CCNA® - CCNA Syllabus

CCNA පාඩම් මාලාව ආරම්භ කරන්න කලින් හොදම දේ තමයි CCNA වලට අඩංගුවන අධ්‍යයන සීමාව මොකද්ද කියන් එක අදුනගෙන ඉන්න එක. CCNA වලදී ආවරණය වන සීමාව පහලින් දක්වලා තියෙනවා.







Lession 1 :- Operation of IP Data Networks

• Topic 1A -Recognize the purpose and functions of various network devices such as Routers, Switches, Bridges and Hubs.
• Topic 1B -Select the components required to meet a given network specification.
• Topic 1C -Identify common applications and their impact on the network
• Topic 1D -Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP/IP models.
• Topic 1E -Predict the data flow between two hosts across a network.
• Topic 1F -Identify the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect network devices to other devices and hosts in a LAN

Lession 2 :-LAN Switching Technologies

• Topic 2A - Determine the technology andMAC method for Ethernet networks Identify basic switching concepts and the operation.
• Topic 2B - Collision Domains
• Topic 2C - Broadcast Domains
• Topic 2D - Types of switching
• Topic 2E - CAM Table -Configure and verify initial switch configuration including remote access management.
• Topic 2F - Cisco IOS commands to perform basic switch setup
• Topic 2G - Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities such as ping, telnet and ssh.
• Topic 2H - Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and the need for routing between them.
• Topic 2I - Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts
• Topic 2J - Configure and verify VLANs
• Topic 2K - Configure and verify trunking on Cisco switches
• Topic 2L - DTP
• Topic 2M - Auto negotiation

Lession 3 :-IP addressing (IPv4 / IPv6)

• Topic 3A - Describe the operation and necessity of using private and public IP addresses for IPv4 addressing
• Topic 3B - Identify the appropriate IPv6 addressing scheme to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment.
• Topic 3C - Identify the appropriate IPv4 addressing scheme using VLSM and summarization to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment.
• Topic 3D - Describe the technological requirements for running IPv6 in conjunction with IPv4 such as dual stack Describe IPv6 addresses
• Global unicast
• Multicast
• Link local
• Unique local
• eui 64
• Auto configuration

Lession 4 - IP Routing Technologies

• Topic 4A - Describe basic routing concepts
• CEF
• Packet forwarding
• Router lookup process
• Topic 4B - Configure and verify utilizing the CLI to set basic Router configuration
• Cisco IOS commands to perform basic router setup
• Configure and verify operation status of an ethernet interface
• Topic 4C- Verify router configuration and network connectivity
• Cisco IOS commands to review basic router information and network connectivity
• Configure and verify routing configuration for a static or default route given specific routing requirements
• Topic 4D - Differentiate methods of routing and routing protocols
• Static vs. Dynamic
• Link state vs. Distance Vector
• Next hop
• IP routing table
• Passive interfaces
• Topic 4E- Configure and verify OSPF (single area)
• Benefit of single area
• Configure OSPF v2
• Configure OSPF v3
• Router ID
• Passive interface
• Topic 4F- Configure and verify InterVLAN routing (Router on a stick)
• Sub interfaces
• Upstream routing
• Encapsulation
• Configure SVI interfaces

Lession 5 - IP Services

• Topic 5A - Configure and verify DHCP (IOS Router)
• Topic 5B -Configuring router interfaces to use DHCP
• Topic 5C -DHCP options
• Topic 5D -Excluded addresses
• Topic 5E -Lease time
• Topic 5F -Describe the types, features, and applications of ACLs
• Topic 5G -Standard
• Topic 5H -Sequence numbers
• Topic 5I -Editing
• Topic 5J -Extended
• Topic 5K -Named
• Topic 5L -Numbered
• Topic 5M -Log option
• Topic 5N -Configure and verify ACLs in a network environment
• Topic 5O -Named
• Topic 5P -Numbered
• Topic 5Q -Log option
• Topic 5R -Identify the basic operation of NAT
• Topic 5S -Purpose
• Topic 5T -Pool
• Topic 5U -Static
• Topic 5V -1 to 1
• Topic 5W -Overloading
• Topic 5X -Source addressing
• Topic 5Y -One way NAT
• Topic 5Z -Configure and verify NAT for given network requirements
• Topic 5AA -Configure and verify NTP as a client

Lession 6 - Network Device Security

• Topic 6A - Configure and verify network device security features such as:
• Topic 6B -Device password security
• Topic 6C -Enable secret vs enable
• Topic 6D -Transport
• Topic 6E -Disable telnet
• Topic 6F -SSH
• Topic 6G -VTYs
• Topic 6H -Physical security
• Topic 6I -Service password
• Topic 6J -Describe external authentication methods
• Topic 6K -Configure and verify Switch Port Security features such as
• Topic 6L -Sticky MAC
• Topic 6M -MAC address limitation
• Topic 6N -Static / dynamic
• Topic 6O -Violation modes
• Topic 6P -Err disable
• Topic 6Q -Shutdown
• Topic 6R -Protect restrict
• Topic 6S -Shutdown unused ports
• Topic 6T -Err disable recovery
• Topic 6U -Assign unused ports to an unused VLAN
• Topic 6V -Setting native VLAN to other than VLAN 1
• Topic 6W -Configure and verify ACLs to filter network traffic
• Topic 6X -Configure and verify an ACLs to limit telnet and SSH access to the router

Lession 7 - Troubleshooting

• Topic 7A -Troubleshoot and correct common problems associated with IP addressing and host configurations.
• Topic 7B -Troubleshoot and Resolve VLAN problems
• Topic 7C -Identify that VLANs are configured
• Topic 7D -Port membership correct
• Topic 7E -IP address configured
• Topic 7F -Troubleshoot and Resolve trunking problems on Cisco switches
• Topic 7G -Correct trunk states
• Topic 7H -Correct encapsulation configured
• Topic 7I -Correct vlans allowed
• Topic 7J-Troubleshoot and Resolve ACL issues
• Topic 7K -Statistics
• Topic 7L -Permitted networks
• Topic 7M -Direction
• Topic 7N -Interface
• Topic 7O -Troubleshoot and Resolve Layer 1 problems
• Topic 7P -Framing
• Topic 7Q -CRC
• Topic 7R -Runts
• Topic 7S -Giants
• Topic 7T -Dropped packets
• Topic 7U -Late collision
• Topic 7V -Input / Output errors

Lession 8 - LAN Switching Technologies

• Topic 8A - Identify enhanced switching technologies
• Topic 8B -RSTP
• Topic 8C -PVSTP
• Topic 8D -Etherchannels
• Topic 8E -Configure and verify PVSTP operation
• Topic 8F -Describe root bridge election
• Topic 8G -Spanning tree mode

Lession 9 - IP Routing Technologies

• Topic 9A - Describe the boot process of Cisco IOS routers
• Topic 9B -POST
• Topic 9C -Router bootup process
• Topic 9D -Configure and verify operation status of a Serial interface
• Topic 9E -Manage Cisco IOS Files
• Topic 9F -Boot preferences
• Topic 9G -Cisco IOS image(s)
• Topic 9H -Licensing
• Topic 9I -Show license
• Topic 9J -Change license
• Topic 9K -Differentiate methods of routing and routing protocols
• Topic 9L -Administrative distance
• Topic 9M -Split horizon
• Topic 9N -Metric
• Topic 9O -Next hop
• Topic 9P -Configure and verify OSPF (single area)
• Topic 9Q -Neighbor adjacencies
• Topic 9R -OSPF states
• Topic 9S -Discuss Multi area
• Topic 9T -Configure OSPF v2
• Topic 9U -Configure OSPF v3
• Topic 9V -Router ID
• Topic 9W -LSA types
• Topic 9X -Configure and verify EIGRP (single AS)
• Topic 9Y -Feasible Distance / Feasible Successors /Administrative distance
• Topic 9Z -Feasibility condition
• Topic 9AA -Metric composition
• Topic 9AB-Auto summary
• Topic 9AC -Path selection
• Topic 9AD -Load balancing
• Topic 9AE -Equal
• Topic 9AF -Unequal
• Topic 9AG-Passive interface

Lession 10 - IP Services

• Recognize High availability (FHRP)
• VRRP
• HSRP
• GLBP
• Configure and verify Syslog
• Utilize Syslog Output
• Describe SNMP v2 & v3

Lession 11 - Troubleshooting

• Topic 11A - Identify and correct common network problems
• Topic 11B -Utilize netflow data
• Topic 11C -Troubleshoot and Resolve Spanning Tree operation issues
• Topic 11D -Root switch
• Topic 11E -Priority
• Topic 11F -Mode is correct
• Topic 11G -Port states
• Topic 11H -Troubleshoot and Resolve routing issues
• Topic 11I -Routing is enabled
• Topic 11J -Routing table is correct
• Topic 11K -Correct path selection
• Topic 11L -Troubleshoot and Resolve OSPF problems
• Topic 11M -Neighbor Adjacencies
• Topic 11N -Hello and Dead timers
• Topic 11O -OSPF area
• Topic 11P -Interface MTU
• Topic 11Q -Network types
• Topic 11R -Neighbor states
• Topic 11S -OSPF topology database
• Topic 11T -Troubleshoot and Resolve EIGRP problems
• Topic 11U -Neighbor adjancies
• Topic 11V -AS number
• Topic 11W -Load balancing
• Topic 11X -Split horizon

Lession 12 - Troubleshoot and Resolve interVLAN routing problems

• Topic 12A - Connectivity
• Topic 12B -Encapsulation
• Topic 12C -Subnet
• Topic 12D -Native VLAN
• Topic 12E -Port mode trunk status
• Topic 12F -Troubleshoot and Resolve WAN implementation issues
• Topic 12G -Serial interfaces
• Topic 12H -PPP
• Topic 12I -Frame relay
• Topic 12J -Monitor NetFlow statistics
• Topic 12K -Troubleshoot etherchannel problems

Lession 13 - WAN Technologies

• Topic 13A - Identify different WAN Technologies
• Metro Ethernet
• VSAT
• Cellular 3G / 4G
• MPLS
• T1 / E1
• ISDN
• DSL
• Frame relay
• Cable
• VPN
• Topic 13B - Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection
• Topic 13C - Configure and verify a PPP connection between Cisco routers
• Topic 13D - Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers
• Topic 13E - Implement and troubleshoot PPPoE

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