Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions CCNA 200-301 Exam Prep Bundle (3-Month Access Pass)
Last updated on July 19, 2021.
This all-purpose Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Exam Course comprehensively covers all of the objectives of the Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions CCNA 200-301 V1.0 Core Exam.
This exam prep bundle includes easy to navigate online exam learning material, knowledge-based quizzes, practice exams, and a downloadable study guide in the eBook PDF format that yours to keep forever. New questions are added to the practice exam frequently to ensure your exam success.
As an added bonus, you will also be able to download our comprehensive 105-hour CCNA learning and study plan.
Feel free to check out our sample study guide and practice exam.
README FIRST
README First
Network Fundamentals
1.1 Explain the role and function of network components
- 1.1.a Routers
- 1.1.b L2 and L3 switches
- 1.1.c Next-generation firewalls and IPS
- 1.1.d Access points
- 1.1.e Controllers (Cisco DNA Center and WLC)
- 1.1.f Endpoints
- 1.1.g Servers
1.2 Describe characteristics of network topology architectures
- 1.2.a 2 tier
- 1.2.b 3 tier
- 1.2.c Spine-leaf
- 1.2.d WAN
- 1.2.e Small office/home office (SOHO)
- 1.2.f On-premises and cloud
1.3 Compare physical interface and cabling types
- 1.3.a Single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, copper
- 1.3.b Connections (Ethernet shared media and point-to-point)
- 1.3.c Concepts of PoE
1.4 Identify interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, mismatch duplex, and/or speed)
1.5 Compare TCP to UDP
Configure and verify access control lists
1.6 Configure and verify IPv4 addressing and subnetting
1.8 Configure and verify IPv6 addressing and prefix
1.9 Compare IPv6 address types
- 1.9.a Global unicast
- 1.9.b Unique local
- 1.9.c Link local
- 1.9.d Anycast
- 1.9.e Multicast
- 1.9.f Modified EUI 64
1.10 Verify IP parameters for Client OS (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
Network Access
2.1 Configure and verify VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches
- 2.1.a Access ports (data and voice)
- 2.1.b Default VLAN
- 2.1.c Connectivity
2.2 Configure and verify interswitch connectivity
- 2.2.a Trunk ports
- 2.2.b 802.1Q
- 2.2.c Native VLAN
2.3 Configure and verify Layer 2 discovery protocols (Cisco Discovery Protocol and LLDP)
2.5 Describe the need for and basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol and identify basic operations
- 2.5.a Root port, root bridge (primary/secondary), and other port names
- 2.5.b Port states (forwarding/blocking)
- 2.5.c PortFast benefits
2.6 Compare Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP modes
2.7 Describe physical infrastructure connections of WLAN components (AP,WLC, access/trunk ports, and LAG)
2.8 Describe AP and WLC management access connections (Telnet, SSH, HTTP,HTTPS, console, and TACACS+/RADIUS)
2.9 Configure the components of a wireless LAN access for client connectivity using GUI only such as WLAN creation, security settings, QoS profiles, and advanced WLAN settings
IP Connectivity
3.1 Interpret the components of routing table
- 3.1.a Routing protocol code
- 3.1.b Prefix
- 3.1.c Network mask
- 3.1.d Next hop
- 3.1.e Administrative distance
- 3.1.f Metric
- 3.1.g Gateway of last resort
3.2 Determine how a router makes a forwarding decision by default
- 3.2.a Longest match
- 3.2.b Administrative distance
- 3.2.c Routing protocol metric
3.3 Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 static routing
- 3.3.a Default route
- 3.3.b Network route
- 3.3.c Host route
- 3.3.d Floating static
3.4 Configure and verify single area OSPFv2
- 3.4.a Neighbor adjacencies
- 3.4.b Point-to-point
- 3.4.c Broadcast (DR/BDR selection)
- 3.4.d Router ID
3.5 Describe the purpose of first hop redundancy protocol
IP Services
4.1 Configure and verify inside source NAT using static and pools
4.2 Configure and verify NTP operating in a client and server mode
4.3 Explain the role of DHCP and DNS within the network
4.4 Explain the function of SNMP in network operations
4.5 Describe the use of syslog features including facilities and levels
4.6 Configure and verify DHCP client and relay
4.7 Explain the forwarding per-hop behavior (PHB) for QoS such as classification, marking, queuing, congestion, policing, shaping
4.8 Configure network devices for remote access using SSH
4.9 Describe the capabilities and function of TFTP/FTP in the network
Security Fundamentals
Define key security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigation techniques)
Describe security program elements (user awareness, training, and physical access control)
Configure device access control using local passwords
Describe security password policies elements, such as management, complexity, and password alternatives (multifactor authentication, certificates, and biometrics)
Describe remote access and site-to-site VPNs
3.6 Describe, implement, and troubleshoot site-to-site VPNs such as GETVPN, DMVPN and IPsec
Configure Layer 2 security features (DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and port security)
Differentiate authentication, authorization, and accounting concepts
Describe wireless security protocols (WPA, WPA2, and WPA3
Configure WLAN using WPA2 PSK using the GUI
Automation and Programmability
Explain how automation impacts network management
Compare traditional networks with controller-based networking
Describe controller-based and software defined architectures (overlay, underlay, and fabric)
Compare traditional campus device management with Cisco DNA Center enabled device management
Describe characteristics of REST-based APIs (CRUD, HTTP verbs, and data encoding)
Recognize the capabilities of configuration management mechanisms Puppet, Chef, and Ansible
Interpret JSON encoded data
Practice Exams
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BONUS: Cisco CCNA 200-301 105-Hour Learning and Study Plan
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