Sumario: | The course begins with a deep dive into Cisco's networking environment, covering foundational concepts such as network component roles and the Cisco CLI. It progresses through network topology, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, and essential networking principles like virtualization, wireless configurations, and switch functionalities. The course is designed to build a comprehensive understanding of network infrastructure and cybersecurity basics. Focusing on practical applications, you will gain hands-on experience in configuring and managing Cisco networks. The course emphasizes VLAN configuration, Interswitch connectivity, routing protocols, and network security implementations. Through real-world scenarios, you will explore DHCP, NTP, and DNS in network management, alongside configuring static and dynamic routing, understanding ACLs, and navigating network address translation. The course concludes with advanced topics in network management and security. The course also introduces network management automation, SDN architecture, and REST-based APIs application. This course will ensure you are well-equipped for intermediate to advanced roles in network administration and security, with a robust skill set for navigating complex networking environments. What you will learn Understand network component roles and functions Analyze different network topology characteristics Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addresses on devices Gain insights into wireless configuration and security Learn routing components and packet forwarding techniques Implement network security through ACLs and NAT Audience This course is ideal for aspiring network administrators, IT professionals, and students seeking foundational knowledge in networking. This course is perfect for those preparing for the Cisco CCNA (200-301) certification, aiming to acquire a comprehensive understanding of network security, protocols, and management. About the Authors ACI Learning: ACI Learning trains leaders in Cybersecurity, Audit, and Information Technology. Whether starting an IT career, mastering a profession, or developing a team, they provide essential support at every step. Ronnie Wong: Ronnie Wong has had a diverse career, from diesel service and ministry to computer repair and network administration in small businesses. He set up networks and servers and created policies in these roles. As an Edutainer at ITProTV, now ACI Learning, he started as an IT technical instructor, later working as a contract trainer for the University of Florida, Marion County School Systems, and Nationwide Insurance. He provided Cisco, Microsoft Windows, CompTIA, and IT security training to military and DoD personnel. Now the Director of Content Development at ACI Learning, Ronnie's credentials include CCNP Enterprise Infrastructure, CCNA, CompTIA's A+, Network+, Security+, ISC2 CC, CNA Security, and PCNSA. Lauren Deal: With a decade of in-classroom teaching experience, work as a national television host on the Home Shopping Network, and a background as a talk show producer and host, Lauren Deal possesses a perfect blend of skills and interests in IT. This unique combination makes her an ideal learner advocate for ACI Learning training. She excels in asking clarifying questions related to exam objectives and enthusiastically learns alongside ACI Learning audiences. Additionally, Lauren has been studying the evolving use of AI technology and the development process of Augmented and Virtual Reality. Her certifications include AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.
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