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Cisco Certified Network Associate

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 200-301 exam, officially titled Implementing and Administering Cisco Networking Technologies, is a foundational certification that validates skills in network fundamentals, security, automation, and programmability.

Exam code

200-301 CCN

Duration

120 min

Questions

100

Official Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with basic IPv4 addressing and subnetting
  • Understanding of OSI and TCP/IP models plus common protocols (ARP, ICMP, DHCP, DNS)
  • Basic knowledge of LAN switching concepts, VLANs, and Ethernet operations
  • Basic routing concepts including static routing and dynamic routing fundamentals (OSPF/RIP basics)
  • Comfort using command-line interfaces; experience with Cisco IOS or network simulators (Packet Tracer, GNS3)
Cisco Certified Network Associate

Targeted Professions

Network Engineer Network Administrator Network Support Technician NOC Technician Systems Administrator

Domain blueprint

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This domain covers the basic concepts and foundational knowledge required for networking, including OSI and TCP/IP models, IP addressing, and VLANs.
This domain focuses on switching technologies, wireless LANs, and access point configurations to ensure network efficiency and security.
This domain includes the concepts and skills needed to understand and configure routing protocols, such as OSPF and EIGRP, and to troubleshoot routing problems.
This domain covers services such as DHCP, NTP, and SNMP. It addresses their configuration and troubleshooting within a network.
This domain deals with basic security concepts, including securing network devices, access control, and authentication, to protect data integrity.

Domain 5

Security Fundamentals

15%
This domain deals with basic security concepts, including securing network devices, access control, and authentication, to protect data integrity.

Domain 6

Automation and Programmability

10%
This domain explores network automation, including the advantages of automation and knowledge of programmability concepts to simplify network operations.

Study Tip

Practice hands-on labs with Cisco Packet Tracer or real gear daily, study official exam topics, take timed practice tests and review weak areas.

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