| Describe how a network works |
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Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices |
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Select the components required to meet a network specification |
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Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data flows in a network & Describe common networked applications including web applications |
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Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP models |
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Describe the impact of applications (Voice Over IP and Video Over IP) on a network |
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Interpret network diagrams & Determine the path between two hosts across a network |
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Describe the components required for network and Internet communications |
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Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3 and 7 using a layered model approach & Differentiate between LAN/WAN operation and features |
| Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and inter-switch communications |
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Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts |
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Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks |
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Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts |
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Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches |
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Perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management |
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Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities & Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, auto negotiation |
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Describe enhanced switching technologies (including: VTP, RSTP, VLAN, PVSTP, 802.1q) |
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Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and the need for routing between them |
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Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs & Configure, verify, and troubleshoot trunking on Cisco switches & Configure, verify, and troubleshoot InterVLAN routing |
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Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VTP & Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RSTP operation |
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Implement basic switch security (including: port security, trunk access, management vlan other than vlan1, etc.) |
| Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network. |
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Describe the operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing |
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Explain the operation and benefits of using DHCP and DNS |
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Calculate and apply an addressing scheme including VLSM IP addressing design to a network |
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Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme using VLSM and summarization to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment |
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Describe the technological requirements for running IPv6 in conjunction with IPv4 |
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Describe IPv6 addresses |
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic router operation and routing on Cisco devices |
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Describe basic routing concepts (including: packet forwarding, router lookup process) |
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Describe the operation of Cisco routers & Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and hosts |
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Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2 |
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Access and utilize the router to set basic parameters.(including: CLI/SDM) |
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Connect, configure, and verify operation status of a device interface |
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Verify device configuration and network connectivity using ping, trace route, telnet, SSH |
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Perform and verify routing configuration tasks for a static or default route given specific routing requirements & Manage IOS configuration files. (including: save, edit, upgrade, restore) |
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Manage Cisco IOS. & Compare and contrast methods of routing and routing protocols |
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Configure, verify, and troubleshoot OSPF & Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP |
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Verify network connectivity (including: using ping, trace route, and telnet or SSH) |
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Troubleshoot routing issues & Implement basic router security |
Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN |
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Describe standards associated with wireless media (including: IEEE WI-FI Alliance, ITU/FCC) |
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Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network. |
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Identify the basic parameters to configure on a wireless network to ensure that devices connect to the correct access point |
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Compare and contrast wireless security features and capabilities of WPA security |
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Identify common issues with implementing wireless networks. (Including: Interface, miss-configuration) |
Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats |
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Describe today's increasing network security threats and explain the need to implement a comprehensive security policy to mitigate the threats |
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Explain general methods to mitigate common security threats to network devices, hosts, and applications |
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Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications |
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Describe security recommended practices including initial steps to secure network devices |
| Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACL’s in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network. |
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Describe the purpose and types of ACL’s Explain the basic operation of NAT |
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Configure and apply ACL’s based on network filtering requirements.(including: CLI/SDM) |
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Configure and apply an ACL’s to limit telnet and SSH access to the router using |
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Verify and monitor ACL’s in a network environment & Troubleshoot ACL issues |
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Configure NAT for given network requirements using (including: CLI/SDM) |
| Implement and verify WAN links |
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Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection |
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Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers |
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Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues |
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Describe VPN technology (including: importance, benefits, role, impact, components) |
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Configure and verify a PPP connection between Cisco routers |
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