Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions 200-301 CCNA Exam Guide: Everything you need to pass the CCNA 200-301 v1.1 exam and advance your career as a network engineer

by Glen D. Singh, Neil Anderson

Overview

Leverage the expertise of renowned networking professionals Glen D. Singh and Neil Anderson to kickstart your career with CCNA 200-301 v1.1 certification Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources such as mock exams, flashcards, exam tips, and a free eBook PDF

Key Features

• Familiarize yourself with the latest trends in Cisco networking and security to secure your future in network engineering
• Reinforce your understanding of Cisco solutions through real-world scenarios and labs
• Test your knowledge with exam-style questions for realistic practice and preparation

Book Description

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification validates the fundamental knowledge you need to pass the CCNA 200-301 v1.1 exam and take your network engineering career to the next level. This updated second edition is 100% aligned with the latest CCNA 200-301 v1.1 exam objectives. Complete with clear explanations, chapter review questions, realistic mock exams, and worked solutions, practice labs for each topic, and real-world scenarios, this CCNA book will help you master core exam concepts and develop the understanding needed to confidently approach the exam. Through relevant examples, you’ll learn essential networking concepts such as routing and switching technologies. You’ll also explore critical exam domains, including network access, IP connectivity, and security fundamentals. By the end of this CCNA study guide, you’ll have all the tools you need to become a successful network professional and be prepared to pass the Cisco CCNA 200-301 v1.1 exam on your first attempt.

What you will learn

• Discover key concepts and the benefits of creating an optimal network
• Create and implement effective IP addressing schemes in an enterprise network
• Find out how to design and deploy VLANs
• Administer dynamic routing protocols, network security, and automation techniques
• Configure essential IP services for network operations
• Troubleshoot networking devices to ensure optimal performance
• Design and implement a wide range of networking technologies and services using Cisco solutions
• Evaluate your exam readiness by practicing realistic, exam-style questions

Who this book is for

This CCNA certification study guide is for IT professionals looking to advance their network engineering and security administration careers. If you want to earn your Cisco CCNA certification and launch a career as a network security professional, this book is the perfect resource. While no prior knowledge of Cisco technologies is required, a basic understanding of industry-standard networking fundamentals will help you easily grasp the topics covered.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781835887486
Publisher:	Packt Publishing
Publication date:	05/30/2025
Product dimensions:	75.00(w) x 92.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Glen D. Singh is a cybersecurity author, educator and SecOps professional. His areas of expertise are cybersecurity operations, offensive security tactics and techniques, and enterprise networking. He holds a Master of Science (MSc) in cybersecurity and many industry certifications from top awarding bodies such as EC-Council, Cisco, and Check Point. Glen loves teaching and mentoring others while sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience as an author. He has written many books, which focus on vulnerability discovery and exploitation, threat detection, intrusion analysis, incident response, network security, and enterprise networking. As an aspiring game changer, Glen is passionate about increasing cybersecurity awareness in his homeland, Trinidad and Tobago.

Neil Anderson's mission is to build the best cloud and data center systems engineers possible. He dropped out of school at the age of 15 with no qualifications or future plans. When he got a little older and wiser, he realized he should make a career for himself, so he pulled himself up by learning about IT technologies through books and online resources. It's his passion now to help you do the same. He loves to make things as easy to understand as possible and see you get that lightbulb moment. He genuinely cares about giving you the best experience possible, both in the quality of his training and in ongoing support. Prior to focusing on training, he worked in the field for over 10 years in a variety of systems and network engineering and IT management roles.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Networking
2. Getting Started with Cisco IOS Devices
3. Network Architectures and Physical Infrastructure
4. IPv4 and IPv6 Addresses
5. Practical Subnetting
6. Wireless Architectures and Virtualization
7. Implementing VLANs and Interswitch Connectivity
8. EtherChannels and Layer 2 Discovery Protocols
9. Understanding and Configuring Spanning Tree
10. Interpreting Routing Components
11. Understanding Static and Dynamic Routing
12. Network Address Translation
13. Network Services and IP Operations
14. Exploring Network Security
15. Device Access Controls and VPNs
16. Implementing Access Controls Lists (ACLs)
17. Implementing Layer 2 and Wireless Security
18. Network Automation and Programmability Techniques