CCT vs.

CCENT Skill Set

Complete CCT Skill Set (Topics) Identify the interfaces on Cisco equipment including the Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, 3560, 3750, 2975, and 2960 Series switches and Cisco 2800, 2900, 3800, 3900, 7200, 7300, and 7600 Series Integrated Service routers Identify and locate Cisco products by logo marking, model number and the serial number (including, but not limited to, locations on chassis, line card, module, or adapter) Identify and describe the commonly used hardware components Perform password recovery on a Cisco device Describe what a CSU/DSU does (such as loop back processes, and so on) and Telco termination point (such as demarc, and so on) Locate and use a text editor (such as Notepad), Terminal Emulation and the Windows command prompt Make a physical connection from laptop to Cisco device's console port and Ethernet port using correct cable Use modem to connect to Cisco console port and phone line Configure the correct DIP switch settings on the modem (or other appropriate settings) Identify the different loop-back plugs Identify null modem cable and application Configure and use TFTP server (such as TFTP d32) Use the hardware tools needed for repair CCT

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CCENT Complete CCENT Skill Set (Topics)

Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts, Explain the operation of Cisco switches and basic switching concepts, and Describe basic routing concepts (including packet forwarding and the router lookup process) Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data flows in a network and Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP models Determine the path between two hosts across a network Describe the components required for network and Internet communications Differentiate between LAN/WAN operations and features, and Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN

Extending a LAN with a switch or router

Describe in general terms the basic functionality and key differences for the following hardware: LAN switch, router, modem, and Wireless Access Points

TCP/IP Stack versus the OSI Model Path determination LAN and WAN components Differentiate between these Layer 2 technologies: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Serial, ATM, ISDN, DSL, Optical, and so on

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CCT vs. CCENT Skill Set

Complete CCT Skill Set (Topics) Identify the cabling on Cisco equipment Examining LAN cabling Managing IOS Software configurations using different connections Know how to use and interpret the basic Cisco IOS Software commands and using ping, telnet, SSH, and ipconfig commands Identify and correct common network problems at Layers 1 and 2 Describe what an IP address and subnet is Configure networks settings for Ethernet port on laptop (IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway) and establish a connection with Ethernet ports on Cisco equipment Exploring the Cisco Device Boot-up Process Describe the different operating modes for Cisco CatOS / IOS Software, Navigate between the different operating modes listed and Determine the current mode of the device Understanding the Cisco Device Interface Status Managing IOS Configurations using different connections Managing Cisco IOS Images Wireless components and topology Examine WAN connectivity CCT

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CCENT Complete CCENT Skill Set (Topics) Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet technologies Perform, save, and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management Verify network status and connectivity, device configuration and operation using basic utilities (including ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH, arp, and ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, autonegotiation, and switch hardware failures Describe the need and role of addressing in a network and create and apply an addressing scheme to a network Assign and verify valid IP addresses to hosts, servers, and networking devices in a LAN environment Describe the operation of Cisco routers (including router bootup process, POST, and router components) Access and utilize the router CLI to set basic parameters Connect, configure, and verify operation status of a device interface Manage IOS configuration files (including save, edit, upgrade, and restore) Manage Cisco IOS Software Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network (including SSID, BSS, and ESS) Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection Select the components required to meet a given network specification Describe common networking applications including web applications and the impact of applications (Voice Over IP and Video Over IP) on a network Interpret network diagrams Identify and correct common network problems at Layers 1, 2, 3 and 7 using a layered model approach Implement and verify basic security for a switch (port security and deactivate ports) Explain the basic uses and operation of NAT in a small network connecting to one ISP Describe the operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing Enable NAT for a small network with a single ISP and connection using SDM and verify operation using CLI and ping Describe, configure, verify, and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router (including CLI/SDM)

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CCT vs. CCENT Skill Set

Complete CCT Skill Set (Topics) CCT

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CCENT Complete CCENT Skill Set (Topics) Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a LAN environment Identify and correct IP addressing issues Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2 Perform and verify routing configuration tasks for a static or default route given specific routing requirements Implement password and physical security Describe standards associated with wireless media (including IEEE WI-FI Alliance and ITU/FCC) Identify the basic parameters to configure on a wireless network to ensure that devices connect to the correct access point Compare and contrast wireless security features and capabilities of WPA security (including open, WEP, and WPA-1/2) Identify common issues with implementing wireless networks Explain today's increasing network security threats and the need to implement a comprehensive security policy to mitigate the threats Explain general methods to mitigate common security threats to network devices, hosts, and applications Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications Describe security recommended practices including initial steps to secure network devices

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