CCNA Certification Study Guide

Cisco expert Todd Lammle prepares you for the NEW Cisco CCNA certification exam!

Cisco, the world leader in network technologies, has released the new Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. This consolidated certification exam tests a candidate's ability to implement and administer a wide range of modern IT networking technologies. The CCNA Certification Study Guide: Volume 2 Exam 200-301 covers every exam objective, including network components, IP connectivity and routing, network security, virtual networking, and much more. Clear and accurate chapters provide you with real-world examples, hands-on activities, in-depth explanations, and numerous review questions to ensure that you're fully prepared on exam day.

Written by the leading expert on Cisco technologies and certifications, this comprehensive exam guide includes access to the acclaimed Sybex online learning system--an interactive environment featuring practice exams, electronic flashcards, a searchable glossary, a self-assessment test, and video tutorials on critical Cisco networking concepts and technologies.

• Covers 100% of all CCNA Exam 200-301 objectives

• Provides accurate and up-to-date information on core network fundamentals

• Explains a broad range of Cisco networking and IT infrastructure

• Features learning objectives, chapter summaries, 'Exam Essentials' and figures, tables, and illustrations

The CCNA Certification Study Guide: Volume 2 Exam 200-301 is the ideal resource for those preparing for the new CCNA certification, as well as IT professionals looking to learn more about Cisco networking concepts and technologies.

Auteur

TODD LAMMLE, Cisco certified in almost every category, is the authority on Cisco networking and certification. His three decades of real-world experience is prevalent in his writing. He is an experienced networking engineer with very practical experience working on the largest bounded and unbounded networks in the world at such companies as Xerox, Hughes Aircraft, Texaco, AAA, Cisco, and Toshiba, among many others. Todd has published over 60 books, including the very popular and bestselling CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide and Cisco Firepower NGIPS. Todd runs an international training company from Texas, and a large-scale consulting business out of Colorado. You can reach Todd through his forum and blog at www.lammle.com/ccna.

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Includes interactive online learning environment and study tools:

• 2 custom practice exams
• 100 electronic flashcards
• Searchable key term glossary
  Your complete guide to Cisco's CCNA exam

The CCNA Certification Study Guide, Volume 2, is your one-stop resource for preparing for Cisco's EXAM 200-301: Implementing and Administering Cisco Networking Technologies. Requiring only one exam, the Cisco CCNA certification validates your ability to implement and administer a broad range of modern networking and IT infrastructure.

Covering 100% of all exam objectives, accurate and reader-friendly chapters contain practical examples, hands-on exercises, in-depth explanations, and a wealth of challenging review questions. Access to Sybex's online learning system provides you with bonus practice exams, electronic flashcards, a searchable glossary, a self-assessment test, and more.

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you'll be ready for:

• Routers, Switches, and Controllers
• Servers and Next-Generation Firewalls
• Cisco Wireless Architectures
• IP Connectivity and Routing
• DHCP, DNS, and NAT
• Access Control and Layer 2 Security
• Security Policies and Protocols
• Remote Access and VPNs
• Automation and Programmability
  Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex's superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit http://www.wiley.com/go /sybextestprep, type in your unique PIN, and instantly gain access to:

• 2 practice exams help you to identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you're ready to take the certification exam.
• 100 electronic flashcards reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared
  ABOUT THE CISCO CCNA PROGRAM

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) program prepares candidates for associate-level job roles in IT technologies. The CCNA exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. Visit www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events.html for more information.

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Introduction xxv

Assessment Test xl

Chapter 1 Network Fundamentals 1

Network Components 2

Next-Generation Firewalls and IPS 6

Network Topology Architectures 10

Physical Interfaces and Cables 17

Ethernet Cabling 19

Summary 24

Exam Essentials 24

Review Questions 26

Chapter 2 TCP/IP 29

Introducing TCP/IP 30

TCP/IP and the DoD Model 31

IP Addressing 60

IPv4 Address Types 67

Summary 71

Exam Essentials 71

Review Questions 73

Chapter 3 Easy Subnetting 75

Subnetting Basics 76

Summary 102

Exam Essentials 102

Review Questions 103

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting IP Addressing 105

Cisco's Way of Troubleshooting IP 106

Summary 114

Exam Essentials 114

Review Questions 115

Chapter 5 IP Routing 117

Routing Basics 119

The IP Routing Process 121

Configuring IP Routing 132

Configuring IP Routing in Our Network 141

Dynamic Routing 150

Routing Information Protocol (RIP) 152

Summary 159

Exam Essentials 159

Review Questions 161

Chapter 6 Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) 163

Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Basics 164

Configuring OSPF 171

OSPF and Loopback Interfaces 179

Verifying OSPF Configuration 182

Summary 188

Exam Essentials 188

Review Questions 189

Chapter 7 Layer 2 Switching 193

Switching Services 194

Configuring Catalyst Switches 204

Summary 215

Exam Essentials 215

Review Questions 216

Chapter 8 VLANs and Inter-VLAN Routing 219

VLAN Basics 220

Identifying VLANs 224

Routing Between VLANs 229

Configuring VLANs 231

Summary 247

Exam Essentials 247

Review Questions 248

Chapter 9 Enhanced Switched Technologies 251

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 252

Types of Spanning-Tree Protocols 259

Modifying and Verifying the Bridge ID 267

Spanning-Tree Failure Consequences 273

PortFast and BPDU Guard 275

EtherChannel 278

Summary 284

Exam Essentials 284

Review Questions 285

Chapter 10 Access Lists 289

Perimeter, Firewall, and Internal Routers 290

Introduction to Access Lists 291

Standard Access Lists 295

Extended Access Lists 303

Monitoring Access Lists 313

Summary 316

Exam Essentials 316

Review Questions 317

Chapter 11 Network Address Translation (NAT) 319

When Do We Use NAT? 320

Types of Network Address Translation 322

NAT Names 322

How NAT Works 323

Testing and Troubleshooting NAT 328

Summary 333

Exam Essentials 333

Review Questions 334

Chapter 12 IP Services 337

Exploring Connected Devices Using CDP and LLDP 338

Network Time Protocol (NTP) 347

SNMP 348

Syslog 352

Secure Shell (SSH) 357

Summary 358

Exam Essentials 358

Review Questions 360

Chapter 13 Security 363

Network Security Threats 365

Three Primary Network Attacks 365

Network Attacks 366

Security Program Elements 374

Layer 2 Security Features 378

Authentication Methods 381

Managing User Accounts 386

Security Password Policy Elements 389 User-A…