CCENT Practice and Study Guide

by Allan Johnson

Published 2 December 2013

CCENT Practice and Study Guide is designed with dozens of exercises to help you learn the concepts and configurations crucial to your success with the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1 100-101) exam.
The author has mapped the chapters of this book to the first two Cisco Networking Academy courses in the CCNA Routing and Switching curricula, Introduction to Networks and Routing and Switching Essentials. These courses cover the objectives of the Cisco Certified Networking Entry Technician (CCENT) certification. Getting your CCENT certification means that you have the knowledge and skills required to successfully install, operate, and troubleshoot a small branch office network.
As a Cisco Networking Academy student or someone taking CCENT-related classes from professional training organizations, or college- and university-level networking courses, you will gain a detailed understanding of routing by successfully completing all the exercises in this book.
Each chapter is designed with a variety of exercises, activities, and scenarios to help you:

· Review vocabulary

· Strengthen troubleshooting skills

· Boost configuration skills

· Reinforce concepts

· Research and analyze topics


CCNA Routing and Switching Practice and Study Guide is designed with dozens of exercises to help you learn the concepts and configurations crucial to your success with the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2 200-101) exam.

 

The author has mapped the chapters of this book to the last two Cisco Networking Academy courses in the CCNA Routing and Switching curricula, Scaling Networks and Connecting Networks. These courses cover the objectives of the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching certification. Getting your CCNA Routing and Switching certification means that you have the knowledge and skills required to successfully install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot a medium-sized routed and switched networks.

 

As a Cisco Networking Academy student or someone taking CCNA-related classes from professional training organizations, or college- and university-level networking courses, you will gain a detailed understanding of routing by successfully completing all the exercises in this book.

 

Each chapter is designed with a variety of exercises, activities, and scenarios to help you:

  • Review vocabulary
  • Strengthen troubleshooting skills
  • Boost configuration skills
  • Reinforce concepts
  • Research and analyze topics

 


The only authorized Lab Manual for the Cisco Networking Academy CCNP Version 7 SWITCH course

 

A CCNP certification equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to plan, implement, secure, maintain, and troubleshoot converged enterprise networks. The CCNP certification requires candidates to pass three 120-minute exams–ROUTE 300-101, SWITCH 300-115, TSHOOT 300-135–that validate the key competencies of network engineers.

 

The Cisco Networking Academy curriculum consists of three experience-oriented courses that employ industry-relevant instructional approaches to prepare students for professional-level jobs: CCNP ROUTE: Implementing IP Routing, CCNP SWITCH: Implementing IP Switching, and CCNP TSHOOT: Maintaining and Troubleshooting IP Networks.

 

This course teaches students how to implement, monitor, and maintain switching in converged enterprise campus networks. Students will learn how to plan, configure, and verify the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions. The course also covers the secure integration of VLANs, WLANs, voice, and video into campus networks. Comprehensive labs emphasize hands-on learning and practice to reinforce configuration skills.

 

The 15 comprehensive labs in this manual emphasize hands-on learning and practice to reinforce configuration skills.

 

 

 


The only authorized Labs & Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy Routing and Switching Essentials course in the CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum

 

Each chapter of this book is divided into a Study Guide section followed by a Lab section.

 

The Study Guide section offers exercises that help you learn the concepts, configurations, and troubleshooting skills crucial to your success as a CCENT exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes some or all the following types of exercises:

 

  • Vocabulary Matching Exercises
  • Concept Questions Exercises
  • Skill-Building Activities and Scenarios
  • Configuration Scenarios
  • Packet Tracer Exercises
  • Troubleshooting Scenarios


 The Labs & Activities include all the online course Labs and Packet Tracer activity instructions. If applicable, this section begins with a Command Reference that you will complete to highlight all the commands introduced in the chapter.

 


The only authorized Lab Manual for the Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Cybersecurity Operations course Curriculum Objectives


CCNA Cybersecurity Operations 1.0 covers knowledge and skills needed to successfully handle the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of an associate-level Security Analyst working in a Security Operations Center (SOC).


Upon completion of the CCNA Cybersecurity Operations 1.0 course, students will be able to perform the following tasks:



Install virtual machines to create a safe environment for implementing and analyzing cybersecurity threat events.
Explain the role of the Cybersecurity Operations Analyst in the enterprise.
Explain the Windows Operating System features and characteristics needed to support cybersecurity analyses.
Explain the features and characteristics of the Linux Operating System.
Analyze the operation of network protocols and services.
Explain the operation of the network infrastructure.
Classify the various types of network attacks.
Use network monitoring tools to identify attacks against network protocols and services.
Use various methods to prevent malicious access to computer networks, hosts, and data.
Explain the impacts of cryptography on network security monitoring.
Explain how to investigate endpoint vulnerabilities and attacks.
Analyze network intrusion data to verify potential exploits.
Apply incident response models to manage network security incidents.

Lab Manuals provide students enrolled in a Cisco Networking Academy course of the same name with a convenient, complete collection of all the course lab exercises that provide hands-on practice and challenges.


The only authorized Labs & Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy Routing and Switching Essentials course in the CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum

 

Each chapter of this book is divided into a Study Guide section followed by a Lab section.

 

The Study Guide section offers exercises that help you learn the concepts, configurations, and troubleshooting skills crucial to your success as a CCENT exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes some or all the following types of exercises:

  • Vocabulary Matching Exercises
  • Concept Questions Exercises
  • Skill-Building Activities and Scenarios
  • Configuration Scenarios
  • Packet Tracer Exercises
  • Troubleshooting Scenarios

The Labs & Activities include all the online course Labs and Packet Tracer activity instructions. If applicable, this section begins with a Command Reference that you will complete to highlight all the commands introduced in the chapter.


The only authorized Labs & Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy Introduction to Networks course in the CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum


Each chapter of this book is divided into a Study Guide section followed by a Lab section.

 

The Study Guide section offers exercises that help you learn the concepts, configurations, and troubleshooting skills crucial to your success as a CCENT exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes some or all the following types of exercises:


• Vocabulary Matching Exercises


• Concept Questions Exercises


• Skill-Building Activities and Scenarios


• Configuration Scenarios


• Packet Tracer Exercises


• Troubleshooting Scenarios

  


The Labs & Activities include all the online course Labs and Packet Tracer activity instructions. If applicable, this section begins with a Command Reference that you will complete to highlight all the commands introduced in the chapter.



The only authorized Labs & Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy Introduction to Networks course in the CCNA curriculum Each chapter of this book is divided into a Study Guide section followed by a Lab section. The Study Guide section offers exercises that help you learn the concepts, configurations, and troubleshooting skills crucial to your success as a CCNA exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes some or all the following types of exercises:

  • Vocabulary Matching Exercises
  • Concept Questions Exercises
  • Skill-Building Activities and Scenarios
  • Configuration Scenarios
  • Packet Tracer Exercises
  • Troubleshooting Scenarios
The Labs & Activities include all the online course Labs and Packet Tracer activity instructions. If applicable, this section begins with a Command Reference that you will complete to highlight all the commands introduced in the chapter. This book is offered exclusively for students enrolled in Cisco Networking Academy courses. It is not designed for independent study or professional certification preparation. Visit netacad.com to learn more about program options and requirements. Related titles: CCNA 200-301 Portable Command Guide Book: 9780135937822 eBook: 9780135937709 Introduction to Networks Companion Guide CCNAv7 Book: 9780136633662 eBook: 9780136633549 Introduction to Networks Course Booklet CCNAv7 Book: 9780136632955


The only authorized Labs & Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation course in the CCNA curriculum

Each chapter of this book is divided into a Study Guide section followed by a Lab section.

The Study Guide section offers exercises that help you learn the concepts, configurations, and troubleshooting skills crucial to your success as a CCNA exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes some or all the following types of exercises:

  • Vocabulary Matching Exercises
  • Concept Questions Exercises
  • Skill-Building Activities and Scenarios
  • Configuration Scenarios
  • Packet Tracer Exercises
  • Troubleshooting Scenarios

The Labs & Activities include all the online course Labs and Packet Tracer activity instructions. If applicable, this section begins with a Command Reference that you will complete to highlight all the commands introduced in the chapter.

This book is offered exclusively for students enrolled in Cisco Networking Academy courses. It is not designed for independent study or professional certification preparation. Visit netacad.com to learn more about program options and requirements.Related titles: CCNA 200-301 Portable Command Guide Book: 9780135937822 eBook: 9780135937709 Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation Companion Guide CCNAv7 Book: 9780136634324 eBook: 9780136634249 Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation Course Booklet CCNAv7 Book: 9780136634737


The only authorized Labs & Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials course in the CCNA curriculum

Each chapter of this book is divided into a Study Guide section followed by a Lab section.

The Study Guide section offers exercises that help you learn the concepts, configurations, and troubleshooting skills crucial to your success as a CCNA exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes some or all the following types of exercises:

• Vocabulary Matching Exercises

• Concept Questions Exercises

• Skill-Building Activities and Scenarios

• Configuration Scenarios

• Packet Tracer Exercises

• Troubleshooting Scenarios

The Labs & Activities include all the online course Labs and Packet Tracer activity instructions. If applicable, this section begins with a Command Reference that you will complete to highlight all the commands introduced in the chapter.

This book is offered exclusively for students enrolled in Cisco Networking Academy courses. It is not designed for independent study or professional certification preparation. Visit netacad.com to learn more about program options and requirements.Related titles: CCNA 200-301 Portable Command Guide Book: 9780135937822 eBook: 9780135937709 Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials Companion Guide CCNAv7 Book: 9780136729358 eBook: 9780136729488 Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials Course Booklet CCNAv7 Book: 9780136634720


The only authorized Lab Manual for the Cisco Networking Academy Connecting Networks course in the CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum




Each chapter of this book is divided into a Study Guide section followed by a Lab section.




The Study Guide section offers exercises that help you learn the concepts, configurations, and troubleshooting skills crucial to your success as a CCNA R&S exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes some or all the following types of exercises:






Vocabulary Matching Exercises
Concept Questions Exercises
Skill-Building Activities and Scenarios
Configuration Scenarios
Packet Tracer Exercises
Troubleshooting Scenarios




The Labs & Activities include all the online course Labs and Packet Tracer activity instructions. If applicable, this section begins with a Command Reference that you will complete to highlight all the commands introduced in the chapter.

CCNA Security Lab Manual Version 1.2

 

The only authorized Lab Manual for the Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Security course

 

The Cisco® Networking Academy® course on CCNA® Security provides a next step for students who want to expand their CCNA-level skill set to prepare for a career in network security. The CCNA Security course also prepares students for
the Implementing Cisco IOS® Network Security (IINS) certification exam (640-554), which leads to the CCNA Security certification.

 

The CCNA Security Lab Manual provides you with all 16 labs from the course designed as hands-on practice to master the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for entry-level security specialist careers.

 

All the hands-on labs in the course can be completed on actual physical equipment or in conjunction with the NDG NETLAB+® solution. For current information on labs compatible with NETLAB+® go to http://www.netdevgroup.com/content/cnap/.

Through procedural, skills integration challenges, troubleshooting, and model building labs, this CCNA Security course aims to develop your in-depth understanding of network security principles as well as the tools and configurations used.

 

CCNA Security Course Booklet Version 1.2, Third Edition

ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-346-6

ISBN-10: 1-58713-346-6

 

CCNA Security (640-554) Portable Command Guide

ISBN-13: 978-1-58720-448-7

ISBN-10: 1-58720-448-7

 

Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS 640-554) Foundation Learning Guide, Second Edition

ISBN-13: 978-1-58714-272-7

ISBN-10: 1-58714-272-4

 

CCNA Security 640-554 Official Cert Guide

ISBN-13: 978-1-58720-446-3

ISBN-10: 1-58720-446-0