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CCNA Certification Study Guide, Volume 2 (200-301)

Enroll in our CCNA Certification study guide (200-301) course to build a promising career in networking.

(200-301-VOL2.AE1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-262-5
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Our CCNA Certification study guide (200-301) is tailored to educate you about technical concepts and skills that form the backbone of networking. You’ll learn about addressing schemes (TCP/IP, IPv4, and IPv6), routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, and RIP), and network switching fundamentals (VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, and spanning tree protocols). Additionally, you’ll learn about network troubleshooting techniques and best practices for maintaining network performance and reliability. By the end of this course, you’ll be well-prepared to take the CCNA 200-301 exam.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Understand network components, topologies, and physical infrastructure 
  • Master IP addressing, subnetting, and troubleshooting techniques
  • Configure static and dynamic routing protocols (RIP and OSPF) 
  • Learn switching concepts, VLANs and inter-VLAN routing 
  • Implement security measures like access lists, NAT, and encryption
  • Deploy and configure wireless networks, including security and management
  • Explore concepts like virtualization, SDN, and automation tools

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1

Introduction

  • Cisco’s Network Certifications
  • What Does This Course Cover?
  • CCNA Exam Overview
  • CCNA Certification Exam 200-301 Objectives
2

Network Fundamentals

  • Network Components
  • Next-Generation Firewalls and IPS
  • Network Topology Architectures
  • Physical Interfaces and Cables
  • Ethernet Cabling
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
3

TCP/IP

  • Introducing TCP/IP
  • TCP/IP and the DoD Model
  • IP Addressing
  • IPv4 Address Types
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
4

Easy Subnetting

  • Subnetting Basics
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
5

Troubleshooting IP Addressing

  • Cisco’s Way of Troubleshooting IP
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
6

IP Routing

  • Routing Basics
  • The IP Routing Process
  • Configuring IP Routing
  • Configuring IP Routing in Our Network
  • Dynamic Routing
  • Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
7

Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)

  • Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Basics
  • Configuring OSPF
  • OSPF and Loopback Interfaces
  • Verifying OSPF Configuration
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
8

Layer 2 Switching

  • Switching Services
  • Configuring Catalyst Switches
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
9

VLANs and Inter-VLAN Routing

  • VLAN Basics
  • Identifying VLANs
  • Routing Between VLANs
  • Configuring VLANs
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
10

Enhanced Switched Technologies

  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
  • Types of Spanning-Tree Protocols
  • Modifying and Verifying the Bridge ID
  • Spanning-Tree Failure Consequences
  • PortFast and BPDU Guard
  • EtherChannel
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
11

Access Lists

  • Perimeter, Firewall, and Internal Routers
  • Introduction to Access Lists
  • Standard Access Lists
  • Extended Access Lists
  • Monitoring Access Lists
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
12

Network Address Translation (NAT)

  • When Do We Use NAT?
  • Types of Network Address Translation
  • NAT Names
  • How NAT Works
  • Testing and Troubleshooting NAT
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
13

IP Services

  • Exploring Connected Devices Using CDP and LLDP
  • Network Time Protocol (NTP)
  • SNMP
  • Syslog
  • Secure Shell (SSH)
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
14

Security

  • Network Security Threats
  • Three Primary Network Attacks
  • Network Attacks
  • Security Program Elements
  • Layer 2 Security Features
  • Authentication Methods
  • Managing User Accounts
  • Security Password Policy Elements
  • User-Authentication Methods
  • Setting Passwords
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
15

First Hop Redundancy Protocol (FHRP)

  • Client Redundancy Issues
  • Introducing First Hop Redundancy Protocol (FHRP)
  • Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP)
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
16

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

  • Virtual Private Networks
  • GRE Tunnels
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
17

Quality of Service (QoS)

  • Quality of Service
  • Trust Boundary
  • QoS Mechanisms
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
18

Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)

  • Why Do We Need IPv6?
  • The Benefits and Uses of IPv6
  • IPv6 Addressing and Expressions
  • How IPv6 Works in an Internetwork
  • IPv6 Routing Protocols
  • Configuring IPv6 on Our Internetwork
  • Configuring Routing on Our Internetwork
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
19

Troubleshooting IP, IPv6, and VLANs

  • Endpoints
  • Servers
  • IP Config
  • Troubleshooting IP Network Connectivity
  • Troubleshooting IPv6 Network Connectivity
  • Troubleshooting VLAN Connectivity
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
20

Wireless Technologies

  • Wireless Networks
  • Basic Wireless Devices
  • Wireless Principles
  • Nonoverlapping Wi-Fi channels
  • Radio Frequency (RF)
  • Wireless Security
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
21

Configuring Wireless Technologies

  • WLAN Deployment Models
  • Setting Up a Wireless LAN Controller (WLC)
  • Joining Access Points (APs)
  • Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC)
  • WLC Port Types
  • WLC Interface Types
  • AP Modes
  • AP and WLC Management Access Connections
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
22

Virtualization, Automation, and Programmability

  • Virtual Machine Fundamentals
  • Virtualization Components
  • Virtualization Features
  • Virtualization Types
  • Virtualization Solutions
  • Automation Components
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
23

SDN Controllers

  • Traditional Network Monitoring Systems (NMS)
  • Traditional Network Configuration Managers (NCMs)
  • Traditional Networking
  • Introduction to SDN
  • Separating the Control Plane
  • Controller-Based Architectures
  • SDN Network Components
  • DNA Center Overview
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
24

Configuration Management

  • Team Silos
  • DevOps
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Ansible
  • Ansible Tower/AWX
  • Puppet
  • Chef
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
A

Appendix A: Additional Content

1

TCP/IP

  • Showing Cisco IOS File Systems Configuration on a Router
2

Easy Subnetting

  • Configuring a CIDR-Based IP Network
3

Troubleshooting IP Addressing

  • Viewing the IP Address, Mask, and Default Router Settings on Windows
  • Viewing the IP Address, Mask, and Default Router Settings on Linux
4

IP Routing

  • Using the show ip route Command
5

Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)

  • Configuring OSPF
6

Layer 2 Switching

  • Using the show Command
  • Implementing Port Security
7

VLANs and Inter-VLAN Routing

  • Configuring Interfaces as Trunk Ports
  • Creating a New VLAN and Placing Switch Ports into that VLAN
8

Enhanced Switched Technologies

  • Configuring Port Fast and Rapid Spanning Tree
9

Access Lists

  • Creating and Applying an ACL at the CLI Using Named Access List Configuration
  • Adding to and Displaying a Numbered ACL Configuration
10

Network Address Translation (NAT)

  • Configuring Network Address Translation
11

IP Services

  • Setting the Date, Time, Timezone, and Daylight Savings Time
  • Seeing Severity 3 and 5 Messages at the Console and Severity 3 Only in the Buffer
  • Configuring Syslog and Viewing Settings on a Router
  • Disabling the Timestamp and Enabling a Sequence Number in Log Messages
12

Security

  • Using dig for Passive Reconnaissance
  • Using nslookup for Passive Reconnaissance
  • Performing ARP Spoofing
  • Spoofing MAC Address
  • Configuring DHCP Snooping
  • Encrypting IOS Passwords with the service password-encryption Command
  • Encoding a Password as Type 5 (MD5)
13

First Hop Redundancy Protocol (FHRP)

  • Configuring HSRP
14

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

  • Configuring GRE Tunnels
15

Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)

  • Enabling IPv6 Routing and Routing Protocols
  • Configuring Static Routing
16

Troubleshooting IP, IPv6, and VLANs

  • Configuring VLANs
17

SDN Controllers

  • Configuring SNMPv3
18

Configuration Management

  • Creating and Running a Playbook
  • Creating an ansible.cfg File

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Utilize our Cisco CCNA Certification training course to prepare for the 200-301 exam. It includes gamified test preps, hands-on labs, and video lessons to reinforce your concepts and enhance your skills. 

There are no formal prerequisites. However, having a basic understanding of networking concepts and hands-on experience is recommended.

Yes, the course caters to both beginners and individuals with some networking experience.

With a CCNA certification, you can pursue roles such as Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Systems Administrator, and IT Support Specialist.

The CCNA certification significantly boosts your earning potential. A Cisco-certified professional typically earn between $60,000 and $90,000 annually on average.

The demand for networking professionals is expected to grow, with a positive job outlook for those holding a CCNA certification. This is due to the increasing reliance on network infrastructure in various sectors. It will make you a more competitive candidate for promotions and advanced roles within your organization.

Yes, the Cisco CCNA certification is a foundational credential that leads to more advanced certifications like CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) and CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert).

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