New ccna curriculum
The CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) curriculum has undergone significant changes in recent years. Here's an overview of the current CCNA curriculum:
CCNA Routing and Switching (200-301)
The CCNA Routing and Switching certification is designed to validate the skills and knowledge of network professionals in designing, building, and maintaining small to medium-sized networks.
Course Outline:
- Network Fundamentals
- Network architecture and design
- Network protocols and standards
- Network devices and components
- Routing and Switching Fundamentals
- Routing and switching concepts
- Routing protocols (RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF)
- Switching protocols (VLANs, STP, RSTP)
- Network Security
- Network security threats and vulnerabilities
- Network security protocols (ACLs, firewalls, VPNs)
- Network security best practices
- Network Management
- Network management protocols (SNMP, NetFlow)
- Network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
- Network performance optimization techniques
- Network Automation
- Network automation tools (Python, Ansible)
- Network automation best practices
- Network automation case studies
Exam Topics:
The CCNA Routing and Switching exam (200-301) covers the following topics:
- Network Fundamentals (13%)
- Routing and Switching Fundamentals (24%)
- Network Security (21%)
- Network Management (16%)
- Network Automation (26%)
New Features:
The new CCNA curriculum includes several new features, including:
- Network Automation: The exam now includes a focus on network automation, including the use of Python and Ansible.
- Network Security: The exam includes a greater emphasis on network security, including the use of firewalls, VPNs, and other security protocols.
- Network Management: The exam includes a focus on network management, including the use of SNMP and NetFlow.
- Cloud and Virtualization: The exam includes a brief overview of cloud and virtualization concepts, including the use of Cisco's cloud and virtualization products.
Prerequisites:
There are no formal prerequisites for the CCNA Routing and Switching exam, but it is recommended that candidates have at least 1-2 years of experience working with Cisco networks.
Certification Path:
The CCNA Routing and Switching certification is a stepping stone to more advanced Cisco certifications, including the CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) and CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) certifications.