CCNA 1 & 2 (ROUTING AND SWITCHING)

Mr. Ajit Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics & Communication and Mr. Amitesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Information Technology from Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurgaon attended a two week (twelve days) training on “CCNA 1 & 2 (Routing and Switching)” conducted by Cisco Instructor Training Center (ITC/ASC) at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amrita Nagar, Coimbatore from 28th April to 10th May 2014.

A total of 16 candidates from different regions of India participated in the Training Program. Mr. Sreevalsan M., Legal Main Contact, Cisco ITC and Mrs. M. Kohila., Senior Academy Instructor, Cisco ITC welcomed the candidates. The Training was on CCNA Module 1 and Module 2 with each module consisting of eleven chapters. Each day learning plan was sub-divided into three groups (Chapter Theories, Chapter Exams & Chapter Practical’s Assignments). The Cisco Networking lab was opened for participants from 9am to 2am. Instructor was also available at lab till 6pm to guide the candidates.

In first week of the training programme CCNA Module 1on “Introduction to Networks” was covered. It provided an introduction to architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet; principles & structure of IP addressing; the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, operations and other computer networks. The candidates were acquainted with building simple LANs, performing basic configurations for routers and switches, and implementation of IP addressing schemes. Candidates were given hands-on practice on switches, router and packet tracer exams to test their learning of module 1.

The candidates who qualified Module1 were allowed to attend next training session of CCNA Module 2 on “Routing and Switching Essentials”. It described the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Candidates learned how to configure a router, troubleshoot routers and switches for basic functionality. They also trained in resolving common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, single-area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Packet tracer and hands-on practice exams were conducted for all the candidates. After the practical session, the candidates had final exam followed by teach-back session and Quiz. On final day, Mrs. M. Kohila explained steps to create course on Net Academy Website, demonstrated the registration process for students and generation of online certificates. It was a valuable Training on networking which can prove extensively useful in developing networking skills and motivating students to take up career in Networking.

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