, waves and transmission types
- Physical layer: copper media and ethernet cable
- Physical layer: fiber optic media, data as light pulses
- Physical layer: wireless media, Wi-Fi and more
- Interconnecting devices: the network topology
- The Data Link layer of the OSI model
- Network Layer: IPv4 Addressing and IPv4 Protocol
- Network Layer: The ultimate guide to IPv4 subnetting
- Network Layer: IPv6 addressing and IPv6 protocol
- The Transport Layer: TCP and UDP
- Transmission Control Protocol (TCP): The advanced stuff
- Session and Presentation layers in the OSI model
- Application layer and some popular protocols
- Protocols for the network: DNS, DHCP, Dynamic Routing
Configuration Fundamentals
Once you have the knowledge, we can to configure Cisco devices. In this section, we will see how to connect to routers and switches, and how to configure them. We will also introduce the most basic commands of the CCNA Routing & Switching.
- The network device: form factor and console access
- Hands on: How to use Cisco Packet Tracer for the CCNA
- Switch configuration fundamentals for Cisco devices
- VLANs Configuration on a Cisco Switch Tutorial
- Cisco Switch Troubleshooting Basics and Steps list
- How to use CDP and LLDP to discover the network topology
- Troubleshooting interface errors, speed, and duplex mismatch
- Configure and Troubleshoot Port Security
- Routing concepts: How to read the Routing Table
- Static Routes Configuration and other Routing Sources
- Inter-VLAN Routing with Router on a Stick (RoaS)
- Inter-VLAN Routing with Multilayer Switch
- RIP Dynamic Routing: Understanding and Configuring
- IPv6 Routing with Static routes and RIPng
Enterprise Services
CCNA is not just about routing and switching. Instead, it requires you to design, implement and scale networks. To create such a functional network, you need to know how to integrate with other systems. In this section, we will see how to configure DHCP, connect to the Internet, design a scalable network and use modern technologies.
- Cisco Three Tier Architecture Explained
- Mobility and Security in the Enterprise Architecture
- Client Troubleshooting: IP and DNS Settings
- DHCP Server on Cisco Router: Configure and Troubleshoot
- DHCPv6 Configuration: SLAAC, Stateless and Stateful
- NTP Configuration on Cisco Devices
- Access Lists fundamentals on Cisco Devices
- Access Lists Configuration on Cisco devices
- NAT: Network Address Translation Explained
- NAT Configuration and Troubleshooting on Cisco devices
- Handy tools on Cisco routers: SSH, Syslog, Terminal Monitor
- File Management in Cisco IOS (Flash, NVRAM, TFTP, FTP)
- Troubleshooting Tips for Networking
Switching
In this section, we will present you the advanced concepts of switching for the CCNA. They include Spanning Tree, with tuning features, VTP, EtherChannels HSRP. With this knowledge, you will develop an high-available LAN.
- VTP – Understand and Configure VLAN Trunk Protocol
- Understanding Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
- Configure and Troubleshoot Cisco Spanning Tree (STP)
- Configure and Troubleshoot Cisco PortChannels
- Understanding Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP)
- Configuring and Troubleshooting Cisco HSRP
- Access Layer Security for the CCNA
Routing
The other key part of CCNA is Routing. In this section, we are going to see some in-depth concepts, spanning from OSPF to EIGRP, and with a basic introduction to BGP to connect to an Internet Provider.
- OSPF, All you need to know for the CCNA
- OSPF Configuration and Troubleshooting at CCNA level
- OSPFv6: Configuring OSPF for IPv6 on Cisco routers
- EIGRP, All You need to know for the CCNA
- EIGRP Configuration and Troubleshooting for the CCNA
- EIGRP for IPv6 Configuration and Troubleshooting
- PPP and Multilink PPP on Cisco devices
- PPPoE Client and PPPoE Local Authentication
- GRE Tunnel tutorial on Cisco devices
- WAN Connections and Technologies Explained
- Configuring Single-Homed External BGP for the CCNA
- QoS (Quality of Service) Fundamentals for the CCNA
Tools
The final rush of the CCNA course is about tools. In this generic section, we will see some technologies we can use to expand and improve our network, such as QoS or Cloud.
