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11 Certification - MCSA/MCSE: Windows 2003 Security and CCENT/ CCNA/ CCDA/ CCDP/ CCNP Training Course (Some gaps between courses)

Course Length:	39 days
Certifications:	MCP MCSA MCSE MCSA: Security MCSE: Security CompTIA Security+ CCNA CCDA CCDP CCNP
Number of Exams:	16
Cisco® Credits:	100

Class Schedule

05/01/12 - 05/01/13		Info/Enroll
10/01/12 - 10/01/13		Info/Enroll

Includes roundtrip airfare and lodging (for boot camps held in Georgia and Florida only)
Hands-on instruction by a certified instructor
Includes all course materials and practice exams
Includes all certification exams
Onsite Testing
Breakfast and Lunch provided each day

The MCSA/MCSE: Security exams support the release of Windows Server™ 2003 by identifying systems engineers who can successfully plan and implement a network infrastructure, Active Directory® infrastructure, and client deployment on the Windows 2003 platform, and perform maintenance at a high level for a medium- to large-sized Windows 2003 environment.

The MCSA/MCSE: Security on Windows Server™ 2003 credential offers IT professionals a competitive edge in today's constantly changing business environment by validating the specific experience required by the network and systems administrator job role. The certification provides employers with a means to identify those qualified individuals who have the appropriate skills set to do the job successfully.

CompTIA Security+ is the primary course you will need to take if your job responsibilities include securing network services, network devices, and network traffic. In this course, you'll build on your knowledge and professional experience with computer hardware, operating systems, and networks as you acquire the specific skills required to implement basic security services on any type of computer network.

Microsoft Exam 70-270
Microsoft Exam 70-290
Microsoft Exam 70-291
CompTIA Security+
Microsoft Exam 70-293
Microsoft Exam 70-294
Microsoft Exam 70-298
Microsoft Exam 70-299

The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists.

Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2

The CCDA certification (Cisco Certified Design Associate) indicates a foundation or apprentice knowledge of network design for the Cisco Internetwork Infrastructure. CCDA certified professionals can design routed and switched network infrastructures involving LAN, WAN, and dial access services for businesses and organizations.

Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN)

The CCDP (Cisco Certified Design Professional) certification indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of network design. With a CCDP, a network professional can design routed and switched networks involving LAN, WAN, and dial access services, applying modular design practices and making sure the whole solution responds optimally to the business and technical needs and is designed to be highly available.

Designing Cisco Network Service Architecture (642-874 ARCH)

The CCNP certification (Cisco Certified Network Professional) indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of networks. With a CCNP, a network professional can install, configure, and troubleshoot local and wide area networks for enterprise organizations with networks from 100 to more than 500 nodes. The content emphasizes topics such as security, converged networks, quality of service (QoS), virtual private networks (VPN) and broadband technologies.

Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE 642-902)
Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH 642-813)
Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Switched Networks (TSHOOT 642-832)

Microsoft Exam 70-270

Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Installing Windows XP Professional

Perform an attended installation of Windows XP Professional.
Perform an unattended installation of Windows XP Professional.
Upgrade from a previous version of Windows to Windows XP Professional.
Perform post-installation updates and product activation.
Troubleshoot failed installations.

Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources

Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot access to files and folders.
Manage and troubleshoot access to shared folders.
Connect to local and network print devices.
Configure and manage file systems.
Manage and troubleshoot access to and synchronization of offline files.

Implementing, Managing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers

Implement, manage, and troubleshoot disk devices.
Implement, manage, and troubleshoot display devices.
Configure Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI).
Implement, manage, and troubleshoot input and output (I/O) devices.
Manage and troubleshoot drivers and driver signing.
Monitor and configure multiprocessor computers.

Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability

Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot performance of the Windows XP Professional desktop.
Manage, monitor, and optimize system performance for mobile users.
Restore and back up the operating system, System State data, and user data.

Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment

Configure and manage user profiles and desktop settings.
Configure support for multiple languages or multiple locations.
Manage applications by using Windows Installer packages.

Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services

Configure and troubleshoot the TCP/IP protocol.
Connect to computers by using dial-up networking.
Connect to resources using Internet Explorer.
Configure, manage, and implement Internet Information Services (IIS).
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance.
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot an Internet Connection Firewall (ICF).

Configuring, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security

Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Encrypting File System (EFS).
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot a security configuration and local security policy.
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot local user and group accounts.
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Internet Explorer security settings.

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Microsoft Exam 70-290

Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

Managing and Maintaining Physical and Logical Devices

Manage basic disks and dynamic disks.
Monitor server hardware. Tools might include Device Manager, the Hardware Troubleshooting Wizard, and appropriate Control Panel items.
Optimize server disk performance.
Install and configure server hardware devices.

Managing Users, Computers, and Groups

Manage local, roaming, and mandatory user profiles.
Create and manage computer accounts in an Active Directory environment.
Create and manage groups.
Create and manage user accounts.
Troubleshoot computer accounts.
Troubleshoot user accounts.
Troubleshoot user authentication issues.

Managing and Maintaining Access to Resources

Configure access to shared folders.
Troubleshoot Terminal Services.
Configure file system permissions.
Troubleshoot access to files and shared folders.

Managing and Maintaining a Server Environment

Monitor and analyze events. Tools might include Event Viewer and System Monitor.
Manage software update infrastructure.
Manage software site licensing.
Manage servers remotely.
Troubleshoot print queues.
Monitor system performance.
Monitor file and print servers. Tools might include Task Manager, Event Viewer, and System Monitor.
Monitor and optimize a server environment for application performance.
Manage a Web server.

Managing and Implementing Disaster Recovery

Perform system recovery for a server.
Manage backup procedures.
Recover from server hardware failure.
Restore backup data.
Schedule backup jobs.

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Microsoft Exam 70-291

Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining IP Addressing

Configure TCP/IP addressing on a server computer.
Manage DHCP.
Troubleshoot TCP/IP addressing.
Troubleshoot DHCP.

Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Name Resolution

Install and configure the DNS Server service.
Manage DNS.
Monitor DNS. Tools might include System Monitor, Event Viewer, Replication Monitor, and DNS debug logs.

Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Network Security

Implement secure network administration procedures.
Monitor network protocol security. Tools might include the IP Security Monitor Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in and Kerberos support tools.
Troubleshoot network protocol security. Tools might include the IP Security Monitor MMC snap-in, Event Viewer, and Network Monitor.

Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access

Configure Routing and Remote Access user authentication.
Manage remote access.
Manage TCP/IP routing.
Implement secure access between private networks.
Troubleshoot user access to remote access services.
Troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access routing.

Maintaining a Network Infrastructure

Monitor network traffic. Tools might include Network Monitor and System Monitor.
Troubleshoot connectivity to the Internet.
Troubleshoot server services.

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CompTIA Security+

The CompTIA Security+ Certification (SY0-301 exam) is a vendor neutral credential. The CompTIA Security+ exam is an internationally recognized validation of foundation-level security skills and knowledge, and is used by organizations and security professionals around the globe.

CompTIA Security+ demonstrates competency in:

Network security
Compliance and operational security
Threats and vulnerabilities
Application, data and host security
Access control and identity management
Cryptography

CompTIA Security+ not only ensures that candidates will apply knowledge of security concepts, tools, and procedures to react to security incidents, it ensures that security personnel are anticipating security risks and guarding against them.

The CompTIA Security+ exam (SY0-301) will certify that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to identify risk and participate in risk mitigation activities, provide infrastructure, application, operational and information security, apply security controls to maintain confidentiality, integrity and availability, identify appropriate technologies and products, and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws and regulations.

Target Student: This course is targeted toward an Information Technology (IT) professional who has networking and administrative skills in Windows-based TCP/IP networks and familiarity with other operating systems and to those who want to further a career in IT by acquiring a foundational knowledge of security topics; prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification examination; or use Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications.

Prerequisites: CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, or equivalent knowledge. Experience in networking, including experience configuring and managing TCP/IP is helpful.

Course Content:

1.0 Network Security

1.1 Explain the security function and purpose of network devices and technologies

Firewalls
Routers
Switches
Load Balancers
Proxies
Web security gateways
VPN concentrators
NIDS and NIPS (Behavior based, signature based, anomaly based, heuristic)
Protocol analyzers
Sniffers
Spam filter, all-in-one security appliances
Web application firewall vs. network firewall
URL filtering, content inspection, malware inspection

1.2 Apply and implement secure network administration principles

Rule-based management
Firewall rules
VLAN management
Secure router configuration
Access control lists
Port Security
802.1x
Flood guards
Loop protection
Implicit deny
Prevent network bridging by network separation
Log analysis

1.3 Distinguish and differentiate network design elements and compounds

DMZ
Subnetting
VLAN
NAT
Remote Access
Telephony
NAC
Virtualization
Cloud Computing

1.4 Implement and use common protocols

IPSec
SNMP
SSH
DNS
TLS
SSL
TCP/IP
FTPS
HTTPS
SFTP
SCP
ICMP
IPv4 vs. IPv6

2.0 Compliance and Operational Security

2.1 Explain risk related concepts

Control types
False positives
Importance of policies in reducing risk
Quantitative vs. qualitative
Risk-avoidance, transference, acceptance, mitigation, deterrence
Risks associated to Cloud Computing and Virtualization

2.2 Carry out appropriate risk mitigation strategies

Implement security controls based on risk
Change management
Incident management
User rights and permissions reviews
Perform routine audits
Implement policies and procedures to prevent data loss or theft

2.3 Execute appropriate incident response procedures

Basic forensic procedures
Damage and loss control
Chain of custody
Incident response: first responder

2.4 Explain the importance of security related awareness and training

Security policy training and procedures
Personally identifiable information
Information classification: Sensitivity of data (hard or soft)
Data labeling, handling and disposal
Compliance with laws, best practices and standards
User habits
Threat awareness
Use of social networking and P2P

2.5 Compare and contrast aspects of business continuity

Business impact analysis
Removing single points of failure
Business continuity planning and testing
Continuity of operations
Disaster recovery
IT contingency planning
Succession planning

2.6 Explain the impact and proper use of environmental controls

HVAC
Fire suppression
EMI shielding
Hot and cold aisles
Environmental monitoring
Temperature and humidity controls
Video monitoring

2.7 Execute disaster recovery plans and procedures

Backup / backout contingency plans or policies
Backups, execution and frequency
Redundancy and fault tolerance
High availability
Cold site, hot site, warm site
Mean time to restore, mean time between failures, recovery time objectives and recovery point objectives

2.8 Exemplify the concepts of confidentiality, integrity and availability (CIA)

3.0 Threats and Vulnerabilities

3.1 Analyze and differentiate among types of malware

Adware
Virus
Worms
Spyware
Trojan
Rootkits
Backdoors
Logic bomb
Botnets

3.2 Analyze and differentiate among types of attacks

Man-in-the-middle
DDoS
DoS
Replay
Smurf attack
Spoofing
Spam
Phishing
Spim
Vishing
Spear phishing
Xmas attack
Pharming
Privilege escalation
Malicious insider threat
DNS poisoning and ARP poisoning
Transitive access
Client-side attacks

3.3 Analyze and differentiate among types of social engineering attacks

Shoulder surfing
Dumpster diving
Tailgating
Impersonation
Hoaxes
Whaling
Vishing

3.4 Analyze and differentiate among types of wireless attacks

Rogue access points
Interference
Evil twin
War driving
Bluejacking
Bluesnarfing
War chalking
IV attack
Packet sniffing

3.5 Analyze and differentiate among types of application attacks

Cross-site scripting
SQL injection
LDAP injection
XML injection
Directory traversal/command injection
Buffer overflow
Zero day
Cookies and attachments
Malicious add-ons
Session hijacking
Header manipulation

3.6 Analyze and differentiate among types of mitigation and deterrent techniques

Manual bypassing of electronic controls
Monitoring system logs
Physical security
Hardening
Port security
Security posture
Reporting
Detection controls vs. prevention controls

3.7 Implement assessment tools and techniques to discover security threats and vulnerabilities

Vulnerability scanning and interpret results
Tools
Risk calculations
Assessment types
Assessment technique

3.8 Within the realm of vulnerability assessments, explain the proper use of penetration testing versus vulnerability scanning

Penetration testing
Vulnerability scanning
Black box
White box
Gray box

4.0 Application, Data and Host Security

4.1 Explain the importance of application security

Fuzzing
Secure coding concepts
Cross-site scripting prevention
Cross-site Request Forgery (XSRF) prevention
Application configuration baseline (proper settings)
Application hardening
Application patch management

4.2 Carry out appropriate procedures to establish host security

Operating system security and settings
Anti-malware
Patch management
Hardware security
Host software baselining
Mobile devices
Virtualization

4.3 Explain the importance of data security

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Data encryption
Hardware based encryption devices
Cloud computing

5.0 Access Control and Identity Management

5.1 Explain the function and purpose of authentication services

RADIUS
TACACS
TACACS+
Kerberos
LDAP
XTACACS

5.2 Explain the fundamental concepts and best practices related to authentication, authorization and access control

Identification vs. authentication
Authentication (single factor) and authorization
Multifactor authentication
Biometrics
Tokens
Common access card
Personal identification verification card
Smart card
Least privilege
Separation of duties
Single sign on
ACLs
Access control
Mandatory access control
Discretionary access control
Role/rule-based access control
Implicit deny
Time of day restrictions
Trusted OS
Mandatory vacations
Job rotation

5.3 Implement appropriate security controls when performing account management

Mitigates issues associated with users with multiple account/roles
Account policy enforcement
Group based privileges
User assigned privileges

6.0 Cryptography

6.1 Summarize general cryptography concepts

Symmetric vs. asymmetric
Fundamental differences and encryption methods
Transport encryption
Non-repudiation
Hashing
Key escrow
Steganography
Digital signatures
Use of proven technologies
Elliptic curve and quantum cryptography

6.2 Use and apply appropriate cryptographic tools and products

WEP vs. WPA/WPA2 and preshared key
MD5
SHA
RIPEMD
AES
DES
3DES
HMAC
RSA
RC4
One-time-pads
CHAP
PAP
NTLM
NTLMv2
Blowfish
PGP/GPG
Whole disk encryption
TwoFish
Comparative strengths of algorithms
Use of algorithms with transport encryption

6.3 Explain the core concepts of public key infrastructure

Certificate authorities and digital certificates
PKI
Recovery agent
Public key
Private key
Registration
Key escrow
Trust models

6.4 Implement PKI, certificate management and associated components

Certificate authorities and digital certificates
PKI
Recovery agent
Public key
Private keys
Registration
Key escrow
Trust models

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Microsoft Exam 70-293

Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Planning and Implementing Server Roles and Server Security

Configure security for servers that are assigned specific roles.
Plan a secure baseline installation.
Plan security for servers that are assigned specific roles. Roles might include domain controllers, Web servers, database servers, and mail servers.
Evaluate and select the operating system to install on computers in an enterprise.

Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Network Infrastructure

Plan a TCP/IP network infrastructure strategy.
Plan and modify a network topology.
Plan an Internet connectivity strategy.
Plan network traffic monitoring. Tools might include Network Monitor and System Monitor.
Troubleshoot connectivity to the Internet.
Troubleshoot TCP/IP addressing.
Plan a host name resolution strategy.
Plan a NetBIOS name resolution strategy.
Troubleshoot host name resolution.

Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access

Plan a routing strategy.
Plan security for remote access users.
Implement secure access between private networks.
Troubleshoot TCP/IP routing. Tools might include the route, tracert, ping, pathping, and netsh commands and Network Monitor.

Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Server Availability

Plan services for high availability.
Identify system bottlenecks, including memory, processor, disk, and network related bottlenecks.
Implement a cluster server.
Monitor Network Load Balancing. Tools might include the Network Load Balancing Monitor Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in and the WLBS cluster control utility.
Plan a backup and recovery strategy.

Planning and Maintaining Network Security

Configure network protocol security.
Configure security for data transmission.
Plan for network protocol security.
Plan secure network administration methods.
Plan security for wireless networks.
Plan security for data transmission.
Troubleshoot security for data transmission. Tools might include the IP Security Monitor MMC snap-in and the Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP) MMC snap-in.

Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Security Infrastructure.

Configure Active Directory directory service for certificate publication.
Plan a public key infrastructure (PKI) that uses Certificate Services.
Plan a framework for planning and implementing security.
Plan a security update infrastructure. Tools might include Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer and Microsoft Software Update Services.

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Microsoft Exam 70-294

Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

Planning and Implementing an Active Directory Infrastructure

Plan a strategy for placing global catalog servers.
Plan flexible operations master role placement.
Implement an Active Directory directory service forest and domain structure.
Implement an Active Directory site topology.
Plan an administrative delegation strategy.

Managing and Maintaining an Active Directory Infrastructure

Manage an Active Directory forest and domain structure.
Manage an Active Directory site.
Monitor Active Directory replication failures. Tools might include Replication Monitor, Event Viewer, and support tools.
Restore Active Directory directory services.
Troubleshoot Active Directory.

Planning and Implementing User, Computer, and Group Strategies

Plan a security group strategy.
Plan a user authentication strategy.
Plan an OU structure.
Implement an OU structure.

Planning and Implementing Group Policy

Plan Group Policy strategy.
Configure the user environment by using Group Policy.
Deploy a computer environment by using Group Policy.

Managing and Maintaining Group Policy

Troubleshoot issues related to Group Policy application. deployment. Tools might include RSoP and the gpresult command.
Maintain installed software by using Group Policy.
Troubleshoot the application of Group Policy security settings. Tools might include RSoP and the gpresult command.

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Microsoft Exam 70-298

Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

Creating the Conceptual Design for Network Infrastructure Security by Gathering and Analyzing Business and Technical Requirements

Analyze business requirements for designing security. Considerations include existing policies and procedures, sensitivity of data, cost, legal requirements, end-user impact, interoperability, maintainability, scalability, and risk.
Design a framework for designing and implementing security. The framework should include prevention, detection, isolation, and recovery.
Analyze technical constraints when designing security.

Creating the Logical Design for Network Infrastructure Security

Design a public key infrastructure (PKI) that uses Certificate Services.
Design a logical authentication strategy.
Design security for network management.
Design a security update infrastructure.

Creating the Physical Design for Network Infrastructure Security

Design network infrastructure security.
Design security for wireless networks.
Design user authentication for Internet Information Services (IIS).
Design security for Internet Information Services (IIS).
Design security for communication between networks.
Design security for communication with external organizations.
Design security for servers that have specific roles. Roles include domain controller, network infrastructure server, file server, IIS server, terminal server, and POP3 mail server.

Designing an Access Control Strategy for Data

Design an access control strategy for directory services.
Design an access control strategy for files and folders.
Design an access control strategy for the registry.

Creating the Physical Design for Client Infrastructure Security

Design a client authentication strategy.
Design a security strategy for client remote access.
Design a strategy for securing client computers. Considerations include desktop and portable computers.

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Microsoft Exam 70-299

Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security Policies

Plan security templates based on computer role. Computer roles include SQL Server computer, Microsoft Exchange Server computer, domain controller, Internet Authentication Service (IAS) server, and Internet Information Services (IIS) server.
Configure security templates.
Deploy security templates.
Troubleshoot security template problems.
Configure additional security based on computer roles. Server computer roles include SQL Server computer, Exchange Server computer, domain controller, Internet Authentication Service (IAS) server, and Internet Information Services (IIS) server. Client computer roles include desktop, portable, and kiosk.

Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Patch Management Infrastructure

Plan the deployment of service packs and hotfixes.
Assess the current status of service packs and hotfixes. Tools include MBSA and the MBSA command-line tool.
Deploy service packs and hotfixes.

Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security for Network Communications

Plan IPSec deployment.
Configure IPSec policies to secure communication between networks and hosts. Hosts include domain controllers, Internet Web servers, databases, e-mail servers, and client computers.
Deploy and manage IPSec policies.
Troubleshoot IPSec.
Plan and implement security for wireless networks.
Deploy, manage, and configure SSL certificates, including uses for HTTPS, LDAPS, and wireless networks. Considerations include renewing certificates and obtaining self-issued certificates instead of publicly issued certificates.
Configure security for remote access users.

Planning, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Authentication, Authorization, and PKI

Plan and configure authentication.
Plan group structure.
Plan and configure authorization.
Install, manage, and configure Certificate Services.

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Cisco CCNA®

Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1)

The Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) prepares students for the composite exam 640-802 CCNA associated with the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) certification and a tangible first step in achieving the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v1.0 course. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to successfully install, operate, and troubleshoot a small branch office network. The exam includes topics on networking fundamentals; connecting to a WAN; basic security and wireless concepts; routing and switching fundamentals; the TCP/IP and OSI models; IP addressing; WAN technologies; operating and configuring IOS devices; configuring RIPv2, static and default routing; implementing NAT and DHCP; and configuring simple networks.

Course Outline:

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

Describe the operation of data networks.

Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices
Select the components required to meet a given network specification
Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data flows in a network
Describe common networking applications including web applications
Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP models
Describe the impact of applications (Voice Over IP and Video Over IP) on a network
Interpret network diagrams
Determine the path between two hosts across a network
Describe the components required for network and Internet communications
Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3 and 7 using a layered model approach
Differentiate between LAN/WAN operation and features

Implement a small switched network

Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts
Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet technologies
Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts
Explain the operation of Cisco switches and basic switching concepts
Perform, save and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management
Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (including: ping, traceroute,telnet,SSH,arp, ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands
Implement and verify basic security for a switch (port security, deactivate ports)
Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, autonegotiation, and switch hardware failures

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

Describe the need and role of addressing in a network
Create and apply an addressing scheme to a network
Assign and verify valid IP addresses to hosts, servers, and networking devices in a LAN environment
Explain the basic uses and operation of NAT in a small network connecting to one ISP
Describe and verify DNS operation
Describe the operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing
Enable NAT for a small network with a single ISP and connection using SDM and verify operation using CLI and ping
Configure, verify and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router.(including: CLI/SDM)
Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a LAN environment
Identify and correct IP addressing issues

Implement a small routed network

Describe basic routing concepts (including: packet forwarding, router lookup process)
Describe the operation of Cisco routers (including: router bootup process, POST, router components)
Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and hosts
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2
Access and utilize the router CLI to set basic parameters
Connect, configure, and verify operation status of a device interface
Verify device configuration and network connectivity using ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH or other utilities
Perform and verify routing configuration tasks for a static or default route given specific routing requirements
Manage IOS configuration files (including: save, edit, upgrade, restore)
Manage Cisco IOS
Implement password and physical security
Verify network status and router operation using basic utilities (including: ping, traceroute,telnet,SSH,arp, ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands

Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN

Describe standards associated with wireless media (including: IEEE WI-FI Alliance, ITU/FCC)
Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network. (including: SSID, BSS, ESS)
Identify the basic parameters to configure on a wireless network to ensure that devices connect to the correct access point
Compare and contrast wireless security features and capabilities of WPA security (including: open, WEP, WPA-1/2)
Identify common issues with implementing wireless networks

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

Explain today's increasing network security threats and the need to implement a comprehensive security policy to mitigate the threats
Explain general methods to mitigate common security threats to network devices, hosts, and applications
Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications
Describe security recommended practices including initial steps to secure network devices

Implement and verify WAN links

Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN
Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection

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Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2)

The Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) prepares students for the composite exam 640-802 CCNA associated with the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) v1.0 course. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to successfully install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network. The exam covers topics on VLSM and IPv6 addressing; extending switched networks with VLANs; configuring, verifying and troubleshooting VLANs; the VTP, RSTP, OSPF and EIGRP protocols; determining IP routes; managing IP traffic with access lists; NAT and DHCP; establishing point-to- point connections; and establishing Frame Relay connections.

Course Outline:

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

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

Describe enhanced switching technologies (including: VTP, RSTP, VLAN, PVSTP, 802.1q)
Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and the need for routing between them
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot trunking on Cisco switches
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interVLAN routing
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VTP
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RSTP operation
Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the operational status of a Cisco switched network
Implement basic switch security (including: port security, unassigned ports, trunk access, etc.)

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

Calculate and apply a VLSM IP addressing design to a network
Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme using VLSM and summarization to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment
Describe the technological requirements for running IPv6 (including: protocols, dual stack, tunneling, etc)
Describe IPv6 addresses
Identify and correct common problems associated with IP addressing and host configurations

Configure and troubleshoot basic operation and routing on Cisco devices

Compare and contrast methods of routing and routing protocols
Configure, verify and troubleshoot OSPF
Configure, verify and troubleshoot EIGRP
Verify configuration and connectivity using ping, traceroute, and telnet or SSH
Troubleshoot routing implementation issues
Verify router hardware and software operation using SHOW & DEBUG commands
Implement basic router security

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

Describe the purpose and types of access control lists
Configure and apply access control lists based on network filtering requirements
Configure and apply an access control list to limit telnet and SSH access to the router
Verify and monitor ACL's in a network environment
Troubleshoot ACL implementation issues
Explain the basic operation of NAT
Configure Network Address Translation for given network requirements using CLI
Troubleshoot NAT implementation issues

Implement and verify WAN links

Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers
Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues
Describe VPN technology (including: importance, benefits, role, impact, components)
Configure and very PPP connection between Cisco routers

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Cisco CCDA®

Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN)

The Designing Cisco Internetworking exam is the only exam required to achieve a CCDA (Cisco Certified Design Associate) certification.

Course Outline:

The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Designing Cisco Internetworking exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam.

Analysis

Gather and evaluate information regarding an organization's existing social requirements
Gather and evaluate information regarding a network owner's current data network and future needs
Gather and evaluate information regarding a network owner's current voice network and future needs
Identify possible opportunities for network improvement
Validate gathered information
Document relevant findings

Modeling

Given a network design or set of requirements evaluate a solution that meets IP addressing needs
Given a network design or a set of requirements evaluate a solution that meets routing protocol needs
Given a network design or a set of requirements evaluate a solution that meets network management needs
Given a network design or a set of requirements evaluate a solution to incorporate equipment and technology within a Campus design
Given a network design or a set of requirements evaluate a solution to incorporate equipment and technology within an Enterprise Edge design
Design solutions to meet network owner needs applying the Enterprise Composite Network Model
Evaluate solutions addressing the issues of delivering voice traffic over a data network
Evaluate solutions for compliance with SAFE architecture

Planning

Develop an implementation plan
Develop a prototype testing plan
Develop a verification plan

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Cisco CCDP®

Designing Cisco Network Service Architecture (642-874 ARCH)

The 642-874 Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures (ARCH) exam is the exam associated with the CCDP certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of the latest development in network design and technologies, including network infrastructure, intelligent network services and converged network solutions.

Course Objectives:

The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the ARCH exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam.

Design advanced core enterprise networks

Design campus Infrastructure using best practices
Design a High Availability enterprise network
Design a high availability WAN
Design network management services
Design IP multicast services
Describe enterprise VoWLAN design considerations

Design an enterprise data center

Design a high availability data center network that is modular, flexible and meets standards
Describe the components and technologies of a SAN network
Design an effective E-Commerce module

Design security services

Utilize firewalls
Utilize the NAC appliance
Utilize IPsec VPNs

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Cisco CCNP®

Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE 642-902)

The Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE 642-902) is a qualifying exam for the Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP®, Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional CCIP®, and Cisco Certified Design Professional CCDP® certifications. The ROUTE 642-902 exam will certify that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills necessary to use advanced IP addressing and routing in implementing scalable and secure Cisco ISR routers connected to LANs and WANs. The exam also covers configuration of secure routing solutions to support branch offices and mobile workers.

Exam Topics

The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam.

Implement an EIGRP based solution, given a network design and a set of requirements

Determine network resources needed for implementing EIGRP on a network
Create an EIGRP implementation plan
Create an EIGRP verification plan
Configure EIGRP routing
Verify EIGRP solution was implemented properly using show and debug commands
Document results of EIGRP implementation and verification

Implement a multi-area OSPF Network, given a network design and a set of requirements

Determine network resources needed for implementing OSPF on a network
Create an OSPF implementation plan
Create an OSPF verification plan
Configure OSPF routing
Verify OSPF solution was implemented properly using show and debug commands
Document results of OSPF implementation and verification plan

Implement an eBGP based solution, given a network design and a set of requirements

Determine network resources needed for implementing eBGP on a network
Create an eBGP implementation plan
Create an eBGP verification plan
Configure eBGP routing
Verify eBGP solution was implemented properly using show and debug commands
Document results of eBGP implementation and verification plan

Implement an IPv6 based solution, given a network design and a set of requirements

Determine network resources needed for implementing IPv6 on a network
Create an IPv6 implementation plan
Create an IPv6 verification plan
Configure IPv6 routing
Configure IPv6 interoperation with IPv4
Verify IPv6 solution was implemented properly using show and debug commands
Document results of IPv6 implementation and verification plan

Implement an IPv4 or IPv6 based redistribution solution, given a network design and a set of requirements

Create a redistribution implementation plan based upon the results of the redistribution analysis
Create a redistribution verification plan
Configure a redistribution solution
Verify that a redistribution was implemented
Document results of a redistribution implementation and verification plan
Identify the differences between implementing an IPv4 and IPv6 redistribution solution

Implement Layer 3 Path Control Solution

Create a Layer 3 path control implementation plan based upon the results of the redistribution analysis
Create a Layer 3 path control verification plan
Configure Layer 3 path control
Verify that a Layer 3 path control was implemented
Document results of a Layer 3 path control implementation and verification plan
Implement basic teleworker and branch services
Describe broadband technologies
Configure basic broadband connections
Describe basic VPN technologies
Configure GRE
Describe branch access technologies

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Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH 642-813)

Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH 642-813) is a qualifying exam for the Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP®, and Cisco Certified Design Professional CCDP® certifications. The SWITCH 642-813 exam will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills necessary to to plan, configure and verify the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions using Cisco’s Campus Enterprise Architecture. The SWITCH exam also covers secure integration of VLANs, WLANs, voice and video into campus networks.

Exam Topics

The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam.

Implement VLAN based solution, given a network design and a set of requirements

Determine network resources needed for implementing a VLAN based solution on a network
Create a VLAN based implementation plan
Create a VLAN based verification plan
Configure switch-to-switch connectivity for the VLAN based solution
Configure loop prevention for the VLAN based solution
Configure Access Ports for the VLAN based solution
Verify the VLAN based solution was implemented properly using show and debug commands
Document results of VLAN implementation and verification

Implement a Security Extension of a Layer 2 solution, given a network design and a set of requirements

Determine network resources needed for implementing a Security solution
Create a implementation plan for the Security solution
Create a verification plan for the Security solution
Configure port security features
Configure general switch security features
Configure private VLANs Configure VACL and PACL
Verify the Security based solution was implemented properly using show and debug commands
Document results of Security implementation and verification

Implement Switch based Layer 3 services, given a network design and a set of requirements

Determine network resources needed for implementing a Switch based Layer 3 solution
Create an implementation plan for the Switch based Layer 3 solution
Create a verification plan for the Switch based Layer 3 solution
Configure routing interfaces Configure Layer 3 Security
Verify the Switch based Layer 3 solution was implemented properly using show and debug commands
Document results of Switch based Layer 3 implementation and verification

Prepare infrastructure to support advanced services

Implement a Wireless Extension of a Layer 2 solution
Implement a VoIP support solution
Implement video support solution

Implement High Availability, given a network design and a set of requirements

Determine network resources needed for implementing High Availability on a network
Create a High Availability implementation plan
Create a High Availability verification plan
Implement first hop redundancy protocols
Implement switch supervisor redundancy
Verify High Availability solution was implemented properly using show and debug commands
Document results of High Availability implementation and verification

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Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Switched Networks (TSHOOT 642-832)

Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Switched Networks (TSHOOT 642-832) is a qualifying exam for the Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP®, certification. The TSHOOT 642-832 exam will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills necessary to (1) plan and perform regular maintenance on complex enterprise routed and switched networks and (2) use technology-based practices and a systematic ITIL-compliant approach to perform network troubleshooting.

Exam Topics

The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam.

Maintain and monitor network performance

Develop a plan to monitor and manage a network
Perform network monitoring using IOS tools
Perform routine IOS device maintenance
Isolate sub-optimal internetwork operation at the correctly defined OSI Model layer

Troubleshoot Multi Protocol system networks

Troubleshoot EIGRP
Troubleshoot OSPF
Troubleshoot eBGP
Troubleshoot routing redistribution solution
Troubleshoot a DHCP client and server solution
Troubleshoot NAT
Troubleshoot first hop redundancy protocols
Troubleshoot IPv6 routing
Troubleshoot IPv6 and IPv4 interoperability
Troubleshoot switch-to-switch connectivity for the VLAN based solution
Troubleshoot loop prevention for the VLAN based solution
Troubleshoot Access Ports for the VLAN based solution
Troubleshoot private VLANS
Troubleshoot port security
Troubleshoot general switch security
Troubleshoot VACL and PACL
Troubleshoot switch virtual interfaces (SVIs)
Troubleshoot switch supervisor redundancy
Troubleshoot switch support of advanced services (i.e., Wireless, VOIP and Video)
Troubleshoot a VoIP support solution
Troubleshoot a video support solution
Troubleshoot Layer 3 Security
Troubleshoot issues related to ACLs used to secure access to Cisco routers
Troubleshoot configuration issues related to accessing the AAA server for authentication purposes
Troubleshoot security issues related to IOS services (i.e.,finger, NTP, HTTP, FTP, RCP etc.)

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