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Introduction

Overview of the CCNA Certification

Chapter 1: Network Fundamentals

Network Components

Network Topology Architectures

Physical Interfaces and Cabling Types

Interface and Cable Issues

TCP and UDP Comparison

Configuration and Verification of IPv4 Addressing and Subnetting

Need for Private IPv4 Addressing

Configuration and Verification of IPv6 Addressing and Prefix

IPv6 Address Types

IP Parameters Verification for Client OS

Wireless Principles

Virtualization Fundamentals

Switching Concepts

MAC Learning and Aging

Frame Switching

MAC Address Table

Chapter 2: Network Access

VLANs: Configuration and Verification

Interswitch Connectivity: Configuration and Verification

Layer 2 Discovery Protocols: Configuration and Verification

EtherChannel: Configuration and Verification

Operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol and Basic Operations

Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP Modes

Physical Infrastructure Connections of WLAN Components

AP and WLC Management Access Connections

WLAN Access for Client Connectivity: Configuration using GUI

Chapter 3: IP Connectivity

Components of Routing Table

Router Forwarding Decision

Configuration and Verification of IPv4 and IPv6 Static Routing

Single Area OSPFv2: Configuration and Verification

First Hop Redundancy Protocols

Chapter 4: IP Services

Inside Source NAT: Configuration and Verification

NTP: Configuration and Verification in Client and Server Mode

Role of DHCP and DNS within the Network

The Function of SNMP in Network Operations

Use of Syslog Features

DHCP Client and Relay: Configuration and Verification

Forwarding Per-hop Behavior (PHB) for QoS

Remote Access: Configuration of Network Devices using SSH

Capabilities and Function of TFTP/FTP in the Network

Chapter 5: Security Fundamentals

Key Security Concepts

Security Program Elements

Device Access Control: Configuration and Verification using Local Passwords

Security Password Policies Elements

IPsec Remote Access and Site-to-Site VPNs

Access Control Lists: Configuration and Verification

Layer 2 Security Features: Configuration

Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Concepts

Wireless Security Protocols

Chapter 6: Automation and Programmability

Impact of Automation on Network Management

Traditional Networks vs Controller-based Networking

Controller-based and Software Defined Architectures

Traditional Campus Device Management vs Cisco DNA Center Enabled Device Management

REST-based APIs: Configuration

Configuration Management Mechanisms

Interpretation of JSON Encoded Data