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Cisco Solutions and Networking Fundamentals Specialization

Packt

Cisco Solutions and Networking Fundamentals Specialization

Master Networking, Security, and Cisco Solutions.

Learn networking principles and Cisco solutions, from basics to advanced security and automation.

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Beginner level

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4 weeks to complete
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of switching, routing, and IP addressing in network environments

  • Configure VLANs and implement static and dynamic routing using Cisco CLI commands

  • Set up IP services such as DHCP, NAT, DNS, and NTP across network devices

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of switching, routing, and IP addressing in network environments

  • Configure VLANs and implement static and dynamic routing using Cisco CLI commands

  • Set up IP services such as DHCP, NAT, DNS, and NTP across network devices

Skills you'll gain

Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Computer Networking
Category: General Networking
Category: Software-Defined Networking
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Network Routers
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Network Switches
Category: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Category: Network Model
Category: OSI Models
Category: Network Administration
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Virtual Networking
Category: Network Security
Switching, Routing, and Network Services

Switching, Routing, and Network Services

Course 2, 6 hours

What you'll learn

  • Implement VLANs and configure interswitch connectivity in a simulated environment.

  • Understand and apply static and dynamic routing protocols to configure network traffic paths.

  • Configure and troubleshoot network services such as DHCP, DNS, and QoS for optimal network performance.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Category: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Category: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Network Routing
Category: Network Routers
Category: Virtual Networking
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Network Protocols
Category: TCP/IP
Category: System Configuration
Category: Network Security
Category: Network Performance Management
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: Routing Protocols
Category: Network Switches
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Network Administration
Network Security, Access Control, and Automation

Network Security, Access Control, and Automation

Course 3, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Configure and apply ACLs to control network traffic and enhance security

  • Implement VPNs and Layer 2 security to protect network infrastructure

  • Utilize automation techniques to manage and secure network operations efficiently

Skills you'll gain

Category: Automation
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Security Controls
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: Authentications
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Software-Defined Networking
Category: Encryption
Category: Firewall
Category: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Computer Security
Category: Network Monitoring
Category: Network Security
Category: Network Routing
Category: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Category: Application Programming Interface (API)
Category: General Networking
Category: IT Automation
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

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