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Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies (INTRO)

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND)

Building Scalable Cisco Internetwork (BSCI)

Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)

Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN)

Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting (CIT)

Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies (INTRO)

Course Overview
Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies (INTRO) is recommended training for individuals seeking an understanding and knowledge of networking fundamentals including the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) seven-layer model concepts; terminology and technologies. The course also provides learners with the basic skills and knowledge to configure a Cisco IOS router for network connectivity. It is recommended training for individuals seeking certification as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

Course Objectives
After completing this course, the student should be able to:

  • Classify devices and functions their layer in the OSI model the purpose, use, structure, and definitions of the layers of the OSI model
  • Choose the appropriate data communications transmission method (serial/parallel) and explain how encapsulation and de-encapsulation works for that transmission method
  • Construct a point-to-point Ethernet LAN
  • Show the sequence of steps used by IP Protocol operations to determine addresses
  • Match issues related to increasing traffic on an Ethernet LAN to typical LAN environment
  • Solve Ethernet networking issues using switched LAN technology
  • Identify the specific Ethernet network interface (for e.g., EO, EI) by which a packet is forwarded on an Ethernet LAN
  • Construct a topology and network addressing scheme
  • Determine the type of transport protocol (TCP or UDP) and IP application used
  • Define the fundamental technologies involved in a WAN environment
  • Match the types of WAN media to their appropriate characteristics
  • Use the available configuration tools to establish connectivity to the appropriate network device in order to complete the initial device configuration

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND)

Course Overview
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) is an instructor-led course presented by Cisco Systems, Inc., training partners to their end-user customers. This five-day course focuses on using Cisco Catalyst switches and Cisco routers connected in local-area networks (LANs) and wide-area networks (WANs) typically found at small to medium network sites. Upon completion of this training course, students will be able to select, connect, configure, and troubleshoot the various Cisco networking devices. ICND is recommended training for individuals seeking certification as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

Course Objectives
After completing this course, the student should be able to:

  • Configure a Catalyst switch for basic operations, given a need for plug-and-play operation
  • Configure and troubleshoot Virtual LANs (VLANs), given an operational access layer switch
  • Configure and troubleshoot Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP),
  • Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), given operational routers
  • Configure IP access lists, given a functioning router
  • Configure serial interfaces using PPP and High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC), given a functioning router
  • Configure Frame Relay, given functioning Cisco routers
  • Configure DDR between two routers with Basic Rate interface (BRI) or Primary Rate Interface (PRI), given a functioning remote access router and a physical ISDN connection

Building Scalable Cisco Internetwork (BSCI)

Course Overview

The BSCI 2.1 course is recommended training for individuals seeking certification as a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). BSCI 2.1 instructs network administrators of medium-to-large network sites on the use of advanced IP addressing and routing in implementing scalability for Cisco routers connected to LANs and WANs. The goal is to train network administrators to grow a dramatically increased number of routers/sites using these techniques instead of redesigning the network when additional sites or wiring configurations are added. The course contains seven modules and 16 main lab exercises.

Course Objectives
After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  • Describe advanced IP addressing to include variable-length subnet mask, route summarization, classless interdomain routing (CIDR), basic IP version 6, and using Network Address Translation (NAT) with route maps
  • Identify advanced IP routing principles, including static and dynamic routing characteristics and the concepts of classless routing and network boundary summarization
  • Configure Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) for a scalable network
  • Configure Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) for a scalable multiarea network
  • Configure Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS) for a scalable multiarea network
  • Manipulate routing updates and packet flow using redistribution, distribution lists, administrative distance, route maps, and policy-based routing
  • Configure basic Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) for internal and external Border Gateway Protocol connections

Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)

Course Overview

Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) v2.1 is recommended training for individuals seeking certification as Cisco CCNP. This course enables learners to use appropriate technologies to build scalable multilayer switched networks, to create and deploy a global intranet, and to implement basic troubleshooting techniques in environments that use Cisco multilayer switches for client hosts and services. This course also enables learners to improve traffic flow, reliability, redundancy, and performance for LAN switching that is self-supported or transported via a service provider. The purpose of this course is to enable a learner to achieve a mid-career professional-level competency.

Course Objectives
After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  • Deploy the required Cisco products and services that enable connectivity and traffic transport, given a network design that includes multilayer switching over various Ethernet technologies
  • Implement the necessary services at each layer of the network to all users to obtain services in a working multilayer switched network
  • Control network traffic by implementing network policies, given, a working multilayer switched network
  • Restore proper network operations through the use of Cisco devices and external management tools, when presented with an incorrectly working multilayer switched network
  • Explain how service providers implement transparent LAN services and Ethernet over Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) technology to deliver connectivity to the enterprise site

Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN)

Course Overview

BCRAN is an advanced course that introduces techniques and features enabling or enhancing WAN and remote access solutions. The course focuses on using one or more of the available WAN dialup or permanent connection technologies for remote access between enterprise sites. This course includes asynchronous modem connections, PPP LCP features, cable-modems and DSL with NAT, network security using VPNs with IPSec encryption and IKE keys, ISDN (BRI and PRI), DDR, Frame Relay including sub-interface and traffic shaping, dial backup, QOS using queuing and compression, and finally, AAA.
BCRAN is part of the recommended learning path for students seeking the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).

Course Objectives
After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  • Given a complex network design, install physical network devices and build a functional configuration as specified by the design and installation plan.
  • Given the network requirements, install modules and upgrades to meet equipment configuration requirements
  • Given a complex network design, interconnect the network devices as specified by the design and installation plan.
  • Given a new network requirement, execute an add, move, or change so that the network functions in accordance with the new requirement.
  • Given a completed network implementation, verify the functionality of the network to ensure that it functions as specified.
  • Given available tools, verify connectivity to non-Cisco devices.
  • Using IOS commands, configure Access Lists and manage device configuration files to reduce device downtime and according to best practices.
  • Using the appropriate show & debug commands, display network operational parameters so that anomalies are detected.
  • Given a network problem, verify functionality between devices at the OSI physical layer & utilize a problem-solving model to identify possible causes and solutions

Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting (CIT)

Course Overview

The goal of CIT is to provide learners with hands-on experience in troubleshooting sub-optimal performance in a converged network and is an integral part of any approach to obtain the technical proficiency of Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). CIT deepens the learners' technical ability rather than introducing new baseline technology.

Course Objectives
After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  • Given a fully operational Internetwork, interconnecting end systems using Cisco systems routers and switches, administrative access to the network, and access to Cisco IOS commands and applications that are used to discover baseline configuration information, students will establish a baseline, so that the topology and configuration is diagrammed and tabulated.
  • Given interconnecting end systems using Cisco systems routers and switches, and the principles of a layered model troubleshooting approach, students will determine and document a troubleshooting strategy so that Internetwork problems can be detected and corrected consistently
  • Given the sub-optimal operation of an Internetwork at the physical or data link layer, a list of user-reported symptoms, and a network baseline, students will use Cisco IOS commands and applications to resolve optimization and failure problems at the physical or data link layer, so that the framed data moves from one end of a data link to another at the expected data error rate determined in the network baseline
  • Given the sub-optimal operation of an Internetwork at the network layer, a network baseline, and a list of user-reported and system-gathered symptoms, students will use Cisco IOS commands and applications to resolve optimization and failure problems at the network layer, so that students can verify connectivity at Layer 3, the routing tables show reachability to all expected network devices specified in the baseline, and traffic is flowing over the correct path detailed in the baseline.