31 Days Before Your Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking 100-150 Exam is the friendliest, most practical way to understand the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking certification process, to commit to taking your CCST Networking 200-301 exam, and to finish your preparation using a variety of primary and supplemental study resources.
This portable guide offers a complete day-by-day plan for what and how to study. From the basics of standards and concepts, to addressing and subnet formats, infrastructure, and security, you’ll find it here.
Each day breaks down an exam topic into a short, easy-to-review summary, with daily Study Resources pointing to deeper treatments elsewhere. Sign up for your exam now, and use this day-by-day guide and checklist to organize, prepare, review, and succeed!
How this book helps you fit exam prep into your busy schedule:
Daily calendar summarizes each day’s study topic, to help you get through everything Checklist offers expert advice on preparation activities leading up to your exam Descriptions of exam organization and sign-up processes help make sure nothing falls between the cracks Proven strategies help you prepare mentally, organizationally, and physically Conversational tone makes studying more enjoyable
By:
Allan Johnson
Imprint: Cisco Press
Country of Publication: United States
ISBN: 9780138222918
ISBN 10: 0138222916
Series: 31 Days
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 06 November 2024
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Day 31: Networking Models 1 CCST Networking Exam Topic 1 Key Topics 1 The OSI and TCP/IP Models 1 Study Resources 4 Day 30: TCP/IP Layer Functions 5 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 5 Key Topics 5 The TCP/IP Application Layer 5 The TCP/IP Transport Layer 5 The TCP/IP Internet Layer 6 The TCP/IP Network Access Layer 7 Study Resources 8 Day 29: Data Encapsulation 9 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 9 Key Topics 9 Data Encapsulation Summary 9 Encapsulating in Tunnels 10 Study Resources 11 Day 28: Measuring Network Performance 13 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 13 Key Topics 13 Bandwidth, Throughput, and Goodput 13 Sources of Delay 15 Speed Tests 16 Study Resources 20 Day 27: Network Topologies 21 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 21 Key Topics 21 LANs and WANs 21 Topology Variations 26 Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) 26 SOHO Routers 27 Hierarchical Campus Design 27 Study Resources 29 Day 26: Cloud Computing 31 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 31 Key Topics 31 On-Premises Computing 31 Cloud Computing 32 Cloud Computing Services 33 Server Virtualization 34 Study Resources 36 Day 25: Transport Protocols 37 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 37 Key Topics 37 TCP and UDP 37 Study Resources 42 Day 24: FTP, NTP, and ICMP 43 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 43 Key Topics 43 File Transfer Protocols 43 NTP 46 Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) 48 Study Resources 53 Day 23: HTTP, DHCP, and DNS 55 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 55 Key Topics 55 HTTP 55 DHCP 57 DNS Operation 61 Study Resources 62 Day 22: Private Addressing and NAT 63 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 63 Key Topics 63 Private Addressing 63 Reserved Addresses 63 NAT Concepts 64 Study Resources 68 Day 21: IPv4 Addressing 69 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 69 Key Topics 69 IPv4 Addressing 69 Subnetting in Four Steps 72 Study Resources 76 Day 20: IPv6 Addressing 77 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 77 Key Topics 77 Overview and Benefits of IPv6 77 The IPv6 Protocol 78 IPv6 Address Types 79 Representing the IPv6 Address 88 Migration to IPv6 89 Study Resources 90 Day 19: Cables and Connectors 91 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 91 Key Topics 91 Network Media Forms and Standards 91 Copper Cabling 93 UTP Cabling Standards and Connectors 96 Fiber-Optic Cabling 98 Study Resources 104 Day 18: Wireless Technologies 105 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 105 Key Topics 105 Wi-Fi 105 Cellular Networks 110 Study Resources 112 Day 17: Endpoint Devices 113 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 113 Key Topics 113 Hosts 113 Mobile Devices 116 Internet of Things 117 Study Resources 119 Day 16: Configure PC and Mobile Access 121 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 121 Key Topics 121 Windows 121 Linux 129 Finding Your Public IP Address 132 macOS 132 Mobile Devices 134 Study Resources 138 Day 15: Device Status Lights 139 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 139 Key Topics 139 Cisco Device Link Lights 139 Study Resources 141 Day 14: Connecting Cables 143 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 143 Key Topics 143 Networking Icons 143 Switches 143 Physical and Logical Topologies 146 Topology Examples 147 Cable Management 149 Study Resources 150 Day 13: Device Ports 151 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 151 Key Topics 151 Cisco 4461 ISR Ports 151 Study Resources 154 Day 12: Routing Concepts 155 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 155 Key Topics 155 Packet Forwarding 155 Routing Methods 157 Classifying Dynamic Routing Protocols 158 Dynamic Routing Metrics 160 Administrative Distance 161 IGP Comparison Summary 163 Routing Loop Prevention 163 Link-State Routing Protocol Features 164 Study Resources 167 Day 11: Switching Concepts 169 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 169 Key Topics 169 Evolution to Switching 169 Switching Logic 170 Collision and Broadcast Domains 171 Frame Forwarding 171 VLAN Concepts 172 Study Resources 175 Day 10: Troubleshooting and Help Desks 177 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 177 Key Topics 177 Troubleshooting Methodology Overview 177 Help Desks 180 Study Resources 183 Day 9: Wireshark 185 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 185 Key Topics 185 Wireshark Overview 185 Wireshark Packet Capture 186 Save a Packet Capture 187 Open a Packet Capture 189 Study Resources 189 Day 8: Diagnostic Commands 191 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 191 Key Topics 191 IP Diagnostic Commands 191 The ping Command 197 The tracert Command 201 The nslookup Command 203 Study Resources 204 Day 7: Device Management 205 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 205 Key Topics 205 Remote Access 205 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) 207 Terminal Emulators 208 Consoles 209 Network Management Systems 210 Network Cloud Management Using Meraki 211 Study Resources 213 Day 6: Show Commands 215 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 215 Key Topics 215 Cisco IOS Help Facility 215 Command Auto-Complete 216 Privilege Levels 216 Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) 218 Common show Commands 219 Study Resources 226 Day 5: Firewalls 227 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 227 Key Topics 227 Firewall Devices 227 Host-Based Firewalls 231 Study Resources 233 Day 4: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks 235 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 235 Key Topics 235 Security Fundamentals 235 Network Attacks 239 Study Resources 243 Day 3: Security Protocols and Practices 245 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 245 Key Topics 245 Security Fundamentals 245 Access Control 249 Identity Stores 251 Security Program 251 Study Resources 252 Day 2: Secure Wireless Access 253 CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 253 Key Topics 253 Wireless Attacks and Security 253 Home Router Configuration 258 Study Resources 266 Day 1: Review and Practice 267 Configure a Home Network 267 Exam Day 269 Post-Exam Information 271 CCST Networking Countdown Calendar 273 Exam Checklist 275 9780138222918, TOC, 3/20/24
Allan Johnson entered the academic world in 1999 after 10 years as a business owner/operator to dedicate his efforts to his passion for teaching. He holds both an MBA and an MEd in training and development. He taught CCNA courses at the high school level for seven years and has taught both CCNA and CCNP courses at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas. In 2003, Allan began to commit much of his time and energy to the CCNA Instructional Support Team, providing services to Networking Academy instructors worldwide and creating training materials. He now splits his time between working as a curriculum lead for Cisco Networking Academy and as an account lead for Unicon (unicon.net) supporting Cisco’s educational efforts.
