Course Description

This course is over 24+ hours in length and will cover all the needed subjects to be successful in passing your CCNA 200-120 exam; also the knowledge and practice labs acquired in this course will be transferable to real world use as a Cisco professional.

"This course is complemented by my newest course: Cisco CCNA (200-120) Labs: Gateway to Success! which covers all the labs needed to further give the students the practice to prepare for configurations and simulations that will be encountered in the CCNA certification exam. I have also created a free Dropbox on my website that has all the material, labs and other resources to compliment my CCNA courses."

This course will give students an in-depth understanding of networking, using routers and switches and their various configurations and connections. Students will learn how to configure; default, static and dynamic routing. Students will comprehend how to manipulate each of the routing protocols attributes to meet the requirements of the network.

This course will also prepare the student in Layer 2 technology and its various configurations, such as; VLAN’s, VTP, STP, PortFast, EtherChannel, Port-Security, Inter-VLAN communication & Trunking.

Students will also acquire the knowledge needed to secure their routers through the use of Access-list, configuring the different types of NAT & will be able to manage the router’s components.

Students will also be able to thoroughly grasp the concepts of both Internet Protocols; IPv4 & IPv6.

Wide Area Network Protocols will also be covered; HDLC, PPP & Frame Relay. The student will also learn how to create redundancy in their networks through the use of Redundancy Protocols such as HSRP which is just as important. Also, within the WAN, the student will also learn how to create VPN’s and GRE Tunnels.

This is a full comprehensive course that will take you from A-Z in your quest for the CCNA (200-120).

P.S.:

Throughout the course, you will hear me mention "your book", "a book" or "the book"...and if you're wondering why I don't mention a name...it's because this was done on purpose.

I don't want anyone to purchase a book if you already have one...all CCNA study guides cover the same thing in different manners. So if you already have a CCNA book, you can use it with this course.

However, for those that wonder which book I use...I can tell you that it's the Sybex CCNA Study Guide by Todd Lammle for the 200-120. (the book is not mandatory, but highly recommended).

Also, I have created a free Dropbox for all my students that includes practice labs and other stuff that will be useful to prepare for the CCNA exam. Since I cannot post the link here (not allowed), just go thought some of my announcements and you will find the link there.

Hope you enjoy the course!

Laz ;)

Cisco & Microsoft Instructor

Lazaro Diaz

2016 will be the year to reach your goal! If you are determined, ambitious and hungry for a new beginning...then 2016 should be your year. ...and how better to start the year than to get your CCNA! Whether you are interested in the CCNA R/S, the CCNA Wireless or just want to understand the key topics of these certification exams, taking one or all of my courses, will get you a little closer to that goal. But, don't take my word for it...please take a look at the FREE previews (they are available in all my courses) and see for yourself. As for me, 2016 will be the year of putting out new courses for different types of IT certifications among other things What you wanted to know about me: If you are tired of the same old methods of learning and want someone that is pretty much unconventional, but at the same time will provide you with an enjoyable learning experience in layman's terms...then please preview my courses and you will discover that I am your guy. I am a Network Engineer with over 14+ years in the field and in the teaching industry. I hold the following certifications: CCNA, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, Security+, Network+, A+, MCP, MCTS & MOS and I just passed the first of two test for the CCIE! My teaching experience stems from teaching at institutions like Palm Beach Community College, New Horizons, Florida Career College (now Anthem College) and The Academy of South Florida, not to mention teaching at my own training facility in Miami, Florida. Having been in all sides of the spectrum; as a student, a teacher/trainer, and in the field, I believe this uniquely qualifies me to understand the student, and what they have been exposed to as opposed to what they really want to accomplish. These two are sometimes extremely conflicting and frustrating. That is why I teach in the manner I do and can relate to the student's rejection of the Status Quo. I have taught corporate employees at MetroPCS (now T-Mobil) and have also taught IT professionals of companies like The Florida Marlins, Hospital personnel & Attorney's firms amongst others to be able to acquire their CCNA certification and/or their Microsoft certifications; like the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist). YES!...I am also an applications instructor and also teach Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. I teach in an unconventional way that allows for students to understand the subject matter and can therefore, not only prepare them for a Cisco and/or Microsoft certification exam, but apply my methods in the real world. I strive to give the student a greater opportunity to compete in the current job markets. Do I go above and beyond what is needed for a certification?...YES, I do!...because it's not only about getting a certification, it's also about making sure the student is prepared for a job interview and/or maintaining their current job by enhancing their skills. This is where I step in and make sure that the student is prepared for whatever they need and make them an asset to their employer. Everyone has different requirements and I make sure, or at least I try, to provide information for most scenarios. My classes and/or courses are very simple and that's how I like to teach. If things are kept simple, easy and explained in a way that the student can grasp quickly and retain the information...then I have achieved my goal! For those that do not know me yet, you may not be used to my style of teaching, but you will soon get accustomed to it :)... I'm very laid back, I try to make learning fun and I teach in layman's terms...no physics jargon or mumbo jumbo in my teachings. My courses are very interactive and extremely dynamic!...you will not find my lectures monotone or boring, because falling asleep, for lack of excitement, is just NOT an option. Just take a look for yourself at my video previews, which I always provide on ALL my courses, so you can determine if I'm the right guy to help you get your industry specific certifications. ;) I certainly hope that after a careful review of my credentials & testimonials (you can Google it you know!), I'm the Cisco & Microsoft Instructor you're looking for! Laz Network Engineer, Motivational Evangelist, Author, Cisco & Microsoft Instructor

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the CCNA (200-120) Course!

  • 2

    The Packet tracer Simulator

    • S2L6P1 Navigating the Packet Tracer Tool

    • S2L6P2 Navigating the packet tracer tool

    • S2L7 how to create a simple topology

    • S2L8 configuring a router

    • S2L8 New Housekeeping Commands for Routers

    • S2L9 configuring a switch

    • S2L9 2960 Commands

    • S2L10 configuring a PC

    • S2L11 configuring a server
  • 3

    The Basics of Networking

    • S3L12 understanding the need for networking

    • S3L13 communication at its lowest layer

    • S3L14 internetworking devices used on a network

    • S3L15 the importance of segmentation
  • 4

    The OSI Model

  • 5

    Binary to Hex and Decimal conversion

  • 6

    Cisco three Layer Model

    • S6L25 core layer

    • S6L25 Cisco Three Layer Model

    • S6L26 distribution layer

    • S6L27 access layer
  • 7

    TCP/IP model

    • S7L28 A brief history of the Model

    • S7L29 TCP IP Model

    • S7L29 The layers of the model and how they map over to OSI

  • 8

    Ethernet Networks

  • 9

    IPv4 Addresses

    • S9L33 what is an IPv4 address and its format

    • S9L34 classes of address and their ranges
  • 10

    Private IP address range

    • S10L35 definition of private addressing

    • S10L36 Private class A B C address ranges
  • 11

    IPv6 Addressing

  • 12

    Transition Mechanisms

    • S12L42 Dual stack 6to4 tunneling and NATPT
  • 13

    How to subnet in IPv4

    • S13L43 the subnet mask

    • S13L44 the diagram we use to subnet

    • S13L44 Subnetting Diagram Explained

    • S13L45 class full subnetting

    • S13L46 class less subnetting

    • S13L47 route summarization

    • S13L48 Wildcard masking

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  • 14

    How to subnet in IPv6

    • S14L49 why do we need to subnet in IPv6?

    • S14L50 how to setup the diagram for subnetting

    • S14L51 counting for subnets and increment value

    • S14L52 laying out the subnets with new network prefix
  • 15

    Inside a Cisco Router

    • S15L53 how to connect to a router

    • S15L54 components we need to know about

    • S15L55 boot sequence of a Cisco Router

    • S15L56 navigation of the IOS
  • 16

    Administrative Configurations

    • S16L57 house keeping configurations

    • S16L58 interface configurations

    • S16L59 telnet and SSH into routers

    • S16L60 show commands
  • 17

    DHCP and Name resolution on Cisco routers

    • S17L61 configuring DHCP

    • S17L62 configuring DHCP relay agent

    • S17L63 Configuring static host table
  • 18

    Using the Cisco Discovery Protocol

    • S18L64 using the CDP command
  • 19

    The Cisco register

    • S19L65 manipulating the register within the router

    • S19L66 Accessing and manipulating the register within ROMMON
  • 20

    Routing Process

  • 21

    Dynamic Routing

    • S21L71 an overview of the three dynamic routing protocols

    • S21L72P1 RIPv2 and RIPng Configurations

    • S21L72P2 RIPv2 and RIPng Configurations

    • S21L73P1 EIGRP and EIGRP Configurations

    • S21L73P2 EIGRP and EIGRP Configurations

    • S21L74 EIGRP bandwidth lab
  • 22

    OSPF Details

    • S22L75 OSPF terminology

    • S22L76 point to point OSPF

    • S22L77P1 Multi Access OSPF

    • S22L77P2 Multi Access OSPF

    • S22L78 OSPF multiple area details
  • 23

    Switching at Layer 2

    • S23L79 purpose of using switches

    • S23L80 Navigation on a switch and show commands

    • S23L81 Administration configurations
  • 24

    The basics of VLANs

    • S24L82 What are Vlans and the importance of using Vlans in our network

    • S24L83 how to create and assign a vlan trunking appropriate ports
  • 25

    The Spanning-tree Protocol

  • 26

    The Virtual Trunking Protocol

    • S26L88 what is the purpose of the VTP protocol

    • S26L89 commands and configurations of the VTP protocol

    • S26L90 Turning on and adjusting port security on your switch
  • 27

    Inter-vlan routing

    • S27L91 What is the purpose of interVlan routing?

    • S27L92P1 how to configure intervlan routing

    • S27L92P2 how to configure intervlan routing
  • 28

    Secure your Enterprise using ACL's

  • 29

    Network Address Translations

    • S29L96 3 types of NAT

    • S29L97 how does NAT work?

    • S29L98 configure NAT overload and Dynamic

    • S29L99 Actual configuration of NAT overload

    • S29L100 Pitfalls of NAT in CERT
  • 30

    Wide Area Networks

    • S30L101 What exactly is a WAN?

    • S30L102 what are the connection types and how to justify it
  • 31

    Frame-Relay Packet switched techonology

    • S31L103 understanding the CIR and burst rate

    • S31L104 what is a DLCI and who assigns it?

    • S31L105 Configuring frame relay

    • S31L106 show commands frame relay
  • 32

    PPP Dedicated leased connection type

    • S32L107 Open Standard WAN protocol

    • S32L108 Configuring PPP and verifying PPP
  • 33

    IP services

    • S33L109 Redundancy protocols overview

    • S33L110P1 HSRP Detail and Config

    • S33L110P2 HSRP Detail and Config

    • S33L111 VRRP and GLBP
  • 34

    Managing Devices

    • S34L113 SNMP and its configuration

    • S34L114 SYSLOG and its configuration

    • S34L115 NETFLOW and its configuration

  • 35

    Summary of the Course

  • 36

    New Section Explaining EtherChannel

    • S36L117 Introduction to EtherChannel

    • S36L118 What is EtherChannel

    • S36L118 EtherChannel Powerpoint

    • S36L119 EtherChannel Lab

    • S36L119 EtherChannel Configs

    • S36L120 Summary of EtherChannel