Cisco Networking Academy Curriculum - Semester Three Scope and Sequence

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1 Cisco Networking Academy Curriculum - Semester Three Scope and Sequence Course Description: This is the third course in four courses designed to introduce new content and extend previously learned networking skills which will empower the student to enter the workforce and/or further their education and training in the computer networking field. A task analysis of current industry standards and occupational analysis was used in the development of content standards.. Instruction introduces and extends the student s knowledge and practical experience with switches, Local Area Networks (LAN s) and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN s) design, configuration and maintenance. Students develop practical experience in skills related to configuring LAN s, WAN s, Novell networks, Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX) routing and Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP) protocols and network troubleshooting. Topics Switches Students will: 1. Demonstrate an understanding Half-Duplex Ethernet Design. Define and apply RX (receive) and TX (transmit) method of transmission. Demonstrate the use of Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detect (CSMA/CD) applications to collision detection. 2. Explain the concepts of Congestion and Bandwidth and their application to Switched Ethernet LAN s. 3. Demonstrate the increase capabilities of applications when segmenting with LAN switches. Define switches application to larger files. Explain the OSI model level as it is applied when there is an increase in the number of files, users. Explain the function of a switch in Propagation Delay (Latency). Summarize Microsegmentation as it relates to Ethernet transmission times. Explain how switches operate when dealing with distance and attenuation issues. 4. Design a plan to decrease latency with switches when repeaters are present. 5. Understand and define a Full Duplex Ethernet Network. 6. Demonstrate the Functions involved in analyzing Bidirectional Traffic. Collision Free Traffic. 7. Explain the Operation of a Full Duplex Ethernet and summarize the typical inherent problems associated with full operation. 8. Design a plan that improves LAN performance which illustrates the processes LAN switches use to learn addresses; include the following in the illustration or be able 1

2 to explain and/or demonstrate the following concepts in the plan: Segmenting Segmenting Steps Dynamic Steps 9. Using the concepts of Segmentation and Collision Domains, solve a problem related to the low latency of LAN switches. 10. Recommend a method for applying the processes of segmenting using bridges to increased bandwidth. 11. Create a virtual circuit. 12. Define and describe the benefits of the following: Switching Symmetric switching Asymmetric switching 13. Demonstrate the process of segmenting using bridges and the effect on the following: OSI model level Operation Increased Latency 14. Define and demonstrate the function, operation and types of Memory Buffer. 15. Explain and demonstrate Segmenting using Routers and the respective effect on the following: OSI model level Function Increased latency with routers operation. 16. Compare and contrast the two types of memory buffer: Port-based Memory buffer Shared Memory buffer. (dynamic) 17. Compare and contrast the following switching methods; explain the advantages of: Store and Forward Cut-through 18. Summarize Spanning Tree Protocol. Explain the operation and function of spanning tree protocol as it involves the following: Loops Bridge protocol data units with STP advantages 2

3 19. Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of using Half-Duplex Ethernet and Full Duplex Ethernet. 20. Recommend a solution to a problem that requires the application of either a Half-Duplex Ethernet or a Full Duplex Ethernet; defend the recommendation. Virtual LAN s (VLANs) 21. Define and explain the functions and benefits of a VLAN. Explain the uses of switches in VLANs. 22. Demonstrate reorganizing user locations in VLANs; explain the process used. 23. Describe the advantages of using a VLAN. 24. Set up a VLAN. Summarize the process used. Paraphrase the benefits. 25. Define and describe the operation of Frame filtering by switches. 26. Define and explain the operation of Firewall segmentation for broadcast. 27. Compare and contrast the advantages of using firewall segmentation for broadcast. 28.List and summarize the IEEE 802 VLAN Standards. 29. Describe and discuss the operation and advantages of Frame Tagging. 30. Explain the benefits and operation of Broadcast Domains in VLANs. 31. Define and describe the process used to lower the number of broadcast storms. 32. Summarize the operation and benefits of using Legacy hubs. 33. State a typical problem in which controlling the broadcast domain size is the solution; explain the solution. 34. Explain the operation of VLAN Network Security. 35. Describe and be able to identify the processes used to transport VLANs across Backbones. 36. Given a scenario in which VLANs are transported across 3

4 Backbones, describe how each of the following contribute transport: Segmentation Number of users Access lists 37. Compare and contrast the initial configuration and configuration changes involved in the following: Port-centric VLANs Dynamic VLANs LAN DESIGN 38. Define and explain each of the LAN design goals of: Functionality Scalability Adaptability Manageability 39. Design a Local Area Network and justify and/or document the decisions made about each of the following design characteristics: Design Methodology Analyze requirements and document Identify and justify decisions concerning Business Issues Identify and justify decisions concerning Technology Issues Identify and justify decisions concerning Administrative Issues Develop a LAN using both a Star and Extended Star topology Document the IP Addressing Scheme 40. Set up a VLAN implementation plan Gather and analyze network requirements Analyze and document customer s LAN requirements Write and state the customer s problem 41. Design a Network 42. Describe and document the criteria used to address: Speed Expansion 43. Document the purpose and source of the devices chosen for Layer Two; specify and justify bridges and switches used. 44. Document the purpose and source of the devices chosen for Layer Three; specify and justify routers used. 45. Define, state the purpose and document Server choice: 4

5 Enterprise Workgroup 46. Documentation must include illustrations and justifications for the each of the following: Physical Layer(s) Logical application Addressing Maps State and justify reasons for documentation Internet Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP) 47. Explain Path determination in Network Layer Describe and identify the differences in router function and network layer function 48. Compare and contrast Network Addresses and Host Addresses in Network Layer Addressing 49. Configure IGRP Protocols using Global tasks Interface tasks 50. Demonstrate IGRP Configuration tasks 51. Define and summarize the purpose of Routed versus Routing Protocols 52. Demonstrate Network Layer Protocol Operation 53. Do a multiprotocol routing 54. Define and explain the difference in operation of Static versus dynamic protocol routing Demonstrate typology changes 55. Define and conduct a dynamic routing operation Identify, write and document the resultant Metrics changes 56. Compare and contrast the various classes of routing protocols including: Distance vector Hybrid Link state 57. Explain convergence and be able to define and document when it occurs 58. Define and be able to identify and document when the following types of IP routing occurs: Static routes Default routes Dynamic routing 5

6 59. Define, give the purpose and operational characteristics of the following: Autonomous system Internal/External Routing protocol IGRP 60. Illustrate and explain Composite Metric ACCESS CONTROL LISTS 61. Define and describe the purpose and operation of: Standard Access lists Extended Access Lists 62. Create a list of deny/permit tests; explain the difference 63. Define and explain the function and operation of Wildcard masks bits 64. Create an access list that illustrates each of the following: Configuration commands Global Statements Interface Commances 65. Summarize how to identify access lists 66. Explain and conduct the processes involved for testing packs with access lists 67. Create an IP access list using the following Wildcard mask bits Wildcard any Wildcard host 68. Configure IP with standard access 69. Configure extending IP with access lists using named IP access list 70. Document location of IP access list NOVELL IPX 71. Explain the features of Cisco routers used in a Novell Network 72. Discuss the difference between Novell IPX and other networks 73. Compare the features of Novell NetWare with known non- Novell NetWare 74. Configure a Novell Network using Novell IPX addresses Network Number Network Node 6

7 75. Explain the process of determining IPX addresses 76. Illustrate the operation of distance vector routing protocols 77. Define, explain the purpose and the dynamic of SAP Broadcast 78. Name, define and summarize Cisco encapsulation names 79. Conduct a Novell RIP routing 80. Configure a Novell IPX network using: Global Tasks Interface Tasks 81. Verify an IPX operation by monitoring the following; (document the monitoring activities) Routing tables IPX servers IPX Traffic 82. Troubleshoot an Novell network documenting IPX Routing IPX SAP 7