Chapter 1-9 Outlines Outline:
Chapter 1: Review
Chapter Review |
Chapter Overview |
1.1 | LAN Switching
1.1.1 | Congestion and bandwidth
1.1.2 | Why segment LANs?
1.1.3 | Segmentation with LAN switches
1.1.4 | LAN switching overview
1.1.5 | How a LAN switch learns addresses
1.1.6 | Symmetric switching
1.1.7 | Asymmetric switching
1.1.8 | Two switching methods
1.2 | Virtual LANs
1.2.1 | Introduction to VLANs
1.2.2 | Frame filtering
1.2.3 | Frame tagging
1.2.4 | VLANs establish broadcast domains
1.2.5 | Port-Centric virtual LANs
1.2.6 | Static VLANS
1.2.7 | Dynamic VLANs
1.3 | LAN Design
1.3.1 | LAN design goals
1.3.2 | Design methodology
1.3.3 | What problem are you trying to solve?
1.3.4 | Developing a LAN topology
1.3.5 | Developing Layer 1 LAN topology
1.3.6 | Extended star topology
1.3.7 | Developing Layer 2 LAN topology
1.3.8 | Layer 2 switching
1.3.9 | Layer 3 router for segmentation
1.3.10 | Server placement
1.4 | Routing Protocols
1.4.1 | Dynamic routing operations
1.4.2 | Representing distance with metrics
1.4.3 | Classes of routing protocols
1.4.4 | One issue: Time to convergence
1.4.5 | Distance vector concept
1.4.6 | Interior or exterior routing protocols
1.4.7 | Interior IP routing protocols
1.4.8 | IGRP Overview
1.4.9 | IGRP Configuration
1.4.10 | IGRP Configuration example
1.5 | Access List Overview
1.5.1 | What are access lists?
1.5.2 | How access lists work
1.5.3 | A list of tests: deny or permit
1.5.4 | How to identify access lists
1.5.5 | Testing packets with access list
1.5.6 | How to use wildcard mask bits
1.5.7 | How to use the wildcard any
1.5.8 | How to use the wildcard host
1.5.9 | Where to place IP access lists
1.6 | IPX Routing Overview
1.6.1 | Cisco routers in netware networks
1.6.2 | Novell netware protocol suite
1.6.3 | Novell IPX addressing
1.6.4 | Cisco encapsulation names
1.6.5 | Novell uses RIP for routing
1.6.6 | SAP service advertisements
1.6.7 | GNS get nearest server protocol
1.6.8 | Novell IPX configuration tasks
1.6.9 | Verifying IPX operation
Chapter Summary Chapter Quiz |
Chapter 2: WANs |
Chapter Overview |
2.1 | WAN Technology
2.1.1 | WAN services
2.1.2 | WAN CPE, demarc, "last mile", CO switch, and toll network
2.1.3 | WAN virtual circuits
2.1.4 | WAN line types
2.2 | WAN Devices
2.2.1 | Fundamental WAN devices
2.2.2 | Routers and WAN switches
2.2.3 | Describe modems on a WAN
2.2.4 | CSU/DSUs on a WAN
2.2.5 | ISDN Terminal Adapters on a WAN
2.3 | How WANs relate to the OSI Model
2.3.1 | Organizations that deal with WAN standards
2.3.2 | WAN physical layer standards
2.3.3 | Name, and briefly describe, six WAN data link encapsulations
2.4 | WAN Encapsulation Formats
2.4.1 | Serial line frame fields
2.4.2 | PPP
2.4.3 | HDLC
2.5 | WAN Link Options
2.5.1 | Two basic WAN link options
2.5.2 | Dedicated lines
2.5.3 | Leased lines
2.5.4 | Packet-switched connections
2.5.5 | Frame relay
2.5.6 | Circuit-switched connections
2.5.7 | DDR
2.5.8 | Describe ISDN
Chapter Summary |
Chapter Quiz |
Chapter 3: WAN Design |
Chapter Overview |
3.1 | WAN Communication
3.1.1 | WAN design requirements
3.1.2 | LAN/WAN integration issues
3.2 | The First Steps in WAN Design
3.2.1 | WAN design goals
3.2.2 | The gathering requirements phase of WAN design
3.2.3 | Analyzing requirements
3.2.4 | WAN sensitivity testing
3.3 | How to Identify and Select Networking Capabilities
3.3.1 | The use of the OSI model in WAN design
3.3.2 | A hierarchical WAN design model
3.3.3 | Three hierarchical WAN design layers
3.3.4 | Describe the three-layer design model components
3.3.5 | Core-layer functions
3.3.6 | Distribution-layer functions
3.3.7 | Access-layer functions
3.3.8 | One-layer network designs
3.3.9 | Two-layer network designs
3.3.10 | The benefits of hierarchical WAN designs
3.3.11 | Server placement in WANs
3.3.12 | Alternatives to dedicated WAN links
Chapter Summary |
Chapter Quiz |
Chapter Review |
Chapter 4: Point-to-Point Protocol |
4.1 | PPP
4.1.1 | The need for PPP
4.1.2 | PPP components
4.1.3 | PPP layer functions
4.1.4 | The six fields of a PPP frame
4.2 | PPP Session Establishment
4.2.1 | The four phases through which PPP establishes a point-to-point connection
4.2.2 | Phase 1: link establishment and configuration negotiation
4.2.3 | Phase 2: link-quality determination
4.2.4 | Phase 3: network-layer protocol configuration negotiation
4.2.5 | Describe phase 4: link termination
4.3 | PPP Authentication
4.3.1 | PAP
4.3.2 | CHAP
4.3.3 | Writing the IOS command steps to configure PPP authentication
4.3.4 | Writing the IOS command to configure CHAP authentification
Chapter Summary |
Chapter Quiz |
Chapter 5: Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) |
Chapter Overview |
5.1 | ISDN
5.1.1 | What is ISDN
5.1.2 | Basic ISDN components
5.1.3 | ISDN reference points
5.1.4 | ISDN switches and SPIDs
5.1.5 | Differentiate between E, I, and Q ISDN protocols
5.2 | How ISDN Relates to the OSI Reference Model
5.2.1 | The ITU-T standards of the first three layers of ISDN
5.2.2 | The ISDN physical layer
5.2.3 | The ISDN data link layer
5.2.4 | The ISDN network layer
5.2.5 | ISDN encapsulation
5.3 | ISDN Uses
5.3.1 | Three uses for ISDN
5.3.2 | ISDN remote nodes
5.3.3 | ISDN SOHO connectivity
5.4 | ISDN Services: BRI and PRI
5.4.1 | ISDN BRI and ISDN PRI
5.4.2 | How BRI connectivity is established
5.5 | ISDN Configuration Tasks
5.5.1 | ISDN global and interface parameter configuration tasks
5.5.2 | Write the IOS commands to configure ISDN BRI
5.5.3 | Writing the IOS commands to define an ISDN switch type
5.5.4 | Write the IOS commands pertaining to SPIDs
5.5.5 | Write the IOS commands for a complete ISDN BRI configuration
5.5.6 | Describe how to confirm BRI operations
5.6 | Dial-on-Demand Routing
5.6.1 | DDR considerations
5.6.2 | Writing IOS commands pertaining to verifying DDR operation
5.6.3 | Write IOS commands pertaining to troubleshooting DDR operation
Chapter Summary |
Chapter Quiz |
Chapter 6: Frame Relay
Chapter Overview |
6.1 | Frame Relay Technology
6.1.1 | What is frame relay?
6.1.2 | Local access rate, DLCI, LMI, CIR, committed burst, excess burst, FECN, BECN, and DE
6.1.3 | Frame relay operation
6.1.4 | Frame relay DLCIs
6.1.5 | The fields of the frame relay frame format
6.1.6 | Frame relay addressing
6.2 | LMI: Cisco's Implementation of Frame Relay
6.2.1 | LMI operation
6.2.2 | The fields of the LMI frame format
6.3 | LMI Features
6.3.1 | Global addressing
6.3.2 | Multicasting and inverse ARP
6.3.3 | Frame relay mapping
6.3.4 | Frame relay switching tables
6.4 | Frame Relay Subinterfaces
6.4.1 | What are frame relay subinterfaces?
6.4.2 | Split horizon routing environments
6.4.3 | The resolution of point-to-point and multipoint reachability issues
6.5 | The Configuration of Basic Frame Relay
6.5.1 | Writing the IOS command sequence to completely configure frame relay
6.5.2 | The commands for verifying frame relay operation
6.5.3 | The steps in confirming that the frame relay line is up
6.5.4 | The steps in confirming the frame relay maps
6.5.5 | The steps in confirming connectivity to the central site router
6.5.6 | The steps you must use to configure the serial interface for a frame relay connection
6.5.7 | The steps in verifying a frame relay configuration
6.5.8 | The steps in configuring frame relay subinterfaces
6.5.9 | Optional frame relay commands
Chapter Summary |
Chapter Quiz |
Chapter 7: Network Management
Chapter Review |
Chapter Overview |
7.1 | The Administrative Side of Network Management
7.1.1 | What does a network look like?
7.1.2 | Understanding and establishing the boundaries of the network
7.1.3 | Costs of a network
7.1.4 | Error report documentation
7.2 | Monitoring the Network
7.2.1 | Why is it necessary to monitor a network?
7.2.2 | Connection monitoring
7.2.3 | Traffic monitoring
7.2.4 | Simple network management protocol
7.2.5 | Remote monitoring (RMON)
7.3 | Troubleshooting Networks
7.3.1 | Problem solving
7.3.2 | Troubleshooting methods
7.3.3 | Software tools
Chapter Summary |
Chapter Quiz |
Chapter 8: Network + Certification Exam Review |
Chapter Overview |
8.1 | Basic Networking Knowledge
8.1.1 | Star, bus, mesh, and ring topologies
8.1.2 | Segments and backbones
8.1.3 | The major network operating systems (NOS): Microsoft Windows NT, Novell NetWare, and Unix
8.1.4 | The clients that best serve specific network operating systems and their resources
8.1.5 | The directory services of the major network operating systems
8.1.6 | IP, IPX, and NetBEUI and associate them with their functions
8.1.7 | Mirroring, duplexing, striping, volumes, tape backup
8.1.8 | The OSI model and the protocols, services, functions that pertain to each layer
8.1.9 | Cat 3, Cat 5, fiber optic, UTP, and STP
8.1.10 | 10BASE2, 10BASE5, 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 100BASEVG-AnyLAN
8.1.11 | Full and Half-Duplexing, WAN and LAN; server, workstation, and host; server-based networking and peer-to-peer networking; cable, NIC, and router; broadband and baseband; Gateway (as both a default IP router and as a method to connect dissimilar systems or protocols)
8.2 | Understand Physical Layer
8.2.1 | Troubleshooting the physical layer when you have network problems after installing or replacing a NIC
8.2.2 | Hubs, MAUs, switching hubs (switches), repeaters, transceivers
8.3 | The Data Link Layer
8.3.1 | Bridges, what they are and why they are used
8.3.2 | The 802 specifications
8.3.3 | The function and characteristics of MAC addresses
8.4 | The Network Layer
8.4.1 | Routing occurs at the network layer
8.4.2 | The difference between a router and a brouter
8.4.3 | The difference between routable and non-routable protocols
8.4.4 | The concept of default gateways and subnetworks
8.4.5 | The reason for employing unique network Ids
8.4.6 | The difference between static and dynamic routing
8.5 | The Transport Layer
8.5.1 | The distinction between connectionless and connection-orientated transport
8.5.2 | Explain the purpose of name resolution
8.6 | TCP/IP Fundamentals
8.6.1 | IP default gateways
8.6.2 | DHCP, DNS, WINS, and host files
8.6.3 | TCP, UDP, POP3, SMTP, SNMP, FTP, HTTP, and IP
8.6.4 | Why TCP/IP is supported by every operating system and millions of hosts worldwide
8.6.5 | The purpose and function of internet domain name server hierarchies (how email arrives in another country)
8.6.6 | Class A, B, and C addresses and their default subnet mask numbers
8.6.7 | The port numbers used (for example HTTP, FTP, SMTP) for a given service
8.6.8 | Proxy and why it is used
8.6.9 | IP address, DNS, default gateway, IP proxy, WINS, DHCP, host name, and internet domain name
8.7 | TCP/IP Suite: Utilities
8.7.1 | How and when to use ARP to test, validate, and troubleshoot IP connectivity
8.7.2 | How and when to use Telnet to test, validate, and troubleshoot IP connectivity
8.7.3 | How and when to use NBTSTAT to test, validate, and troubleshoot IP connectivity
8.7.4 | How and when to use TRACERT to test, validate, and troubleshoot IP connectivity
8.7.5 | How and when to use NETSTAT to test, validate, and troubleshoot IP connectivity
8.7.6 | How and when to use IPCONFIG/WINIPCONFIG to test, validate, and troubleshoot IP connectivity
8.7.7 | How and when to use FTP to test, validate, and troubleshoot IP connectivity
8.7.8 | How and when to use PING to test, validate, and troubleshoot IP connectivity
8.8 | Remote Connectivity
8.8.1 | The distinction between PPP and SLIP
8.8.2 | The purpose and function of PPTP and the conditions under which it is useful
8.8.3 | The attributes, advantages and disadvantages of ISDN and PSTN (POTS)
8.8.4 | The modem configuration parameters which must be set (serial port IRQ, I/O address, maximum port speed) for dial-up networking to function
8.8.5 | The requirements for a remote connection
8.9 | Security
8.9.1 | Selection of a security model (user and share levels) as a good practice to ensure network security
8.9.2 | The use of standard password practices and procedures as a good practice to ensure network security
8.9.3 | The need to employ data encryption to protect network data as a good practice to ensure network security
8.9.4 | The use of a firewall as a good practice to ensure network connectivity
8.10 | Implementing Installation of the Network
8.10.1 | Administrative and test accounts, passwords, IP addresses, IP configurations, and relevant SOPs
8.10.2 | The impact of environmental factors on computer networks
8.10.3 | Common peripheral ports, external SCSI connections (esp. DB-25), print servers, hubs, routers, brouters, bridges, patch panels, UPSs, NICs, and token ring media filters
8.10.4 | The consequences of trying to install an analog modem into a digital jack
8.10.5 | The uses of RJ-45 connectors may differ greatly depending on the cabling
8.10.6 | Patch cables contribute to the overall length of the cabling segment
8.11 | Maintaining and Supporting the Network
8.11.1 | The kinds of test documentation that are usually available regarding a vendors patches, fixes, upgrades, etc.
8.11.2 | Demonstrate awareness of standard backup procedures back up media storage practices
8.11.3 | The need for periodic application of software patches and other fixes to the network
8.11.4 | The need to install anti-virus software on the server and workstation
8.11.5 | The need to frequently update virus signatures
8.12 | Troubleshooting the Network
8.12.1 | Troubleshooting approach
8.12.2 | Distinguish whether a problem is attributable to the operator or the system
8.12.3 | A second method for determining whether a problem is attributable to the operator or the system
8.12.4 | The need to check the following as physical and logical indicators of trouble: link lights, power lights, error displays, error logs and displays, and performance monitors
8.12.5 | Given a network problem scenario, determine the problem.
8.12.6 | The purpose and function of common network tools including: a crossover cable, hardware loopback, tone generator, tone locator (fox and hound)
Chapter Summary |
Chapter 9: CCNA Exam Preparation
Chapter Review
Chapter Overview
9.1 | OSI Model
9.1.1 | Layer functions
9.1.2 | The application layer
9.1.3 | The presentation layer
9.1.4 | The session layer
9.1.5 | The transport layer
9.1.6 | The network layer
9.1.7 | The data-link layer
9.1.8 | The physical layer
9.1.9 | Data encapsulation
9.2 | Creating Subnets
9.2.1 | How to create a subnet
9.2.2 | Subnet planning
9.2.3 | Sample problems
9.3 | Router Commands
9.3.1 | Basic router configuration
9.3.2 | Testing and other basic commands
9.3.3 | Configuring IPX routing
9.3.4 | Configuring standard and extended IP access lists
9.3.5 | PPP encapsulation with PAP and CHAP
9.3.6 | ISDN
9.3.7 | Frame relay - simple configuration
9.3.8 | Frame relay - multipoint subinterfaces configuration
9.3.9 | Frame relay - point-to-point subinterfaces configuration
9.3.10 | Monitoring frame relay
9.3.11 | Booting up the router
9.4 | LAN Switching
9.4.1 | Full-Duplex and Half-Duplex Ethernet Operations
9.4.2 | Ethernet Frame
9.4.3 | The MAC Address
9.4.4 | Functions of the MAC Address - The Hub
9.4.5 | Functions of the MAC Address - The Switch
9.5 | Microsegmentation of a Network
9.5.1 | LAN Segmentation using Switches
9.5.2 | Switches and Buffering
9.5.3 | A " Flat Network "
9.5.4 | LAN Segmentation Using Routers
9.6 | Who to ARP for?
9.6.1 | ARP Request/Reply
9.6.2 | Example 1: The ARP Request and Reply
9.7 | Switching Methods
9.7.1 | Symmetric and Asymmetric Switching
9.7.2 | Cut-through and store-and-forward LAN switching
9.8 | The Benefits of Virtual LANs (VLANs)
9.8.1 | Layer 2 Broadcast Control
9.8.2 | Why Use Port-Centric VLANs?
9.8.3 | Routing and VLANs
9.8.4 | VLAN Tagging
9.9 | Spanning Tree Protocol
9.9.1 | STP Function
9.10 | Skills Based Sample Scenario - Lab Test
9.10.1 | Skills-Based Exam Preparation
Chapter Summary |