Cisco Certified Network Associate is a certification offered by Cisco for networking professionals. Cisco is one of the renowned companies for building and selling networking devices. The CCNA 200-301 exam tests professionals' networking fundamentals, networking access, IP connectivity, and networking security skills in depth. It is an associate-level certification, so it does not require any prior experience. CCNA certification starts from the basics of networking and moves to the intermediate level. It provides the necessary skillset and knowledge needed for the various in-demand networking job roles.
The CCNA 200-125 and the new CCNA 200-301 exams differ in modules as well as in some other areas:
Exam modules with their percentage weightage:
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CCNA 200-125 |
CCNA 200-301 |
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WAN Technologies (10%) |
Network Fundamentals (20%) |
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Infrastructure Service (10%) |
Network Access (20%) |
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Infrastructure Security (11%) |
IP Connectivity (25%) |
|
Infrastructure Management
(10%) |
IP Services (10%) |
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Network Fundamentals (15%) |
Security Fundamentals (15%) |
|
LAN Switching Technologies
(21%) |
Automation & Programmability (10%) |
|
Routing Technologies (23%) |
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Domains
of the new CCNA 200-301
Domain
1: Network Fundamentals
This domain explains the importance and uses of networking devices like routers, switches, and hubs. You will also learn different types of network topologies used and types of cabling, TCP and UDP protocols, IPV4 and IPV6, and Wireless principles in this domain.
Domain
2: Network Access
This domain provides an in-depth understanding of VLANs (Virtual Local Area Network), Inter switch connectivity Cisco Discovery Protocol and LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol), Wireless architectures, RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol), and WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) Components.
Domain
3: IP Connectivity
In this domain, you will get familiar with the codes for connected routes, static routes, local routes, OSPF routes, and the routing table's components. You will also know how a router makes a forwarding decision by default and FHRP (First Hop Redundancy Protocol).
Domain
4: IP Services
This domain provides awareness of NAT's configuration & verification (Network Address Translation) static and pool and NTP (Network Time Protocol) operating in client and server mode. You will learn about network protocols such as DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), and SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol).
Domain
5: : Security
Fundamentals
Security is a crucial aspect of networking; that's why this domain is added to the new CCNA Certification exam. In this module, you will understand threats, vulnerabilities, attacks, and mitigation techniques. It also explains how to apply them to protect the network infrastructure, port security, and Wireless security protocols like WPA, WPA2, WPA3.
Domain
6: Automation & Programmability
The module also covers characteristics of REST-based
APIs (CRUD, HTTP verbs, and data encoding). Explain how to configure management
mechanisms like Puppet, Chef, Ansible. It also gives knowledge of Cisco DNA
Center enabled device management.
Features of CCNA 200-301 certification:
CCNA 200-301 is designed to improve and enhance the networking knowledge of an individual. The certification authorizes the holder's general ability to install, secure, operate, and troubleshoot issues within business networks. Cisco CCNA certification offers professionals an in-depth understanding of networking. It helps networking specialists keep up-to-date their skills and knowledge. This certification alone can open the door to opportunities in your career and raise a higher salary than other professionals applying for the same position.
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