© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 1 CCNA Overview Discovery and Exploration.

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 4 Feature Comparison ~70 hours per course Time to Learn Required minimum of four weeks to complete each course and minimum of four months to complete all four courses Required minimum of four weeks to complete each course and minimum of three months to complete all four courses Courses structured to increase flexibility and efficiency in course sequence Required minimum of six months to complete all four courses Business Rules Four courses – structured by practical network environments PLUS: E-doing Introduction to advanced technologies Helps prepare students for entry-level IT careers by teaching applied skills early in the curriculum Four courses – structured by protocols and technologies within various topologies PLUS: E-doing Introduction to advanced technologies Extra theory and more challenging labs Four courses – structured by protocols and technology Content Basic PC usage skills Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills typically associated with students in engineering, math, or science degree programs Basic PC usage skills Expected Student Capabilities CCNA DiscoveryCCNA ExplorationCCNA v3.1 Required minimum of four weeks to complete each course and minimum of four months to complete all four courses ~70 hours per course Required minimum of four weeks to complete each course and minimum of three months to complete all four courses Courses structured to increase flexibility and efficiency in course sequence

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 5 Aligning Certifications to Jobs CertificationSkills CertifiedJob RolesJob Titles Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) Install, operate, and troubleshoot small routed and switched networks Basic optimization of network Connect to other networks (LANs and WANs) Install a small wireless network Identify security threats and basic mitigation methods Setup, install and maintain PCs, servers, racks and cabling Train users Support senior technicians Staff a help desk, retrieve calls, and isolate problems Use monitoring tools to verify network operations Entry Level Help Desk Technician Entry Level Technical Support IT Systems Coordinator Entry Level Operating Center Technician Entry Level IT Technician/ Specialist CCNA Install, operate and troubleshoot medium sized routed and switched networks Implement and troubleshoot various protocols to manage addressing, perform load balancing and authentication Establish and troubleshoot connection to service provider over WAN Assist in design, installation, configuration and maintenance of medium sized routed and switched networks Isolate network problems Support users via helpdesk for hardware, software and network Use monitoring tools to ensure network operations Help Desk Support Specialist Network Technician Network Specialist Network Administrator Technical Support Specialist Network Engineering Technician

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 6 Migrate Students from CCNA v3.1 to CCNA Discovery or CCNA Exploration  Student migration guidelines offer flexibility to assist moving to the new, improved curricula  No direct mapping exists between CCNA v3.1 and CCNA Discovery or CCNA Exploration  Supplemental material recommendations to fill any knowledge gaps when migrating to the new curricula include topics: Essential for students to understand to succeed in the new courses Partially covered or not covered at all in CCNA v3.1 Not reviewed again in the new courses  Consideration was given to limit the amount of supplemental review that students need in order to migrate successfully  End of availability of CCNA v3.1 English curriculum Course 131 July 2008 Courses 2 - 4 31 July 2009

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 7 CCNA v3.1 to CCNA Discovery or CCNA Exploration Student Migration Guidelines Completed Migrate to CCNA Discovery Migrate to CCNA Exploration CCNA 1 v3.1 CCNA Discovery 2 + Supplemental Review* CCNA Exploration 2 OR CCNA Exploration 3 + Supplemental Review* CCNA 2 v3.1TBD** CCNA 3 v3.1 Not Applicable (complete CCNA 4 v3.1) Not Applicable (complete CCNA 4 v3.1) *Chapters/Sections from prior courses **To be determined – Jan/Feb 2008 timeframe

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 8 CCNA v3.1 to CCNA Discovery Student Migration Guidelines CCNA 4 WAN Technologies CCNA 3 Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing CCNA 2 Routers and Routing Basics CCNA 1 Networking Basics COMPLETED CCNA Discovery CCNA v3.1 Supplemental Review + Networking for Home and Small Businesses Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise Designing and Supporting Computer Networks

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 9 CCNA v3.1 to CCNA Exploration Student Migration Guidelines Accessing the WAN CCNA 4 WAN Technologies LAN Switching and Wireless CCNA 3 Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing Routing Protocols and Concepts CCNA 2 Routers and Routing Basics Network Fundamentals CCNA 1 Networking Basics COMPLETED CCNA Exploration CCNA v3.1 Supplemental Review + + Both courses required, start with either one

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 10 Moving from CCNA 1 v3.1 to CCNA Discovery 2 Supplemental Study Topics from CCNA Discovery 1 CCNA Discovery 1: Networking for Home and Small Businesses ChapterChapter NameSectionSection Name 3Connecting to the NetworkSection 3.5.7Learn to use Packet Tracer Section 3.6Plan and Connect a Local Network 4Connecting to the Internet through an ISP Section 4.2Sending Information Across the Internet Section 4.3Networking Devices in a NOC 5Network Addressing Section 5.3How IP Addresses are Obtained Section 5.4Address Management 7Wireless Technology AllAll Sections 8Basic SecurityAllAll Sections 9Troubleshooting your NetworkSection 9.3Common Issues Section 9.4Troubleshooting and the Help Desk

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 11 Moving from CCNA 1 v3.1 to CCNA Exploration 2 or 3 Supplemental Study Topics from CCNA Exploration 1 CCNA Exploration 1: Routing Protocols and Concepts ChapterChapter NameSectionSection Name 5OSI Network LayerAllAll Sections 6Addressing the NetworkSection 6.3Assigning Addresses Section 6.4Is it on my Network? Section 6.5Calculating Addresses Section 6.6Testing the Network Layer 7OSI Data Link LayerSection 7.4Putting it all together 9Overview of EthernetSection 9.6Hubs and Switches Section 9.7Address Resolution Protocol 10Planning and Cabling your NetworkAllAll Sections 11Configuring and testing your NetworkAllAll Sections

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 12 Instructor Training  Not required but strongly recommended  Encouraged to read the new CCNA curricula, Interactive Course Guide (ICG), Instructor Reference Guide (IRG) and slide presentations Current Instructor  In person training required. Approximately 40 classroom hours per course; similar to current CCNA v3.1 New Instructor (min. 4-8 hours per course)(min. 8-10 hours per course) CCNA ExplorationCCNA Discovery

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 15 Outstanding Equipment Question  What is the “cable-making and cable-testing” equipment needed for CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration?  Are these different for Discovery and Exploration?  The details will be available soon.

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 17 New order, flow, and format CCNA Discovery Changes Compared to CCNA v3.1 New courses No 1-to-1 mapping Curriculum Framework Course Content Designing and Supporting Computer Networks Enterprise overview LAN/WAN performance IP addressing – VLSM and subnetting Advanced switching and routing EIGRP, OSPF, VLANs, VTP, Frame Relay LAN, WAN, VLAN troubleshooting Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise Intro to OSI model/TCP model SMB routing and switching WAN technology IP addressing Network devices and cabling Security/disaster recovery Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP Introduction to networking Basic cabling for Small and Home Office LAN addressing and network services Basic wireless and security Troubleshooting – plan/build home network Networking for Home and Small Businesses CCNA Discovery CCNA v3.1 CCNA 1 Networking Basics CCNA 2 Routers and Routing Basics CCNA 3 Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing CCNA 4 WAN Technologies Practical application, theory, soft skills and career exploration Design concepts and equipment selection IP addressing on a LAN/WAN Network design Cisco device configuration upgrade Stronger theoretical notion of converged networks

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 18 CCNA Discovery Instructional Methodology Networking for Home or Small Businesses Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise Designing and Supporting Computer Networks Routing Routing table operation Introduce protocols; configure routes and routers Configure VLAN, RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF Design, configure, and test EIGRP and OSPF Switching Introduce and practice broadcast domain, switch operation, MAC address table concepts Configure switch management interface and port security, configure and connect switches Configure VLAN membership, Spanning Tree, 802.1q trunking operation Design and prototype access layer switched network, configure and verify switch operations Addressing Implement IP addressing, DHCP configuration, and NAT operation. Intro and practice subnets, classless IP addressing and routing, VLSM, subnetting methods, IPv6 Reinforce VLSM, Introduce route summarization and aggregation Review and expand IPv6; IP addressing design and configuration ACLs Verify, implement and troubleshoot ACLs in the Enterprise Review ACLs and use to incorporate security in a branch office network

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 19 Example – CCNA Discovery Skills Development Networking for Home or Small Businesses Working at a Small-to- Medium Business or ISP Introducing Routing & Switching in the Enterprise Designing and Supporting Computer Networks Network Devices Introduce hosts, hubs, switches, routers, access points and firewalls. Generic and in context of Linksys devices. Introduce 3-Layer network model and the devices at each layer. Introduce Cisco devices - 1841 ISRs, routers, Catalyst 2960 switches. Review firewall functions. Introduce IDS and IPS Review router and switch functionality. Introduce Enterprise converged networks that include voice. Review router and switch functionality. Describe Quality of Service and how it is implemented on networking devices. TCP/IP Protocols Introduce Protocol Stack TCP and UDP functionality TCP/IP Application Layer protocols. Expand on functionality of TCP and UDP. Expand concept of ports and sockets Expand discussion of application layer protocols, with a focus on DNS, HTTP, FTP and the e-mail protocols. Apply traffic filters based on protocol and port recognition. Design implementations of access-list filters based on application, protocol, and port recognition. OSI Model Introduce OSI Model and functionality. Review OSI Model functionality. Reinforce OSI Model as troubleshooting tool. Place TCP/IP protocols and network device functionality at appropriate OSI model layers. Review OSI Model Functionality and use as a troubleshooting tool. Review OSI model functionality in context of network design - Layer 1, 2, and 3 design issues.

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 20 CCNA Discovery Course Outline Ch Networking for Home and Small Businesses Working at a Small-to- Medium Business or ISP Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise Designing and Supporting Computer Networks 1 Personal Computer Hardware The Internet and Its Uses Networking in the Enterprise Introducing Network Design Concepts 2 Operating SystemsHelp Desk Exploring the Enterprise Network Infrastructure Gathering Network Requirements 3 Connecting to the Network Planning a Network Upgrade Switching in an Enterprise Network Characterizing the Existing Network 4 Connecting to the Internet Through an ISP Planning the Addressing Structure Addressing in an Enterprise Network Identifying Application Impacts on Network Design 5 Network Addressing Configuring Network Devices Routing with a Distance Vector Protocol Creating the Network Design 6 Network ServicesRouting Routing with a Link-State Protocol Using IP Addressing in the Network Design 7 Wireless TechnologiesISP Services Implementing Enterprise WAN Links Prototyping the Campus Network 8 Basic SecurityISP Responsibility Filtering Traffic Using Access Control Lists Prototyping the WAN 9 Troubleshooting Your Network Course Summary: Putting it all together Troubleshooting an Enterprise Network Preparing the Proposal 10 Course Summary: Putting it all together Course Summary: Putting it all together Course Summary: Putting it all together

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 25 Discovery: Networking for Home and Small Businesses Chapter 3 Connecting to the Network Chapter 5 Network Addressing Chapter 5 Network Addressing IP Addresses and Subnet Masks Types of IP Addresses How IP Addresses are Obtained Address Management Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Through an ISP Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Through an ISP Chapter 1 Personal Computer Hardware Chapter 2 Operating Systems Choosing the Operating System Installing the Operating System Maintaining the Operating System Personal Computers and Applications Types of Computers Binary Representation of Data Computer Components and Peripherals Computer System Components Introduction to Networking Principles of Communication Communicating on a Local Wired Network Building the Access Layer of an Ethernet Network Building the Distribution Layer of a Network Plan and Connect a Local Network The Internet and How We Connect to It Sending Information Across the Internet Networking Devices in a NOC Cables and Connectors Working with Twisted-Pair Cabling NEW

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 26 Discovery: Networking for Home and Small Businesses Chapter 8 Basic Security Chapter 8 Basic Security Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Your Network Chapter 7 Wireless Technologies Wireless Technology Wireless LANs Security Considerations on a Wireless LAN Chapter 6 Network Services Chapter 6 Network Services Client/Servers and Their Interaction Application Protocols and Services Layered Model and Protocols Chapter 10 Course Summary Chapter 10 Course Summary Putting It All Together Configuring an Integrated AP and Wireless Client Networking Threats Methods of Attack Security Policy Using Firewalls Troubleshooting Process Troubleshooting Issues Common Issues Troubleshooting and the Help Desk NEW

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 27 Discovery 1 SMT What will you tell your colleagues? “I will tell my colleagues that there will be a great new revised version of the CCNA Curricula that will integrate seamlessly into our Small Learning Communities SLC's” (US/Canada) “Excellent course that everyone should plan on adopting.” (US/Canada) “It's exciting to see a course that will not turn off the students because of the level of difficulty, but will instead make them think about their current set ups at home and in school, and enjoin them to explore further and deeper into the technology.” (AP) “The course will be much easier to teach because of the labs and activities.” (AP)

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 29 Discovery: Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP Chapter 3 Planning a Network Upgrade Chapter 4 Planning the Addressing Structure Chapter 4 Planning the Addressing Structure Chapter 2 Help Desk Chapter 2 Help Desk Help Desk Technicians OSI Model ISP Troubleshooting Chapter 1 The Internet and Its Uses Chapter 1 The Internet and Its Uses What is the Internet? Internet Service Providers ISP Connectivity Chapter 5 Configuring Network Devices Common Issues Planning the Network Upgrade Purchasing and Maintaining Equipment IP Addressing in the LAN NAT and PAT Initial ISR Router Configuration Configuring an ISR with SDM Configuring a Router Using IOS CLI Initial Cisco 2960 Switch Configuration Connecting the CPE to the ISP NEW

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 30 Discovery: Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP Chapter 8 ISP Responsibility Chapter 8 ISP Responsibility Chapter 9 Course Summary Chapter 9 Course Summary Chapter 7 ISP Services Chapter 7 ISP Services Introducing ISP Services Protocols That Support ISP Services Domain Name Service Chapter 6 Routing Chapter 6 Routing Enabling Routing Protocols Exterior Routing Protocols ISP Security Considerations Security Tools Monitoring and Managing the ISP Putting It All Together Services and Protocols Backups and Disaster Recovery NEW

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 32 Discovery: Introducing Routing & Switching in the Enterprise Chapter 3 Switching in an Enterprise Network Describing Enterprise Level Switching Preventing Switching Loops Configuring VLANs Trunking and Inter-VLAN Routing Maintaining VLANs on an Enterprise Network Chapter 5 Routing with a Distance Vector Protocol Chapter 5 Routing with a Distance Vector Protocol Managing Enterprise Networks Routing Using the RIP Protocol Implementing Single-Area OSPF Using Multiple Routing Protocols Chapter 4 Addressing in an Enterprise Network Chapter 4 Addressing in an Enterprise Network Using a Hierarchical IP Network Address Scheme Using VLSM Using Classless Routing and CIDR Using NAT and PAT Chapter 1 Networking in the Enterprise Describing the Enterprise Network Identifying Enterprise Applications Supporting Remote Workers Chapter 2 Exploring the Enterprise Network Infrastructure Describing the Current Network Supporting the Enterprise Edge Reviewing Routing and Switching NEW

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 33 Discovery: Introducing Routing & Switching in the Enterprise Chapter 8 Filtering Traffic Using Access Control Lists Using Access Control Lists Using a Wildcard Mask Configuring Access Control Lists Permitting & Denying Specific Types of Traffic Filtering Traffic Using ACLs Chapter 9 Troubleshooting an Enterprise Network Understanding the Impact of Network Failure Troubleshooting Switching and Connectivity Issues Troubleshooting Routing Issues Troubleshooting WAN Configurations Troubleshooting ACL Issues Chapter 7 Implementing Enterprise WAN Links Connecting the Enterprise WAN Comparing Common WAN Encapsulations Using Frame Relay Chapter 6 Routing with a Link-State Protocol Chapter 6 Routing with a Link-State Protocol Routing Using the OSPF Protocol Implementing Single-Area OSPF Using Multiple Routing Protocols Chapter 10 Course Summary Putting It All Together NEW

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 34 Discovery 3 SMT What will you tell your colleagues? IT is great - much better than the 3.0/3.1 Lots of good information that is explained well. there are also a lot of good resources (US/Canada) It is better than any other course I have seen and will encourage them to adopt ASAP! (US/Canada) this course [will] actually ease the delivery of the lesson, and this really great! (AP) This course is relatively easy to understand, less lecture time is needed and more time can be allocated for actual practice / labs. (AP)

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 35 Discovery 3 SMT What will you tell future students? learning networking now with the new curriculum is a lot easier, more fun (AP) That it is a lot easier to understand. That it is better and robust (AP) It is exciting, engaging and does a fantastic job in delivering the necessary content to meet the new CCNA objectives as well as teaching how to design, build and maintain networks. (US/Can) That Cisco has provided them with a great course for learning networking information. (US/Can)

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 37 Discovery: Designing & Supporting Computer Networks Chapter 1 Introducing Network Design Concepts Discovering Network Design Basics Investigating Core Layer Design Considerations Investigating Distribution Layer Considerations Investigating Access Layer Design Considerations Investigating Server Farms and Security Investigating Wireless Network Considerations Supporting WANs and Remote Workers Chapter 2 Gathering Network Requirements Explaining the Sales Process Introducing Cisco Lifecycle Services Preparing for the Design Process Identifying Technical Requirements & Constraints Identifying Manageability Design Considerations Chapter 3 Characterizing the Existing Network Documenting the Existing Network Updating the Existing Cisco IOS Upgrading Existing Hardware Performing a Wireless Site Survey Documenting Network Design Requirements Chapter 4 Identifying Application Impacts on Network Design Chapter 4 Identifying Application Impacts on Network Design Chapter 5 Creating the Network Design Characterizing Network Applications Explaining Common Network Applications Introducing Quality of Service (QoS) Examining Voice and Video Options Documenting Applications and Traffic Flows Analyzing the Requirements Selecting the Appropriate LAN Topology Designing the WAN and Remote Worker Support Designing Wireless Networks Incorporating Security NEW

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 38 Discovery: Designing & Supporting Computer Networks Chapter 6 Using IP Addressing in the Network Design Chapter 6 Using IP Addressing in the Network Design Creating an Appropriate IP Addressing Design Creating the IP Address and Naming Scheme Describing IPv4 and IPv6 Chapter 7 Prototyping the Campus Network Chapter 7 Prototyping the Campus Network Building a Prototype to Validate a Design Prototyping the LAN Prototyping the Server Farm Chapter 8 Prototyping the WAN Chapter 8 Prototyping the WAN Prototyping Remote Connectivity Prototyping WAN Connectivity Prototyping Remote Worker Support Chapter 9 Preparing the Proposal Chapter 9 Preparing the Proposal Assembling the Existing Proposal Information Developing the Implementation Plan Planning for the Installation Creating and Presenting the Proposal Chapter 10 Course Summary Chapter 10 Course Summary Putting It All Together NEW

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 39 Discovery 4 SMT What will you tell your colleagues? Great for application of all concepts from Discovery 1-3 (US/Can) Awesome course! (US/Canada) It’s a great new course that is aligned with the industry standard technology. (AP) The course prepares the student for a real network engineering job. (AP)

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 40 Discovery 4 SMT What will you tell future students? You’re gonna like this!! (US/Can) It will be a course that will prepare them towards the CCNA certification with lots of activities and hands on lab on real world scenarios or applications. (AP) there's a lot that they will discover in this course and will make students realize the value of networking skills at the end of it. (AP) This is the future! (US/Can)

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 42 CCNA Exploration Changes Compared to Current CCNA Course Changes Removed ISDN Added new WAN concepts Added ACLs, VPN concepts Accessing the WAN WAN Technologies CCNA 4 Can be taught before, with, or after Routing Protocols and Concepts Added Rapid Spanning Tree protocol Added wireless concepts More challenging labs LAN Switching and Wireless Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing CCNA 3 Can be taught before, with, or after LAN Switching and Wireless Removed IGRP Added VLSM, OSPF, EIGRP More challenging labs Routing Protocols and Concepts Routers and Routing Basics CCNA 2 Intro to Advanced Technologies and Converged Networks Top-Down Approach to Networking Network Fundamentals Networking Basics CCNA 1 CCNA Exploration CCNA v3.1

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 43 LAN Switching and Wireless CCNA Exploration: Flexibility in Course Sequence Network Fundamentals Routing Protocols and Concepts Accessing the WAN LAN Switching and Wireless Network Fundamentals Routing Protocols and Concepts Accessing the WAN LAN Switching and Wireless Network Fundamentals Routing Protocols and Concepts Accessing the WAN

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 46 Exploration: Network Fundamentals Chapter 1 Living in a Network-Centric World Chapter 1 Living in a Network-Centric World Chapter 2 Communicating Over the Network LANs, WANs, and Internetworks The Platform for Communications Protocols Using Layered Models Network Addressing Chapter 3 Application Layer Functionality and Protocols Chapter 4 OSI Transport Layer Chapter 4 OSI Transport Layer Chapter 5 OSI Network Layer Chapter 5 OSI Network Layer Communication – An Essential Part of Our Lives Communicating in a Network- Centric World The Network as a Platform The Architect of the Internet Trends in Networking Applications – The Interface Between the Networks Making Provisions for Applications and Services Application Layer Protocols and Services Examples Roles of the Transport Layer The TCP Protocol – Communicating with Reliability Managing TCP Sessions The UDP Protocol – Communicating with Low Overhead IPv4 Networks – Dividing Devices into Groups Routing – How Our Data Packets are Handled Routing Processes: How Routes are Learned NEW

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 47 Exploration: Network Fundamentals Chapter 6 Addressing the Network – IPv4 Chapter 7 Data Link Layer Chapter 7 Data Link Layer Chapter 8 OSI Physical Layer Chapter 8 OSI Physical Layer Chapter 9 Ethernet Chapter 11 Configuring and Testing Your Network Chapter 10 Planning and Cabling Networks Media Access Control Techniques Data Link Layer – Accessing the Media Media Access Control Addressing and Framing Data Putting It All Together The Physical Layer – Communication Signals Physical Signaling and Encoding: Representing Physical Media – Connecting Communication Configuring Cisco Devices – IOS Basics Applying a Basic Configuration Using Cisco IOS Verifying Connectivity IPv4 Addresses Addresses for Different Purposes Assigning Addresses Is It On My Network? Calculating Addresses Testing the Network Layer Overview of Ethernet Ethernet – Communication through the LAN The Ethernet Frame Ethernet Media Access Control Ethernet Physical Layer Hubs and Switches Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Device Interconnections LANs – Making the Physical Connection Developing an Addressing Scheme Calculating the Subnets Device Interconnections Monitoring and Documenting Networks NEW

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 48 Exploration 1 SMT What will you tell your colleagues? “The new course is a considerable improvement over v3.1, and should be offered ASAP” (Emerging Mkts) “Dump 3.1 ASAP” (US/Canada) “It is a great improvement compared to 3.1, more hands-on labs, PT activities, the whole course a very significant improvement” (European Markets) “That it is a great improvement and worth the effort needed to adapt to the new approach” (European Markets)

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 50 Exploration: Routing Protocols and Concepts Chapter 1 Introduction to Routing and Packet Forwarding Chapter 1 Introduction to Routing and Packet Forwarding Chapter 2 Static Routing Chapter 2 Static Routing Chapter 3 Introduction to Dynamic Routing Protocols Chapter 4 Distance Vector Routing Protocols Chapter 4 Distance Vector Routing Protocols Chapter 5 RIP Version 1 Chapter 5 RIP Version 1 CLI Configuration and Addressing Inside the Router Building the Routing Table Path Determination and Switching Functions Router Configuration Labs Classifying Dynamic Routing Protocols Introduction and Advantages Metrics Administrative Distances Routing Protocol and Subnetting Activities Network Discovery Introduction to Distance Vector Routing Protocols Routing Table Maintenance Routing Loops Distance Vector Routing Protocols Today Basic RIPv1 Configuration RIPv1: Distance Vector, Classful Routing Protocol Verification and Troubleshooting Automatic Summarization Default Route and RIPv1 Routers in Networks Router Configuration Review Exploring Directly- Connected Networks Static Routes with “Next Hop” Addresses Static Routes with Exit Interfaces Summary and Default Static Routes Managing and Troubleshooting Static Routes Static Route Configuration Labs NEW

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 51 Exploration: Routing Protocols and Concepts Chapter 6 VLSM and CIDR Chapter 7 RIPv2 Chapter 7 RIPv2 Chapter 8 The Routing Table: A Closer Look Chapter 8 The Routing Table: A Closer Look Chapter 9 EIGRP Chapter 11 OSPF Chapter 10 Link-State Routing Protocols The Routing Table Structure Routing Table Lookup Process Routing Behavior Link-State Routing Protocols Implementing Link-State Routing Protocols VLSM Classful and Classless Addressing CIDR VLSM and Route Summarization Activity Configuring RIPv2 RIPv1 Limitations VLSM and CIDR Verifying and Troubleshooting RIPv2 RIPv2 Configuration Labs Routing Table Labs Introduction to EIGRP Basic EIGRP Configuration EIGRP Metric Calculation DUAL More EIGRP Configuration EIGRP Configuration Labs Introduction to OSPF Basic OSPF Configuration The OSPF Metric OSPF and Multi-Access Networks More OSPF Configuration OSPF Configuration Labs NEW

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 52 Exploration 2 SMT What will you tell your colleagues? “Implement the new curriculum immediately” (US/Canada) “That it is much better than the old one” (European Markets) “It will be a great improvement and will help students to be more confident on the routing process. The teaching activity will be simplified and more time can be spent for labs activity.” (European Markets) “Very good, much more information about how the things work, not just mentioned it but explaining it.” (European Markets)

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 54 Exploration: LAN Switching & Wireless Chapter 1 LAN Design Chapter 2 Basic Switch Concepts and Configuration Chapter 3 VLANs Chapter 4 VTP Chapter 6 Inter-VLAN Routing Chapter 5 STP Chapter 7 Basic Wireless Concepts and Configuration Switched LAN Architecture Matching Switches to Specific LAN Functions Forwarding Frames Using a Switch Intro to Ethernet / 802.3 LANs Switch Management Configuration Configuring Switch Security Introducing VLANs VLAN Trunking Configure VLANs and Trunk Troubleshooting VLANs and Trunk VTP Concepts VTP Operation Configure VTP Redundant Layer 2 Topologies Introduction to STP STP Convergence PVST+, RSTP, and Rapid PVST+ Inter-VLAN Routing Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing Troubleshooting Inter-VLAN Routing The Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Security Configure Wireless LAN Access Troubleshooting Simple WLAN Problems NEW

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 55 Exploration 3 SMT What will you tell your colleagues? There are great improvements since the last version (Europe) This course [will] help the students to understand the arguments very well and us help to teach (Europe) Major Improvements are coming with the new release (U.S.) This is so much better than the v3.1 (U.S.)

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 56 Exploration 3 SMT What will you tell future students? This course is very interesting and is a much better than the older version. There is a lot of information about new technology so if you plan to get a good job take this course. (Europe) You will learn a lot about theory and practice on networking; with this knowledge you will be able to launch a professional career. (Europe) This course will not only prepare you for the CCNA exam, but it will give you marketable skills. (U.S.)

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 58 Exploration: Accessing the WAN Chapter 1 Introduction to WAN WAN Connection Options WAN Technology Concepts Providing Integrated Services to Enterprise Chapter 2 PPP Serial Point to Point Links PPP Concepts Configuring PPP Configuring PPP with Authentication Configuring Frame Relay Basic Frame Relay concepts Chapter 3 Frame Relay Chapter 4 Network Security Configuring Advanced Frame Relay Advanced Frame Relay Concepts Using Cisco SDM Secure Router Network Services Securing Cisco Routers Introduction to Network Security Secure Router Management Chapter 6 Teleworker Services Chapter 5 ACLs Chapter 8 Network Trouble- shooting Chapter 7 IP Addressing services Configuring Extended ACLs Configuring Standard ACLs Using ACLs to Secure Networks Broadband Services Business Requirements for Teleworker Services Configuring Complex ACLs Scaling Networks with NAT DHCP IPv6 VPN Technology Common WAN Implementation Issues Troubleshooting Methodologies and Tools Establishing Network Performance Baseline Network Troubleshoot ing NEW

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 59 Exploration 4 Overview New Topics PT & Activities Hands-on Labs Discussion Cisco Enterprise Architecture Security Complex ACLs VPN, IPSec IPv6 Troubleshooting Methodologies Each chapter includes extensive number of PT and other activities Each chapter introduces 3 types of labs -first lab introduces the key concepts of the chapter -challenging lab -troubleshooting lab What instructors like and don’t like

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 60 Exploration 4 SMT What will you tell your colleagues? That it is excellent and an improvement on the previous edition in terms of style and approach to presenting concepts and content. (U.S.) This is high quality material and the course will develop student skills to help their understanding for networking. It will prepare well for external certification. The course will be a pleasure to teach. (Europe) Awesome… use it, fool! (U.S.)

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 61 Exploration 4 SMT What will you tell future students? This course provides you a lot of knowledge about new technologies and helps you obtain a very good job. (Europe) Provides the key basic skills for work in the networking field. (U.S.) Jump on it! (U.S.)

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 64 CCNA Discovery v4.0 Academy Connection System Prerequisites for Enrollment Networking for Home and Small Businesses Working at a Small- to-Medium Business or ISP Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise Designing and Supporting Computer Networks Students (prereqs for enrollment) None but recommend that student have basic PC usage skills* CCNA 1 v3.1 OR Networking for Home and Small Businesses OR Networking Fundamentals Working at a Small-to- Medium Business or ISP Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise Instructors (prereqs for teaching) CCNA 2 v3.1 AND Orientation OR Networking for Home and Small Businesses AND Orientation OR Accessing the WAN AND Orientation CCNA 2 v3.1 AND Orientation OR Working at a Small-to- Medium Business or ISP AND Orientation OR Accessing the WAN AND Orientation CCNA 3 v3.1 AND Orientation OR Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise AND Orientation OR Accessing the WAN AND Orientation CCNA 4 v3.1 AND Orientation OR Designing and Supporting Computer Networks AND Orientation OR Accessing the WAN AND Orientation * Student is typically attending a secondary school, technical school, or college

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 65 CCNA Exploration v4.0 Academy Connection System Prerequisites for Enrollment Networking Fundamentals Routing Protocols and Concepts LAN Switching and Wireless Accessing the WAN Student (prereqs for enrollment) None but recommend that students have advanced analytical and problem solving skills* CCNA 1 v3.1 OR Networking Fundamentals OR Networking for Home and Small Businesses AND Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP CCNA 1 v3.1 OR Networking Fundamentals OR Networking for Home and Small Businesses AND Working at a Small-to- Medium Business or ISP CCNA 3 v3.1 OR Routing Protocols and Concepts AND LAN Switching and Wireless * Student is typically attending a postsecondary institution, such as a technical school, college, or university

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 66 CCNA Exploration v4.0 Academy Connection System Prerequisites for Teaching Networking Fundamentals Routing Protocols and Concepts LAN Switching and Wireless Accessing the WAN Instructors (prereqs for teaching) CCNA 2 v3.1 AND Orientation OR Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP AND Orientation OR Networking Fundamentals AND Orientation CCNA 2 v3.1 AND Orientation OR Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise AND Orientation OR Routing Protocols and Concepts AND Orientation CCNA 3 v3.1 AND Orientation OR Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise AND Orientation OR LAN Switching and Wireless AND Orientation CCNA 4 v3.1 AND Orientation OR Designing and Supporting Computer Networks AND Orientation OR Accessing the WAN AND Orientation

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 67 Instruction Time Guidelines* CCNA Discovery CourseChapterChapter Time Lecture Time Lab Time Networking for Home and Small Businesses Personal Computer Hardware5%60%40% Operating Systems5%65%35% Connecting to the Network20%50% Connecting to the Internet Through an ISP10%60%40% Network Addressing14%50% Network Services10%50% Wireless Technologies14%55%45% Basic Security14%65%35% Troubleshooting Your Network8%50% Chapter100%55%45% *These are approximate guidelines for planning purposes. Actual times may vary based on instructional delivery preferences.

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 68 Instruction Time Guidelines* CCNA Discovery CourseChapterChapter Time Lecture Time Lab Time Working at a Small-to- Medium Business The Internet and It’s Uses5%70%30% Help Desk10%70%30% Planning a Network Upgrade14%50% Planning the Addressing Structure17%50% Configuring Network Devices17%50% Routing17%50% ISP Services14%60%40% ISP Responsibility6%70%30% Chapter100%55%45% *These are approximate guidelines for planning purposes. Actual times may vary based on instructional delivery preferences.

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 69 Instruction Time Guidelines* CCNA Exploration CourseChapterChapter Time Lecture Time Lab Time Network Fundamentals Living, Learning, Working, and Playing in a Network-Centric World 7%70%30% Communications with Computer Networks and the Internet 7%50% OSI Application Layer7%60%40% OSI Transport Layer 10%50% OSI Network Layer and Routing10%50% Addressing the Network - IPv414%40%60% OSI Data Link Layer 7%70%30% ISP Responsibility7%80%20% OSI Physical Layer10%50% Ethernet 7%40%60% Configuring and Testing Your Network 14%30%70% Chapter100%51%49% *These are approximate guidelines for planning purposes. Actual times may vary based on instructional delivery preferences.

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco PublicOverview of Discovery 3 & 4 and Exploration 3 & 4 70 Instruction Time Guidelines* CCNA Exploration CourseChapterChapter Time Lecture Time Lab Time Routing and Protocol Concepts Introduction to Routing and Packet Forwarding11%25%75% Static Routes 14%50% Introduction to Dynamic Routing Protocols 6%25%75% Distance Vector Routing Protocols 6%75%25% RIP version 1 9%33%67% Classless Routing: VLSM and CIDR6%25%75% Classless Routing Using RIPv2 9%33%67% The Routing Table: A Closer Look9%67%33% EIGRP: A Distance Vector, Classless Routing Protocol 14%70%30% Link-State Routing Protocols 6%88%13% Single Area OSPF: A Link State, Classless Routing Protocol 11%63%37% Chapter100%51%49% *These are approximate guidelines for planning purposes. Actual times may vary based on instructional delivery preferences.

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