Description

CCNA certification proves you have what it takes to navigate the ever-changing landscape of IT. CCNA exam covers networking fundamentals, IP services, security fundamentals, automation and programmability. Designed for agility and versatility, CCNA validates that you have the skills required to manage and optimize today’s most advanced networks. The CCNA 200-301 exam is summarized as follows:

1.Exam Code: CCNA 200-301

2.Exam Topics:

• Network Fundamentals
• Network Access
• IP Connectivity
• IP Services
• Security Fundamentals
• Automation and Programmability

3.Exam Format:

• The CCNA 200-301 exam is a single comprehensive exam, rather than multiple exams for different tracks.
• The exam consists of a combination of multiple-choice questions, drag-and-drop items, simulations, and simlets.

4.Domains:

• Network Fundamentals:
• Basics of networking concepts
• OSI and TCP/IP models
• Networking protocols and their functions

5.Network Access:

• Ethernet and basic switching concepts
• VLANs and trunking
• IPv4 and IPv6 addressing

6.IP Connectivity:

• Routing concepts
• OSPF and EIGRP routing protocols
• WAN technologies

7.IP Services:

• DHCP and DNS services
• NAT (Network Address Translation)
• SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

8.Security Fundamentals:

• Common security threats and vulnerabilities
• Security best practices
• Security (router and switch security)

9.Automation and Programmability:

• Basics of automation and programmability
• Python scripting for network automation
• REST API and SDN (Software-Defined Networking) concepts

7.Study Resources:

• Cisco Official Cert Guide for CCNA 200-301
• Online training courses and video tutorials
• Practice exams and labs for hands-on experience
• Cisco Packet Tracer for simulation practice
• Cisco DevNet for learning about automation and programmability

8.Prerequisites:

There are no formal prerequisites for the CCNA 200-301 exam. However, having a basic understanding of networking concepts is beneficial.

9.Recertification:

The CCNA certification is valid for three years. To recertify, you can either pass the current CCNA exam or pass a higher-level Cisco certification exam.

Always check the official Cisco and Legacy Cert websites for the most up-to-date information on the CCNA certification, including any changes to the exam topics or format. Cisco regularly updates its certification programs to align with industry trends and technology advancements.