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200-105 Exam Topics and Domains
200-105 is organized into 5 weighted domains.
LAN Switching Technologies
VLANs Configuration and Troubleshooting
- Configure VLANs on Cisco switches
- Verify VLAN configuration and operation
- Troubleshoot VLAN-related connectivity issues
Interswitch Connectivity
- Configure and verify trunking on Cisco switches
- Troubleshoot trunk-related issues
- Implement VTP for VLAN management
Spanning Tree Protocol
- Configure and verify STP operation
- Manipulate root bridge election
- Troubleshoot STP issues
STP Optional Features
- Configure PortFast on access ports
- Implement BPDU Guard for security
- Understand STP security features
EtherChannel
- Configure and verify EtherChannel operation
- Troubleshoot EtherChannel issues
- Understand EtherChannel protocols
Switch Stacking and Chassis Aggregation
- Describe the benefits of switch stacking
- Understand chassis aggregation concepts
Routing Technologies
Inter-VLAN Routing
- Configure inter-VLAN routing using router-on-a-stick
- Configure inter-VLAN routing using SVI
- Troubleshoot inter-VLAN routing issues
Routing Protocol Theory
- Compare and contrast routing protocol types
- Understand IGP and EGP differences
OSPF for IPv4 (OSPFv2)
- Configure and verify single-area OSPFv2
- Configure and verify multi-area OSPFv2
- Troubleshoot OSPF issues
OSPF for IPv6 (OSPFv3)
- Configure and verify OSPFv3
- Troubleshoot OSPFv3 issues
EIGRP for IPv4
- Configure and verify EIGRP for IPv4
- Troubleshoot EIGRP neighbor issues
EIGRP for IPv6
Configure and verify EIGRP for IPv6
RIPv2 for IPv4
- Configure and verify RIPv2
- Troubleshoot RIP routing
Layer 3 Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot basic Layer 3 end-to-end connectivity issues
WAN Technologies
PPP and MLPPP
- Configure and verify PPP on WAN interfaces
- Implement PPP authentication using local credentials
PPPoE
- Configure and verify PPPoE client-side interfaces
- Troubleshoot PPPoE connection issues
GRE Tunnels
- Configure and verify GRE tunnel connectivity
- Troubleshoot GRE tunnel issues
WAN Topology Options
- Describe WAN topology options
- Understand single vs dual-homing
WAN Access Connectivity Options
- Describe WAN access connectivity options
- Compare different WAN technologies
eBGP for IPv4
Configure and verify single-homed branch connectivity using eBGP IPv4
Infrastructure Services
HSRP (Hot Standby Router Protocol)
- Configure and verify basic HSRP
- Implement HSRP priority and preemption
Cloud Resources Impact on Networks
Describe the effects of cloud resources on enterprise network architecture
Quality of Service (QoS)
- Describe basic QoS concepts
- Understand QoS mechanisms for traffic management
Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 access lists for traffic filtering
- Troubleshoot ACL-related issues
APIC-EM Path Trace ACL Analysis
Verify ACLs using the APIC-EM Path Trace ACL analysis tool
Infrastructure Maintenance
Device Monitoring Protocols
Configure and verify device-monitoring protocols (SNMPv2, SNMPv3)
IP SLA
Troubleshoot network connectivity issues using ICMP echo-based IP SLA
Device Management
- Configure and verify device management
- Implement configuration backup and restore procedures
Initial Device Configuration
Configure and verify initial device configuration
Device Maintenance
- Perform device maintenance including IOS upgrades and recovery
- Execute password recovery procedures
Troubleshooting Tools
Use Cisco IOS tools to troubleshoot and resolve problems
Network Programmability
Describe network programmability in enterprise network architecture
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 200-105 earns the CCNA Routing and Switching certification. It sits in the Routing and Switching (RETIRED) track.
- 200-105 - ICND2
- 200-125 - CCNA Routing and Switching CompositeAlternative path - single exam covering both ICND1 and ICND2 content
- 210-260 - IINS Network security specialization
- 200-355 - WIFUND Wireless networking specialization
- 210-060 - CICDVoice and collaboration technologies
- 200-901 - DEVASCNetwork automation and programmability focus
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What's changed on this exam?
- RETIRED
- Last content update: 2019-12-15
- Announcement date: 2019-06-11
- OSPF
- EIGRP
- VLANs and Trunking
- WAN Technologies (PPP, PPPoE, GRE)
- Network Automation
- Wireless Fundamentals
- Security Fundamentals
Who should take this exam?
- Type: exam; Exam Code: 100-105; Exam Name: ICND1 (Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1); Note: Required to earn CCNA certification when combined with 200-105
- Type: experience; Description: At least one year of experience implementing and administering Cisco solutions
- Type: knowledge; Description: Understanding of basic networking concepts, IP addressing, and routing protocols