Cisco Networking for Managers (ICND)

This course has been designed to provide technical managers with theoretical and practical knowledge of Internetworking with Cisco routers and switches. There are numerous practical exercises to follow the technology sessions, designed to allow delegates to get a feel for the practical aspects of networking.

Prerequisites

• Delegates should have a basic theoretical and practical knowledge of datacomms and it may be useful to have some prior knowledge of TCP/IP and networking models such as the OSI 7-Layer model.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this class, participants will be able to:

• Describe end to end data flow and the functions of the OSI 7-Layer model.
• Understand the cabling requirements for Cisco router and switch connectivity.
• Identify and associate router and switch memory components.
• Confidently utilise various open and proprietary protocols to effectively manage switches and routers.
• Configure and interrogate Layer 2 devices for basic operation.
• Configure a Cisco 2950 catalyst switch for basic VLAN operation.
• Understand the importance of loop avoidance mechanisms utilising IEEE 802.1d and 802.1w (Spanning Tree).
• Identify the five IP Address classes and perform subnetting of the address space.
• Configure basic routing services with RIP, IGRP, OSPF and EIGRP routing protocols.
• Manage traffic flow with Access Control Lists.
• Understand Network Address Translation (NAT).
• Establish serial Point-to-Point connections including authentication with PAP and CHAP..
• Establish and verify Frame Relay connections.
• Establish Narrowband ISDN connections and make a call using DDR.

Who Should Attend

• Technical managers who feel they need to increase their knowledge of Networking devices and the protocols and technologies associated with them.

Course Outline

• TCP/IP Overview
• Physical Network Specifications.
• Cisco Network Devices.
• Router and Catalyst Switch Management.
• Layer 2 switching with the Cisco 2950 Catalyst Switch.
• Advanced Spanning-Tree Features.
• Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs).
• TCP/IP and IP Addressing.
• Distance Vector Routing Protocols (RIP & IGRP).
• Routing with EIGRP.
• Routing with OSPF.
• An Introduction to NAT and Advanced TCP/IP.
• Basic Traffic Management with Access Control Lists.
• WAN Point-to-Point Protocols and Configuration.
• Frame Relay Configuration.
• Narrowband ISDN.

The key learning points from each topic will be applied through the completion of practical exercises at the end of each session. Some of the equipment will be partially configured in advance of the practical exercises. This will provide for the re-enforcement of techniques learned during the course lectures. Delegates will work either individually or in pairs to complete the practical exercises

Class Length

• Four days

Cost £1095 ex VAT

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