ObjectivesThis 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.
Entry requirements* ICND part 1 Class or knowledge * Basic computer literacy * Basic knowledge of PC hardware configurations * Basic understanding of networking business drivers
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Skills Gained:
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives.
* 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 and configure NAT or PAT on routers.
* Identify and implement the appropriate WAN technology based on network requirements.
Key Topics:
* Module 1 - Small Network Implementation
* Module 2 - Medium-Sized Switched Network Construction
* Module 3 - Medium-Sized Routed Network Construction
* Module 4 - Single Area OSPF Implementation
* Module 5 - EIGRP Implementation
* Module 6 - Access Control Lists
* Module 7 - Address Space Management
* Module 8 - LAN Extensionin to a WAN
Target Audience:
* Network administrators responsible for implementing and managing small and medium business networks.
* Network support staff who will perform a help desk role in a medium or enterprise-sized company that has an internal network support escalation staff.
* Network support staff who will act as network device installers and first-line support in a small business environment.
* System engineers, account managers, channel partners/resellers and customers.
* CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCDP, CCIP and CCSP candidates.