Introduction to Cisco Networking Devices (ICND 2)

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Overview

This course focuses on providing the skills and knowledge necessary to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium-size branch office Enterprise network, including configuring several switches and routers, connecting to a WAN and implementing network security.

Delegates should be able to complete configuration and implementation of a small to medium sized branch office network under supervision.

Audience

This course is intended for System Engineers who will install, operate and troubleshoot a small to medium-sized branch office Enterprise network.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Describe how networks function, identifying major components, function of network components and the Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model
• Review how to configure and troubleshoot a small network
• Expand the switched network from a small LAN to a medium-sized LAN with multiple switches, supporting VLANs, trunking and spanning tree
• Describe routing concepts as they apply to a medium-sized network and discuss considerations when implementing routing on the network
• Configure, verify and troubleshoot OSPF          
• Configure, verify and troubleshoot EIGRP
• Determine how to apply ACLs based on network requirements, and to configure, verify, and troubleshoot ACLs on a medium-sized network
• Describe when to use NAT or PAT on a medium-sized network, and configure NAT or PAT on routers
• Identify and implement the appropriate WAN technology based on network requirements

Prerequisites

Completion of ICND1 is essential prior to commencing ICND2.

Follow on Courses

The following courses are recommended for further study:

• CCNA is the prerequisite for students who choose to continue on to Professional level training:
  • CCNP or CCIP or CCSP or CCVP

Testing and Certification

Recommended as preparation for exam(s):

• 640-816 ICND2
• 640-802 CCNA – This is a composite exam consisting of both ICND1 & ICND2

Note:  Successful completion of both ICND1 (640-822) and ICND2 (640-816) exams results in award of the Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) certification

Course Contents (5 days)