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Technical Update
Wadih Zaatar
Technical Manager – Middle East
[email protected]
Middle East Conference
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Agenda
 Networking Academy Overview
 IT Essentials
 v4.1 PC Hardware & Software
 CCNA Security
 New Instructor Requirements
 CCNP v6.0
 Certification changes
 NetAcad changes & solution
 Quiz
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Cisco Networking Academy
ROUTE:
Implementing IP
Routing
Curricula Portfolio
Networking for
Home and Small
Businesses
Working at a
Small-to-Medium
Business
or ISP
Network
Professional
Network
Specialist
IT Essentials:
PC Hardware
and Software
Introducing Routing
and Switching in the
Enterprise
Network
Fundamentals
CCNA
Security
Routing Protocols and
Concepts
SWITCH:
Implementing IP
Switched Networks
TSHOOT:
Troubleshooting and
Maintaining IP
Networks
LAN Switching and
Wireless
Accessing the WAN
CCNP
CCNP
Designing and
Supporting Computer
Networks
Security
Network
Associate
CCNA
Discovery
CCNA
Exploration
Network
Technician
IT Technician
IT
Essentials
Packet Tracer
Student Networking Knowledge and Skills
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Cisco Networking Academy
Product Roadmap 2010
Translations
2010
2009
PT SBA Beta Release
Practice exams for
CCNA courses
Dec
Jan
PT 5.3
 Additional
protocols and
features
 Enhancements
to support PT
based exams
and games
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
ITE 4.1
 Align to CompTIA
A+ 2009
objectives
 Packet Tracer
Jun
Jul
Aug
CCNP 6.0
Sep
Oct
CCNP 6.0
 TSHOOT
 SWITCH
 Aligns to new
 ROUTE
Cisco CCNP
certification exam
activities
Nov
 Align to new
Cisco CCNP
certification
exams
 Updated
programming
platform
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IT Essentials
v4.1
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ITE: PC Hardware and Software v4.1
 Align to CompTIA A+ 2009 Objectives
 New and updated content including:
 New hardware technology
 New OS information
 More troubleshooting skills
 Increased network application skills
 Increased wireless and security skills
 Addition of Cisco Packet Tracer activities
Packet Tracer’s rich simulation environment allows students to explore,
experiment, and develop problem solving and troubleshooting skills
 ITE: PC Hardware and Software v4.1 is now available.
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CompTIA 2009 A+ Certification Exams
2006 Edition (600 series)
2009 Edition
A+ Essentials
220-601
A+ Essentials
220-701
IT Technician
220-602
OR
A+ Practical Application
220-702
Remote Support
Technician
220-603
OR
Depot Technician
220-604
 BOTH the 2009 A+ Essentials and 2009 A+ Practical Application exams must be
passed for CompTIA A+ certification
 Student vouchers will be available for 2009 exams, same process as v4.0
 NetAcad students will have access to 600 series exams until August 31, 2010
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Certification Extension Process
 English version of CompTIA A+ 600 series exam
 Retired on February 28th, 2010
 NetAcad Students extended access to English version of A+ 600 series
 August 31st , 2010
 Translated versions of the exam will remain until Aug 31st, 2010
 Only English exam versions effected
 Starting Feb 18th, 2010…
 Academies invited to register for a CompTIA E2C membership
 Complete registration form
http://www.comptia.org/certifications/educators.aspx
 E2C membership code sent via email to main contact at academy
 Student uses this promotion code when booking exam
 Membership expires on August 31st, 2010
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Equipment Requirements
 Hardware
Two 128 MB memory modules (minimum) or two 256 MB memory
modules (recommended)
Some labs will require one module of RAM to be uninstalled or the simulation
of a faulty module for troubleshooting purposes.
128 MB is the minimum requirement to run the full functions of Win XP Pro
 Software
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Media CD)
Windows Vista (Media CD)
 Additional Items/Resources
One Internet connection for Internet searches and driver downloads (this
could be the instructor's workstation)
One integrated printer/scanner/copier for the class to share
One Linksys wireless router/switch or equivalent for the class to share,
Linksys model WRT160N preferred
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Version 4.1: Instructor Training
 Existing ITE: PC Hardware & Software v4.0
instructors
 No instructor training required
 Qualified to teach v4.1 course
 New ITE: PC Hardware & Software
instructors
 Instructor training required
 Instructor Fast Track option available
 Eligibility is verified by:
 Specific industry certification
 Formal evidence of industry experience
 Formal evidence of teaching experience
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CCNA Security
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CCNA Security
 Launched July 2009
 Enabled for both in-person and blended
learning environments
Remote access to lab equipment - NetLab
compatible topology
Use of videos for some lab configurations
 Aligned with CCNA Security certification
 Complex hands-on lab per chapter with
multiple sections
 Packet Tracer activities
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CCNA Security: Instructor Graduation
 Previously no CCNA Security Instructor Assessment
 Chapter 9 Lab used as assessment
 We now have Instructor SBA available
 Instructors completing CCNA Security Training now must:
1. Pass the skills exam
2. Take the online final assessment
3. Complete the course feedback
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CCNP v6.0
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CCNP 6.0
 CCNP certification revisions officially
announced by Cisco on January 26,
2010
 Networking Academy announcement
released January 28, 2010
 Focus: Plan, implement, support,
troubleshoot routed and switched
networks
 Three 120-minute exams
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Cisco CCNP Certification Revision
 Revised CCNP aligns to job role of
professional-level network engineer.
 More emphasis on troubleshooting - key for
employers and foundation for expert-level
skills.
 Based on rigorous, customer-focused job
task analysis.
 Job titles such as network engineer, system
engineer, network support specialist,
network administrator, network consultant,
system integrator.
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CCNP Certification Exam Revisions
Existing CCNP Exams
Revised CCNP Exams
Available
Building Scalable Cisco
Internetworks (BSCI)
#642-901, 90 min. exam
Implementing Cisco Routing
(ROUTE)
#642-902, 120 min. exam
March
2010
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched
Networks (BCMSN)
#642-812, 90 min. exam
Implementing Cisco Switched
Networks (SWITCH)
#642-813, 120 min. exam
March
2010
Troubleshooting and
Maintaining Cisco IP Networks
(TSHOOT)
#642-832, 120 min. exam
April
2010
Implementing Secure Converged
Cisco Wide-Area Networks (ISCW)
#642-825, 90 min. exam
No replacement
Optimizing Converged Cisco
Networks (ONT)
#642-845, 90 min. exam
No replacement
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CCNP v6.0 Netacad Curriculum
 3 new NetAcad courses align with the 3 new Cisco CCNP
certification exams
 CCNP ROUTE: Implementing IP Routing
 Replaces CCNP 5.0 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks
 Scheduled for release in July 2010
 CCNP SWITCH: Implementing IP Switched Networks
 Replaces CCNP 5.0 Building Multilayer Switched Networks
 Scheduled for release in July 2010
 CCNP TSHOOT: Troubleshooting and Maintaining IP Networks
 New course
 Available Now!!!
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CCNP 6.0 NetAcad Solution
 Selection of course components based on instructor feedback from
CCNP focus groups and advisory council.
 Highest perceived value: Labs & Assessments (Final, Chapter, SBAs)
 Books identified as an effective option to static on line content
 Books follow Cisco instructional design to insure the quality of the
story and alignment with the other components
 Labs - Downloadable (PDF)
 Case studies & Cisco Press Books - No online content
 Assessment - online (activation process the same)
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CCNP 6.0 Course Outline
Chapter
SWITCH:
Implementing IP Switching
ROUTE:
Implementing IP Routing
TSHOOT: Maintaining and
Troubleshooting IP Networks
1
Analyzing the Cisco Enterprise
Campus Architecture
Routing Services
Planning Maintenance for Complex
Networks
2
Implementing VLANs in Campus
Networks
Implementing an EIGRP-Based
Solution
Troubleshooting Processes for
Complex Enterprise Networks
3
Implementing Spanning Tree
Implementing an OSPF-Based
Solution
Using Maintenance and
Troubleshooting Tools and
Applications
4
Implementing Inter-VLAN Routing
Manipulating Routing Updates
Maintaining and Troubleshooting
Campus Switch Solutions
5
Implementing High Availability and
Redundancy in a Campus Network
Implementing Path Control
Maintaining and Troubleshooting
Routing Solutions
6
Securing the Campus Infrastructure
Implementing a BGP Solution for ISP
Connectivity
Troubleshooting Addressing Services
7
Preparing the Campus Infrastructure
for Advanced Services
Implementing Routing Facilities for
Branch Offices and Mobile Workers
Troubleshooting Network Performance
Issues
Implementing IPv6 in the Enterprise
Network
Troubleshooting Converged Networks
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9
Maintaining and Troubleshooting
Network Security Implementations
10
Review and Preparation for
Troubleshooting Complex Enterprise
Networks
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PT v5.3
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What’s New in Packet Tracer 5.3
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Improved Linksys models, wireless security
Cable and DSL enhancements
Call Manager Express (VOIP support)
FTP server and routers/switches - Server and Client
Email system (SMTP – POP3) - Server and Client
BGP – limited implementation that allows for a more realistic
representation of the Internet for scenarios
 Generic IP end devices – to create more versatility in device
creation
 Activity Wizard Initial Tree enhancements – more scenario
variations
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PT 5.3 and CCNA and CCNP Curricula
Version 5.3 enhancements provide new or enhanced
functionality to help illustrate the following topics:
 CCNA Discovery
D1: improved Linksys and wireless– Generic IP end devices
D2: better DNS, improved DHCP, wireless security, new FTP, SMTP, POP3,
D3: Improved multiarea OSPF, EIGRP, BGP
D4: New ISR VOIP, Call Manager Express
 CCNA Exploration
E1: improved HTTP, DNS, DHCP, new FTP, SMTP, POP3
E2: Improved multiarea OSPF, EIGRP, new BGP
E3: Improved Linksys models, wireless security, 802.11
E4: New PPPoE, enhanced IPSec, Cable and DSL enhancements
 CCNP
Improved multiarea OSPF, EIGRP, new BGP
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Packet Tracer 5.3 Protocol Support
 Application
FTP , SMTP, POP3, HTTP, TFTP, Telnet, SSH, DNS, DHCP, NTP, SNMP, AAA,
ISR VOIP, SCCP config and calls ISR command support, Call Manager Express
 Transport
TCP and UDP, TCP Nagle Algorithm & IP Fragmentation, RTP
 Network
BGP, IPv4, ICMP, ARP, IPv6, ICMPv6, IPSec, RIPv1/v2/ng, Multi-Area OSPF,
EIGRP, Static Routing, Route Redistribution, Multilayer Switching, L3 QoS, NAT,
CBAL , Zone-based policy firewall and Intrusion Protection System on the ISR,
GRE VPN, IPSec VPN
 Network Access/Interface
Ethernet (802.3), 802.11, HDLC, Frame Relay, PPP, PPPoE, STP, RSTP, VTP,
DTP, CDP, 802.1q, PAgP, L2 QoS, SLARP, Simple WEP, WPA, EAP
*New in PT 5.3
*Enhanced in PT 5.3
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Quiz Questions
 Which version of ITE is the latest on Academy Connection?
4.1
 The CCENT certification is ideally recommended after which
course?
CCNA Discovery Course 2
 Which new CCNP course is now available?
Troubleshooting (TSHOOT)
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