The following topics are covered in-depth in the CCNA certification in Dubai:
Module 1: Network Fundamentals
You will learn about the roles and functions of network components.
- Routers
- L2 and L3 Switches
- Servers
- Endpoints and Access Points
- Network Topology Architecture
You will understand the characteristics of network topology architectures.
- 2-tier
- 3-tier
- Spine-leaf
- WAN
- SOHO
- On-premise and cloud
Learn the difference between these two Internet protocols.
- Understand the need for IPv4 addressing
- Configure and verify IPv4 addressing and subnetting
- Configure and verify IPv6 addressing and prefix
- Compare IPv6 Address Types
- Global unicast
- Unique local
- Link-local
- Anycast
- Multicast
- Modified EUI 64
Understand switching concepts
- A MAC learning and aging
- Frame switching
- Frame flooding
- MAC address table
Module 2: Network Access
Configure and verify VLANs spanning multiple switches
- Access ports
- Default VLAN
- Connectivity
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
Understand the need for and basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol and identify basic operations
- Root port
- Root bridge
- Port States
- PortFast benefits
Understand physical infrastructure connections of WLAN components
- AP/WLC management access connections
- SSH, HTTP, HTTPS
- LAN access
- WLAN connection
- WLAN advanced settings
Module 3: IP Connectivity
Interpret the components of the routing table
- Routing protocol code
- Prefix
- Network Mask
- Next hop
Determine how a router makes a forward decision by default
- Longest match
- Administrative distance
- Routing protocol metric
Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 static routing
- Default route
- Network route
- Host route
- Floating static
Configure and verify single area OSPFv2
- Neighbor adjacencies
- Point-to-point
- Broadcast
- Router ID
Module 4: IP Services
- Network Address Translation (NAT)
Configure and verify inside source NAT using static and pools
- Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Configure and verify NTP operating in a client and server mode
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS)
Explain the role of DHCP and DNS within the network
Functions of SNMP in network operations and use of Syslog features
Explain the forwarding PHB for QoS
Explain the functions of TFTP and FTP in a network
Module 5: Security Fundamentals
- Threats
- Vulnerabilities
- Exploits
- Mitigation techniques
- Security Program Elements
Describe the Security Program Elements
- User awareness
- Training
- Physical access control
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Define remote access and site-to-site VPNs
Configure Layer 2 security features
- DHCP snooping
- Dynamic ARP inspection
- Port security
- Wireless Security Protocols
Describe wireless security protocols
Configure WLAN using:
Module 6: Automation and Programmability
Explain how automation impacts network management
- Controller-based and Software-defined architectures
Describe Controller-based and Software-defined architectures (overlay, underlay & fabric)
- Control Plane
- Data Plane
- Northbound APIs
- Southbound APIs
Compare traditional campus device management with Cisco DNA Center
Describe the characteristics of REST-based APIs
- CRUD
- HTTP verbs
- Data encoding
Recognize the capabilities of configuration management mechanisms
- JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)
Interpret JSON-encoded data
Module 7: Industry-Oriented Lab Practice
When you cover all these major concepts in CCNA, you become ready to take the CCNA certification in Dubai. You can do so by taking the CCNA 200-301 exam.