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Technical Update

Wadih Zaatar

Technical Manager – Middle East

wazaatar@cisco.com

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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Packet Tracer

Student Networking Knowledge and Skills

Cisco Networking Academy Curricula Portfolio

CCNPIT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software

IT Essentials

CCNA Discovery

CCNP

Security

CCNA Exploration

Networking for Home and Small

Businesses

Working at a Small-to-Medium

Business or ISP

Introducing Routing and Switching in the

Enterprise

Designing and Supporting Computer

Networks

Network Fundamentals

Routing Protocols and Concepts

LAN Switching and Wireless

Accessing the WAN

CCNA Security

ROUTE: Implementing IP

Routing

SWITCH: Implementing IP

Switched Networks

TSHOOT: Troubleshooting and

Maintaining IP Networks

Network Professional

IT Technician

Network Technician

Network Associate

Network Specialist

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Additional protocols and features

Enhancements to support PT based exams and games

Updated programming platform

PT 5.3

2009

PT SBA Beta ReleasePractice exams for

CCNA courses

NovDec May

2010

Jun Jul Aug Sep OctJan Feb Mar Apr

Align to CompTIA A+ 2009 objectives

Packet Tracer activities

TSHOOT

Aligns to new Cisco CCNP certification exam

SWITCH

ROUTE

Align to new Cisco CCNP certification exams

ITE 4.1 CCNP 6.0 CCNP 6.0

Translations

Cisco Networking AcademyProduct Roadmap 2010

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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 activitiesPacket 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

A+ Essentials220-601

IT Technician220-602

Depot Technician220-604

OR

OR

A+ Essentials220-701

A+ Practical Application220-702

2006 Edition (600 series) 2009 Edition

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

Remote Support Technician

220-603

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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

HardwareTwo 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

SoftwareMicrosoft Windows XP Professional (Media CD)

Windows Vista (Media CD)

Additional Items/ResourcesOne 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

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PT v5.3

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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

What’s New in Packet Tracer 5.3

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PT 5.3 and CCNA and CCNP Curricula

CCNA DiscoveryD1: 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 ExplorationE1: 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

CCNPImproved multiarea OSPF, EIGRP, new BGP

Version 5.3 enhancements provide new or enhanced functionality to help illustrate the following topics:

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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

TransportT

CP and UDP, TCP Nagle Algorithm & IP Fragmentation, RTP

NetworkB

GP, 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/InterfaceE

thernet (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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