ICND 1 vs ICND 2 topics

I have been trying really hard in revision for the CCNA, I'm looking to take it in parts but am not sure which topics are covered in each exam since there are changes and I have been learning from books that cover all the topics without distinction. The following topics are those that I have covered in books, please can someone tell me which would be covered in ICND 1 and which in ICND 2.
OSI model and TCP/IP
Ethernet and cabling
Subnetting
VLSM
Cisco IOS
Routing
Switching
VLAN
Security
NAT
Wireless
IPv6
WAN

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Node Man

The 'old syllabus' being changed after 9/30/2013

https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/community/certifications/ccna/icnd1

https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/community/certifications/ccna/icnd2

MosGuy

Sounds like you're most likely using Todd Lammle's book (as Odom's is divided). For Todd's book based on the 7th edition, the following would be the division:

ICND1 Chapters:
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16

ICND2 Chapters
5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Here are the (retiring) exam blue prints:

ICND1

Describe the operation of data networks

• Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices
• Select the components required to meet a given network specification
• Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data flows in a network
• Describe common networking applications including web applications
• Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP models
• Describe the impact of applications (Voice Over IP and Video Over IP) on a network
• Interpret network diagrams
• Determine the path between two hosts across a network
• Describe the components required for network and Internet communications
• Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3 and 7 using a layered model approach
• Differentiate between LAN/WAN operation and features

Implement a small switched network

• Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts
• Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet technologies
• Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts
• Explain the operation of Cisco switches and basic switching concepts
• Perform, save and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management
• Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (including: ping, traceroute,telnet,SSH,arp, ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands
• Implement and verify basic security for a switch (port security, deactivate ports)
• Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, autonegotiation, and switch hardware failures

Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP services to meet network requirements for a small branch office

• Describe the need and role of addressing in a network " Create and apply an addressing scheme to a network
• Assign and verify valid IP addresses to hosts, servers, and networking devices in a LAN environment
• Explain the basic uses and operation of NAT in a small network connecting to one ISP
• Describe and verify DNS operation
• Describe the operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing
• Enable NAT for a small network with a single ISP and connection using SDM and verify operation using CLI and ping
• Configure, verify and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router.(including: CLI/SDM)
• Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a LAN environment
• Identify and correct IP addressing issues

Implement a small routed network

• Describe basic routing concepts (including: packet forwarding, router lookup process)
• Describe the operation of Cisco routers (including: router bootup process, POST, router components)
• Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and hosts
• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2
• Access and utilize the router CLI to set basic parameters
• Connect, configure, and verify operation status of a device interface
• Verify device configuration and network connectivity using ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH or other utilities
• Perform and verify routing configuration tasks for a static or default route given specific routing requirements
• Manage IOS configuration files (including: save, edit, upgrade, restore)
• Manage Cisco IOS
• Implement password and physical security
• Verify network status and router operation using basic utilities (including: ping, traceroute,telnet,SSH,arp, ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands

Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN

• Describe standards associated with wireless media (including: IEEE WI-FI Alliance, ITU/FCC)
• Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network. (including: SSID, BSS, ESS)
• Identify the basic parameters to configure on a wireless network to ensure that devices connect to the correct access point
• Compare and contrast wireless security features and capabilities of WPA security (including: open, WEP, WPA-1/2)
• Identify common issues with implementing wireless networks

Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats

• Explain today's increasing network security threats and the need to implement a comprehensive security policy to mitigate the threats
• Explain general methods to mitigate common security threats to network devices, hosts, and applications
• Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications
• Describe security recommended practices including initial steps to secure network devices

Implement and verify WAN links

• Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN
• Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection

ICND2

Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications

• Describe enhanced switching technologies (including: VTP, RSTP, VLAN, PVSTP, 802.1q)
• Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and the need for routing between them
• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs
• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot trunking on Cisco switches
• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interVLAN routing
• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VTP
• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RSTP operation
• Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the operational status of a Cisco switched network
• Implement basic switch security (including: port security, unassigned ports, trunk access, etc.)

Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network

• Calculate and apply a VLSM IP addressing design to a network
• Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme using VLSM and summarization to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment
• Describe the technological requirements for running IPv6 (including: protocols, dual stack, tunneling, etc)
• Describe IPv6 addresses
• Identify and correct common problems associated with IP addressing and host configurations

Configure and troubleshoot basic operation and routing on Cisco devices

• Compare and contrast methods of routing and routing protocols
• Configure, verify and troubleshoot OSPF
• Configure, verify and troubleshoot EIGRP
• Verify configuration and connectivity using ping, traceroute, and telnet or SSH
• Troubleshoot routing implementation issues
• Verify router hardware and software operation using SHOW & DEBUG commands
• Implement basic router security

Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network

• Describe the purpose and types of access control lists
• Configure and apply access control lists based on network filtering requirements
• Configure and apply an access control list to limit telnet and SSH access to the router
• Verify and monitor ACL's in a network environment
• Troubleshoot ACL implementation issues
• Explain the basic operation of NAT
• Configure Network Address Translation for given network requirements using CLI
• Troubleshoot NAT implementation issues

Implement and verify WAN links

• Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers
• Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues
• Describe VPN technology (including: importance, benefits, role, impact, components)
• Configure and verify PPP connection between Cisco routers

theodoxa

OLD
OLD
NEW
NEW

Topic
ICND1
ICND2
ICND1
ICND2

OSI Model and TCP/IP
YES
---
YES
---

Ethernet and cabling
YES
---
YES

---

Subnetting

YES

VLSM
NO
YES
YES?
---

Cisco IOS

YES

Routing
Static
RIPv1
RIPv2
Distance-Vector Loop Prevention

OSPFv2
EIGRP
Static
OSPFv2
OSPFv3
EIGRP
EIGRPv6?

Switching

Device Selection
How a Switch Works
Port Security

STP
RSTP
MST
VLANs

Device Selection
How a Switch Works
Port Security

STP
RSTP
MST
VLANs

VLAN
NO
Creation
VTPv1
VTPv2
DTP
Creation?
DTP?
???

Security

Passwords
Port Security

Standard ACLs
Extended ACLs

Passwords
Port Security

ACLs
???

NAT
Using SDM
Using CLI
Static NAT
Dynamic NAT
NAT Overload (PAT)
Outside/Inside
Local/Global

Using CLI
Static NAT
Dynamic NAT
NAT Overload (PAT)
Outside/Inside
Local/Global

???

Wireless
US and International Standards

Protocols
Security
NO

WAN
PPP
HDLC
PPP
HDLC
Frame Relay
Same as Old?
PPP
HDLC
Frame Relay
MetroE
VSAT
3G/4G
etc...

IPv6
NO
YES
YES
YES

Note that some topics from ICND1 may carry over to ICND2 unless otherwise noted with a "NO". There might also be some subtopics that I missed.

NetworkingJunkie

Thank you so much guys, I can't wait to pass, need to pass before end of September as I think more changes are coming into effect.

NetworkingJunkie

Both posters have given conflicting information based on the book I'm using. I'm taking exam before new changes at the end of September though wondering what you mean by old and new, is old pre end of September changes or changes that have already been implemented. Sorry for the trouble, still confused.

theodoxa

NetworkingJunkie wrote: »

Both posters have given conflicting information based on the book I'm using. I'm taking exam before new changes at the end of September though wondering what you mean by old and new, is old pre end of September changes or changes that have already been implemented. Sorry for the trouble, still confused.

"Old" [for me] means 640-822 and 640-816. These are the exams that you can take up until October 1. "New" are the 100-101 and 200-101 exams which you can take anytime. After September 30, the "Old" exams will no longer be available.

BTW, I took the "Old" exams...so my information for the "New" exams is based strictly on what I remember from the exam blueprint.

MosGuy

NetworkingJunkie wrote: »

Both posters have given conflicting information based on the book I'm using. I'm taking exam before new changes at the end of September though wondering what you mean by old and new, is old pre end of September changes or changes that have already been implemented. Sorry for the trouble, still confused.

It would help to know what books you are using ?, to be able to advise better. My post and blue prints refer to the "retiring" exams, so they should be relevant.

NetworkingJunkie

I'm using lammles 7th edition. Thank you for mentioning qualification numbers, should help clear things up.

NetworkPro

Hey guys,

Wish me luck. I have studied hard for the last few months and am going to take the CCENT 640-822 ICND1 exam on the 29th of August, 2013 so that I can try and pass before the exam changes on the 30th of September. What are some resources that you all have found helpful for crunch time preparing right before the CCENT ICND1 exam? I'm doing practice tests, CBT nuggest and INE.com Videos, Todd Lammles book, etc. looking for other things that might help in final prep mode as well. Thanks!!!

sixtyten

Thanks for the info guys. I'm also studying for the ICDN2 with Lammle's book and I'm having a little difficulty staying on track and knowing which topics to cover. My goal is to study HEAVILY on topics like ACL, VLSM, VLAN, IP6, WAN, NAT, RIP,OSPF, and EIGRP. I have my test scheduled for Sept 18th.

I'm using Todd Lammle's CCNA 7th edition, CBT Nuggets (to get a general overview of a topic) and Packet Tracer to do labs.