Network Fundamentals

OSI & TCP/IP models, IP addressing, subnetting, and network topologies

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• OSI Model (7 Layers)
• TCP/IP Model
• IP Addressing & Subnetting
• IPv6
• Network Topologies
• Ethernet & Cabling
• Network Devices (Router, Switch, Hub)

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Network Access

VLANs, trunking, EtherChannel, wireless fundamentals

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• VLANs
• Trunking (802.1Q)
• EtherChannel (LACP/PAgP)
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP)
• Wireless Standards (802.11)
• WLANs & Access Points

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IP Connectivity

Routing protocols, OSPF, EIGRP, static routing, default routes

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• Static Routing
• Default Routes
• OSPF (Single Area)
• Administrative Distance
• Routing Tables
• IPv6 Routing

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IP Services

NAT, DHCP, DNS, NTP, SNMP, syslog, QoS basics

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• NAT & PAT
• DHCP
• DNS
• NTP
• SNMP & Syslog
• QoS Basics
• TFTP & FTP

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Security Fundamentals

ACLs, VPNs, wireless security, port security, AAA

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• Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• VPNs & Tunneling
• Port Security
• DHCP Snooping
• Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI)
• AAA & 802.1X
• Wireless Security (WPA2/WPA3)

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Automation & Programmability

REST APIs, JSON, Python, Ansible, network automation basics

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• REST APIs
• JSON, XML & YAML
• Python for Networking
• Ansible
• SDN Concepts
• Cisco DNA Center

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