ENTFNDU-Cisco Enterprise Networking Foundations

CCNA-Foundations teaches professionals how to support a basic IPv4 and IPv6 Cisco network. You will learn the fundamentals of network components, such as a switches and routers. You will also gain skills with IPv4 subnetting; IPv6 addressing; Wide Area Networking concepts; and basics of managing and accessing Cisco routers and switches.

Who should take this course?
This course is recommended for those pursuing their Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) certification for Routing & Switching. This course is ideal for those wanting to prepare themselves for the new CCNA course and certification who may be newer to the industry.

The CCT certification is for the entry-level IT professionals, building skills required for onsite support and maintenance of Cisco routers, switches, and operating environments. You can build a foundation for a broad spectrum of IT careers with the CCT.

Simple Network

Section 1: Exploring the Functions of Networking
Section 2: Introducing the Host-To-Host Communications Model
Section 3: Operating Cisco IOS Software
Section 4: Introducing LANs
Section 5: Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer
Section 6: Starting a Switch
Section 7: Building Redundant Switched Topologies
Section 8: Troubleshooting a Simple Network
Section 9: Cisco Hardware

Establishing Internet Connectivity

Section 10: Introducing the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing, and Subnets
Section 11: Explaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer
Section 12: Exploring the Functions of Routing
Section 13: Configuring a Cisco Router
Section 14: Exploring the Packet Delivery Process

Introducing IPv6

Section 15: Introducing Basic IPv6
Section 16: Configuring Static Routing
Section 17: Enabling Internet Connectivity

Medium-Sized Network

Section 18: Implementing VLANs and Trunks
Section 19: Routing Between VLANs
Section 20: Introducing WAN Technologies
Section 21: Introducing System Monitoring
Section 22: Managing Cisco Devices
Section 23: Securing Administrative Access

The knowledge and skills that students are expected to have before attending this course are:

• Basic computer literacy
• Basic PC operating system navigation skills
• Basic internet usage skills

There are no formal prerequisites for CCT certification, but you should have an understanding of the exam topics before taking the exam.

Target candidates for this course include individuals seeking the CCT R&S Cisco Certified Technician for Routing & Switching and progressing towards the CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. The course is also appropriate for support technicians who are involved in the basic installation, operation, and verification of Cisco networks. Key job roles include entry-level network engineer, network administrator, network support technician, and help desk technician.

You should consider this course if you wish to perform the following job tasks:

• Support: onsite support and maintenance of Cisco routers, switches, and operating environments.
• Verify: Use the appropriate show commands and applications to ensure that the solution was correctly implemented and is performing as desired.