Networking Essentials: This topic covers various sub-topics like network devices, interface and cabling options, and initial switch configuration. It provides a foundation for understanding how networks operate.
Ethernet Technologies: It discusses Ethernet addressing, LLDP, VLANs, STP, and LAG. The topic also provides key knowledge on the commands to configure and verify LLDP, VLANs, and STP.
IP Networking: This topic explores IP addressing for IPv4 and IPv6, Layer 3 forwarding logic, and routing. The sub-topics help build expertise for configuring routed networks and leveraging IP capabilities.
Network Services: This topic examines services like DHCP, NTP that provide critical network functionality. The sub-topics focus on deploying and verifying these key services.
Security Essentials: It covers securing access to network switch, authentication methods, and ACLs. The sub-topics provide the foundation for implementing basic network security.
Network Operations: This topic focuses on essential network operations skills like file transfers, troubleshooting, OS upgrades, and SNMP monitoring.
Automation: It introduces network automation capabilities. The sub-topics explain the role and benefits of using Smart Fabric services.