Cisco CCNA & CCNP Training Package
Nearly 29 Hours of Cisco CCNA Computer Training Videos PLUS
Over 54 Hours of Cisco CCNP Training Videos !!
PDF of Instructor Notes allow you to follow along with the videos and take more organized notes.
Complete Exam Coverage for "CCNA 640-802", "642-901 BSCI", "642-812 BCMSN", "642-845 ONT" and "642-825 ISCW".
This course covers all of the bases required for you to pass all the exams and become CCNA and CCNP certified!
Bonus: Latest CISCO Router Simulator PLUS the most up to date Testkings to prepare you for all the exams !

Cisco
CCNA Training Course Outline
Video 1
Introduction
to Networking and the Networking Models
Cover the theory needed for
the exam, to accelerate Cisco networking career and for troubleshooting
experience
- What is A
Network?
- The OSI
Model
- The Data Transmission
Process
- The TCP/IP
Model
- Why Use
Networking Models?
- TCP And
UDP - Part 1
- TCP And
UDP - Part 2
- Ports
- Sockets
- Port
Numbers
Video 2
Ethernet
Standards and Cable Types
The CCNA Exam will Hammer You with Questions About Ethernet... so this
course breaks down everything you need to know about cable types. this is also crucial for setting up and running a network in
the real world.
- The Need
For And Operation of CSMA/CD
- Ethernet
Types And Standards
- Pins And
Transmissions
- Crosstalk
- Cable
Types
- Ethernet
Addressing
- Intro to
WAN Cabling and a Cable Type Review
I Explain How (and WHY)
Switches Work... in theory, for real world application and for the exam.
- Repeaters,
Hubs and Bridges
- Building
the MAC Table
- "Flood,
Filter or Forward?"
- Frame
Processing Methods
- Virtual
LANs
- Cisco
Three-Layer Switching Model
- Introduction
to STP
- Basic
Switch Security
- Port
Security Defaults, Options and Configurations
Video 4
Common
Router and Switch Commands
Typical Switch (And Router)
Commands are Broken Down. This information is necessary both on exam day and
also when working in the real world as a network admin, as these commands are
used daily.
- Physical
Connections and Passwords
- Telnet and
SSH
- User,
Enable and Privilege Modes
- Enable
Password vs. Enable Secret
- "privilege
level 15"
- Physical
Side of Cisco Switches
- Assigning
an IP Address and Default Gateway To The Switch
- Speed,
Duplex, and "Interface Range"
- Banners,
"logging synch", and "exec-timeout"
- Keystroke
Shortcuts and Manipulating History
Video 5
IP
Addressing and the Routing Process
This section covers must know
(and memorize) fundamentals, which are needed for the exam and necessary for
future Videos: binary math, subnetting, and working
with network and port address translations.
- IP Addressing
and Binary Conversions
- IP Address
Classes
- Private IP
Address Ranges
- Intro to
the Routing Process
- Keeping
Subnets On One "Side" of the Router
Video 6
ARP,
DNS and DHCP
This section will teach you
these fundamental protocols which are necessary for use within any network.
- One
Destination, Two Destination Addresses
- DNS and
DHCP Process
- The ARP
Process
- Routers,
Broadcasts, and Proxy ARP
- Configuring
DHCP on a Cisco Router With SDM
Video 7
Memory
Components and Config Files
This Video introduces the
student to basic password and security configurations, as well as assigning
privilege levels; so, it's really the foundation for their knowledge of router
security as well as the basic password recovery process.
- ROM, RAM,
NVRAM, And Flash
- The Boot
Process
- Setup Mode
- Startup
And Running Configuration Files
- The COPY
Command
- IOS
Upgrading
- The
Configuration Register
Video 8
Intro
to Wireless Networks (WLANs)
Learn the standards of
wireless, which relates to all wireless, not just Cisco. This is the fastest evolving
and growing field. It's also necessary to memorize this information for the
exam.
- Wireless
Network Types
- Standards
and Ranges
- Spread
Spectrum
- Antenna
Types
- CA vs. CD
- SSIDs and
MAC Address Authentication
- WEP, WPA,
and WPA2
Video 9
Binary
Math and Subnetting
Fundamentals
for the exam.
Also, essential for IP addressing and IP address conservation. #1 topic that
causes otherwise well prepared students to fail CCNA.
- "The
Secret" (Of Binary Success, That Is)
- Decimal
> Binary, Binary > Decimal
- Subnetting
Basics
- Calculating
Number of Valid Subnets
- Prefix
Notification
- Calculating
Number of Valid Hosts
- Calculating
Number of Valid IP Addresses in a Given Subnet
- Calculating
the Subnet Number of a Given IP Address
- Meeting
Stated Design Requirements
Video 10
Static
Routing and RIP - Part 1
More fundamentals for the exam, and you will see the work done over a Cisco router.
You will learn how to manually set up routing. This Video will pave the way for
future exam and real world success.
- Static
Routing Theory and Labs
- RIP
Routing Theory and Labs
- "show ip protocols",
"show ip route rip", "debug ip rip", And More!
Video 11
Wide
Area Networks (WANs)
Learn to link routers with
other routers for communication.
- Physical
Side of WANs
- Directly Connecting
Cisco Routers Via Serial Interfaces
- HDLC and
PPP
- Intro to
Frame Relay
- RFC 1918
Addresses, NAT and PAT
- Intro to
ATM
- Modems and
DSL Variations
95% of work in the real world
is troubleshooting, so it's necessary for real world success.
- Where to
Begin
- Cisco
Discovery Protocol (CDP)
- L1 and L2
Troubleshooting
- LAN
Troubleshooting
- WAN
Troubleshooting
- Telnet and
SSH Review and Maintenance Commands
- Administrative
Distance
- Extended
Ping and Traceroute
- The Real
Key to Troubleshooting
Video 13
Introduction
to Network Security
You will learn about network
attackers and intruders, how they get in, and how to keep your network save by
keeping them out.
- Firewalls
and Proxy Servers
- The
Attacker's Arsenal
- Intro to
PIX, ASA, IDS, and IPS
- Viruses,
Worms, and Trojan Horses
- Preventing
Virus Attacks
- One Final
Cisco "Secret"
(ICND2)
Introduction
to ICND2
- Videos
Introduction
- Instructor's
Introduction
- Exam Types
REVIEW FROM CCENT - Video 3
Switching
This Video expands on the
CCENT Video, covering advanced topics found on the ICND2 and in the real world.
- Repeaters,
Hubs and Bridges
- Building
the MAC Table
- "Flood,
Filter or Forward?"
- Frame
Processing Methods
- Virtual
LANs
- Cisco
Three-Layer Switching Model
- Introduction
to STP
- Basic
Switch Security
- Port
Security Defaults, Options and Configurations
REVIEW FROM CCENT - Video 9
Binary
Math and Subnetting
- "The
Secret" (Of Binary Success, That Is)
- Decimal
> Binary, Binary > Decimal
- Subnetting
Basics
- Calculating
Number of Valid Subnets
- Prefix
Notification
- Calculating
Number of Valid Hosts
- Calculating
Number of Valid IP Addresses in a Given Subnet
- Calculating
the Subnet Number of a Given IP Address
- Meeting
Stated Design Requirements
- STP
- Root
Bridges, Root Ports, and Designated Ports
- STP Timers
and Port States
- Portfast
- VLANs and Trunking
- Access and
Trunk Port Comparison
- VTP
- "Router
on a Stick"
- RSTP and
PVST
- Etherchannels
Video 2
PTP
WAN Links, HDLC, PPP, and Frame Relay
This will help you when working
on real production networks. All topics are shown being configured on live
equipment. Frame Relay is a major topic on the exam and in the real world.
- HDLC vs.
PPP
- PPP
Features
- PAP and
CHAP
- Frame
Relay Introduction
- Frame
Relay LMI Theory
- Frame
Relay Configs, DLCIs, Frame Maps, and Inverse
ARP
- Frame
Sub-Interfaces3
- Split
Horizon
- Frame
Relay LMI Show, Debug, and Lab
- FECN,
BECN, DE bits
- PVC Status
Meanings
Video 3
Static
Routing and RIP
This Video expands on the
CCENT Video, covering advanced topics found on the ICND2 and in the real world.
- Static
Routing Theory and Configuration
- Distance
Vector Protocol Behavior - Split Horizon and Route Poisoning
- RIP Theory
and Version Differences
- The Joy of
"show ip protocols"
- RIP
Limitations
- RIP Timers
- Floating Static
Routes
OSPF is an Internet protocol.
In this Video you will look at types of OSPF and how to configure on a live
network. Experience with OSPF is necessary for the CCNA, for the real world,
and to build upon for CCNP & CCIE.
- Link State
Routing Protocol Concepts and Basics
- The DR and
BDR
- Hello
Packets
- Troubleshooting
Adjacency Issues
- Hub-and-Spoke
NBMA OSPF Networks
- Broadcast
Networks
- The OSPF
RID
- OSPF
Router Types
- Advantages
of OSPF
- Point-to-Point
OSPF Networks
- Default-Information
Originate (always?)
- OSPF
Authentication
Learn the theory and practice
with labs to learn this hybrid routing protocol which has increased operational
efficiency from it predecessor. Learn the
capabilities and attributes.
- Introduction
to EIGRP
- Successors
and Feasible Successors
- EIGRP vs.
RIPv2
- Basic
Configuration
- Wildcard
Masks
- Load
Sharing (Equal and Unequal-cost)
- EIGRP,
RIPv2, and Autosummarization
- Passive
vs. Active Routes
Video 6
IP
Version 6 and NAT
Learn the basic theory and routing
protocol. You will need to know the basics for the CCNA exam and for working
with networks. IP Version 6 is everywhere and becoming more prevalent, so
understanding this material is vital for future success.
- IPv6
Theory and Introduction
- Zero
Compression and Leading Zero Compression
- IPv6
Reserved Addresses
- The Autoconfiguration Process
- OSPF v3
Basics
- Transition
Strategies
- NAT Theory
and Introduction
- Static NAT
Configuration
- Dynamic
NAT Configuration
- PAT
Configuration
Learn key terminology &
definitions for the exam.
- Definitions
and Tunneling Protocols
- Data
Encryption Technologies
- Key
Encryption Schemes
- IPSec, AH
and ESP
- A VPN in
Your Web Browser
Video 8
ACLs
and Route Summarization
Learn to configure and control
ACLs to get them to do what you want for the exam and in the real world. Learn
the basic breakdown and how to summarize routes. Learn common commands for
working with RIP & EIGRP.
- ACL Login
and the Implicit Deny
- Standard
ACLs and Remarks
- "Host"
and "Any"
- The Order
of the Lines
- Extended
ACLs
- Named ACLs
- Telnet
Access, Placing ACLs, and Blocking Pings
- Dynamic
and Time-Based ACLs
- Port
Number Review
- Route
Summarization with RIP and EIGRP
Cisco
CCNP Training Course Outline
Cisco BSCI - Course Outline
Video 1
Introduction to BSCI
This is an introduction to
instructor, Chris Bryant, and the BSCI course. The course outline is covered.
Information is reviewed from CCNA videos, plus new and advanced topics are
covered.
* Meet your instructor Chris
Bryant
* Course Outline
Video 2
IP Routing
Because IP Routing is a
fundamental part of understanding material for this course, we will review the fundamental
routing protocols covered in the CCNA. Also, new and advanced information will
be covered to help you solve more complex problems you will find in the CCNP
exams and in the real world.
* What is a Routing Protocol?
* Anatomy of a Routing Table
* Static and Default Static Routes
* Floating Static Routes
* On-Demand Routing
* Propagating Default Routes
* DHCP and Cisco Routers
* The IP helper-address Command
Video 3
Distance Vector Routing
Learn about this routing
protocol, and its limitations. This protocol is important to learn for both the
exam and for real-world troubleshooting.
* When to Use DV Routing
* Review of DV Behaviors
* Review of DV Operation Basics
* Administrative Distance
* RIP v2 Routing Update Authentication
Video 4
Single-Area OSPF – Part
1
This is another routing
protocol, which we will review and cover the fundamentals. It is not used much
in the field, but is necessary to know on the exam and will help you understand
the next video, multi-area OSPF.
* LS Protocol Basics, LSA
Sequence Numbers, Basic “show” Commands
* Designated Router/Backup Designated Router Basics
* DR/BDR Election on Ethernet and WAN Segments
* OSPF Router ID (RID) Selection and Commands
Video 5
Single-Area OSPF – Part
2
* OSPF Network Types –
Broadcast, Non-broadcast, Point-to-point, Point-to-Multipoint
* Virtual Links – When to Use Them, How to Configure and Verify
* Introduction to Multi-area OSPF
* How OSPF Determines Port Costs
* OSPF/RIP Comparison
* Basic OSPF Troubleshooting and Common Mis-configurations
Video 6
Multi-Area OSPF – Part 1
You will learn about this
routing protocol, used to fit larger networks, and the design guidelines. We
will cover the basics, and how this protocol keeps routing tables concise &
complete and lessens the router CPU load.
* Cisco Design
Recommendations for OSPF-enabled Routers
* Intro to Stub, Total Stub Areas
Video 7
Multi-Area OSPF – Part 2
* Intro to OSPF E1, E2, O IA
Routes
* OSPF Router Types – Internal, Backbone, ABR, ASBR
* OSPF Route Summarization
* Default Routes and New Features
Video 8
EIGRP – Part 1
We will review this hybrid
routing protocol covered in the CCNA exam, and learn the new advanced topics
needed for the BSCI exam. Learn the benefits (supports multiple protocols;
faster; enhanced IGRP)
* Review of EIGRP Basics
* EIGRP Packet Types
* Detailed EIGRP Neighbor Process
* Troubleshooting EIGRP Adjacencies
* Using Secondary Address for EIGRP Adjacencies
Video 9
EIGRP – Part 2
* Stuck-In-Active (SIA)
Routes
* Successors and Feasible Successors
* Using the variance Command Correctly
* DUAL-queries
* Feasible Distance vs. Advertised Distance
Video 10
EIGRP – Part 3
* Route Summarization for
EIGRP
* Basic EIGRP Design Considerations
* EIGRP Stub Routers
* Calculating Bandwidth Settings
Video 11
ISIS
This is a new subject to most
people, unless you have worked for an Internet Service Provider. We will cover
theory and learn to configure ISIS. You may not work with this in the real
world unless working with ISP, but you should expect to see this on the exam.
* Introduction to ISIS
* ISIS Terminology
* Routing Levels and Router Types
* Adjacency and Hello Types
* Link State Packets and Sequence Number Packets
* NSAP and NET Addressing
* The ISIS Backbone
* The ISIS Routing Process
* Configuring ISIS
* ISIS Route Summarization
Video 12
BGP - Part 1
Included in this video are
concepts on BGP which will, most likely, be new to you. This is extremely
important for the exam BSCI, and you will need to master these concepts if you
plan to take the CCIE. Unless you are working for an ISP, you will generally
not use this information for your networking career.
* Introduction to BGP
* When to Use BGP
* When Not to Use BGP
* BGP Peering
* Advertising Routes in BGP
Video 13
BGP - Part 2
* Path Attributes: Mandatory,
Discretionary, Transitive, Non-transitive
* Origin Attribute
* AS_PATH Attribute
* Next-hop Attribute
* Multi-Exit Discriminator (MED)
* Local_Pref Attribute
* Weight Attribute
Video 14
BGP - Part 3
* Intro to Atomic Aggregate,
Aggregator, Community, Originator ID
* Route Aggregation with BGP
* Resetting Peer Connections
* Rule of Synchronization
* BGP Full Mesh Dilemma
* Route Reflectors and Clusters
* Refreshing BGP Routes
* Prefix-Lists
Video 15
BGP - Part 4
* Peer Groups,
Confederations, and Communities
* ISP Concerns with BGP
* The Perils of Redistribution
* BGP Messages Types
* Introduction to Regular Expressions
* Private AS Numbers
Video 16
IP Version 6
This is a refresher from the
CCNA course/exam. It’s vital to know this information as it is a growing topic
in the real-world, and most mobile devices use IP Version 6. Topic is essential
for BSCI, as you must understand the fundamentals.
* Why Use IPv6?
* Header Fields
* Address Format and Zero Compression
* Reserved Address and Address Types
* IPv4 – v6 Compatible Addresses
* The Autoconfiguration Process
* OSPF Version 3
* IPv6 – v4 Migration Strategies
Video 17
Route Maps, Policy
Routing, NAT and VLSM
You will need to understand
Route Maps when working with BGP, and if you plan on taking the CCIE you will
need to master it. We will also review subnetting,
which was covered in the CCNA. This is essential information for the exam and
for work in production networks. NAT videos are review from the CCNA. The last
topic, VLSM, is needed when working with subnets which have varied numbers of
hosts. This is important for your career and the BSCI exam.
* What Are Route Maps?
* Subnetting and Summarization
* Using Policy Routing
* Nat and Pat
* Developing a VLSM Scheme
* CIDR
Video 18
Route Redistribution – Part
1
Learn the theory of route
redistribution (connecting networks that are running different routing
protocols to get them to communicate). This is important for passing the BSCI
exams and if you plan on taking the CCIE. Also, this is a skill that you will
need to know for your career in networking, as it is something that you will
need to perform on the job.
* What is Route
Redistribution?
* Automatic RR Scenarios
* RIP Redistribution and the Seed Metric
* OSPF Redistribution
* Suboptimal Routing and Routing Loops
* Default-Information Originate
* Administrative Distance and Redistribution
* EIGRP Redistribution
* Verifying Redistribution
* Static Route Redistribution
Video 19
Route Redistribution –
Part 2
* Controlling Redistribution
* The IP Default-Network Command
* Passive Interfaces
* BGP and the NullO Interface
* BGP Redistribution Issues
* Changing Default Metrics
* Distribute-Lists
* External OSPF Routes and BGP
Video 20
Multicasting – Part 1
This is straight forward
information that you will need to understand in able to operate multicasting,
which allows you to use the most efficient path to deliver messages. You must
understand the theory taught in this video in order to use this in the real
world. It’s also needed for the BSCI, CCNP, and CCIE.
* What is Multicasting?
* Address Ranges
* The RPF Check
* Mapping IP Addresses to Multicast MAC Addresses
* PIM Operation
* IGMP
* PIM Dense
* PIM Sparse
* PIM Sparse-Dense
Video 21
Multicasting – Part 2
* Rendezvous Point Discovery
Methods
* Configuring Auto-RP
* Bootstrapping and Multicasting
* IGMP Snooping
* CGMP
Video 22
Networking Models
When working on different
real-world networks, it is vital to understand the different networking models.
It’s important to understand the network you are working with – the details and
protocols of each. Some of the topics we cover, SONA & IIN, are important
to know because the use of these is getting bigger and bigger.
* Cisco’s Three-Layer Model
* The Enterprise Composite Network Model
* Cisco Service-Oriented Network Architecture
* The Intelligent Information Network
Cisco BCMSN - Course Outline
Video 1
Introduction to BCMSN
Go over course outline and
meet your instructor.
* Welcome To Your BCMSN Video
Boot Camp!
* Your Instructor
* Exam Prep Tips
Video 2
LAN Switching Basics
In this section, you will
learn the basic operations of LAN switch. We will review the fundamentals of
LAN switching, which is vital for the exam and for building blocks in upcoming
videos.
* Ethernet, Fast Ethernet,
Gig Ethernet
* Quick Cabling Review
* Basic Switch Operation
* Filenames and Autorecovery
Video 3
& 4
Virtual LANs (VLANs) –
Part 1 & 2
Though VLANs may be familiar
to you, we will review from our CCNA studies and expand upon advanced VLAN
topics. This is one of the most important videos, as the details are imperative
for passing the BCMSN exam. Learn the differences between VLAN protocols.
* Why use VLANs
* Static and Dynamic VLANs
* Trunking
* ISL
* ISL and Dot1q
* Troubleshooting Trunks
* The Native VLAN
* Dynamic Trunking Protocol
* Trunking Modes
* VLAN Database Mode
* Design Guidelines
* End-To-End and Local VLANs
Video 5
VLAN Trunking
Protocol (VTP)
We will review VTP from the
CCNA exam, learn the benefits of using it, and also cover new topics, such as,
VTP advertisement and synchronization. This information is important for use in
the real world as well as the exam. The VLAN.DAT file snippets is most likely
not featured on the exam, but is extremely important for the real world.
* Why Use VTP?
* Configuring VTP
* VTP Modes
* VTP Advertisement Process
* Synchronization & Advertisement Details
* VTP Features & Versions
* The VLAN.DAT file
* VTP Securit Mode
Video 6
Spanning Tree Protocol
(STP) – Part 1
In this section, we will
cover the fundamental of STP, do some review of switching from our CCNA
studies, and discuss advanced topics on STP. It is important to understand how
to configure, operation and use of the protocols and commands covered in these
videos. STP is important for passing the BCMSN and for work with real world
networks.
* Switching Basics
* BPDUs & the Root Bridge Election
* Root Port Selection & Cost
Video 7
Spanning Tree Protocol
(STP) – Part 2
In this section, we will
cover the fundamental of STP, do some review of switching from our CCNA
studies, and discuss advanced topics on STP. It is important to understand how
to configure, operation and use of the protocols and commands covered in these
videos. STP is important for passing the BCMSN and for work with real world
networks.
* STP Port States & Times
* Making a Nonroot Swith
the Root –Why and How
* TCN BPDUs
* Load Sharing with the Port-priority command
* Extended System ID Feature
Video 8
& 9
Advanced Spanning Tree
Protocol Features – Part 1 & 2
As the title suggests, these
are advanced topics needed for the exams and the real world, since several
should be running in your network currently. You will need to understand when,
where, and how to configure for answering exam questions and when working on
your network.
* Portfast,
Uplinkfast, Backbonefast
* Root Guard, BPDU Guard
* UDLD
* Loop Guard
* UDLD, BPDU Skew Detection
* Rapid STP, PVST, PVST+, CST, MST
Video 10
EtherChannels
EtherChannels are prevalent in today’s networks, so
you need to know how to troubleshoot, configure, verify, and understand how
they work. This information is important for passing the BCMSN, working with
real world networking, acing an interview, and for use in production networks.
* What are they, and why do
we use them?
* Negotiation Protocols
* Configuration & Verification
Video 11,
12 & 13
Securing the Switches –
Part 1, 2 & 3
Not only will you need to
understand how to secure the switches for exam success, but, more important,
for securing your own network in the real world. It’s important to know who your
enemies are so you can keep them out. Security is a growing fields, so if this
is an interest, it is wise to specialize in this information.
* Introduction to AAA
* Port Security
* Port Security & Dot1x Port-Based Authentication
* SPAN
* VLAN ACLs
* Private VLANs
* DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard
* MAC Address Flooding & VLAN Hopping Attacks
Video 14,
15 & 16
Multi Layer Switching –
Part 1, 2 & 3
This section begins with introductory
theory on multi layer switching. After that begins the fun, hands-on labs to
teach you the concepts and configuration (if you’ve never worked with Layer 3
switches before, which are increasingly popular). It’s necessary to understand
multi layer switching for the BCMSN, especially the HSRP segment.
* Route Caching, Cisco
Express Forwarding
* Inter-VLAN Routing & SVIs
* Fallback Bridging
* Router Redundancy Protocols (HSRP, IRDP, VRRP, GLBP)
* Server Load Balancing (SLB)
Video 17
IP Telephony & Cisco
IP Phones
* IP Phone Basics
* Voice VLANs
* Voice QoS
* DiffServ at L2 & L3
* Trusting Incoming Values
* Basics of AVVID
* Power Over Internet
Video 18
Wireless Networking
Is important for passing the
exam; it’s also necessary for becoming a solid network admin. You must
understand the pros and the cons, and stay current. The standards are
constantly changing, so you must know the benefits and limitation, as well as,
how it works with your current network.
* Wireless Basics and
Standards
* Antena Types and Usage
* CSMA/CA
* CCX Program
* The Lightweight Access Point Protocol
* Aironet System Tray Utility
Video 19
Network Design and
Models
Understand the layers of
switching model and the difference in models. Know for exam and how to add
these on to your real world network.
* Core, Distribution, Access
Layers
* Enterprise Composite Network Model
* Server Farm Block
* Network Management Block
* Enterprise Edge Block
* Service Provider Edge Block
Video 20
Queueing – Bonus Video
This bonus video is included
in case you haven’t used or tested on queueing
before. It’s important for exam questions, so we will cover the basics and
configuration of queueing.
* Weighted Fair Queueing
* Class Maps & Policy Maps
* Priority Queueing
* Custom Queueing
Cisco ONT - Course Outline
Introduction to ONT
We will cover an overview of
topics, introduction to Chris Bryant, and how to get the maximum out of this
course.
Key Topics:
* Welcome
to Your ONT Video Boot Camp!
* About
Your Instructor
* The ONT Hands-On Challenge
Video 1
Introduction to Quality
of Service (QoS)
QoS is increasingly more important in
today’s network. In this video we cover the basic use and deployment of QoS, and I will explain why it’s important for transmitting
different types of data in a timely fashion. This section is vital for passing
the ONT and for use in real world networks.
Key Topics:
* What is QoS and why we use it?
* Three Steps to a QoS Deployment
* Delay Types (and the Network Admins who hate them)
* QoS Model Comparison
Video 2
Queuing Methods
In this section, we will
discuss the theory of the different types and uses, and I will demonstrate
their use in the labs and hands on practice. Most of the methods are valuable
for real world experience, but the section on Low Latency is very important to
master for the ONT exam.
Key Topics:
* FIFO
* Round-Robin and Weighted Round-Robin
* Priority Queuing
* Weighted Fair Queuing
* Class-based WFQ
* Low Latency Queuing
Video 3
Marking and Classifying
Traffic
Marking and Classifying traffic are used to define a QoS
service class. You must learn the purpose of marking and classifying, as well
as, what order to use each. This section is important for passing your exam and
for using these processes on real world networks.
Key Topics:
* Which Comes First?
* L2 Marking – CoS
* L3 Marking – IP Prec, DSCP
* DSCP and PHB
* NBAR Theory and Operation
* To Trust or Not To Trust (incoming markings, that
is)
Video 4
Congestion Avoidance,
Policing and Shaping
In this section, we will
discuss ways of avoiding congestion. We will discuss how to differentiate
between the processes. These topics are important for the real world and for
passing the exam.
Key Topics:
* Tail Drop, RED and WRED
* Traffic Shaping and Policing
* Payload Compression Methods
* Header Compression Methods
* Intro to Link Fragmentation and Interleaving
Video 5
End-to-End QoS
It’s very important to learn
the rules, theory, and commands discussed in the video for the exam. We will
cover an introduction to VPNs in order to understand preclassification.
Also, we will discuss information on how to secure your router, which is vital
for the exam and for security in the real world.
Key Topics:
* Intro to VPN
* QoS Preclassification
* SLAs Defined
* The Control Plane and CoPP
Video 6
AutoQoS
We will discuss the basic QoS configure methods, which you will need to know for the
exam (possibly for the real world). Understand the prerequisites and how it
works, and also, the variations and uses.
Key Topics:
* The 3 Basic QoS Config
Methods
* Intro to AutoQoS
* Prerequisites
* VoIP and Enterprise
* Live Demo of SDM and AutoQoS Wizard
Video 7
Introduction to Wireless
LANs
In order to pass the exam and
uses WLANs in your network, we will discuss the basics of WLANs, the uses of
WLAN functions, and compare these functions.
Key Topics:
* DCF and WMM
* SSID and MAC Address Authentication
* WEP, WPA, and WPA2
* EAP, LEAP, and other EAPs
Video 8
WLAN Management
This video covers
installations, operation, theory, and model types. This information is
necessary as it will be covered on the ONT exam.
* A Quick Intro to Cisco
Unified Wireless Networks
* WLAN Implementation Methods
* CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE)
* Planning for WCS Deployment (Wireless Control System)
* WCS Versions
* Live Demos!
Video 9
Voice Over
IP (VoIP)
Another one of the fastest
growing sectors of the IT industry is VoIP. Understand the protocol for
transmitting voice over the internet. This is necessary for work in the real
world, future voice studies, and on the ONT.
Key Topics:
* Call Components
* Analog and Digital Interface Types
* VoIP Signaling Protocols
* Data Conversion Processes
* Overhead
* Introduction to Cisco CallManager
* Call Admission Control
* CallManager Deployment Models
* Compression, Comfort Noise, and VAD
* POTS and VOIP Dial Peer Config and Troubleshooting
Cisco ISCW - Course Outline
Video 1
Intro To ISCW
Intro to
the ISCW course, Chris Bryant, and topics overview.
* Network Modeling
* Remote Connectivity Methods
* Basic (and Not-So-Basic) Security
* Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
* MultiProtocol Label Switching (MPLS)
* Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
* Firewalls
* Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Video 2
Network Modeling
Learning and understand
networking modeling is vital for working in the real world. In this section we
cover theory along with diagrams to help solidify network design. We will review
the 3-layer model, and go into more advanced studies of each layer. It’s also
important to know the majority of this information for passing the ISCW exam.
* The Cisco Three-Layer Model
* The Cisco Enterprise Architecture
* Cisco IIN and SONA
* Teleworking: Questions to Ask Before Implementing
Video 3
Remote Connectivity Method
In this section, we will talk
about different ways to get remote users connected to the network, basic
connectivity methods & DSL delivery options, broadband capabilities. It’s
important to memorize this information for the exam and also for use in the
real world. Theory meets labs in this video.
* Intro to Broadband
* DSL Delivery Options
* Cable Modem Boot Process
* PPPoE, PPPoA, and RFC
1483/2684 Bridging
* Basic Troubleshooting
* Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial
Video 4
Basic (and Not-So-Basic) Security
We will cover security, also
known as “Router Hardening.” We will review and refresh security procedures
from CCNA studies, and then move to more advanced topics and procedures. You need
to know what’s important and how to eliminate threats, which is vital for both
real-world networks and in passing the exam.
* Password Basics
* NTP and Router Clocks
* Telnet and SSH
* Banners
* TCP Intercept
* IP Spoofing and 3704 Filtering
* Views and Superviews
* SNMP Security Basics
* Autosecure (CLI and SDM)
* Basic Logging Commands
Video 5
Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
AAA provides framework
through for setting up access control on your network. It’s important to know
the definitions, uses, and the commands. We will learn to configure AAA over
the live network.
* Authentication and Authentication Lists
* Configuring AAA at the CLI
* Configuring AAA with SDM
* Debugging AAA
* Authorization
* Privilege Levels
* Account
Video 6
MultiProtocol Label Switching (MPLS)
The true benefits are the
crystal-clear explanations of terms that are unique to MPLS. MPLS is totally
different than anything the students have seen to that point, and that video
does a great job of explaining these terms.
* Types, Modes, and Router Roles
* “push, swap, pop”
* Labels, the Control Plane, and the Data Plane
* The MPLS Process
* Penultimate Hop Popping
* The FIB, LIB, and LFIB
* Basic MPLS Configuration
* MPLS VPNs
* Route Distinguishers and VRFs
* MTU Sizing
Video 7
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
VPNs are the #1 way to get
remote users into our networks today. We will talk about theory, particularly
terminology – help clarify any misinterpreted information. We will configure
VPNs at both the command line and with SDM (security device manager). It’s
important to understand this information for both the exam and real world.
* Terminology
* Tunneling Protocols
* Data and Key Encryption Methods
* IPSec Architecture
* Configuring Site-to-Site VPNs, Policies, and Transform Sets
* Crypto ACLs
* Configuring GRE over IPSec (Using SDM)
* GRE Tips
* Easy VPN Theory and Configuration
* Stateless and Stateful VPN Failover Methods
Video 8
Firewalls
Firewalls are a major
security topic on the ISCW exam, and of course, important in the real world.
First we will discuss the definition, functions and operations of a firewall.
Then we will do both a basic and advanced firewall configuration, and discuss
verification and troubleshooting procedures.
* Intro to Firewalls
* Stateless and Stateful Filtering
* IOS Firewall Feature Set Components
* Extended ACL Review
* CBAC Operation and Benefits
* Firewall Configuration at the CLI
* Firewall Configuration with SDM - Basic and Advanced
* SDM Basics
* Direction of Your Lists
* Disabling IP Inspection
Video 9
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
IPS is a prevention system to
protect your network from threats. We will discuss the similarities and
differences between IPs and its predecessor, IDS, which is something you may
encounter in the field (and on the exam). We will discuss the different
approaches to IPS, signature types and the actions taken. Then we will use this
theory for configuring IPS.
* Comparing IPS and IDS
* Approaches to Intrusion Prevention
* Signatures and Signature Types
* SDFs
* Signature Actions
* SDEE and Syslog
* “False Positives”
* Configuring IPS with SDM

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