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Introduction To Cisco Networking
Networking is the communication process between two or more networks or network devices and Cisco certifications and Cisco products covers the every aspect of the computer networking such as LAN, MAN, WAN, VPN, Routing & Switching, Ethernet, IP Addressing, Subnetting and IP networking. Cisco Systems is the worldwide leader of the computer networking and offering certain basic to professional certification programs to validate the skills and expertise of the certified people. |
The major certifications by Cisco includes CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CCDA, CCSP, CCVP, Content networking, IP communication, Cisco Access Routing & LAN switching, Storage Networking, TCP/IP network addressing, IP subnetting, network discovery and management, VPN & Security and Wireless LAN.
A Cisco Network specialist can develop a infrastructure of LAN/WAN, implement Virtual Private Network, implement VOIP, configure and troubleshoot routers & switches, manage firewalls, router securities and can provide integrated LAN and WAN corporate networks.
The devices and LAN/WAN technologies a Cisco professional is familiar with are the routers, switches, hubs, modems, devices modules, WAN devices, network securities, frame relay, ISDN lines, Routing technologies, Gigabyte Ethernet, ATM and optical networking.
CCNA has been the entry point and prerequisite for most of the Cisco Certifications and it indicates the foundation in the LAN/WAN networking.
In addition to the basic certifications, network professionals can increase fulfill their quest of knowledge by gaining the professional certification status such as CCNP, CCIE and specialization in the LAN/WAN technologies such as securities, IP telephony and Wireless LAN.
There are different certifications tracks such as network security, routing and switching and service providers and you can choose any track of your choice.
The job roles of the Cisco certified professionals includes network administration, server management, security management, infrastructure design, VOIP communication infrastructure management and LAN/WAN network operating, troubleshooting and management.
Cisco Certifications enhances your knowledge and polishes your skills by learning and working on the LAN/WAN technologies and Cisco products such as routers and switches.
Before you choose a Cisco certification track, you should have good knowledge about the general networking, network devices and technologies, OSI layers model and hands on experience on the Windows based operating systems.
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