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CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide & Exam Prep (Vol.2) 

The complete course for passing the Cisco CCNA 200-301 certification exam and learning advanced networking skills!

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About This Course

CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide & Exam Prep (Vol. 2) is the next step to learning advanced networking skills after covering the fundamentals in Vol. 1. You’ll be exploring advanced networking subjects like wireless technologies, security best practices, network management protocols, and emerging trends like SDN and cloud computing. Vol.2 will teach you exactly how to navigate through the most challenging parts of the CCNA 200-301 exam and pass with flying colors. After the completion of this CCNA Volume 2 Cert Guide, you’ll be well-prepared to design, implement, and manage advanced networking solutions.

Skills You’ll Get

Understanding of wireless network standards, topologies, and frequency bands Complete understanding of wireless security protocols (WPA, WPA2, WPA3), authentication methods, and encryption techniques Knowledge of autonomous, cloud-based, and split-MAC architectures Ability to access security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices Implement ACLs (access control lists) to restrict network access Configure security settings on network devices (passwords, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems) Ability to handle device management protocols (SNMP, Syslog, NTP) Manage Network Topology; Network Address Transition (NAT); and Quality of Service (QoS) Understanding of First Hop Redundancy Protocols: HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP Knowledge of cloud concepts, services, and architectures Familiarity with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) principles, components, and benefits Ability to manage Cisco’s SDN-based solution for campus networks Aware of automation tools like Ansible and Terraform

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1

Introduction

  • Cisco Certifications and the CCNA
  • Course Features
  • Course Organization, Lessons, and Appendixes
  • About Building Hands-On Skills
2

Fundamentals of Wireless Networks

  • Comparing Wired and Wireless Networks
  • Wireless LAN Topologies
  • Other Wireless Topologies
  • Wireless Bands and Channels
  • Review All the Key Topics
3

Analyzing Cisco Wireless Architectures

  • Autonomous AP Architecture
  • Cloud-based AP Architecture
  • Split-MAC Architectures
  • Comparing Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Deployments
  • Review All the Key Topics
4

Securing Wireless Networks

  • Anatomy of a Secure Connection
  • Wireless Client Authentication Methods
  • Wireless Privacy and Integrity Methods
  • WPA, WPA2, and WPA3
  • Review All the Key Topics
5

Building a Wireless LAN

  • Connecting a Cisco AP
  • Accessing a Cisco WLC
  • Connecting a Cisco WLC
  • Configuring a WLAN
  • Review All the Key Topics
6

Introduction to TCP/IP Transport and Applications

  • TCP/IP Layer 4 Protocols: TCP and UDP
  • TCP/IP Applications
  • Review All the Key Topics
7

Basic IPv4 Access Control Lists

  • IPv4 Access Control List Basics
  • Standard Numbered IPv4 ACLs
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
8

Named and Extended IP ACLs

  • Named ACLs and ACL Editing
  • Extended IP Access Control Lists
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
9

Applied IP ACLs

  • ACLs and Network Infrastructure Protocols
  • Comparing ACLs in IOS and IOS XE
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
10

Security Architectures

  • Security Terminology
  • Common Security Threats
  • Controlling and Monitoring User Access
  • Developing a Security Program to Educate Users
  • Review All the Key Topics
11

Securing Network Devices

  • Securing IOS Passwords
  • Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
12

Implementing Switch Port Security

  • Port Security Concepts and Configuration
  • Port Security Violation Modes
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
13

DHCP Snooping and ARP Inspection

  • DHCP Snooping
  • Dynamic ARP Inspection
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
14

Device Management Protocols

  • System Message Logging (Syslog)
  • Network Time Protocol (NTP)
  • Analyzing Topology Using CDP and LLDP
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
15

Network Address Translation

  • Network Address Translation Concepts
  • NAT Configuration and Troubleshooting
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
16

Quality of Service (QoS)

  • Introduction to QoS
  • Classification and Marking
  • Queuing
  • Shaping and Policing
  • Congestion Avoidance
  • Review All the Key Topics
17

First Hop Redundancy Protocols

  • First Hop Redundancy Protocols
  • Hot Standby Router Protocol
  • VRRP and GLBP Concepts
  • Review All the Key Topics
18

SNMP, FTP, and TFTP

  • Simple Network Management Protocol
  • FTP and TFTP
  • Review All the Key Topics
  • Command References
19

LAN Architecture

  • Analyzing Campus LAN Topologies
  • Ethernet Physical Media and Standards
  • Small Office/Home Office
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE)
  • Review All the Key Topics
20

WAN Architecture

  • Metro Ethernet
  • Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
  • Internet VPNs
  • Review All the Key Topics
21

Cloud Architecture

  • Server Virtualization
  • Cloud Computing Services
  • WAN Traffic Paths to Reach Cloud Services
  • Understanding Cloud Management
  • Review All the Key Topics
22

Introduction to Controller-Based Networking

  • SDN and Controller-Based Networks
  • Examples of Network Programmability and SDN
  • Comparing Traditional Versus Controller-Based Networks
  • Review All the Key Topics
23

Cisco Software-Defined Access (Cisco SD-Access)

  • Cisco SD-Access Fabric, Underlay, and Overlay
  • Cisco Catalyst Center and Cisco SD-Access Operation
  • Cisco Catalyst Center as a Network Management Platform
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Operational Management
  • Review All the Key Topics
24

Understanding REST and JSON

  • REST-Based APIs
  • Data Serialization and JSON
  • Review All the Key Topics
25

Understanding Ansible and Terraform

  • Device Configuration Challenges and Solutions
  • Ansible and Terraform Basics
  • Review All the Key Topics
26

CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 2, Second Edition, Exam Updates

  • The Purpose of This Lesson
  • News About the Next CCNA Exam Release
  • Updated Technical Content
27

Final Review

  • Advice About the Exam Event
  • Exam Review
28

Glossary

A

Appendix A: Numeric Reference Tables

B

Appendix B: Exam Topics Cross-Reference

  • CCNA 200-301 Exam Topic Order
  • Book Lessons, with Exam Topics Covered in Each
C

Appendix C: Topics from Previous Editions

  • Troubleshooting with IPv4 ACLs
  • Implementing HSRP
  • NTP Addendum
  • Metro Ethernet
  • MPLS VPNs
D

Appendix D: Practice for Lesson 6: Basic IPv4 Access Control Lists

  • Practice Problems

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Vol.2 focuses on advanced networking topics, preparing you for more complex networking roles and challenges. After completing this course you’ll be able to design, implement, and troubleshoot wireless networks; execute robust security measures; configure and manage network devices; understand emerging technologies like SDN and cloud computing; and be well prepared to pass the CCNA 200-301 certification exam.

This cert guide has been divided into 2 volumes to facilitate a structured and comprehensive approach for learning computer networking. Volume 1 provides the fundamental knowledge of networking and covers topics like TCP/IP model, Ethernet, IP addressing, routing, switching, VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol, and basic network troubleshooting. Whereas volume 2 focuses on more advanced topics like Wireless networks, network security, network management, emerging technologies (SDN, cloud computing), automation, and programming.

  Yes, volume 1 lays the foundational knowledge base for learning the advanced topics covered in Volume 2.

No, you’ll have to study both volume 1 & volume 2 to pass the CCNA certification exam.

The duration of this CCNA certification exam is 120 minutes.

The exam fee is $300.

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