Course Outline

Introduction to GNS3 for Government Cisco Certification

  • GNS3 architecture and system requirements
  • Benefits of GNS3 for CCNA/CCNP preparation for government
  • Installing GNS3 and setting up the GNS3 VM for government use

Importing and Managing Cisco IOS Images for Government

  • Understanding Cisco IOS image types and licensing for government
  • Importing IOS, IOU/IOL, and appliance templates for government
  • Using Idle-PC values and resource optimization for government systems

Working with Routers and Switches for Government Networks

  • Adding Cisco routers and switches to a topology for government networks
  • Configuring interfaces, routing protocols, and VLANs for government operations
  • Simulating multi-router and multilayer switch environments for government scenarios

Building CCNA/CCNP Lab Topologies for Government Training

  • Static and dynamic routing (RIP, OSPF, EIGRP) for government networks
  • Switching labs: VLANs, VTP, STP for government infrastructure
  • Inter-VLAN routing and trunking for government environments

Advanced Protocols and Features for Government Networks

  • ACLs and NAT configuration for government security
  • HSRP, EtherChannel, and port security for government reliability
  • Basic BGP (for CCNP-level scenarios) for government network management

Troubleshooting and Packet Capture for Government Networks

  • Using Wireshark for live packet analysis in government networks
  • Show/debug commands for fault isolation in government systems
  • Simulating failures and performance issues for government readiness

Exam Preparation and Practice Scenarios for Government Professionals

  • Designing exam-aligned lab exercises for government certification
  • Reviewing common configuration tasks for government networks
  • Practicing time-bound simulations for government preparedness

Summary and Next Steps for Government IT Teams

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of networking fundamentals, including the OSI model and IP addressing
  • Familiarity with the Cisco IOS Command Line Interface (CLI)
  • Prior exposure to routing and switching concepts

Audience

  • Networking professionals preparing for Cisco certifications, particularly CCNA and CCNP
  • Technicians and engineers requiring hands-on practice with Cisco IOS for government applications
  • IT trainers and instructors developing Cisco-aligned lab environments for educational purposes
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