If you are looking to add the 200-301 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification to your resume, or want to stay updated with modern networking trends, or are just entering the network industry, this course will help you to build a solid foundation in networking concepts.
The course starts with an introduction to Graphical Network Simulator-3 (GNS3) and takes you through the step-by-step process to set up the environment. Next, you will learn about network terminologies, such as a router, switches, firewalls, topologies, and virtualization fundamentals. Moving along, you will explore the fundamentals of Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and study wireless architecture and access point modes. Next, you will learn about IP connectivity, IP services, and security fundamentals. Finally, you will discover how to automate network management, configure management systems, and study Software Designed Networking (SDN) architectures.
By the end of this course, you will have developed the skills and confidence to pass the new 200-301 CCNA exam.
The code bundle for this course is available at https://github.com/PacktPublishing/CCNA-200-301-with-Ben-Jacobson
Understand the installation process of Graphical Network Simulator-3 (GNS3)
Configure a WLAN in a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC)
Understand Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) static routing
Discover how to configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Understand the elements of a security program
Study controller-based and Software Designed Networking (SDN) architectures