Cisco Networking: Cisco SWITCH 2.0 expert

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RSTECH: Networking Hardware, Models, & Technologies

Troubleshooting networking issues, be it as a technician in the field or in-house, involves identifying the offending hardware and applying the correct theoretical concepts. In this course, you'll learn to identify standard networking devices, systems, concepts, models, and technologies so you can solve client networking and connectivity issues regardless of physical location or setup. You'll start by exploring the fundamental networking concepts and routing and switching devices outlined in the Cisco RSTECH exam. You'll expand on this to identify standard networking equipment by functionality. Next, you'll investigate what comprises the vital networking models OSI and TCP/IP. You'll then classify Layer 1 and Layer 2 technologies, distinguishing cabling from standards. At the end of this course, you'll recognize typical connectivity issues and how to configure devices remotely. This course can be used in preparation for the 100-490: Supporting Cisco Routing and Switching Network Devices (RSTECH) exam and to attain the Cisco Certified Technician (CTT) Routing & Switching certification.

4 videos | 59m Assessment Badge

RSTECH: Network Responsibilities, Addressing, & Utilities

Significantly reduced network performance or an unavailable network has severe consequences for a business's employees and end-users. Prompt and timely troubleshooting ensures that the knock-off effect of a faulty network is kept to a minimum. To minimize this collateral damage, network technicians need to find out what the fault is, where it is, and how best to rectify it. In this course, you'll gain some of the core skills needed to efficiently and effectively diagnose, repair, and restore networking and system devices. You'll start by investigating the purpose of service demarcation concepts and how to apply them. Next, you'll examine several network IP addressing protocols and their importance. Lastly, you'll delve into the frequently used standard networking utilities, like Telnet, SSH, TFTP, FTP, and PuTTY. This course can be used in preparation for the 100-490: Supporting Cisco Routing and Switching Network Devices (RSTECH) exam and to attain the Cisco Certified Technician (CTT) Routing & Switching certification.

3 videos | 52m Assessment Badge

RSTECH: Cisco Equipment, Components, & Port Characteristics

Network field technicians need to look at a Cisco network and recognize what each device does, the physical characteristics of those devices, how they interact with other components on the network, and what to consider before troubleshooting them. In this course, you'll nail down how to ID networking equipment by function alone and grasp its role in both the context of the operational network and in troubleshooting. You'll start by categorizing network equipment by function before identifying how they operate in context and how they facilitate troubleshooting. You'll then examine how Cisco devices work with different networking media and the potential requirements for their use. Finally, you'll investigate the physical and functional characteristics of the ports on Cisco devices. This course can be used in preparation for the 100-490: Supporting Cisco Routing and Switching Network Devices (RSTECH) exam and to attain the Cisco Certified Technician (CTT) Routing & Switching certification.

3 videos | 1h Assessment Badge

RSTECH: Cisco Memory Functions & Removing Cisco Devices

The complex expertise of field technicians involves knowing how to differentiating devices with the same functional nature by the diversity of that function. You need to be able to take that information and decide how to troubleshoot - keeping in mind all requirements before carrying out the resolution. In this course, you'll explore the memory-related characteristics of Cisco IOS devices and how to decipher what's involved in device replacement. You'll start by examining how Cisco IOS devices use different types of memory. You'll then define how to troubleshoot these devices based on their memory type. Next, you'll review what's expected of a field technician. You'll end this course by outlining what you need to think about before device removal and replacement. This course can be used in preparation for the 100-490: Supporting Cisco Routing and Switching Network Devices (RSTECH) exam and to attain the Cisco Certified Technician (CTT) Routing & Switching certification.

2 videos | 39m Assessment Badge

RSTECH: OS Types, IOS Access, & Terminal Emulation

When delving into a client's networking environment, a field technician needs to suss out each component and their interdependence as efficiently and accurately as possible. In this course, you'll build on your diagnostic skills by exploring Cisco OS types, some popular connection techniques, and two standard network protocols for remote device communication, access, and management. You'll start by investigating the different Cisco OS types you're likely to encounter daily. You'll then learn how to distinguish them by their primary differentiators. Next, you'll examine how to connect to a Cisco IOS device directly and what's needed to access it. Finally, you'll learn how to use terminal emulation for Cisco IOS device access by employing the network protocols Telnet and SSH. This course can be used in preparation for the 100-490: Supporting Cisco Routing and Switching Network Devices (RSTECH) exam and to attain the Cisco Certified Technician (CTT) Routing & Switching certification.

3 videos | 51m Assessment Badge

RSTECH: IOS Commands, Startup-Config, & IOX-XE Modes

To practice as a certified Cisco technician, not only do you need to identify problems and solutions theoretically, you also need to be able to implement troubleshooting techniques on Cisco devices. To do this, you need to be confident using the appropriate IOS commands to get a device to do what you want it to do. In this course, you'll learn how to interact directly with the CLI of a Cisco IOS device by using standard commands and responding to specific prompts. In addition to this, you'll examine how to create, back up, and restore the startup-config of a device, recognizing why this is important for ensuring the device functions in the same way as the device it replaces. Finally, you'll learn to differentiate between the IOS-XE modes and how to identify them on an IOS-XE Cisco device. This course can be used in preparation for the 100-490: Supporting Cisco Routing and Switching Network Devices (RSTECH) exam and to attain the Cisco Certified Technician (CTT) Routing & Switching certification.

3 videos | 50m Assessment Badge

RSTECH: Troubleshooting, Upgrading, Recovering, & Resetting

In order to take on the responsibility of troubleshooting and recovering Cisco devices, you need to be able to recognize a series of basic IOS troubleshooting commands. As a technician, you will also need to be familiar with using Windows tools to perform basic network troubleshooting tasks. In this course, you'll learn the basic commands and tools available in Windows 10 that can help you troubleshoot network connectivity. Next, you'll explore the tasks and commands needed to upgrade the Cisco IOS. You'll examine how to perform password recovery on a Cisco device and explore additional miscellaneous tools that you may encounter when you need to troubleshoot or reconfingure a device. Finally, you'll learn how to perform a factory reset on a Cisco IOS device. This course can be used in preparation for the 100-490: Supporting Cisco Routing and Switching Network Devices (RSTECH) exam and to attain the Cisco Certified Technician (CTT) Routing & Switching certification.

5 videos | 1h 20m Assessment Badge

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CCNA 2020: Networking Components

Familiarize yourself with the knowledge and skills required for various IT careers, as well as a high-level overview of the CCNA exam topics. Examine hardware and software you should be able to identify as a CCNA professional, as well as where these components are used and how they are connected. In addition, discover the roles, functions, and importance of routers and switches in a conventional networking infrastructure. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

3 videos | 50m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: Networking Components - NGFW, NGIPS, & Cisco DNA Center

Explore NGFW and NGIPS security devices, including how they differ from traditional firewalls and IPS devices and why they are needed in today's networking environment. Examine the purpose of Cisco DNA Center, its interface, and how it is used to work with network programmability. The goal of intent-based networking management is also covered. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

2 videos | 37m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: WLCs, Access Points, Servers, & Endpoints

Explore the roles and functions of Wireless LAN Controllers and Wireless Access Points, including when they and are not required. Additionally, examine where servers and endpoints fit into network infrastructure and the purposes they serve. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

2 videos | 40m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: Network Topology Architectures

Explore network topology architectures, including where to use them and their components. In addition, examine data center topology architectures, including traditional and spine-leaf, and the differences between them. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

2 videos | 30m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: Network Topology Architectures - WAN, Cloud, & SOHO

Explore the different WAN access topology architectures that network technicians need to be able to identify and understand. Examine the basic topologies implemented, regardless of whether you're using MPLS, MetroE, Broadband PPPoE, or VPNs for connectivity. Discover cloud network topology architectures and the terminology that describes them, and SOHO network topology architectures and the differences between home and small office components uses in a SOHO environment. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

3 videos | 53m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: Layer 1 Interfaces & Cabling

Explore the basics of building networking pathways, the different physical interfaces and cabling used in networking for connecting devices together, and the basic logical topology created by components. Delve into the fiber-optic, copper, and Ethernet cabling and when to use them, and examine the concept of Power Over Ethernet. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

3 videos | 55m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: Layer 1 Physical & Configuration Issues

Discover how to identify physical and configuration issues that can occur at Layer 1. On Cisco routers and switches, examine some of the different issues that interrupt data flow. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

2 videos | 37m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: Networking Protocols

Explore networking protocols and the differences between TCP and UDP. Discover the differences in TCP and UDP header components, how TCP and UDP work across the network, and which upper level protocols use TCP and UDP. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

2 videos | 42m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: IP Addressing Basics & Configuration

Familiarize yourself with the basics of IP addressing and the hardware and software components a CCNA professional should be able to identify. Examine where components are used and how they are connected for networking. In addition, discover how to configure IPv4 addresses on physical and logical interfaces and verify the configuration. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

3 videos | 56m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: IPv4 Subnetting

Explore subnetting principles as an important part of your exam preparation. Discover how to subnet various class addresses and the difference between them. Examine methods for speeding up the subnetting process and how to perform a VLSm with an address space. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

5 videos | 1h 46m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: IPv6 Addressing & Configuration

Explore the basics of identifying IPv6 addresses and why you should be using them. Examine the different types of IPv6 addresses, how to configure them on Cisco devices and on a Windows OS, and how to find IP addressing information in various operating systems. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

4 videos | 1h 22m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: Virtualization Concepts

Discover virtualization concepts that IT professionals should know, types of virtualization, and how to install a virtual machine. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

2 videos | 37m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: Network Access, VLAN Configuration, & Interswitch Connectivity

Explore how network access can be configured, as well as how switches function and why they are the choice for LAN connectivity over hubs. Examine the basics of VLANs, how to create them on switches, types of VLANs, and how to verify configuration. In addition, discover why you would connect multiple switches, how to do it, and how to verify your configuration. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

6 videos | 1h 51m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: L2 Discovery Protocols & L2 and L3 EtherChannel Configuration

Familiarize yourself with L2 discovery protocols, including how to configure Cisco Discovery Protocol and Link Local Discovery Protocol and verify their configuration. Examine L2 EtherChannel configuration, including why to use it, options and verification commands, and the protocols that can be used. In addition, how to configure L3 EtherChannel and how configuration differs from L2 EtherChannel is also covered. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

5 videos | 1h 21m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: Spanning Tree Protocol

Explore Spanning Tree Protocol, including why it is needed and how to configure it and verify configuration. Discover how to diagram the logic of STP, different types of STP, and how to configure Rapid PVST+ on Cisco switches. In addition, examine reasons for using PortFast and BPDU Guard and why they shouldn't be used on trunks. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

4 videos | 1h 24m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: Cisco Wireless Architecture & WLAN Components

Explore the basics of wireless networking, including what is required to set up a wireless network, and Cisco wireless architectures and AP modes. Discover different components connected to the WLC, how devices are physically connected, and the types of connections needed in wireless infrastructure. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

3 videos | 56m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: Cisco WLC Configuration & Wireless Management Access

Explore the GUI interface of a Cisco WLC and discover where to configure WLANs, security settings, QoS profiles, and advanced WLAN settings. Discover the different authentication settings for your WLAN by configuring WPA2 PSK through the GUI. Examine where to configure different management access options in the WLC, including settings for SSH, HTTP-HTTPS access, and serial connections. The use of TACACS+/RADIUS for authentication is also covered. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

2 videos | 36m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: Static Routing

Explore routing basics, including how frames move through routes to a destination and how routers build routing tables. Discover the use of IPv4 and IPv6 static default and network routes, and how to implement additional types of IPv4 and IPv4 routes. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

6 videos | 2h 3m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: Dynamic Routing

Explore the concept of dynamic routing, including protocol types, metrics, and how routers learn routes. Examine OSPF concepts such as conditions for becoming OSPF neighbors, how OSPF works, and how to configure and verify it. In addition, discover how to configure FHRPs and why you would use them, and configure VRRP and GLBP. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

5 videos | 1h 58m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: Configuring & Verifying NAT

Explore networking services a CCNA professional should be aware of. Examine the use of NAT with IPv4, configure static NAT, and the drawbacks of using static NAT. Discover how to configure dynamic NAT and Port Address Translation, and how to verify the working configuration. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

3 videos | 54m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: NTP, DNS, & DHCP

Discover how to configure NTP, as well why its needed and how it is used for network device synchronization. Explore DNS and how to configure a Cisco router to work as a DNS server. Examine how DHCP manage and distributes IP information and how to configure a DHCP server and relay. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

3 videos | 1h 3m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: SNMP, Syslog, & PHB for QoS

Explore SNMP, including why you need to know about it and how to configure it. Examine the different versions and how to configure version 2c and 3 to make a router send SNMP information to the SNMP server. Delve into Syslog, including how actions are logged on Cisco devices, where logs are stored, and how to understand the log messages. In addition, discover the need for QoS and what per-hop behaviors do. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

3 videos | 1h 6m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: Configuring SSH, FTP, & TFTP

Discover how to configure IP services such as SSH, FTP, and TFTP. Explore the importance of enabling remote access using SSH instead of Telnet, elements required to ensure remove access to devices is secured, how to verify secured access, and use FTP and TFTP to back up the IOS image. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

2 videos | 42m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: IT Security Concepts

Explore the security concepts and terminology a CCNA professional should be familiar with. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

2 videos | 22m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: Security Program &Password Policy Components

Explore the basics of security programs including end user security components, user awareness, training, and physical access controls. Discover how to establish and manage a security password policy, factoring in complexity requirements. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

2 videos | 38m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: AAA Security & VPN Types

Explore Cisco's new model security, AAA security. Discover the differences between authentication, authorization, and accounting, and how to configure a router to use a RADIUS server and verify the configuration. Examine VPN types, including remote access VPNs and site-to-site VPNs, and when to use them. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

2 videos | 38m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: Configuring & Verifying ACLs

Explore the use of ACLs on Cisco devices and how to configure and verify standard, extended, and named ACLs. In addition, examine the differences between named and numbered ACLs. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

3 videos | 58m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: Configuring Port Security, DHCP Snooping, & DAI

Explore the importance of port security and the steps and options required to configure static and sticky port security. Discover how to configure DHCP snooping and Dynamic ARP Inspection and why they are used and configured on switches. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

3 videos | 1h 2m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: Automation, Network Programmability, & SDN Architectures

Explore the concepts of automation and programmability domain objectives. Delve into network programmability, why it's needed, and why you should know about it. Examine the SDN Architecture and its terminology, as well as the difference between data and control planes. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

3 videos | 39m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: APIs & Cisco DNA Center

Examine the concept of APIs, including REST-based APIs, data encoding, and authentication methods. Explore the differences between traditional campus device management and Cisco DNA Center device management, and the benefits and uses of Cisco DNA Center. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

3 videos | 1h 5m Assessment Badge

CCNA 2020: Configuration Management & JSON Encoded Data

Examine the need for configuration management, as well as some of the configuration management utilities available. Explore the basics of data formats, including the structure of JSON encoded data and why it's used in networking programmability. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.

2 videos | 38m Assessment Badge

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ENCOR: Overview, Enterprise Network Design, & High Availability

This series of courses is designed to help you prepare for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam. Not only will these courses help you prepare for the exam, but they'll also help to ensure you have the core knowledge and skillset you need to be successful in implementing Cisco technologies while working in an enterprise network environment. In this first course, you'll familiarize yourself with the topics covered in the official exam blueprint from Cisco, including architecture, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security, and automation. Then, you'll move on to explore Cisco classic and modern network design principles and techniques for implementing high availability in enterprise networks.

4 videos | 53m Assessment Badge

ENCOR: WLAN Deployment, SD-WAN, & SD-Access

There are many options for deploying Cisco WLAN solutions. In this course, you'll learn about important wireless deployment models that you might use in the enterprise. You'll also examine how Cisco equipment can be used for location services in the WLAN. Next, you'll explore the differences between on-prem and cloud infrastructure deployments, including sample Cisco AWS deployment options and their costs. Finally, you'll learn about traditional WAN and SD-WAN solutions and the SD-Access solution and its many components. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

4 videos | 1h 3m Assessment Badge

ENCOR: QoS & Cisco Express Forwarding

In this course, you'll learn the basics of wired and wireless QoS and the options you have for its implementation. You'll move on to explore the different mechanisms used to act on traffic in DiffServ environments. Finally, you'll examine Cisco Express Forwarding, the technology that makes current Cisco devices so incredibly efficient at moving traffic. You'll walk through CEF components and examine them on typical Cisco devices. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

3 videos | 58m Assessment Badge

ENCOR: Device & Path Virtualization Technologies

In this course, you'll learn about the critical virtualization topics that are so popular today, such as hypervisors, virtual machines, and virtual switching technologies. You'll then move on to explore how to implement path virtualization in your enterprise using the Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) functionality of Cisco devices. VRFs fulfill many important roles in networks today, including the enablement of software-defined functionality. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

2 videos | 36m Assessment Badge

ENCOR: Path Virtualization Technologies & Troubleshooting

GRE is often used for its simple and flexible approach to solving many potential pathing issues. In this course, you'll learn to configure and verify GRE tunnels for various path virtualization needs. Then, you'll move on to explore how to configure and verify IPsec tunnels in your infrastructure. IPsec tunnels are another example of a powerful path virtualization technology and this feature permits the application of many levels of security. Lastly, you'll look at how to troubleshoot common problems that can arise with path virtualization technologies. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

3 videos | 48m Assessment Badge

ENCOR: LISP & VXLAN

There is a new use for LISP in Cisco networking. This dynamic pull-like protocol is a key element of the SD-Access solution from Cisco. In this course, you'll learn about LISP and the important role it plays in SD-Access. You'll then move on to explore the various components that make up the LISP architecture. Next, you'll examine LISP deployment options. Finally, you'll learn about an exciting new technology called VXLAN and how it solves many potential issues in the modern network. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

3 videos | 38m Assessment Badge

ENCOR: VTP and Troubleshooting 802.1Q & EtherChannel

In this course, you'll learn about the VLAN Trunking Protocol, the management of VLANs on the network, and the potential dangers of this protocol. Next, you'll discover how to troubleshoot 802.1Q in your environment. You'll discover troubleshooting techniques to help ensure smooth operation at Layer 2 in your infrastructure. Finally, you'll examine troubleshooting both Layer 2 and Layer 3 EtherChannels, as well as those that are statically and dynamically created. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

3 videos | 50m Assessment Badge

ENCOR: RSTP, MST, & Routing Concepts

In this course, you'll learn how to configure and verify RSTP - the default version of STP found on many Cisco switches today. You'll also learn how to configure and verify MST, another STP mode configuration, and why you would use it. Lastly, knowing the differences between different routing protocols is critically important and this course should provide you with a renewed appreciation for the options available today in IGPs. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

3 videos | 55m Assessment Badge

ENCOR: OSPF LSAs, Features, & Troubleshooting

CCNP candidates need to be very familiar with OSPF LSAs. In this course, you'll learn how to configure OSPF routing using the router config commands and the ip ospf area command on the interface. You'll also see how OSPF stores routes in the OSPF database. Next, using show commands, you'll learn the different Link State Advertisements shared between OSPF routers. You'll move on to explore how to keep OSPF efficient and how OSPF handles redistributed routes into the OSPF autonomous system. Finally, you'll examine additional features of OSPF, including how to configure them and IGP-specific features, and how to effectively troubleshoot many common issues that can arise. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

4 videos | 1h 12m Assessment Badge

ENCOR: eBGP & BGP

In this course, you'll learn how to configure and verify eBGP peerings in your enterprise network, with valuable guidance on best practice eBGP peering configurations and verifications. You'll move to on explore the neighbor states of BGP. Knowing these states can not only prove critical in the exam, but more importantly, can ensure that you are ready for advanced troubleshooting you might need to perform on your BGP peerings. Next, you'll examine how to advertise IPv4 prefixes in eBGP, including the network statement method and redistribution. You'll explore the complex Cisco-based BGP Best Path Selection Algorithm, which is critical for you to understand the pathing options and manipulations you can make with BGP. Finally, you'll review some of the key points you should know about eBGP. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

5 videos | 1h 21m Assessment Badge

ENCOR: WLAN Layer 1 & Access Point Concepts

Before you can effectively implement and troubleshoot wireless LANs, you need to understand the basics of how they function at a low level. In this course, you'll learn the basics of Layer 1 principles in Wi-Fi networks. You'll discover how Cisco WLAN access points tend to be very flexible, and some even permit either autonomous or lightweight operation in a single device. Finally, you'll examine important concepts involving these critical access layer devices. This includes a look at the many different modes of operation they can work with. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

2 videos | 41m Assessment Badge

ENCOR: Wireless Roaming & Troubleshooting

Your users expect to be able to roam through the enterprise and not lose their wireless connection. This can be trickier than it sounds, especially with intercontroller Layer 3 roams. In this course, you'll learn how to configure and troubleshoot this expectation. You'll also explore tools for troubleshooting the Cisco WLAN environment, the overall approaches you should consider, and the common issues that occur. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

2 videos | 28m Assessment Badge

ENCOR: NTP, NAT, & PAT

It is critical that you understand the Network Time Protocol and its importance in the modern network. In this course, you'll learn about this protocol and why it is so important to use to keep time accurate in your enterprise network. You'll also explore a simple configuration in which a Cisco device serves as the authoritative time source and provides this time to other devices on the network. You'll also learn about Network Address Translation, a critical technology in IPv4 networks that permits RFC 1918 addressed systems to access global Internet resources. Finally, you'll examine the function and importance of Port Address Translation. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

2 videos | 34m Assessment Badge

ENCOR: First Hop Redundancy Protocols & Multicast

In this course, you'll learn the ins and outs of First Hop Redundancy Protocols like HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP. In addition, you'll explore methods for sending data in IPv4, such as unicast, multicast, broadcast, and anycast, with additional focus on multicast information you should be familiar with. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

2 videos | 47m Assessment Badge

ENCOR: Troubleshooting Tools, System Logging, & NetFlow

There are many things that can go wrong in today's networks. Fortunately, Cisco provides many classic troubleshooting tools that are built right into the software powering your devices. In this course, you learn about using ping, traceroute, debugs, traditional debugs, and SNMP. You might not need all of these tools all of the time, but having them as options is extremely important. Next, you'll move on to learn about Cisco system logging (syslog). You'll discover how to view syslog status messages at the command line and how to configure it to send messages to an internal buffer or a remote server that is designed to collect all of these messages. Finally, you'll examine a powerful packet analysis tool on your Cisco devices called NetFlow. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

2 videos | 44m Assessment Badge

ENCOR: SPAN, IP SLA, SDN, & Remote Device Configuration

In this course, you'll learn the commands used to configure the use of SPAN in its different implementations and how to verify that configuration. You'll then move on to examine the IP SLA feature found in most Cisco devices and the IP SLA Responder feature. Next, you'll explore software-defined networking and the Cisco controller approach for device life cycle management. Finally, you'll learn how NETCONF and RESTCONF were invented to make configuration of remote devices very simple and how RESTCONF is a great enhancement over NETCONF since it makes the configuration using a RESTful approach. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

4 videos | 50m Assessment Badge

ENCOR: Access Control & REST API Security

Keeping your network secure is incredibly important. In this course, you'll learn about password protection and setting up AAA on your device. You'll explore how CoPP helps to protect access to the control plane and how to configure ACLs. You might have heard that APIs make the cloud-centric world go around and this is certainly true. To finish this course, you'll learn why APIs are so important and options for securing them. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

3 videos | 58m Assessment Badge

ENCOR: Wireless & Network Security

In this course, you'll learn about the main security features of wireless so you'll be ready for the many new security devices and technologies that Cisco Systems is busy creating and supporting. You'll move on to examine Firepower NGFWs and NGIPS systems. Next, you'll learn about Cisco TrustSec and how it can simplify and add power to the security strategy of your organization. This permits you to add new security paradigms and permits the network to be more dynamic. Finally, you'll also explore MACsec and NAC. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

3 videos | 46m Assessment Badge

ENCOR: Network Programmability, EEM, & Orchestration Tools

Programmability is a hot, new topic for Cisco Systems. In this course, you'll learn about YANG, JSON, and Python - all critical components in the push to network programmability for Cisco. You'll examine the Embedded Event Manager and how it provides real-time network event detection and onboard automation. Next, you'll move on to explore great tools you can leverage for network automation like Puppet, Chef, Ansible, and SaltStack. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.

3 videos | 59m Assessment Badge

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ENARSI: Troubleshooting Administrative Distance, Route Maps, & Loops

In this course, you'll explore the objectives for the 300-410: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) exam. You then start to learn about exam topics such as administrative distance, how it effects routing functions, and how it can be used. Next, you'll look at troubleshooting route maps, including when you should use them and how to use them effectively. Finally, you'll learn about loop prevention mechanisms that are built into routing protocols as well as loop prevention steps you can take with your configurations.

4 videos | 59m Assessment Badge

ENARSI: Routing Protocol Redistribution, Route Tagging, & Filtering

In this course, you'll learn about methods for configuring, verifying, and troubleshooting redistribution. Then, you'll move on to more complex routing redistribution with implementation issues as well as possible solutions. Finally, you'll learn about tagging routes during redistribution and filtering based on those tags. This course is one of a series that prepares you for the 300-410: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) certification exam.

3 videos | 50m Assessment Badge

ENARSI: Summarization, Policy-based Routing, VRF-lite, & BFD

In this course, you'll learn about summarization, including how it can reduce the size of routing tables, the overhead of table searches, and the size of convergence domains. Then, you'll move on to look at policy-based routing and how it can be used to override the default behavior of a device. Next, you'll explore VRF-lite and its uses in smaller enterprises. You'll learn about Bidirectional Forwarding Detection and how it can help ensure your networks converge efficiently. Finally, you'll learn the prerequisites for the proper implementation of BFD. This course is one of a series that prepares you for the 300-410: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) certification exam.

5 videos | 1h 4m Assessment Badge

ENARSI: EIGRP Concepts

In this course, you'll first review EIGRP theory and configuration basics that you should already be familiar with. Then, you'll move on to learn how the metric is calculated in EIGRP configuration and how the DUAL algorithm is used. Next, you'll explore EIGRP feasibility and unequal cost load balancing. You'll examine EIGRP named and classic modes with IPv4 and IPv6 configuration examples. Finally, you'll learn how to manipulate EIGRP path decisions and industry EIGRP DUAL best practices. This course is one of a series that prepares you for the 300-410: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) certification exam.

5 videos | 1h 17m Assessment Badge

ENARSI: OSPF Concepts

In this course, you'll review OSPF concepts you should already be familiar with, including commands and configuration. Then, you'll learn about the roles of designated routers and backup designated routers in OSPF. You'll explore OSPF best path selection and how OSPF determines cost. Next, you'll learn how OSPF virtual links can solve issues with areas that aren't directly connected to Area 0. Finally, you'll examine why OSPF networks need default routes propagated through the network. This course is one of a series that prepares you for the 300-410: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) certification exam.

4 videos | 1h 10m Assessment Badge

ENARSI: Advanced OSPF Features

In this course, you'll learn about OSPF address families and how they permit the simple configuration of OSPF for IPv4 and IPv6 in one section of your running configuration. Next, you'll explore the importance of network security and how adding authentication to OSPF peerings enhances security. You'll look at OSPF network types and how they allow you to alter OSPF behavior over the link to make things more efficient. You'll move on to examine OSPF router types and area types. Finally, you'll learn about OSPF path preference and the order in which OSPF prefers paths. This course is one of a series that prepares you for the 300-410: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI)certification exam.

6 videos | 1h 9m Assessment Badge

ENARSI: EIGRP Stub & BGP Concepts

In this course, you'll learn about EIGRP stub and why it is critical for EIGRP. Then, you'll move on to review the basic utilization of BGP in networking. Finally, you'll learn about BGP configuration using BGP peerings and route advertisements. This course is one of a series that prepares you for the 300-410: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) certification exam.

3 videos | 45m Assessment Badge

ENARSI: BGP Address Families, Peers, AS Numbers, & Neighbor States

BGP was designed to be able to carry any information regarding prefixes and features, a very unique configuration compared to IGPs. In this course, you'll learn how to leverage BGP address families. Next, you'll examine the static configuration of peers and unique parameters based on IBGP or EBGP peerings. You'll explore private AS numbers, as well as 4 byte AS numbers in BGP. It is critical you understand these topics when designing and implementing BGP solutions. Finally, you'll learn about the various neighbor states used by BGP. Knowledge in this area will help you when performing advanced troubleshooting techniques for BGP neighborship issues. This course is one of a series that prepares you for the 300-410: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) certification exam.

4 videos | 1h 12m Assessment Badge

ENARSI: BGP Synchronization, Peer Groups, Route Refresh, & Timers

BGP is configured quite differently from interior gateway protocols and there are many unique aspects to its operation. In this course, you'll learn about BGP synchronization and operation, as well as how peer groups allow you to gather many different settings for your neighbors and apply them all at once. You'll also see how assigning parameters using session profiles and policy profiles can be used instead of peer groups. Next, you'll explore why you should try and avoid having to clear BGP sessions and just refresh the route information instead. Finally, you'll examine. the different timers that control BGP operations. This course is one of a series that prepares you for the 300-410: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) certification exam.

4 videos | 50m Assessment Badge

ENARSI: BGP Path Attributes, Route Reflectors, & Routing Policies

One thing that makes BGP very unique is that it does not rely on a single value or metric in order to make pathing decisions. There are many attributes that you can manipulate in order to engineer paths. In this course, you'll explore the different categories of attribute and examples of each. You'll move on to look at BGP route reflectors, which are a simple and effective method of avoiding the need for a full mesh of IBGP speakers. You'll learn how how they function and how they are configured. Finally, you'll learn about different methods of setting BGP routing policies, including route filtering and path manipulation using popular techniques. This course is one of a series that prepares you for the 300-410: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) certification exam.

4 videos | 58m Assessment Badge

ENARSI: MPLS Basic Operations & Layer 3 VPNs

MPLS is a very different approach to moving packets through your network. In this course, you'll learn about the basic components that make it function, including LSR, LDP, label switching, and the LSP. Next, you'll learn that the MPLS Layer 3 VPN is a collaboration of several different technologies in order to solve a problem and how it uses VRFs, MPLS, MP-BGP, and your IGP of choice to build a scalable VPN solution. You'll walk you through the construction of a MPLS L3 VPN step-by-step so you can fully understand how each technology element leads to the fully functional solution. This course is one of a series that prepares you for the 300-410: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) certification exam.

2 videos | 51m Assessment Badge

ENARSI: DMVPN Basics & Configuration

Like the MPLS L3 VPN, the DMVPN is a collection of technologies working together to solve many problems. In this course, you'll learn about IPsec crypto profiles, Multipoint GRE, and the Next Hop Resolution Protocol - all of which make the DMVPN possible. You'll explore the overall problems the DMVPN can help enterprises solve. You'll also walk through the DMVPN configuration step by step. You'll see how to build your practice topology and how to add the elements required for the DMVPN one piece at a time. This course is one of a series that prepares you for the 300-410: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) certification exam.

2 videos | 31m Assessment Badge

ENARSI: IPv6 First Hop Security and AAA, ACL, uRPF, & CoPP Troubleshooting

We all know that we should set up robust AAA services for our Cisco device management access, but this can be tricky. In this course, you'll learn best practice recommendations for this configuration while exploring common errors and problems. Next, you'll learn how ACLs, including IPv6 traffic filters, can be a very effective access control in your enterprise security approach if you fully understand the tools and can configure them effectively. You'll move on to examine how Control Plane Policing allows you to easily protect your Cisco device from many potential Denial of Service attacks. You'll learn to configure, verify, and troubleshoot CoPP. Finally, you'll review of some IPv6 addressing fundamentals and then explore IPv6 First Hop Security mechanisms that you can use to help build a defense in depth approach to your IPv6 speaking enterprise network. This course is one of a series that prepares you for the 300-410: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) certification exam.

4 videos | 1h 14m Assessment Badge

ENARSI: Device, SNMP, DHCP, & Syslog Troubleshooting

What are the defaults you might find in place on your Cisco device when it comes to device management? What types of configurations should you know well enough to troubleshoot? In this course, you'll explore troubleshooting device management. Then, you'll move on to examine the different versions of SNMP, as well as the components that makeup the architecture and message types. Next, you see a typical SNMP version 3 configuration and common trouble areas. You'll learn about Syslog and how to use this powerful log data to effectively troubleshoot your device and its running services. Finally, you'll learn about common DHCP troubleshooting tactics and message information that is critical for effective enterprise troubleshooting. This course is one of a series that prepares you for the 300-410: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) certification exam.

4 videos | 55m Assessment Badge

ENARSI: IP SLA, NetFlow, & Cisco DNA Center Troubleshooting

The IP SLA feature is another excellent built-in troubleshooting tool, but it can be a little daunting to configure. In this course, you'll learn how to configure and troubleshoot using IP SLA and how to easily access the data you collect. Next, you'll explore NetFlow and Flexible NetFlow, powerful and simple methods for carefully monitoring and tracking the data flows through your Cisco device. You'll learn the required configurations and how to troubleshoot what might be incorrect in your configurations. Finally, you'll examine another valuable troubleshooting tool - the Cisco DNA Center. You'll examine the features that can assist you in troubleshooting and the commands required to properly implement DNA Center itself. This course is one of a series that prepares you for the 300-410: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) certification exam.

3 videos | 46m Assessment Badge

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ENSLD: Designing IPv4 & IPv6 Addressing Plans

Being able to successfully plan for an IPv4 addressing deployment is a key skill of the modern network designer. Planning for IPv6 addressing deployment is also a very important skill, especially considering that IPv6 may still be very new and possibly not well understood by many of those on your team. In this course, you'll first review the five main areas of enterprise network design. You'll then move on to learn how to plan IPv4 and IPv6 addressing structures for an enterprise network in a manner that helps to avoid issues and allows your enterprise to scale to meet demands. This course can be used in preparation for the 300-420: Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) certification exam.

3 videos | 37m Assessment Badge

ENSLD: Routing Designs

IS-IS is making a big comeback, EIGRP is still in use in many organizations, and OSPF is considered the most scalable and advanced protocol we can use for an IGP. In this course, you'll learn about all three. First, you'll examine the techniques behind scalable IS-IS routing designs and have a chance to review key IS-IS concepts. Next, you'll move on to learn about key design concepts that can help ensure your EIGRP implementation is successful. Finally, you'll also explore the techniques for building a scalable and robust OSPF infrastructure. This course can be used in preparation for the 300-420: Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) certification exam.

3 videos | 52m Assessment Badge

ENSLD: BGP Concepts & IPv6 Migration Designs

Since BGP is so complex, there are many factors to consider when designing a BGP solution. In this course, you'll learn about address families in BGP, which are available since BGP is designed for multiple protocols. You'll then move on to explore popular options for route filtering, the types of attributes available with BGP, and attributes that can be used to manipulate path preference. BGP assumes a full mesh of iBGP peers, which can be a problem for many enterprises today. Next, you'll examine solutions to this problem, including the use of route reflectors in BGP. You'll learn about the default load sharing capabilities of BGP and options for changing these default settings. Finally, you'll explore migration techniques for IPv6 that interoperate seamlessly with IPv4, including dual stack, tunneling, and translation strategies. This course can be used in preparation for the 300-420: Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) certification exam.

6 videos | 42m Assessment Badge

ENSLD: Advanced Design Principles

We all want high availability in our networks, but what does this really mean? What technologies and techniques can bring high availability to the enterprise? In this course, you'll learn about high availability and some of the tried and true techniques that make it a reality. You'll explore the powerful Layer 2 feature Bidirectional Forwarding Detection along with its key design principles. Next, you'll examine many aspects of designing a successful Layer 2 infrastructure in your enterprise, including important design decisions. You'll learn about the design of the most critical parts of the SD-Access solution, the network underlay and overlay. Finally, you'll explore the complexities of an SD-Access solution and how to ensure components are designed and implemented properly for an SD-Access deployment. This course can be used in preparation for the 300-420: Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) certification exam.

5 videos | 1h 4m Assessment Badge

ENSLD: WAN, VPN, & SD-WAN Design

There are so many options when it comes to delivering user and management traffic over the WAN. In this course, you'll explore WAN design options and the key design decisions you must make. The overwhelming need for and popularity of the VPN in today's enterprises is marked by the fact that there is so many variations. You'll next examine the designs and motivations for many different VPN types. WANs typically are mission critical, so you'll also learn about designing high availability options. The SD-WAN is becoming increasing popularity, so you'll look at the traditional WAN challenges it can solve. Finally, you'll explore why SD-WAN is so important, architecture design elements, and design best practices. This course can be used in preparation for the 300-420: Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) certification exam.

5 videos | 1h 4m Assessment Badge

ENSLD: QoS and Multicast Design

There are various overall approaches you can take to QoS in your enterprise network. In this course, you'll learn QoS concepts, with a focus on a differentiated services approach, including modern options for this important set of network services. Network management traffic is critical and should not be ignored in design work for the enterprise, so you'll also explore various techniques for working with network management traffic. Next, you'll learn about designs you can implement for multicast traffic in your routed infrastructure. Finally, you'll examine technologies that assist with multicast design, such as Source-specific Multicast, Bidirectional Protocol Independent Multicast, and Multicast Source Discovery Protocol. This course can be used in preparation for the 300-420: Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) certification exam.

5 videos | 55m Assessment Badge

ENSLD: The YANG Model & Model-driven Telemetry

You may have heard that YANG is a very important technology when it comes to your Cisco network today. But what is YANG and why should you care? In this course, you'll learn the answer. You'll also explore the two protocols that can leverage YANG in order to ease your administration in the Cisco network - NETCONF and RESTCONF. Then, you'll move on to examine the concept of telemetry, which is the collection of measurements from devices and the transport of this data to receiving equipment for monitoring. Finally, you'll learn about Cisco's Model-driven telemetry and its two options of Dial-in and Dial-out mode. This course can be used in preparation for the 300-420: Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) certification exam.

3 videos | 23m Assessment Badge

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Cisco Networking All-in-One for Dummies

A practical, hands-on guide to each major aspect of a Cisco network, this expansive reference is packed with all the information you need to learn how to develop and manage secure Cisco networks using Cisco routers and switches.

11h 35m By Edward Tetz

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CCNA Routing and Switching Complete Review Guide, Second Edition

Offering clear, concise review for Exams 100-105, 200-105, and 200-125, this guide is your ideal resource for quick review and reinforcement of key topic areas and will give you the confidence you need to succeed on exam day.

7h 42m By Todd Lammle

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Cisco Networking Essentials, Second Edition

Providing the fundamentals of networking and leading you through the concepts, processes, and skills you need to master fundamental networking concepts, this book gives you the skills and understanding you need to administer these networks, for a skillset that will serve you anywhere around the globe.

6h 49m By Troy McMillan

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CCNA Routing and Switching Complete Study Guide, Second Edition

Written by the leading authority on networking technology, this essential book has you covered with expert guidance on all topics mapped to the latest versions of the exams.

20h 13m By Todd Lammle

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Guide to Cisco Routers Configuration: Becoming a Router Geek, Second Edition

Providing an extensive selection of training scenarios, designed to offer hands-on practice in the relevant tasks, this easy-to-follow reference presents a practical guide to the configuration of Cisco routers, from tasks for beginners to advanced operations.

2h 56m By Mohammed M. Alani

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Learn Cisco Network Administration in a Month of Lunches

Designed for occasional and full-time network administrators using Cisco hardware, this book is a tutorial designed for beginners who want to learn how to administer Cisco switches and routers.

4h 26m By Ben Piper

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Cisco Networking Essentials, Second Edition

6h 49m By Troy McMillan

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Cisco: A Beginner's Guide, Fifth Edition

Providing the essential underpinnings for understanding Cisco products, services, and technologies, this book is a gateway to all the Cisco basics as well as an introduction to new trends in the world of internetworking.

12h 41m By Anthony T. Velte, Toby J. Velte

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CCNA Routing and Switching Complete Study Guide, Second Edition

Written by the leading authority on networking technology, this essential book has you covered with expert guidance on all topics mapped to the latest versions of the exams.

20h 13m By Todd Lammle

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NX-OS and Cisco Nexus Switching: Next-Generation Data Center Architectures: The Complete Guide to Planning, Configuring, Managing, and Troubleshooting NX-OS in Enterprise Environments

Presenting multiple command-line interface (CLI) commands, screen captures, realistic configurations, and troubleshooting tips, this practical guide covers every facet of deploying, configuring, operating, and troubleshooting NX-OS in the data center.

5h 41m By David Jansen, Kevin Corbin, Ron Fuller

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Cisco Routers for the Desperate: Router and Switch Management, the Easy Way, 2nd Edition

Written for the administrator in crisis mode, this practical guide gives you what you need to know to provide reliable network services and fix problems fast.

2h 31m By Michael W. Lucas

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Cisco LAN Switching Configuration Handbook, Second Edition

Written to be used across all Catalyst IOS platforms, this quick reference guide zeroes in on quick facts, configuration steps, and explanations of configuration options in each Cisco Catalyst switch feature.

4h 55m By David Hucaby, David Jansen, Steve McQuerry

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Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH) Foundation Learning Guide: Foundation Learning for SWITCH 642-813

Featuring chapter-end review questions so you can assess and reinforce your understanding, this book explains how to plan, configure, and verify the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions.

8h 33m By Balaji Sivasubramanian, Erum Frahim, Richard Froom

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Cisco Automation Competency (Intermediate Level)

The Cisco Automation benchmark will measure your ability to recognize key terms and concepts related to key Cisco automation concepts. You will be evaluated on network programmability, SDN architectures, API concepts, and setting up development tools. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates that they have the skills related to automating Cisco networking.

21m | 14 questions

Cisco IP Services & Configuration Competency (Intermediate Level)

The Cisco IP Services & Configuration benchmark will measure your ability to recognize key terms and concepts related to key Cisco IP concepts. You will be evaluated on static and dynamic routing, OSPF, NAT, DNS, DHCP, and QoS.A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates that they have the skills related to the primary IP services for Cisco networking.

30m | 20 questions

Cisco Networking Literacy (Beginner Level)

The Cisco Network Fundamentals benchmark will measure your ability to recognize key terms and concepts related to key Cisco networking concepts. You will be evaluated on networking components, topologies and architectures, interfaces and cabling, and networking protocols. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates that they have an understanding of key Cisco networking terminology and concepts required for any Cisco networking role.

30m | 20 questions

Cisco Routing, Switching, and Wireless Literacy (Beginner Level)

The Cisco Routing, Switching, and Wireless Core Skills benchmark will measure your ability to recognize key terms and concepts related to key Cisco routing, switching, and wireless concepts. You will be evaluated on IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting, inter-switch connectivity, EtherChannel configuration, Spanning Tree Protocol, and wireless configuration and management.

37m 30s | 25 questions

Cisco Security Literacy (Beginner Level)

The Cisco Security Fundamentals benchmark will measure your ability to recognize key terms and concepts related to key Cisco security concepts. You will be evaluated on common security concepts, AAA security, VPNs, ACLs, port security, and DHCP snooping. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates that they have the skills related to fundamental Cisco security concepts.

30m | 20 questions

Cisco Architecture Proficiency (Advanced Level)

The Cisco Architecture Proficiency benchmark will measure your ability to recognize key terms and concepts related to Cisco architecture. You will be evaluated on enterprise network design, high availability, WLAN deployment, QoS, and network topology architecture. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates that they have the skills related to understanding key Cisco architecture terminology and concepts.

15m | 14 questions

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Cisco Network Assurance Proficiency (Advanced Level)

The Cisco Network Assurance Proficiency benchmark will measure your ability to recognize key terms and concepts related to Cisco network assurance. You will be evaluated on troubleshooting tools, system logging, NetFlow, SPAN, IP SLA, SDN, and remote device configuration. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates that they have the skills related to understanding key Cisco network assurance terminology and concepts.

17m | 17 questions

Cisco Infrastructure Proficiency (Advanced Level)

The Cisco Infrastructure Proficiency benchmark will measure your ability to recognize key terms and concepts related to Cisco infrastructure. You will be evaluated on routing concepts, routing protocols, WLAN access points, wireless roaming, NTP, NAT, and PAT. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates that they have the skills related to understanding key Cisco infrastructure terminology and concepts.

20m | 20 questions

Cisco Security Competency (Intermediate Level)

The Cisco Security Competency benchmark will measure your ability to recognize key terms and concepts related to Cisco security. You will be evaluated on access control, API security, wireless and network security, common threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates that they have the skills related to understanding key Cisco security terminology and concepts.

15m | 15 questions

Cisco Virtualization Proficiency (Advanced Level)

The Cisco Virtualization Proficiency benchmark will measure your ability to recognize key terms and concepts related to Cisco virtualization. You will be evaluated on device and path virtualization technologies, virtualization troubleshooting, LISP and VXLAN, infrastructure virtualization, and virtual application containers. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates that they have the skills related to understanding key Cisco virtualization terminology and concepts.

15m | 15 questions

Cisco Architecture Proficiency (Advanced Level)

15m | 14 questions

Cisco Automation Proficiency (Advanced Level)

The Cisco Automation Proficiency benchmark will measure your ability to recognize key terms and concepts related to Cisco automation. You will be evaluated on network programmability, orchestration, API usage, testing, scripting, and configuring devices with Bash, Python, and Ansible. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates that they have the skills related to understanding key Cisco automation terminology and concepts.

12m | 12 questions

Cisco Layer 3 Technologies Proficiency (Advanced Level)

The Cisco Layer 3 Technologies Proficiency benchmark will measure your ability to recognize key terms and concepts related to Cisco Layer 3 technologies. You will be evaluated on enterprise network design, WLAN deployment, Cisco express forwarding, path virtualization, routing concepts, OSPF, and BGP. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates that they have the skills related to understanding key Cisco Layer 3 technologies terminology and concepts.

30m | 30 questions

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Cisco Network Assurance Proficiency (Advanced Level)

17m | 17 questions

Cisco Addressing and Routing Solutions Mastery (Expert Level)

The Cisco Addressing and Routing Solutions Mastery benchmark will measure your ability to recognize key terms and concepts related to Cisco addressing and routing solutions. You will be evaluated on troubleshooting routing, routing redistribution, summarization, EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates that they have the skills related to understanding key Cisco addressing and routing solutions terminology and concepts.

30m | 30 questions

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Cisco WAN for Enterprise Networks Proficiency (Advanced Level)

The Cisco WAN for Enterprise Networks Proficiency benchmark will measure your ability to recognize key terms and concepts related to Cisco WAN for enterprise networks. You will be evaluated on WAN, VPN, and SD-WAN, WLAN deployment, configuring VPN, and IPsec. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates that they have the skills related to understanding key Cisco WAN for enterprise networks terminology and concepts.

15m | 15 questions

Cisco Network Services Proficiency (Advanced Level)

The Cisco Network Services Proficiency benchmark will measure your ability to recognize key terms and concepts related to Cisco network services. You will be evaluated on QoS and multicast design. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates that they have the skills related to understanding key Cisco network services terminology and concepts.

10m | 10 questions

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