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CIS270B — Cisco Networking, Part 2

Cisco Certified Network Associate

Course ID: CIS270B
Course Credits: 4

Cisco Certified Network Associate Program Availability:

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New Mexico Institution

About CIS270B — Cisco Networking, Part 2

Cisco Networking Fundamentals- CIS270B represents the second of two sessions. Students will gain knowledge, skills, and comprehension. TCP/IP, network access and security, IP connectivity, IP services, routing protocols, and automation and programmability are a small part of the topics the student will cover. This information can be applied to your efforts to pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate Exam.

Topics Covered in Course

CIS270B Topics

Explain the role and function of network components
Describe characteristics of network topology architectures
Compare physical interface and cabling types

Compare TCP to UDP
Verify IP parameters for Client OS (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
Configure and verify Layer 2 discovery protocols (Cisco Discovery Protocol and LLDP)
Describe the purpose, functions, and concepts of first hop redundancy protocols
Configure and verify inside source NAT using static and pools
Configure and verify NTP operating in a client and server mode
Explain the role of DHCP and DNS within the network
Explain the function of SNMP in network operations
Describe the use of syslog features including facilities and levels
Configure and verify DHCP client and relay
Explain the forwarding per-hop behavior (PHB) for QoS, such as classification, marking, queuing, congestion, policing, and shaping
Configure network devices for remote access using SSH
Describe the capabilities and functions of TFTP/FTP in the network
Define key security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigation techniques)
Describe security program elements (user awareness, training, and physical access control)
Configure and verify device access control using local passwords
Describe security password policies elements, such as management, complexity, and password alternatives (multifactor authentication, certificates, and biometrics)
Describe IPsec remote access and site-to-site VPNs
Configure and verify access control lists
Configure and verify Layer 2 security features (DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and port security)
Compare authentication, authorization, and accounting concepts
Explain how automation impacts network management
Compare traditional networks with controller-based networking
Describe controller-based, software defined architecture (overlay, underlay, and fabric)
Compare traditional campus device management with Cisco DNA Center enabled device management
Describe characteristics of REST-based APIs (CRUD, HTTP verbs, and data encoding)
Recognize the capabilities of configuration management mechanisms (Puppet, Chef, and Ansible)
Recognize components of JSON-encoded data

Prerequisites

Completion of CIS270A: Cisco Networking Part 1

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