Description
“What does a network administrator need to know to
support their network?” The answer to this question depends on the size
and complexity of their network. Fortunately, regardless of size and
complexity of the network, the starting point for learning to support a
network is the same. This course is intended to be that starting point.
ICND1 v1.0 focuses on providing the skills and
knowledge necessary to implement and support a small switched and
routed network. For the purpose of this course, a small network is
defined as 1-20 hosts connected to a single switch with the switch
running a single VLAN. The switch is also connected to a router that is
providing a routed link (RIP & default) to a simulated Internet and
corporate office.
ICND1 v1.0 works from the bottom up providing
knowledge and skills as they are needed. The course starts with an
introduction to networking. It then introduces host-to-host
communications using TCP/ IP. Next Layer 2 devices (switches, etc.) are
introduced into the network. Next Layer 3 devices (routers) are
introduced into the network. The introduction of Layer 3 devices leads
to the use of WANs and routing to connect the site to the Internet and
corporate sites. Finally, device management skills (CDP, TFTP, etc.)
are introduced.
As each set of knowledge and skills is introduced, a
set of labs is provided to allow the learner to reinforce these skills.
A cap stone lab is provided as a final learning exercise. This lab
presents the learner with a preconfigured network that matches the
topology that they have used in the previous labs. A series of
configurations errors have be introduced in to the lab configuration.
The learner’s goal is to identify and correct these issues. Objectives
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Describe how networks function, identifying major components,
function of network components and the Open System Interconnection
(OSI) reference model.
- Using the host-to-host packet delivery process, describe
issues related to increasing traffic on an Ethernet LAN and identify
switched LAN technology solutions to Ethernet networking issues.
- Describe the reasons for extending the reach of a LAN and the methods that can be used with a focus on RF wireless access.
- Describe the reasons for connecting networks with routers and how routed networks transmit data through networks using TCP/ IP.
- Describe the function of Wide Area Networks (WANs), the major
devices of WANs, and configure PPP encapsulation, static and dynamic
routing, PAT and RIP routing.
- Use the command-line interface to discover neighbors on the network and managing the router’s startup and configuration.
Prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows:
- Basic computer literacy
- Basic Windows navigation skills
- Basic Internet usage skills
- Basic e-mail usage skills
Who Should Attend
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
- Network Administrator
- Network Engineer
- Network Manager
- Systems Engineer
The secondary audience for this course is as follows:
- Network Designer
- Project Manager
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