Technical Update Wadih Zaatar Technical Manager – Middle East wazaatar@cisco.com Middle East Conference © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 1 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 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 2 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 Presentation_ID © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 3 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 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 4 IT Essentials v4.1 Presentation_ID © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 5 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. Presentation_ID © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 6 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 Presentation_ID © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 7 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 Presentation_ID © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 8 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 Presentation_ID © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 9 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 Presentation_ID © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 10 CCNA Security Presentation_ID © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 11 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 Presentation_ID © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 12 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 Presentation_ID © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 13 CCNP v6.0 Presentation_ID © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 14 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 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 15 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. © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 16 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 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 17 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!!! © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 18 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) © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 19 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 8 9 Maintaining and Troubleshooting Network Security Implementations 10 Review and Preparation for Troubleshooting Complex Enterprise Networks © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 20 PT v5.3 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 21 What’s New in Packet Tracer 5.3 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 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 22 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 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 23 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 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 24 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) © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 25 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 26 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 27