Simulation / practice

bradl3yC

Good morning,

In programming there is the concept of a 'code kata'. You basically solve the same problems over and over to reinforce the theory behind the code you're writing and to commit those to 'muscle memory' if you will.

What I want to do is something similar but with using GNS3 or Packet Tracer. I want to have a default topology ex: 3 routers 3 switches x amount of end devices etc and go through the motions of base config, routing protocols, security, NAT .. so that it would cover whats on the ICND1 exam.

Now, I don't believe that answering that question would violate the NDA as I am not asking for specifics. I do however, want to put in a sufficient amount of keyboard time before sitting for the exam.

Any advice on this is welcome

Thanks

RouteMyPacket

bradl3yC wrote: »

Good morning,

In programming there is the concept of a 'code kata'. You basically solve the same problems over and over to reinforce the theory behind the code you're writing and to commit those to 'muscle memory' if you will.

What I want to do is something similar but with using GNS3 or Packet Tracer. I want to have a default topology ex: 3 routers 3 switches x amount of end devices etc and go through the motions of base config, routing protocols, security, NAT .. so that it would cover whats on the ICND1 exam.

Now, I don't believe that answering that question would violate the NDA as I am not asking for specifics. I do however, want to put in a sufficient amount of keyboard time before sitting for the exam.

Any advice on this is welcome

Thanks

I will tell you that you need to focus on the foundational topics. What does the ICND1 exam expect of you? This is the question everyone should focus on when looking at any exam.

1. What is the exam based on, what are the percentages for each section/technology?

• » View exam details (PDF - 248 KB)

[h=3]6% 1.0 Operation of IP Data Networks[/h]Details

[h=3]21% 2.0 LAN Switching Technologies[/h]Details

[h=3]11% 3.0 IP addressing (IPv4 / IPv6)[/h]Details

[h=3]26% 4.0 IP Routing Technologies[/h]Details

[h=3]8% 5.0 IP Services[/h]Details

[h=3]15% 6.0 Network Device Security[/h]Details

[h=3]20% 7.0 Troubleshooting[/h]Details



IP routing comes in at 26% with LAN Switching at 21% and on down the line. Now I would create a spreadsheet that breaks each section down, have a field for your competency level (be honest). You want to get to the point you look at the following under each section and have a solid competency of it, meaning you understand it and can apply it. understanding is the key to applying and provides the incite into "when" and "why" and the "where" you apply it.

Here is Routing section

• 4.1 Describe basic routing concepts
  • 4.1.a packet forwarding
  • 4.1.b router lookup process
  • 4.1.c Process Switching/Fast Switching/CEF
• 4.2 Configure and verify utilizing the CLI to set basic router configuration
  • 4.2.a Hostname
  • 4.2.b Local user and password
  • 4.2.c Enable secret password
  • 4.2.d Console and VTY logins
  • 4.2.e exec-timeout
  • 4.2.f Service password encryption
  • 4.2.g Interface IP Address
  • 4.2.g (i) loopback
  • 4.2.h banner
  • 4.2.i MOTD
  • 4.2.j copy run start
• 4.3 Configure and verify operation status of an Ethernet interface
  • 4.3.a Serial
  • 4.3.b Ethernet
• 4.4 Verify router configuration and network connectivity using
  • 4.4.a ping
  • 4.4.a (i) Extended ping
  • 4.4.b traceroute
  • 4.4.c telnet
  • 4.4.d SSH
  • 4.4.e Show cdp neighbors
• 4.5 Configure and verify routing configuration for a static or default
  route given specific routing requirements
• 4.6 Differentiate methods of routing and routing protocols
  • 4.6.a Static vs. dynamic
  • 4.6.b Link state vs. distance vector
  • 4.6.c next hop
  • 4.6.d IP routing table
  • 4.6.e Passive Interfaces (how they work)
• 4.7 Configure and verify OSPF
  • 4.7.a Benefit of single area
  • 4.7.b Configure OSPv2 in a single area
  • 4.7.c Configure OSPv3 in a single area
  • 4.7.d Router ID
  • 4.7.e Passive Interface in a single area
• 4.8 Configure and verify interVLAN routing (Router on a stick)
  • 4.8.a Sub interfaces
  • 4.8.b Upstream routing
  • 4.8.c Encapsulation
• 4.9 Configure SVI interfaces

You can use the Cisco docs for all of this, they are telling you plainly what is expected of you. Some items you will already know and maybe just need to skim through to refresh, if so great then move onto the next section.