The CCNA 200-301 exam includes the same VLAN and VLAN trunking concepts, configuration, and verification found in the CCNA exams for most of their history. However, this version of the exam chooses to ignore VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) – a
We – Cisco Press and I – decided to produce two volumes for the new CCNA 200-301 exam. We can explain the what and the why in a sentence each, but the two-volume approach presents additional questions about what to
Back in April 2019 I started a series of posts loosely called “Cert Guide Packet Tracer Labs”. The idea was simple but powerful: Provide Packet Tracer files, along with hints and tips in blog posts, so anyone reading one of
This post collects links to a few resources related to some of the new topics for the CCNA 200-301 exam: REST, CRUD, and JSON. I’ve posted them here in preparation for my CLN webinar tomorrow (Sept 12, 2019) about those
In this blog, some menu categories do not happen to have any posts associated with them. That’s just coincidence regarding what topics I’ve happened to choose over the many years of writing this blog. However, for Config Lab posts, I
The CCNA 200-125 exam includes OSPF as one of several routing protocols (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP). The new CCNA 200-301 has OSPF, and OSPF only. This post details how to take advantage of some Packet Tracer files to re-create the
Sometimes experienced network engineers just assume new engineers instantly know how all the fundamental tools work – but everyone needs time to think about and practice with the tools to get comfortable and proficient. This chapter in the CCNA books
Static routes may be the exception for most networks, but they make a great learning tool for newbies. The ICND1 100-105 book’s Chapter 32 hits static IPv6 routes (along with connected routes). Come join the fun with some Packet Tracer
IPv6 addresses can be long and confusing when you first learn about them. Configuring the addresses, seeing devices abbreviate them, interpreting those abbreviations, and thinking through addresses in devices that use EUI-64 rules can really help solidify your understanding of
