I was just looking over the new ICND1 topics. I am currently mid-way through Chapter 11 (OSPF) of Odom's ICND2 book and noticed that once I finish this chapter, I could just skip to chapter 18 (NAT) and 19 (IPv6) and would have covered all the topics listed for the new ICND1 [except SVI and possibly DHCP]. That had me thinking that I might take the new ICND1. But, I have some questions...
1)
Identify common applications and their impact on the network
I presume this means VoIP, IPTV (Video over IP), and Data and their respective needs for Delay, Jitter, and Latency?
2)
Identify the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect Cisco network devices to other network devices and hosts in a LAN
I know this surely includes TIA-568A/B, Straight-Though vs. Crossover. But, does this include maximum lengths and connectors for things like ThinNET/ThickNET (Coax), Fiber Optics, etc...?
3)
Determine the technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks
What else is there than CSMA/CD (CSMA/CA for WLANs) nowadays? I don't think Token Ring, etc...were even on the old ICND1. Or do they mean matching duplex settings?
4)
Configure and verify trunking on Cisco switches
Have they gone strictly 802.1Q or do I still need to remember the details of ISL? I've read that the newer switches don't even support ISL anymore.
5)
Describe IPv6 addresses
I assume this includes the fact that it's 128 bits (16 bytes) and is divided into 8 Hexadecimal Words (1 word = 16 bits) and the various types of addresses (Link Local, Unique Local, Global...). Does it include tunneling addresses (Toredo, 6to4, etc...)?
6)
Configure and verify utilizing the CLI to set basic Router configuration
Console configuration, VTY Configuration, Banners, Passwords, Secrets, Password Encryption and Types (5 vs. 7), anything else?
7)
Configure SVI interfaces
Where can I find study material for SVI?
Configure and verify DHCP (IOS Router)
I assume this means using the CLI and not SDM [which I'm hoping has been done away with.]
9)
Configure and verify ACLs in a network environment
Does this include Reflexive and/or Dynamic ACLs or just Standard/Extended Named and Numbered ACLs. Odom glossed over the former, describing what they do, but not how to configure them. If I need to configure them, that would be new material to learn. Also, is it still limited to ACLs on routers or would I need to learn ACLs for switches (VLAN ACLs and MAC ACLs)?
10)
Configure and verify NAT for given network requirements
Same question as for DHCP. CLI only? No SDM?
11)
Configure and verify network device security features such as
"Such as" what??? Some words (everything after "such as") seem to have been dropped on this one and on the next one (Port Security).12) I didn't notice spanning tree mentioned on ICND1, so I assume it must still be an ICND2 topic. The new ICND2 lists PVSTP which I assume means Single Instance Spanning Tree has been done away with [for the CCNA.]13) I didn't notice VPNs on either the new ICND1 or ICND2. I cannot imagine that they've done away with VPNs unless they're limiting it to one of the specialty exams [such as CCNA: Security]. Perhaps, they are referring to VPNs when they list PPPoE on the ICND2. But, I cannot imagine them only testing on PPPoE VPNs and not PPTP, SSTP, and/or L2TP.
