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    Cisco Networking Academy ProgramNew CCNA Curricula

    This is an overview to introduce and position the new CCNA curricula: CCNADiscovery and CCNA Exploration.

    English versions of the first two courses of each curriculum are nowavailable. English versions of the last two courses of each curriculum will beavailable in the November-December 2007 timeframe.

    Academy audiences

    1. Please tailor this presentation to your goals, audience, and time constraints.

    2. Notes are provided in this presentation to identify key speaking points

    3. Please refer to other curricula materials for additional information

    4. Send any feedback to your theater Networking Academy program contacts

    Additional info:Valid as of September 2007Content valid:

    Internal teamsAppropriate for:

    Cisco Networking Academy Program New CCNA CurriculaTopic:

    New CCNA Curricula Presentation Revision 5.1

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    Speaker Name

    September 2007

    Cisco NetworkingAcademyNew CCNA Curricula

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    Contents Portfolio Evolution

    New CCNA Positioning, Features,and Benefits

    Cisco Certifications

    Certification Exam Vouchers

    Instructor Training Curriculum Prerequisites

    Adoption and Migration

    CCNA Discovery Scope andSequence

    CCNA Discovery Server

    CCNA Exploration Scope andSequence

    CCNA Exploration Eagle Server

    Equipment

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    Portfolio Evolution

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    How Are We Evolving the Program?

    Shift focus from program growth to studentoutcomes

    Develop courseware tailored to student goals

    Align skills with specific jobs in networking

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    Networking Academy ProgramCurrent Product Portfolio

    CAREERS

    NetworkInstaller

    Basic ITSupport

    SystemAdmin

    Small andMedium

    BusinessNetworking

    EnterpriseNetworking

    Student Networking Knowledge and Skills

    FUNDAMENTALSIT Essentials IIT Essentials II

    PNIE

    CCNABasics

    RoutingSwitching

    WANs

    CCNPAdvanced Routing

    Remote AccessMultilayer Switching

    Troubleshooting Security

    Wireless

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    Networking Academy Program2.0 Portfolio 18 Courses

    Student Networking Knowledge and Skills

    NetworkInstaller

    Basic ITSupport

    SystemAdmin

    Small andMedium

    BusinessNetworking

    EnterpriseNetworking

    CAREERS

    CCNADiscovery

    Routing,Switching,

    WANs,Intro to Adv

    Tech

    CCNPAdvanced Routing

    Remote AccessMultilayer Switching

    Troubleshooting

    Wireless

    FUNDAMENTALSIT Essentials: PC Hardware

    & SoftwareIT Essentials II

    PNIE

    CCNAExploration

    Routing,Switching,

    WANs,Intro to Adv

    Tech

    Security

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    New CCNAPositioning,Features, andBenefits

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    Two New CCNA CurriculaBoth Prepare Students for CCNA Certification and Professional Careers

    CCNA ExplorationCCNA Discovery

    Integrated technologycurriculum or continuingeducation program

    Students with advancedproblem solving andanalytical skills

    Independent curriculum orintegrate into broader courseof study

    Students with basic PCusage skills

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    New CCNA Curricula

    Motivate and engage students

    Features:New course GUI

    Aligned with certification changes

    More efficient translation

    Introduction to advanced technologies and converged networks

    CCNA ExplorationCCNA Discovery

    Hands-on approach to networkingeducation

    Step-by-step labs

    Teaches the general theory needed tobuild networks

    Consider additional education in IT andprepare for entry-level IT careers

    Learn skills in more rigorous,comprehensive, theoretical, and

    practical way Complex and challenging hands-on

    labs

    Pursue additional technology orengineering education whilepreparing for careers in IT

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    Skills for wide range ofnetworking professions:

    Network technicianNetwork administrator

    Network engineer

    CCNA Discovery

    Basics of Routingand Switching

    Core Skillsfor CCNA

    Certification

    Networking basedon technology

    Deep into protocolsand theory (LAN,WAN)

    Skills for entry-levelprofessions:

    Network installerNetwork technician

    Help desk technician

    Basic network design

    Networking basedon application

    Introduction tocareer explorationan soft skills

    Key Factors in Obtaining Jobs: Education, Experience, and Certification

    CCNA Exploration

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    Compare current GUI

    to new GUI

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    Navigation icons

    Chapter Menu

    Persistent 2/3media area

    1/3 text area withmanual scroll bar

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    Navigation tools

    Language Toggle

    Go To / Location and Topic Navigation Bar

    Page #

    2/3 or full-screen

    media area

    1/3 text area,automatically scrolls,disappears for full-

    screen media

    Next /Back

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    New CCNA CurriculaHow Do I Choose?

    What are your studentsacademic capabilities?

    What are your students goals?

    How will your institution integratethe new CCNA curriculum?

    Which curriculum best alignswith your teaching methodology and

    your students' interests?

    Is the existing CCNA v3.1 curriculumvery difficult for your students interms of theoretical topics?

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    CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration

    How Do I Choose?

    Designed for students withbasic PC usage skills

    Designed for students withadvanced problem solvingand analytical skills, suchas those who are pursuingdegrees in engineering,

    math, or science

    What are your students academic capabilities?

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    CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration

    How Do I Choose?

    Designed for students who want topursue additional technology orengineering educations whilepreparing for an IT career

    Prepares students for entry-level ITcareers after the completion of thefour-course curriculum

    Designed to make IT relevant,encourage students toconsider further education inIT, and help students preparefor entry-level IT careers

    Prepares students for entry-level IT careers as early as thefirst two courses

    What are your students goals?

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    CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration

    How Do I Choose?

    Can be part of an integratedcurriculum or continuingeducation program at post-secondary institutions suchas career and technical

    schools, colleges, anduniversities

    Can be delivered as anindependent, standalonecurriculum, or integratedinto broader courses ofstudy at upper-secondary

    institutions, career andtechnical schools, andcolleges

    How will your institution integrate the new CCNAcurriculum?

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    CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration

    How Do I Choose?

    Teaches networking based ontechnology concepts

    Allows students to learn skills in amore rigorous, comprehensive,theoretical, and practical way thatis reflective of standard collegeand university-level educationalpractices

    Uses language that allows forintegration with engineeringconcepts

    Includes complex and challenginghands-on labs

    Teaches networking based on

    application Maps more directly to everyday

    experiences with networks andcovers key networking conceptsbased on the types of networkenvironments students mayencounter

    Uses easy-to-follow labs

    Provides general theory

    Offers a career-oriented approachto learning networking

    Which curriculum best aligns with your teachingmethodology and your students' interests?

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    CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration

    How Do I Choose?

    Yes, the current CCNAcurriculum is very difficult

    No, the current CCNAcurriculum is just right ornot challenging enough

    Is the existing CCNA v3.1 curriculum very difficultfor your students in terms of theoretical topics?

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    Feature Comparison

    ~70 hours per courseTime to Learn

    Required minimum of one year tocomplete all four courses

    Goal is to offer more relaxedbusiness rules to reduce teachingtime

    Courses structured to increaseflexibility and efficiency in coursesequence

    Required minimumof six months tocomplete all fourcourses

    Business Rules

    Four courses structured by

    practical network environments

    PLUS: E-doing Introduction to advanced

    technologies Helps prepare students for

    entry-level IT careers byteaching applied skills early inthe curriculum

    Four courses structured by

    protocols and technologies withinvarious topologies

    PLUS: E-doing Introduction to advanced

    technologies Extra theory and more

    challenging labs

    Four courses

    structured byprotocols andtechnology

    Content

    Basic PC usage skills Advanced problem-solving andanalytical skills typically associatedwith students in engineering, math,or science degree programs

    Basic PC usageskills

    Expected StudentCapabilities

    CCNA Discovery CCNA ExplorationCCNA v3.1

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    CCNA DiscoveryChanges Compared to Current CCNA

    Practical application,theory, soft

    skills and careerexploration

    New order,flow,

    and format

    Newcourses

    No 1-to-1mapping

    CurriculumFramework

    Course Content

    Design concepts and equipment selection IP addressing on a LAN/WAN Network design Cisco device configuration upgrade Stronger theoretical notion of converged

    networks

    Designing andSupportingComputerNetworks

    Enterprise overview LAN/WAN performance IP addressing VLSM and subnetting

    Advanced switching and routing EIGRP, OSPF, VLANs, VTP, Frame Relay LAN, WAN, VLAN troubleshooting

    Introducing Routingand Switching in

    the Enterprise

    Intro to OSI model/TCP model SMB routing and switching WAN technology IP addressing Network devices and cabling Security/disaster recovery

    Working at aSmall-to-MediumBusiness or ISP

    Introduction to networking Basic cabling for Small and Home Office LAN addressing and network services Basic wireless and security Troubleshooting plan/build home network

    Networking forHome and Small

    Businesses

    CCNADiscovery

    CCNA v3.1

    CCNA 1 NetworkingBasics

    CCNA 2 Routers andRouting Basics

    CCNA 3 SwitchingBasics and

    Intermediate

    Routing

    CCNA 4 WANTechnologies

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    CCNA ExplorationChanges Compared to Current CCNA

    Course Changes

    De-emphasize ISDN Added new WAN concepts Added ACLs, VPN concepts

    Accessing theWAN

    WANTechnologies

    CCNA 4

    Can be taught before, with, or after RoutingProtocols and Concepts

    Added Rapid Spanning Tree protocol Added wireless concepts More challenging labs

    LAN Switchingand Wireless

    Switching Basicsand Intermediate

    RoutingCCNA 3

    Can be taught before, with, or after LANSwitching and Wireless

    Removed IGRP Added VLSM, OSPF, EIGRP More challenging labs

    RoutingProtocols and

    Concepts

    Routers andRouting Basics

    CCNA 2

    Intro to Advanced Technologies and ConvergedNetworks

    Top-Down Approach to Networking

    NetworkFundamentals

    NetworkingBasics

    CCNA 1

    CCNAExploration

    CCNA v3.1

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    CCNA Discovery and CCNA ExplorationArticulation (Course Credit)

    Generally developed at the institutional level based onexisting programs and pathways

    CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration

    Networking for Home and SmallBusinesses

    Network Fundamentals

    Working for a Small-to-MediumBusiness or ISP

    Equivalent Knowledge

    Equivalent Credit

    Students who complete all four CCNA Discovery or CCNAExploration courses will be prepared to begin the CCNP curriculum

    An institution may choose to grant CCNA Exploration credit forstudents who complete the CCNA Discovery curriculum

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    CiscoCertifications

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    Changes to Cisco Career CertificationChanges to Cisco Career CertificationA Lifecycle of Learning

    Updates to CCNAA Foundation in Networking

    Greater breadth reflects todaysenterprise networks

    Focus on performance-basedskills and hands-on practice

    Localization addressesworldwide skills gap

    Introduction of CCENTAn Accessible Entry Point

    Cisco CCENT Entry-LevelNetwork Technician certifies

    skills for entry level networksupport

    An intermediate step towardsCCNA for those with little or nowork experience

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    Growing Role of the NetworkGrowing Role of the Network

    Evolut i

    onoftheN

    etwork

    Time

    NetworkingSkills

    Increasewith the Role

    of the

    Network

    Voice transport

    Telecommuting/VPN

    Wireless

    Future Converged Apps

    UnifiedCommunications

    IP Video

    Broad Training & ExperienceRequired for New Careers

    Enhanced Security

    Switching

    Routing

    Storage

    ConvergedSolutions

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    Certification Levels New Entry PointCertification Levels New Entry Point

    Expert:CCIE

    Professional:CCNP, CCIP, CCSP,

    CCVP, CCDP

    Associate:CCNA, CCDA

    Security

    IP Communications

    Wireless

    Storage Networking

    Optical

    Advanced Routing

    and Switching Foundation

    General Focused

    Cisco Certified Entry NetworkTechnician (CCENT)

    NEW

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    Trends at the Entry LevelTrends at the Entry Level

    CCNA is big step for many new grads, career-changers

    Entry level job analysis shows: On average worldwide, networking job roles require 1-3

    years experience

    Many employers hiring for entry-level IT positions

    Cisco research confirmed interest in lower-levelcertification among the following employers:

    VARs focused on SMB

    Enterprise customers Service providers

    Technology/retail support organization

    Networking Academy feedback

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    Updates to Cisco CertificationUpdates to Cisco Certification

    Cisco is expanding certification of entry level skills andknowledge--the foundation of a successful career innetworking.

    New CCNA certification exam has greater breadth

    more security, troubleshooting and basic wirelessandmore time devoted to performance-based skills.

    Introduction ofnew CCENTentry level certification

    Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician

    Optional certification after the first two courses of CCNADiscovery curriculum

    Aligns with entry level networking support positions

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    Paths to CCNA Certification

    Accessing the WAN

    LAN Switching andWireless

    Routing Protocols andConcepts

    Networking Fundamentals

    CCNA Exploration

    Working at a Small-to-Medium Business

    or ISP

    Networking for Home and Small Businesses

    CCNA Discovery

    Accessing the WAN

    LAN Switching and

    Wireless

    Routing Protocols andConcepts

    CCNA Exploration

    Designing and Supporting

    Computer Networks

    CCENT Certification (optional)

    CCNA Certification

    Introducing Routing andSwitching in the Enterprise

    Networking for Home and Small Businesses

    CCNA Discovery

    Working at a Small-to-Medium Business

    or ISP

    CCENT Certification (optional)

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    Aligning Certifications to JobsCertification Skills Certified Job Roles Job Titles

    Cisco CertifiedEntryNetworkTechnician(CCENT)

    Install, operate, andtroubleshoot small routed andswitched networks

    Basic optimization of network Connect to other networks

    (LANs and WANs) Install a small wireless network Identify security threats and

    basic mitigation methods

    Setup, install and maintainPCs, servers, racks andcabling

    Train users Support senior technicians Staff a help desk, retrieve

    calls, and isolate problems Use monitoring tools to verify

    network operations

    Entry Level Help DeskTechnician

    Entry Level Technical Support IT Systems Coordinator Entry Level Operating Center

    Technician Entry Level IT Technician/

    Specialist

    CCNA Install, operate and troubleshootmedium sized routed andswitched networks

    Implement and troubleshootvarious protocols to manageaddressing, perform load

    balancing and authentication Establish and troubleshootconnection to service providerover WAN

    Assist in design, installation,configuration and maintenanceof medium sized routed andswitched networks

    Isolate network problems Support users via helpdesk for

    hardware, software andnetwork Use monitoring tools to ensure

    network operations

    Help Desk Support Specialist Network Technician Network Specialist Network Administrator Technical Support Specialist Network Engineering

    Technician

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    Cisco Certification and Training - Value to EmployersCisco Certification and Training - Value to Employers

    Acquire: Pre-qualifies applicants

    Develop:

    Proficient in the latest advanced technologies

    Retain:

    Supports employee career development

    Productivity

    Credibility with prospective customers

    Our company's technical footprint isgreatly enhanced by our expert staff ofCisco certification holders.

    Carleton Jones, CEO of Multimax

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    CCENT Makes Entry Level Jobs AccessibleCCENT Makes Entry Level Jobs Accessible

    Students are looking for:

    Employment with career growth

    Interesting fields

    Cultural alignment

    The ability to learn and make a difference

    Employers with entry-level IT positions

    Small and medium sized businesses

    Enterprise customers

    Service providers Technology/retail organizations

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    Cisco CCENT CertificationCisco CCENT Certification

    www.cisco.com/go/ccent

    Certifies skills required to configure, operate and troubleshoot asmall enterprise branch network, under supervision

    Aligned to entry level positions in network support, such as helpdesk representative or technical support assistant

    Requires first of two CCNA exams (ICND 1 640-822)

    An optional, intermediate step towardsCCNA certification

    Recipients gain access to CiscoCertification Community and use of

    CCENT logo

    CCNACCENTCCNACCENT

    CCNPCCNP

    CCIECCIE

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    Certifies knowledge and skills to install, operate and troubleshoot asmall to medium size enterprise branch network

    Includes connecting to multiple WANs, basic security measures andwireless extension of the network.

    Two options for the exams (2 exam option or one composite exam)

    2 Exam option:

    ICND1 640-822 exam

    ICND2 640-816 exam

    1 Composite Exam option:

    CCNA 640-802 exam

    www.cisco.com/go/ccna

    CCNPCCNP

    CCIECCIE

    Cisco CCNA NetwCisco CCNA Network Associateork Associate

    CCNACCENTCCNACCENT

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    Cisco Certifications

    Certifications validate yourpractical experience. Youneed Cisco certificationsfor any sort of networkingrole its what employersdemand

    Adrian Cassar

    Business Systems Engineer, Budweiser UK

    Holding a Cisco certification enabled me to enterthe career of my dreams, and now I have theopportunity to work for one of the most recognizedproductions studios in the world.

    Chris Cugno, Senior Network Engineer, DreamWorks Animation SKG

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    Changes to CCNA ExamsChanges to CCNA Exams

    Current Exams Revised ExamsINTRO 640-821 ICND1 640-822

    ICND 640-811 ICND2 640-816

    CCNA 640-801 CCNA 640-802 (composite)

    Now certifying ability to install, operate and trouble-shoot a secure, medium-size enterprise network Includes configuration and verification of basic wireless and voice over IP networks

    Greater emphasis on understanding and mitigating threats to network security

    Troubleshooting extended to network maintenance

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    Certification Exam Options

    Interconnecting Cisco NetworkingDevices Part 2

    More Complex Networks

    LANs and VLANsIP Routing

    Access Lists

    CCNA

    Composite Exam

    More Complex NetworksLANs and VLANs

    IP RoutingAccess Lists

    Simple Networks

    Connected Networks

    Cisco IOS Devices

    Network Management

    Interconnecting Cisco NetworkingDevices Part 1Simple Networks

    Connected Networks

    Cisco IOS Devices

    Network Management

    CCENT Certification

    CCNA Certification

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    CCNA Exam RevisionsCCNA Exam RevisionsNew Exams and Pricing as of September 7, 2007

    Exam Length Pricing Countries

    ICND1 640-822 90 min. $125 USD Worldwide

    ICND2 640-816 75 min. $125 USD Worldwide

    CCNA 640-802(composite)

    90 min. $150 USD

    $175 USD

    United States, Canada, Puerto Rico

    Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,

    Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland,United Kingdom

    Local pricing available through worldwide testing partners. CCENT certification requires new exam, ICND1 640-822

    Discount vouchers will be offered to eligible students for all ofthese exams

    CCNA C i l Ali t ith

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    CCNA Curricula Alignment withCisco Exams and Certifications

    Networking forHome and SmallBusinesses

    CCNA Discovery

    Working at a Small-to-MediumBusiness or ISP

    Networking Fundamentals

    Routing Protocols and Concepts

    New ICND1 Exam =

    CCENTIntroducing Routing and Switching

    in the Enterprise

    Designing and SupportingComputer Networks

    CCNA Exploration

    Set up a morecomplex network

    No Exam Planned

    LAN Switching and Wireless

    Accessing the WAN

    CCNA Composite Exam= CCNA

    or

    Set up a basic

    network

    New ICND2 Exam(ICND1 + ICND2 = CCNA)

    ICND1 + ICND2 = CCNA

    CCNA Composite Exam= CCNA

    or

    Validated Entry-

    Level Skills

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    ICND1 Exam and Course Topics

    Describe the operation of data networks

    Implement a small switched network

    Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP services to meet networkrequirements for a small branch office

    Implement a small routed network

    Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for aWLAN

    Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods tomitigate those threats

    Implement and verify WAN links

    Technology

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    ICND2 Exam

    The ICND2 Exam (640-816) is the 2nd qualifying examavailable to candidates pursuing the two-exam option forthe Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA certification.

    Description and Summary

    Select, connect, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco networking devices Extend switched networks with VLANs

    Determine IP routes

    Manage IP traffic with access lists

    Establish point-to-point connections

    Establish Frame Relay connections

    Configure, verify and troubleshoot OSPF and EIGRP

    Configure NAT and DHCP

    Configure, verify and troubleshoot RSTP, VTP, routing between VLANs in a small switched environment.

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    ICND2 Exam and Course Topics

    Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitchcommunications

    Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet networkrequirements in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.

    Configure and troubleshoot basic operation and routing on Cisco devices

    Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-sizeEnterprise branch office network.

    Implement and verify WAN links

    Technology

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    CCNA Exam

    The CCNA (640-802) exam qualifies a candidate pursuing the single-exam option for the Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNACertification. This exam tests content from all four courses of eitherCCNA Discovery or CCNA Exploration

    Description and Summary

    Describe how a network works

    Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications

    Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a medium-sizeEnterprise branch office network.

    Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic router operation and routing on Cisco devices

    Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN

    Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats

    Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.

    Implement and verify WAN links

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    CCNA Certification Prep Center

    Offers informational broadcasts,simulations, remote labs, expertadvice, success stories, discounts,forums, and educational games

    Over 100,000 registered users

    Recommended Reading

    www.cisco.com/go/prepcenter

    Ask-the-Tutor Personalized assistance Online tutor answers

    content-related questionswithin one business day

    Remote Labs Access to Cisco gear

    online for remote practice Hands-on exercises covering

    advanced technologies

    Recommended Reading Recommended titles

    from Cisco Press

    Practice Questions

    Learning Games

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    Certification ExamVouchers

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    Cisco CCENT Discount Voucher Process

    Studentcompletes CCNA

    Discovery firsttwo courses and

    passes firstattempt of finalexam with 75%

    or higher

    Instructor inputsP in Academy

    Connectiongrade book

    Link to requestICND1 discountvoucher appearson student home

    page

    Student requestsVUE voucher for

    exam & vouchercode number willappear in student

    profile

    Students mustuse their Academy

    Connection ID &Username when

    registering withVUE for an examin conjunction

    with the vouchercode

    Cisco CCNA Discount Voucher Process:

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    Cisco CCNA Discount Voucher Process:2 Exam Option (ICND 1 & ICND2)

    Student completesCCENT

    certifications asoutlined

    previously;Student completes

    CCNA Discovery

    final two coursesand passes firstattempt of final

    with 75% or higher

    Instructor inputsP in Academy

    Connectiongrade book

    Link to request sICND2 appears

    on student homepage

    Student requestsVUE voucher forexam & vouchercode will appearin student profile

    Students must usetheir Academy

    Connection ID &Username whenregistering with VUE

    for an exam inconjunction with the

    voucher code

    Cisco CCNA Discount Voucher Process:

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    Cisco CCNA Discount Voucher Process:Composite Exam Option

    Student completesall four courses ofCCNA Discovery

    or CCNAExploration and

    passes firstattempt of final of

    the final coursewith 75% or higher

    Instructor inputsP in Academy

    Connectiongrade book

    Link to requestCCNA composite

    appears onstudent home

    page

    Student requestsVUE voucher for

    exam from &voucher codewill appear in

    student profile

    Students must usetheir Academy

    Connection ID &Username whenregistering with VUE

    for an exam inconjunction with the

    voucher code

    Di t V h f St d t

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    Discount Vouchers for Students

    AnswerQuestion

    How many discountvouchers will be available

    and for which exams?

    One for each: ICND1, ICND2,& CCNA composite

    How do students qualifyfor a vouchers?

    CCENT: Complete CCNADiscovery Course 1 and 2 &receive a 75% or higher on first

    attempt of final exam for course 2

    CCNA: Complete four courses ofeither CCNA Discovery or CCNA

    Exploration & receive 75% orhigher on first attempt of final

    exam for course 4

    How many vouchers can astudent receive? A single voucher will be issued per

    candidate.

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    Discount Vouchers for Students

    AnswerQuestion

    How much is my discountvoucher?

    Discounts percent variesdepending on country market

    conditions. Discounts are countryspecific and can not be adjusted.

    Where is my voucherinformation?

    When you qualify for a voucher, alink will automatically appear on

    your Student Home page inAcademy Connection under the

    Career Development section

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    Discount Vouchers for Students

    AnswerQuestionCan I use the voucher a

    second time?

    I passed a course previouslyoffered. Am I still eligible for a

    voucher?

    No. Vouchers can not be awardedbased on historical pass rates or

    retroactively.

    No. Vouchers are for one use only.

    How long is my voucher valid?Students will have a minimum of

    three months to redeem avoucher.

    Can I extend my voucher? No, vouchers can not be extended.

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    Extension Vouchers

    Zero discount vouchers enabling qualified NetAcad students to

    take retired versions of Cisco certification exams including: Through December 31, 2007:

    CCNP BSCI (642-801)

    CCNP BCMSN (640-604)

    Starting November 6, 2007:

    INTRO (640-821)

    ICND (640-811)

    CCNA (640-801)

    Requested by instructors through Academy Connection Help

    Feature

    Instructors provide extension voucher information to students

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    Academies Purchasing SupplementalVouchers

    Pre-paid vouchers that can be used alone or incombination with the discount vouchers provided by theNetAcad Program to qualified students

    Academies purchase directly from VUE and provide tostudents

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    Cisco Certification Exams

    Cisco exams are only offered through Pearson VUE authorizedtest centers (www.pearsonvue.com)

    Pearson VUE has been a test delivery provider for Ciscoscomputer-based certification exams since 2000

    There are three different methods to register for an exam:

    1. Contact a Pearson VUE agent directly (http://www.pearsonvue.com/contact/vuephone/)

    2. Register via the Pearson VUE website (www.pearsonvue.com)

    3. Call or visit a test center directly; to locate a test center visit thePearson VUE website (www.pearsonvue.com) and use the Locatea Test Center option

    http://www.pearsonvue.com/http://www.pearsonvue.com/contact/vuephone/http://www.pearsonvue.com/http://www.pearsonvue.com/http://www.pearsonvue.com/http://www.pearsonvue.com/http://www.pearsonvue.com/contact/vuephone/http://www.pearsonvue.com/
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    Instructor Training

    Not required but strongly recommended

    Encouraged to read the new CCNA curricula, Interactive Course Guide(ICG), Instructor Reference Guide (IRG) and slide presentationsCurrent

    Instructor

    In person training required. Approximately 40 classroom hoursper course; similar to current CCNA v3.1

    Costs generally range from US$50 to US$150 per day,depending on location

    NewInstructor

    (min. 4-8 hours per course)(min. 8-10 hours per course)

    CCNA ExplorationCCNA Discovery

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    Training Resources for Existing Instructors

    Reference Materials

    Instructor Reference Guide

    Comparison of NewCurriculum with ExistingCurriculum

    New Topics

    New Skills

    New Equipment

    Suggestions for Use ofExisting Equipment

    Interactive Course Guide

    Key Ideas

    Teaching Goals

    Critical Concepts

    How to Teach Concepts

    Discussion Ideas

    Reflection

    Case Studies, Labs,Videos, Tools

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    Instruction Time Guidelines*

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    Instruction Time GuidelinesCCNA Discovery

    Course Chapter Chapter Time LectureTime Lab Time

    Networking forHome and SmallBusinesses

    Personal Computer Hardware 5% 60% 40%

    Operating Systems 5% 65% 35%

    Connecting to the Network 20% 50% 50%

    Connecting to the Internet Through an ISP 10% 60% 40%

    Network Addressing 14% 50% 50%

    Network Services 10% 50% 50%

    Wireless Technologies 14% 55% 45%

    Basic Security 14% 65% 35%

    Troubleshooting Your Network 8% 50% 50%

    Chapter 100% 55% 45%

    *These are approximate guidelines for planning purposes. Actual times may vary based oninstructional delivery preferences.

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    Instruction Time GuidelinesCCNA Exploration

    Course Chapter Chapter Time

    LectureTime

    Lab Time

    NetworkFundamentals

    Living, Learning, Working, and Playing in aNetwork-Centric World

    7% 70% 30%

    Communications with Computer Networks andthe Internet

    7% 50% 50%

    OSI Application Layer 7% 60% 40%

    OSI Transport Layer 10% 50% 50%OSI Network Layer and Routing 10% 50% 50%

    Addressing the Network - IPv4 14% 40% 60%

    OSI Data Link Layer 7% 70% 30%

    ISP Responsibility 7% 80% 20%

    OSI Physical Layer 10% 50% 50%Ethernet 7% 40% 60%

    Configuring and Testing Your Network 14% 30% 70%

    Chapter 100% 51% 49%

    *These are approximate guidelines for planning purposes. Actual times may vary based

    on instructional delivery preferences.

    Instruction Time Guidelines*

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    Instruction Time GuidelinesCCNA Exploration

    Course Chapter Chapter Time

    LectureTime

    Lab Time

    Routing andProtocolConcepts

    Introduction to Routing and Packet Forwarding 11% 25% 75%

    Static Routes 14% 50% 50%

    Introduction to Dynamic Routing Protocols 6% 25% 75%

    Distance Vector Routing Protocols 6% 75% 25%

    RIP version 1 9% 33% 67%

    Classless Routing: VLSM and CIDR 6% 25% 75%

    Classless Routing Using RIPv2 9% 33% 67%

    The Routing Table: A Closer Look 9% 67% 33%

    EIGRP: A Distance Vector, Classless RoutingProtocol

    14% 70% 30%

    Link-State Routing Protocols 6% 88% 13%Single Area OSPF: A Link State, ClasslessRouting Protocol

    11% 63% 37%

    Chapter 100% 51% 49%

    *These are approximate guidelines for planning purposes. Actual times may vary based on

    instructional delivery preferences.

    CLI Interactive Course Guide (ICG)

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    CLI Interactive Course Guide (ICG)

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    ICG Structure Example (Contd)

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    Training Scenarios for New CCNA Curricula

    Existing Instructor New Instructor

    Log into Academy Connection

    Select Academy Course Materials

    Select ICG for course

    Review Instructor Reference Guide

    Attend scheduled training at TrainingCenter

    Complete course exam and skills exam

    Existing instructors will automatically be enabled to offer the new CCNA courses

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    CCNA Discovery v4.0

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    CCNA Discovery v4.0Prerequisites

    Networking forHome and Small

    Businesses

    Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or

    ISP

    Introducing Routing andSwitching in the

    Enterprise

    Designing andSupporting

    Computer Networks

    Students

    (prereqs forenrollment)

    None butrecommend that

    student have basicPC usage skills*

    CCNA 1 v3.1 ORNetworking for Homeand Small Businesses

    OR NetworkingFundamentals

    Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP

    Introducing Routingand Switching in the

    Enterprise

    Instructors

    (prereqs forteaching)

    CCNA 2 v3.1 ANDOrientation

    OR

    Networking for Homeand Small

    Businesses ANDOrientation

    OR

    Accessing the WANAND Orientation

    CCNA 2 v3.1 ANDOrientation

    OR

    Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP

    AND Orientation

    ORAccessing the WAN

    AND Orientation

    CCNA 3 v3.1 ANDOrientation

    OR

    Introducing Routing andSwitching in the Enterprise

    AND Orientation

    ORAccessing the WAN AND

    Orientation

    CCNA 4 v3.1 ANDOrientation

    OR

    Designing andSupporting Computer

    Networks ANDOrientation

    OR

    Accessing the WANAND Orientation

    * Student is typically attending a secondary school, technical school, or college

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    pPrerequisites for Teaching

    NetworkingFundamentals

    Routing Protocols andConcepts

    LAN Switching andWireless

    Accessing the WAN

    Instructors CCNA 2 v3.1 ANDOrientation

    OR

    Working at a Small-to-Medium

    Business or ISPAND Orientation

    OR

    NetworkingFundamentals AND

    Orientation

    CCNA 2 v3.1 ANDOrientation

    OR

    Introducing Routing andSwitching in the

    Enterprise ANDOrientation

    OR

    Routing Protocols andConcepts AND

    Orientation

    CCNA 3 v3.1 ANDOrientation

    OR

    Introducing Routing andSwitching in the Enterprise

    AND OrientationOR

    LAN Switching andWireless AND Orientation

    CCNA 4 v3.1 ANDOrientation

    OR

    Designing andSupporting Computer

    Networks ANDOrientation

    OR

    Accessing the WANAND Orientation

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    Tools Available to You

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    Tools Available to You

    Datasheets

    Scope and Sequencedocuments

    Detailed equipment list

    Product demos

    FAQs

    At-A-Glance

    Job framework information

    Curriculum SelectionGuidelines

    Presentations

    New CCNA Video

    Currently Available

    CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration

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    y pMigration

    Institutions midway through delivering CCNA v3.1should continue with the CCNA v3.1 curriculum untilcompletion

    Countries with translated versions of CCNA v3.1

    courses can wait until a translated version of the newCCNA curricula is available, or adopt the Englishversion

    No immediate plans to retire the CCNA v3.1 curriculum.

    An EOL plan will be communicated by the end ofSeptember 2007

    CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration

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    CC sco e y a d CC p o at oTranslation Strategy

    Deliver cost-effective, timely curricula inprioritized languages

    Partnership model between corporate,field, and partners

    Share costs

    Drive prioritization

    Clear quality control process

    Protect Cisco brand

    Leverage partnership involvement

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    CCNA Products Designed for Translation Text expansion allowance

    Language translation toggle Graphical and GUI text is stored separately, then automatically pulled into GUI

    from English and local text files

    Content reviewed globally by instructors with technical and English experience

    Old GUI New GUI

    Cisco Networking Academy

    http://cheetah.reloadpress.com/dev/cheetah.html
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    g yTranslation Framework

    GloballyStrategicLed by Cisco

    corporate

    RegionallyStrategic

    Led by Cisco field orpartner

    LocallyStrategic

    Led by Cisco field or

    partner

    High Networking Academy

    market potential

    High demand for skilledpeople (IDC)

    Alignment with cert priorities

    NetAcad global alignment

    6 UN languages:Arabic, English, French,Russian, SimplifiedChinese, Spanish

    Prioritized installed base +theatre priorities

    Examples:

    Br. Portuguese, German,Japanese, Polish

    Moderate Networking

    Academy market potential Moderate demand for skilled

    people

    Alignment with certificationpriorities and partner goals

    Networking Academy theatrealignment

    Networking Academy

    country alignment

    Alignmentwith partnergoals

    Examples: Hungarian

    Slovak

    Langua

    ge

    s

    Cri

    teria

    Ca

    tego

    ry

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    Translation Roadmap

    CCNA Discovery & CCNA Exploration (first two

    courses) Translated to S. Chinese, Arabic, French, Spanish

    Russian will be translated to CCNA Discovery only

    Estimated availability by June 2008

    Plan for current CCNA v3.1 installed base languages

    Arabic, French, Spanish: Covered by UN languages

    Br. Portuguese, German, Hungarian, Japanese, Polish

    Plan to be communicated by October 2007

    New CCNA Curricula and Certification

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    Timeline

    Apr 2007 May 2007 Nov/Dec2007

    June 2007

    New CCNA CurriculaAnnouncements

    General AvailabilityCCNA Discovery final 2 courses

    CCNA Exploration final 2 courses(English Versions)

    General AvailabilityCCNA Discovery 2 courses

    CCNA Exploration 2 courses(English Versions)

    Aug 2007Nov 2005

    New CCNA &

    New CCENTCertification Announcedat National EducationCurriculum Conference

    SmallMarketTrials

    PubliclyAnnounce

    dJune 25

    July 2007 Sept 2007

    NewCertificationExamsAug

    15

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    CCNA Discovery

    Scope &Sequence

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    CCNA Discovery: Networking for Home and

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    Set up a personal computer system, interface cards, andperipheral devices

    Plan and install a home or small business network and connect itto the Internet

    Verify and troubleshoot network and Internet connectivity

    Share resources (files and printers) among multiple computers

    Recognize and mitigate security threats to the home network

    Configure and verify common Internet applications

    Configure basic IP services through a GUI interface

    Small Businesses - Course Objectives

    CCNA Discovery: Working at a Small-to-

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    Medium Business or ISP - Course Objectives

    Describe the structure of the Internet and how communication occurs between hosts

    Install, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco IOS devices for Internet and server connectivity

    Plan a basic wired infrastructure to support network traffic

    Configure a server to share resources and provide common Web services

    Implement basic WAN connectivity using Telco services

    Demonstrate proper disaster recovery procedures and perform server backups

    Monitor network performance and isolate failures

    Troubleshoot problems using an organized, layered procedure

    Describe the OSI model and the process of encapsulation

    CCNA Discovery: Introducing Routing andS C O

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    Switching in the Enterprise - Course Objectives

    Implement a LAN for an approved network design

    Configure a switch with VLANs and inter-switch communication

    Implement access lists to permit or deny specified traffic

    Configure a routing protocol on Cisco devices

    Implement WAN links

    Perform LAN, WAN, and VLAN troubleshooting using a structuredmethodology and the OSI model

    CCNA Discovery: Designing and SupportingC t N t k C Obj ti

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    Computer Networks - Course Objectives

    Gather customer requirements

    Design a simple Internetwork using Cisco technology

    Design an IP addressing scheme to meet LAN requirements

    Create an equipment list to meet LAN design requirements

    Create and present a proposal to a customer

    Install and configure a prototype Internetwork

    Obtain and upgrade IOS in Cisco devices

    CCNA Di C O tli

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    CCNA Discovery Course OutlineCh Networking for Home and

    Small BusinessesWorking at a Small-to-

    Medium Business or ISPIntroducing Routing and

    Switching in the EnterpriseDesigning and Supporting

    Computer Networks

    1 Personal Computer Hardware The Internet and Its Uses Networking in the Enterprise Reviewing the Concepts ofNetwork Design

    2 Operating Systems Help Desk Exploring the Enterprise NetworkInfrastructure

    Gathering Network Requirements

    3 Connecting to the Network Planning a Network Upgrade Switching in an EnterpriseNetwork

    Characterizing the ExistingNetwork

    4 Connecting to the InternetThrough an ISP

    Planning the Addressing Structure Addressing in an EnterpriseNetwork

    Estimating the Impact ofApplications on a Network Design

    5 Network Addressing Configuring Network Devices Routing with a Link-State Protocol Creating the Network Design

    6 Network Services Routing Implementing Enterprise WANLinks

    IP Addressing in the NetworkDesign

    7 Wireless Technologies ISP Services Filtering Traffic Using AccessControl Lists

    Prototyping the Network Design

    8 Basic Security ISP Responsibility Troubleshooting an EnterpriseNetwork

    Presenting and Implementing theNetwork Design

    9 Troubleshooting Your Network

    CCNA DiscoveryS ft Skill Hi hli ht d

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    Soft Skills Highlighted

    Networking for Home and SmallBusinesses Chapters 3, 9

    Communications Skills

    Active listening with customersDescribing technical concepts tonon-technical users

    Basic Troubleshooting Skills

    Use of Help Desk

    Documentation Skills

    Working at a Small-to-Medium Business orISP Chapters 2, 8

    Communications Skills

    Active listening with customersEffectively handling frustrated users

    Advanced Troubleshooting Skills

    Problem escalation

    Documentation Skills

    Provide status and resolution

    Time Management Skills

    Professionalism and Teamwork Skills

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    CCNA Discovery

    Server

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    Lab Activities

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    Lab Activities

    The courseincludes labactivities thatallow students tovisualize andhave hands-onexperience withthe networkservicesintroduced in thecourse

    How do I get Discovery Server?

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    How do I get Discovery Server?

    The Discovery Serveris available fordownload from anyCCNA Discoverycourse tools page on

    Academy Connection

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    CCNA Exploration

    Scope &Sequence

    CCNA Exploration

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    CCNA Exploration

    Accessing the WAN

    LAN Switching and

    Wireless

    Routing Protocolsand Concepts

    NetworkFundamentals

    CCNA Exploration

    Course Objectives

    Chapter Outlines

    CCNA Exploration: Network FundamentalsCourse Objectives

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    Course Objectives

    Explain the importance of data networks and the Internet as a platform to support

    business communications and everyday tasks Explain how communication occurs in data networks and the Internet

    Describe the devices and services that support communication across anInternetwork

    Use network protocol models to explain the layers of communications that occur indata networks

    Explain the role of protocols in data network communications

    Describe the importance of addressing and naming schemes at various layers ofdata networks

    Describe the protocols and services provided by the application layer in the OSImodel and describe how this layer operates in simple networks

    Analyze the operations and features of the OSI model transport layer protocols andservices

    CCNA Exploration Course Objectives(Continued)

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    (Continued)

    Analyze the operations and feature of the OSI model network layer protocols and servicesand explain the fundamental concepts of routing

    Design, calculate, and apply an appropriate addressing scheme to fulfill given requirements

    Describe the operation of protocols at the OSI data link layer and how they supportcommunications

    Explain the role of physical layer protocols and services in supporting communicationsacross data networks

    Explain fundamental Ethernet concepts, media, services, and operation

    Employ basic cabling and network designs to connect devices for a given networkrequirement

    Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches

    Use Cisco CLI commands to perform basic router and switch configuration and verification

    CCNA Exploration: Routing Protocols andConcepts Course Objectives

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    Concepts - Course Objectives

    Describe the purpose, nature, and operations of a router

    Explain the critical role that routers play in enabling communication across multiple networks

    Describe the purpose and nature of routing tables

    Explain how a router determines a path and switches packets

    Configure and verify router interfaces

    Describe the purpose and procedure for configuring static routes

    Describe the role of dynamic routing protocols and place these protocols in the context of modernnetwork design

    Describe how metrics are used by routing protocols and Identify the metric types used by dynamicrouting protocols

    Identify the characteristics of distance vector routing protocols

    Describe the network discovery process of distance vector routing protocols using Routing InformationProtocol (RIP)

    Describe the functions, characteristics, and operation of RIPv1

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    Compare and contrast classful and classless IP addressing

    Describe classful and classless routing behavior in routed networks Design and implement a classless IP addressing scheme for a given network

    Demonstrate comprehensive RIPv1 configuration skills

    Apply basic RIPv2 configuration commands and evaluate classless routingupdates

    Describe the main features and operation of the Enhanced Interior GatewayRouting Protocol (EIGRP)

    Use advanced configuration commands with routers implementing EIGRP

    Describe the basis features and concepts of link-state routing protocols

    Describe the purpose, nature, and operation of OSPF

    CCNA Exploration: LAN Switching andWireless Course Objectives

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    Wireless - Course Objectives Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3, and 7 using a layered model approach

    Interpret network diagrams

    Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devicesand hosts

    Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks

    Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches

    Perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management

    Describe enhanced switching technologies such as VLANs, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Rapid SpanningTree Protocol (RSTP), Per VLAN Spanning Tree Protocol (PVSTP), and 802.1q

    Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and how routing occurs between them

    Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs, trunking on Cisco switches, interVLAN routing, VTP, and RSTP

    Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the operational status of a Ciscoswitched network

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    (Continued) Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities such as ping, traceroute, Telnet, Secure

    Shell (SSH), Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), and ipconfig, as well as the show and debug commands.

    Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues,

    autonegotiation, and switch hardware failures

    Manage Cisco IOS Software

    Manage Cisco IOS configuration files (save, edit, upgrade, and restore)

    Describe standards associated with wireless media, such as ( IEEE WI-FI Alliance, ITU/FCC) standards

    Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network, such as Service SetIdentification (SSID), Basic Service Set (BSS), and Extended Service Set (ESS)

    Identify basic configuration parameters on a wireless network to ensure that devices connect to the correct

    access points Compare and contrast Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security features and capabilities of open, Wired

    Equivalent Privacy (WEP), and WPA-1/2 networks

    Describe common wireless-network implementation issues such as interference and misconfiguration

    CCNA Exploration: Accessing the WAN -Course Objectives

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    Course Objectives Describe the impact of Voice Over IP and Video Over IP applications on a network

    Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3, and 7 using a layered model approach

    Interpret network diagrams

    Describe the components required for network and Internet communications

    Implement basic switch security measures such as port security, trunk access, and management VLANs

    Explain the operation and benefits of using DHCP and DNS

    Configure, verify, and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operations on a router

    Describe current network security threats and explain how to implement a comprehensive security policy to

    mitigate common threats to network devices, hosts, and applications

    Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications

    Describe recommended security practices to secure network devices

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    (Continued) Describe the purpose and types of access control lists (ACLs)

    Configure and apply ACLs based on network filtering requirements

    Configure and apply an ACLs to limit Telnet and SSH access to the routerusing the Security Device Manager command-line interface (SDM/CLI)

    Verify, monitor, and troubleshoot ACLs in a network environment

    Explain the basic operation of Network Address Translation (NAT)

    Configure NAT for given network requirements using SDM/CLI

    Troubleshoot NAT issues

    Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN

    Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection

    Configure and verify a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connection between Ciscorouters

    Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers

    Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues

    Describe the importance, benefits, role, impact, and components of VPNtechnology

    CCNA Exploration Course Outline

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    Ch Network Fundamentals Routing Protocols andConcepts

    LAN Switching andWireless

    Accessing the WAN

    1Living in a Network-Centric World Introduction to Routing andPacket Forwarding LAN Design Services in a Converged WAN

    2 Communicating over the Internet Static Routing Configure a Switch PPP

    3 Application Layer Functionality andProtocols

    Introduction to Dynamic RoutingProtocols

    VLANS Frame Relay

    4 OSI Transport Layer Distance Vector RoutingProtocols

    Implement VTP Enterprise Network Security

    5 OSI Network Layer RIP version 1 Implementing Spanning TreeProtocols

    Access Control Lists (ACLs)

    6 Addressing the Network - IPv4 VLSM and CIDR Implementing Inter-VLANRouting

    Providing Teleworker Services

    7 Data Link Layer RIPv2 Configuring a Wireless Router Implementing IP AddressingServices

    8 OSI Physical Layer The Routing Table: A Closer

    Look

    Troubleshooting Enterprise

    Networks

    9 Ethernet EIGRP

    10 Planning and Cabling Your Network Link-State Routing Protocols

    11 Configuring and Testing YourNetwork

    OSPF

    CCNA Exploration: Flexibility in CourseSequence

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    LAN Switching andWireless

    Sequence

    Network Fundamentals

    Routing Protocols andConcepts

    Accessing the WAN

    LAN Switching andWireless

    Network Fundamentals

    Routing Protocols andConcepts

    Accessing the WAN

    LAN Switching andWireless

    Network Fundamentals

    Routing Protocols andConcepts

    Accessing the WAN

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    CCNA Exploration

    Eagle Server

    CCNA Eagle Server

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    CCNA Eagle Server Eagle Server is software that provides network services and

    applications in anisolated lab environment, disconnected from theInternet

    Offers great flexibility to enrich the learning experience

    Eagle Server provides the following network services and applications:DNS

    Web Server

    FTP

    TFTP

    SSH

    Instant Messaging

    Wiki Server

    Email

    Eagle Server is required to complete most of the labs

    It does not require any additional equipment

    Eagle Server software and detailed instructions/FAQ are available fordownload on Academy Connection Tools page

    Top Down Approach

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    Top Down Approach

    Following a top downapproach to teachingNetworking, CCNAExploration introducesapplication and applicationservices very early in thecourse

    The course explains therole and nature of the mainapplication protocols andtheir relation to protocolsand services provided tothem by the lower layers ofthe network

    Lab Activities and Packet Tracer Activities

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    Lab Activities and Packet Tracer Activities

    The course includes an important

    number of lab and Packet TracerActivities that allow students tovisualize and have hands-onexperience with the applicationprotocols and services introduced inthe course

    Eagle Server

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    Eagle Server

    The graph illustratesthe topology usedthroughout the NetworkFundamentals course.

    The Eagle Server is atool provided by Ciscothat includes the set ofapplication servicesand protocols used inthe lab activities

    Eagle Serverincludes

    Instant Messaging

    Wiki Server

    Domain NameServer

    Email

    Web Server

    FTP

    TFTP

    SSH

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    Eagle Server images and documentation

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    Eagle Server images and documentation

    The Tools page containsthe Eagle server imagesas well as detailedinstructions and FAQs onhow to install and use thetool

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    Equipment

    CCNA Discovery and CCNA ExplorationEquipment

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    Equipment

    The minimum required equipment bundle is the same for CCNADiscovery and CCNA Exploration.

    The equipment list has been reduced from current CCNA requirementsdue to the enhanced simulation tools and flexibility that are built intothe new curricula

    A best practice guide on utilizing different equipment and classroom

    management scenarios will be published prior to product availability

    Equipment required for current Academies migrating to newcurricula:

    2 Linksys wireless routers (Linksys WRT300N ispreferred; 54G is an alternative) or SOHO equivalent

    New Academy Equipment

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    New Academy adopting CCNA Discovery or CCNA Exploration:

    Minimum required equipment bundle:

    3 Cisco 1841 routers with Base IP IOS,128 MB DRAM, 32 MB Flash

    3 2960 switches

    2 Linksys wireless routers (Linksys 300N is preferred,but 54G is an alternative) or SOHO equivalent

    Serial cables

    New Academy adopting only CCNA Discovery: Minimum required equipment bundle:

    3 Cisco 1841 routers with Base IP IOS,128 MB DRAM, 32 MB Flash

    3 four-port Ethernet Switch Interface Cardsfor the 1841 Routers

    2 Linksys wireless routers (Linksys WRT300N is preferred,but 54G is an alternative) or SOHO equivalent

    In addition, a typical lab configuration includes the following:1 local Web server to host curriculum

    3 desktop PCs

    Ethernet cables

    Cable-making and cable-testing equipment

    PC Requirements

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    1 Lab PC with Microsoft Windows 2000 server

    2 Lab PCs or laptops (Win 2000 or Windows XP)

    PC Requirements - Recommended

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    Current NewCPU Intel Pentium III or higher processor Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or equivalent/higher

    processor

    Operating System* Windows 2000 or Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP

    RAM 128 MB Installed RAM 256 MB or better

    Storage 100 MB of free disk space

    Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 Resolution 1024x768

    Browsers Netscape 7.0x and 7.1, Internet Explorer6.0 or 5.5 SP 2

    Flash Macromedia Flash Player 7.0 or higher Macromedia Flash Player 7.0 or higher

    Drivers Language fonts supporting Unicode encoding (forlanguages other than English)

    Other Mouse, speakers, headphones, and soundcard

    Latest video card drivers and operating systemupdates

    Sound Card and SpeakersWireless Network Adapters

    Note: Current version of Packet Tracer does not run in Native mode in MacOS or Linux. Windows Emulators are required

    CCNA Discovery: Networking for Home and SmallBusinesses Lab Topology

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    Businesses - Lab Topology

    The 1841 Router simulatesonly the ISP connectivity, nostudent configuration of the1841. Topology representsan ISP, with a small officeand a home office customer.Multiple pods will be

    connected serially using theserial ports on the 1841.

    Recommended six studentsper pod.

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    Students will configureRIPv2 routing in a three-router topology. There isno specific configurationof the 2960 switches,other than basic setup.Topology will be

    reconfigured during thecourse.

    Recommended six toeight students per pod

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