CCNA
Why choose this field
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching composite exam (200-125) is a 90-minute, 50–60 question assessment that is associated with the CCNA Routing and Switching certification. This exam tests a candidate’s knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, LAN switching technologies, IPv4 and IPv6 routing technologies, WAN technologies, infrastructure services, infrastructure security, and infrastructure management.
The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
Admission Requirements
Varies; at least 1-2 years
Career fields
Network Engineer
On successful completion of the programme, you will receive a National Certification in CCNA
Duration
Take the exam upon complication
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Network Fundamentals - Infrastructure Management
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Lecture 2.1Compare and contrast OSI and TCP/IP models
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Lecture 2.2Compare and contrast TCP and UDP protocols
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Lecture 2.3Describe the impact of infrastructure components in an enterprise network
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Lecture 2.41.3.a Firewalls
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Lecture 2.51.3.b Access points
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Lecture 2.61.3.c Wireless controllers
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Lecture 2.7Describe the effects of cloud resources on enterprise network architecture
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Lecture 2.81.4.a Traffic path to internal and external cloud services
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Lecture 2.91.4.b Virtual services
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Lecture 2.101.4.c Basic virtual network infrastructure
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Lecture 2.11Compare and contrast collapsed core and three-tier architectures
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Lecture 2.12Compare and contrast network topologies 1.6.a Star 1.6.b Mesh 1.6.c Hybrid
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Lecture 2.13Apply troubleshooting methodologies to resolve problems 1.8.a Perform and document fault isolation 1.8.b Resolve or escalate 1.8.c Verify and monitor resolution
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Lecture 2.14Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 addressing and subnetting
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Lecture 2.15Compare and contrast IPv4 address types,1.10.a Unicast 1.10.b Broadcast 1.10.c Multicast
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Lecture 2.16Describe the need for private IPv4 addressing
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Lecture 2.17Identify the appropriate IPv6 addressing scheme to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment
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Lecture 2.18Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv6 addressing
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Lecture 2.19Configure and verify IPv6 Stateless Address Auto Configuration
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Lecture 2.20Compare and contrast IPv6 address types 1.15.a Global unicast 1.15.b Unique local 1.15.c Link local 1.15.d Multicast 1.15.e Modified EUI 64 1.15.f Autoconfiguration 1.15.g Anycast
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Lecture 2.21LAN Switching Technologies 2.1 Describe and verify switching concepts 2.1.a MAC learning and aging 2.1.b Frame switching 2.1.c Frame flooding 2.1.d MAC address table
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Lecture 2.22Interpret Ethernet frame format
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Lecture 2.23Troubleshoot interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, duplex, speed)
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Lecture 2.24Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs (normal/extended range) spanning multiple switches 2.4.a Access ports (data and voice) 2.4.b Default VLAN
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Lecture 2.25Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interswitch connectivity 2.5.a Trunk ports 2.5.b Add and remove VLANs on a trunk 2.5.c DTP, VTP (v1&v2), and 802.1Q 2.5.d Native VLAN
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Lecture 2.26Configure, verify, and troubleshoot STP protocols 2.6.a STP mode (PVST+ and RPVST+) 2.6.b STP root bridge selection
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Lecture 2.27Configure, verify and troubleshoot STP related optional features 2.7.a PortFast 2.7.b BPDU guard
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Lecture 2.28Configure and verify Layer 2 protocols 2.8.a Cisco Discovery Protocol 2.8.b LLDP
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Lecture 2.29Configure, verify, and troubleshoot (Layer 2/Layer 3) EtherChannel 2.9.a Static 2.9.b PAGP 2.9.c LACP
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Lecture 2.30Describe the benefits of switch stacking and chassis aggregation
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Lecture 2.31Routing Technologies 3.1 Describe the routing concepts 3.1.a Packet handling along the path through a network 3.1.b Forwarding decision based on route lookup 3.1.c Frame rewrite
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Lecture 2.32Interpret the components of a routing table 3.2.a Prefix 3.2.b Network mask 3.2.c Next hop 3.2.d Routing protocol code 3.2.e Administrative distance 3.2.f Metric 3.2.g Gateway of last resort
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Lecture 2.33Describe how a routing table is populated by different routing information sources 3.3.a Admin distance
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Lecture 2.34Configure, verify, and troubleshoot inter-VLAN routing 3.4.a Router on a stick 3.4.b SVI
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Lecture 2.35Compare and contrast static routing and dynamic routing
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Lecture 2.36Compare and contrast distance vector and link state routing protocols
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Lecture 2.37Compare and contrast interior and exterior routing protocols
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Lecture 2.38Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 static routing 3.8.a Default route 3.8.b Network route
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Lecture 2.39Configure, verify, and troubleshoot single area and multi-area OSPFv2 for IPv4 (excluding authentication, filtering, manual summarization, redistribution, stub, virtuallink, and LSAs)
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Lecture 2.40Configure, verify, and troubleshoot single area and multi-area OSPFv3 for IPv6 (excluding authentication, filtering, manual summarization, redistribution, stub, virtuallink, and LSAs)
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Lecture 2.41Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP for IPv4 (excluding authentication, filtering, manual summarization, redistribution, stub)
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Lecture 2.42Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP for IPv6 (excluding authentication, filtering, manual summarization, redistribution, stub)
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Lecture 2.43Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2 for IPv4 (excluding authentication, filtering, manual summarization, redistribution
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Lecture 2.44Troubleshoot basic Layer 3 end-to-end connectivity issues
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Lecture 2.45WAN Technologies 4.1 Configure and verify PPP and MLPPP on WAN interfaces using local authentication
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Lecture 2.46Configure, verify, and troubleshoot PPPoE client-side interfaces using local authentication
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Lecture 2.47Configure, verify, and troubleshoot GRE tunnel connectivity
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Lecture 2.48Describe WAN topology options 4.4.a Point-to-point 4.4.b Hub and spoke 4.4.c Full mesh 4.4.d Single vs dual-homed
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Lecture 2.49Describe WAN access connectivity options 4.5.a MPLS 4.5.b Metro Ethernet 4.5.c Broadband PPPoE 4.5.d Internet VPN (DMVPN, site-to-site VPN, client VPN)
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Lecture 2.50Configure and verify single-homed branch connectivity using eBGP IPv4 (limited to peering and route advertisement using Network command only)
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Lecture 2.51Describe basic QoS concepts 4.7.a MarkingDevice trust 4.7.c Prioritization 4.7.c. (i) Voice 4.7.c. (ii) Video 4.7.c. (iii) Data 4.7.d Shaping 4.7.e Policing 4.7.f Congestion management
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Lecture 2.52Infrastructure Services 5.1 Describe DNS lookup operation
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Lecture 2.53Troubleshoot client connectivity issues involving DNS
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Lecture 2.54Infrastructure Management 7.1 Configure and verify device-monitoring protocols 7.1.a SNMPv2 7.1.b SNMPv3 7.1.c Syslog
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Lecture 2.55Troubleshoot network connectivity issues using ICMP echo-based IP SLA
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Lecture 2.56Configure and verify device management 7.3.a Backup and restore device configuration 7.3.b Using Cisco Discovery Protocol or LLDP for device discovery 7.3.c Licensing 7.3.d Logging 7.3.e Timezone 7.3.f Loopback
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Lecture 2.57Configure and verify initial device configuration
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Lecture 2.58Perform device maintenance 7.5.a Cisco IOS upgrades and recovery (SCP, FTP, TFTP, and MD5 verify) 7.5.b Password recovery and configuration register 7.5.c File system management
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Lecture 2.59Use Cisco IOS tools to troubleshoot and resolve problems 7.6.a Ping and traceroute with extended option 7.6.b Terminal monitor 7.6.c Log events 7.6.d Local SPAN
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Lecture 2.60Describe network programmability in enterprise network architecture 7.7.a Function of a controller 7.7.b Separation of control plane and data plane 7.7.c Northbound and southbound APIs
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