CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide

Introduction

• About Cisco Certifications and CCNA
• Course Organization, Lessons, and Appendixes

Introduction to TCP/IP Networking

• Perspectives on Networking
• TCP/IP Networking Model
• Data Encapsulation Terminology
• Review All the Key Topics

Fundamentals of Ethernet LANs

• An Overview of LANs
• Building Physical Ethernet LANs with UTP
• Building Physical Ethernet LANs with Fiber
• Sending Data in Ethernet Networks
• Review All the Key Topics

Fundamentals of WANs and IP Routing

• Wide-Area Networks
• IP Routing
• Other Network Layer Features
• Review All the Key Topics

Using the Command-Line Interface

• Accessing the Cisco Catalyst Switch CLI
• Configuring Cisco IOS Software
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

Analyzing Ethernet LAN Switching

• LAN Switching Concepts
• Verifying and Analyzing Ethernet Switching
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

Configuring Basic Switch Management

• Securing the Switch CLI
• Enabling IPv4 for Remote Access
• Miscellaneous Settings Useful in the Lab
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

Configuring and Verifying Switch Interfaces

• Configuring Switch Interfaces
• Analyzing Switch Interface Status and Statistics
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

Implementing Ethernet Virtual LANs

• Virtual LAN Concepts
• VLAN and VLAN Trunking Configuration and Verification
• Troubleshooting VLANs and VLAN Trunks
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

Spanning Tree Protocol Concepts

• STP and RSTP Basics
• Details Specific to STP (and Not RSTP)
• Rapid STP Concepts
• Review All the Key Topics

RSTP and EtherChannel Configuration

• Understanding RSTP Through Configuration
• Configuring Layer 2 EtherChannel
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

Perspectives on IPv4 Subnetting

• Introduction to Subnetting
• Analyze Subnetting and Addressing Needs
• Make Design Choices
• Plan the Implementation
• Review All the Key Topics

Analyzing Classful IPv4 Networks

• Classful Network Concepts
• Practice with Classful Networks
• Review All the Key Topics

Analyzing Subnet Masks

• Subnet Mask Conversion
• Identifying Subnet Design Choices Using Masks
• Review All the Key Topics

Analyzing Existing Subnets

• Defining a Subnet
• Analyzing Existing Subnets: Binary
• Analyzing Existing Subnets: Decimal
• Practice Analyzing Existing Subnets
• Review All the Key Topics

Operating Cisco Routers

• Installing Cisco Routers
• Enabling IPv4 Support on Cisco Router Interfaces
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

Configuring IPv4 Addresses and Static Routes

• IP Routing
• Configuring IP Addresses and Connected Routes
• Configuring Static Routes
• IP Forwarding with the Longest Prefix Match
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

IP Routing in the LAN

• VLAN Routing with Router 802.1Q Trunks
• VLAN Routing with Layer 3 Switch SVIs
• VLAN Routing with Layer 3 Switch Routed Ports
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

Troubleshooting IPv4 Routing

• Problem Isolation Using the ping Command
• Problem Isolation Using the traceroute Command
• Telnet and SSH
• Review All the Key Topics

Understanding OSPF Concepts

• Comparing Dynamic Routing Protocol Features
• OSPF Concepts and Operation
• OSPF Areas and LSAs
• Review All the Key Topics

Implementing OSPF

• Implementing Single-Area OSPFv2
• Using OSPFv2 Interface Subcommands
• Additional OSPFv2 Features
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

OSPF Network Types and Neighbors

• OSPF Network Types
• OSPF Neighbor Relationships
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

Fundamentals of IP Version 6

• Introduction to IPv6
• IPv6 Addressing Formats and Conventions
• Review All the Key Topics

IPv6 Addressing and Subnetting

• Global Unicast Addressing Concepts
• Unique Local Unicast Addresses
• Review All the Key Topics

Implementing IPv6 Addressing on Routers

• Implementing Unicast IPv6 Addresses on Routers
• Special Addresses Used by Routers
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

Implementing IPv6 Routing

• Connected and Local IPv6 Routes
• Static IPv6 Routes
• The Neighbor Discovery Protocol
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

Fundamentals of Wireless Networks

• Comparing Wired and Wireless Networks
• Wireless LAN Topologies
• Other Wireless Topologies
• RF Overview
• Review All the Key Topics

Analyzing Cisco Wireless Architectures

• Autonomous AP Architecture
• Cloud-based AP Architecture
• Split-MAC Architectures
• Comparing Wireless LAN Controller Deployments
• Review All the Key Topics

Securing Wireless Networks

• Anatomy of a Secure Connection
• Wireless Client Authentication Methods
• Wireless Privacy and Integrity Methods
• WPA, WPA2, and WPA3
• Lesson Review
• Review All the Key Topics

Building a Wireless LAN

• Connecting a Cisco AP
• Accessing a Cisco WLC
• Connecting a Cisco WLC
• Configuring a WLAN
• Review All the Key Topics

Appendix A: Numeric Reference Tables

Appendix B: Study Planner

Appendix C: Topics from Previous Editions

• IPv4 Address Types
• Bandwidth and Clock Rate on Serial Interfaces
• Using traceroute to Isolate the Problem to Two Routers
• Troubleshooting Static IPv6 Routes
• Default Routes with SLAAC on Router Interfaces

Appendix D: Analyzing Ethernet LAN Designs

• Analyzing Collision Domains and Broadcast Domains
• Analyzing Campus LAN Topologies
• Analyzing LAN Physical Standard Choices

Appendix E: Subnet Design

• Choosing the Mask(s) to Meet Requirements
• Finding All Subnet IDs

Appendix F: Practice for Appendix E: Subnet Design

• Mask Design Practice Problems
• Practice Finding All Subnet IDs

Appendix G: Variable-Length Subnet Masks

• VLSM Concepts and Configuration
• Finding VLSM Overlaps
• Adding a New Subnet to an Existing VLSM Design

Appendix H: Spanning Tree Protocol Implementation

• Implementing STP
• Implementing Optional STP Features
• Implementing RSTP
• Command References

Appendix I: LAN Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting STP
• Troubleshooting Layer 2 EtherChannel
• Analyzing the Switch Data Plane Forwarding
• Troubleshooting VLANs and VLAN Trunks

Appendix J: Troubleshooting IPv4 Routing Protocols

• Perspectives on Troubleshooting Routing Protocol Problems
• Interfaces Enabled with a Routing Protocol
• Neighbor Relationships
• Command References

Appendix K: Exam Topics Cross Reference

• CCNA 200-301 Exam Topic Order
• Course Lesson Order Versus CCNA 200-301 Exam Topics

Introduction

• About Cisco Certifications and CCNA
• Course Organization, Lessons, and Appendixes

Introduction to TCP/IP Transport and Applications

• TCP/IP Layer 4 Protocols: TCP and UDP
• TCP/IP Applications
• Review All the Key Topics

Basic IPv4 Access Control Lists

• IPv4 Access Control List Basics
• Standard Numbered IPv4 ACLs
• Practice Applying Standard IP ACLs
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

Advanced IPv4 Access Control Lists

• Extended Numbered IP Access Control Lists
• Named ACLs and ACL Editing
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

Security Architectures

• Security Terminology
• Common Security Threats
• Controlling and Monitoring User Access
• Developing a Security Program to Educate Users
• Review All the Key Topics

Securing Network Devices

• Securing IOS Passwords
• Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

Implementing Switch Port Security

• Port Security Concepts and Configuration
• Port Security Violation Modes
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

Implementing DHCP

• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
• Identifying Host IPv4 Settings
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

DHCP Snooping and ARP Inspection

• DHCP Snooping
• Dynamic ARP Inspection
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

Device Management Protocols

• System Message Logging (Syslog)
• Network Time Protocol (NTP)
• Analyzing Topology Using CDP and LLDP
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

Network Address Translation

• Perspectives on IPv4 Address Scalability
• Network Address Translation Concepts
• NAT Configuration and Troubleshooting
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

Quality of Service (QoS)

• Introduction to QoS
• Classification and Marking
• Queuing
• Shaping and Policing
• Congestion Avoidance
• Review All the Key Topics

Miscellaneous IP Services

• First Hop Redundancy Protocol
• Simple Network Management Protocol
• FTP and TFTP
• Command References
• Review All the Key Topics

LAN Architecture

• Analyzing Campus LAN Topologies
• Small Office/Home Office
• Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• Review All the Key Topics

WAN Architecture

• Metro Ethernet
• Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
• Internet VPNs
• Review All the Key Topics

Cloud Architecture

• Server Virtualization
• Cloud Computing Services
• WAN Traffic Paths to Reach Cloud Services
• Review All the Key Topics

Introduction to Controller-Based Networking

• SDN and Controller-Based Networks
• Examples of Network Programmability and SDN
• Comparing Traditional Versus Controller-Based Networks
• Review All the Key Topics

Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA)

• SDA Fabric, Underlay, and Overlay
• DNA Center and SDA Operation
• DNA Center as a Network Management Platform
• Review All the Key Topics

Understanding REST and JSON

• REST-Based APIs
• Data Serialization and JSON
• Review All the Key Topics

Understanding Ansible, Puppet, and Chef

• Device Configuration Challenges and Solutions
• Ansible, Puppet, and Chef Basics
• Review All the Key Topics

Appendix A: Numeric Reference Tables

Appendix B: Topics from Previous Editions

• Cisco Device Hardening
• Implementing DHCP
• Troubleshooting with IPv4 ACLs
• Implementing HSRP
• Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP)
• Implementing Simple Network Management Protocol
• Analyzing LAN Physical Standard Choices
• Metro Ethernet
• MPLS VPNs

Appendix C: Exam Topics Cross-Reference

• CCNA 200-301 Exam Topic Order
• Course Lessons, with Exam Topics Covered in Each

Appendix D: Study Planner