What you'll learn

Have fun watching a REAL Cisco Engineer troubleshooting all issues LIVE - when things go wrong - I keep recording!
Apply CCENT and CCNA topics in real life situations
Learn how to troubleshoot REAL issues on routers, switches, access points and firewalls
Understand how a network REALLY works
Learn topics that are not in CCENT/CCNA but are important
Learn how to apply for a job as a Cisco Engineer
Get a lot of experience with labs in Packet Tracer and GNS3 (challenges)

Course content

7 sections • 61 lectures • 20h 25m total length

Introduction to the series19:23
So here we are! Let's discuss in general what this course is all about, how to take advantage of things we are going to cover. A good place to start your CCNA Real World Labs videos and training.
Creating a perfect CCNA lab - what to buy?35:37
A very important video where I discuss and advise how you can gain some experience working and playing from home! Not a lot of money to be spent here either. Make sure you watch this video if you have never worked with Cisco.
Creating a perfect CCNA lab - part 2 - Failover Test *16:17
Let's go beyond CCNA and do a failover test in a medium size network. IP SLA explained.
How to use Packet Tracer25:49
I am pretty sure you know Packet Tracer. Just in case I decided to record this video to make sure we are on the same page and you can take advantage of all labs we prepared for you. Basic router configuration in action again! Packet Tracer files to practice attached.
GNS3 introduction and a lab18:10
GNS3, how to set it up, how to use it. A simple lab similar to the one in Packet Tracer will be implemented. I will also show you when and how you can use GNS3 in the real world to troubleshoot and test network designs.
My lab - see what I use to teach7:36
Let's check what I use for my lab and what devices I used to record this series! A hardware overview of Cisco switches, routers and firewalls for a home lab.

Basic Router Configuration - part 129:27
Our training is all about the real world. However, I created a few videos showing basic router/switch configuration to make sure we are on the same page. Do not worry - real life examples will be included! A great way to review CCNA topics using real life examples.
Basic Router Configuration - part 220:20
SSH, Upgrading an image and much more... Our training is all about the real world. However, I created a few videos showing basic router/switch configuration to make sure we are on the same page. Do not worry - real life examples will be included!
Setting up a Cisco SOHO 877 Router39:20
The best way to summarize your skills is to set up an edge router. In this video - a Cisco 877 - everything - from IP addresses to NAT - like in the real world.
Setting up a Cisco 881wg Router29:43
Let's do it again - basic router config. The best way to summarize your skills is to set up an edge router. In this video - a brand new Cisco 881wg
Cisco Real World Quiz 1

Loop at Layer 2 in action!14:46
L2 loop in action - it is fun to break things! Three switches, a PC and spanning tree... disabled. Guess what will happen? Check it!
The INTERNET is DOWN... Help!!!29:11
Panic mode. The Internet is down. I will show you where to start and what can be an issue in a SOHO network. We will cover DNS/DHCP/ISP issues here.
The Internet is down - REAL example21:36
I have been waiting for it for months! My Internet was down yesterday and of course I troubleshooted it all for you live!
Troubleshooting Layer 224:24
So you are CCNA certified or almost ready for your exam? Let's take all your switching skills and apply them to some real life situations. We will talk about Spanning Tree, VTP, Mac Addresses, L2 Loops
Troubleshooting Layer 323:20
Let's talk about dynamic routing protocols and static routes. I will show you a few tricks to make it easier for you to troubleshoot L3 issues. I will assume you know what OSPF/EIGRP/RIP and static routes are.
Network diagrams20:24
It is not enough to know how to configure a network device. You have to know how to create, design and undestand network diagrams. In this video I will show you how to start and use a free on line tool for your perfect designs. Basic CCNA and CCNP topologies will be discussed including some firewalls.
Routers' hardware - broken flash card in 87719:16
A flash card in my 877 failed. I decided to record a video for you to show you how I troubleshooted this issue. You will be surprised what I discovered here. Watch to find out!
Mistakes to avoid - VLANs and EtherChannel - part 115:53
It is easy to say now... 'If I had known...' - in these videos I will show you what you have to look at and where to be very, very careful.
Mistakes to avoid - VLANs and EtherChannel - part 224:14
It is easy to say now... 'If I had known...' - in these videos I will show you what you have to look at and where to be very, very careful.
Subnetting part 120:23
Basic subnetting - let's go through some basics here.
Subnetting part 211:22
More difficult examples and tips - subnetting part 2
Subnetting - Challenge!8:04
Subnetting document12:00
Subnetting examples, VLSM...
Dynamic DNS26:24
A very important concept that is not in CCNA but you have to know and understand. I will use 'no-ip' to show you how ddns works. Make sure you watch that one!
Remote Support Tools23:18
It is important to know remote support tools like Radmin, VNS, Teamviewer.
Cisco TAC Support - is it good?34:52
Is it a good idea to have a support contract with Cisco? Let's take a look at our options here and an example of a case I opened with Cisco regarding native vlans on my Access point
What is this native vlan all about?21:11
A lot of CCNA students struggle with this concept. We will spend two videos showing what a native vlan is, how and when to use and... break the rules - yes - break the rules :)
Native vlans in action - let's break some rules... again! Live and crazy video!27:48
Time to break some rules again. Using a laptop to simulate a switch (trunk) and Wireshark to capture packets - we will see native vlans in action. A lot of fun sorting out issues. And I was sick at the time :)
Iperf to troubleshoot wireless24:10
Troubleshooting wireless... and Iperf as well!
Cables, racks, patch pannels, data centres...26:17
Our network i huge now... let's talk about racks, cables, high-end Cisco devices.
Did I break the wireless... again?*3:29
My wireless is down and my girlfriend is not happy about that!
CCNA Real World Quiz 2

It is NOT only Cisco over there - part 130:53
Cisco is great, however in the real world you will find HP, Juniper, Checkpoint... and 1000 other vendors. We will check what you can do to buy devices that are cheaper.. are they also better?
It is NOT only Cisco over there - part 225:55
Cisco is great, however in the real world you will find HP, Juniper, Checkpoint... and 1000 other vendors. We will check what you can do to buy devices that are cheaper.. are they also better?
What do you mean I have to know Microsoft? - part 132:59
Oh yes! - even though you are CCNA certified, you HAVE to know what DC and AD is, how to set up a shared folder, backups etc. In this video - WS2012E review and NAS configuration with cloud solutions.
What do you mean I have to know Microsoft? - part 218:06
Oh yes! - even though you are CCNA certified, you HAVE to know what DC and AD is, how to set up a shared folder, backups etc. In this video - AD, Radius and GPO
CCNA Real World Quiz 3

What is this SNMP, Syslog and Netflow all about?30:24
Cisco introduced a lot of new topics from this section to the new CCNA exam. Let's take a quick look at available options and how to use monitoring applications in the real world.
Setting up PRTG - part 124:30
A new PRTG Server - I will go through the whole process with you. We will see if PRTG managed to auto-discover my network. Of course not everything went as I expected...
Tweaking PRTG57:21
Tweaking a PRTG Server - I will go through the whole process with you. Adding new sensors, notifications, tweaking options. Of course not everything went as I expected...
Other monitoring tools for SOHO24:30
Let's take a quick look at other tools you can use to monitor your network. Free SNMP Server in action!
CCNA Real World Quiz 4
Let's summarize the series then2:41
It is time to say goodbye.

NEW! Windows Server 2016 and Radius4:23
Site to Site VPN in Packet Tracer22:06
You go for CCNA Sec to learn about VPNs but here I will show you what you have to know for the real world and will give you a few examples and issues I have sorted. Download the Packet Tracer files and recreate this lab! (Packet Tracer 6 required).
ACLs in action - part 123:30
We all know what an ACL is. Do you know how dangerous it could be? We will go through ACLs and make sure you know how to troubleshoot them. I will show you ACLs on an ASA firewall as well.
ACLs in action - part 215:42
We all know what an ACL is. Do you know how dangerous it could be? We will go through ACLs and make sure you know how to troubleshoot them. I will show you ACLs on an ASA firewall as well.
Live Webinar 11:06:44
Our first live Webinar - basic router configuration, ASA firewalls and Q&A
Things that went wrong during the series :)5:27
"When things go wrong... I keep recording!"
GNS3 T-shoot LAB2:17
T-shoot LAB
Introduction to ASA Firewalls14:23
A bonus video showing you how to set up an ASA 5510. Basic ASA knowledge is required. Enjoy!
An Interview with an IT Engineer11:04
Webinar - T-shoot and CCNA Labs1:01:19
Cisco Packet Tracer 65:28
NEW! Challenge!3:45

Trailer3:05
See what's coming in my unique Section - 'Cisco Project' !!!
Real Cisco project - Introduction and our plan15:31
The project requires a Cisco router and a business-class access point. The problem is I had a few days only to arrange and configure everything.
Let's go shopping14:07
It is time to go on-line and see what's available. We will need a router, ap, some cables and a usb card.
Unboxing the Cisco 867 Router3:52
Let's check our router
Let's test our Access Point16:41
A Real World Example - A D-link DCS-5009l IP Camera - NEW!6:37
NEW: And one More Challenge: Why is this Network so Slow?4:06
Overview of virtualization7:32
Cisco AP - extra lecture8:49

Requirements

This is a CCENT/CCNA Real World Labs Training so I assume you have a very good understanding of topics I cover (theory)
Understanding of the OSI model
Basic Router and Switch Configuration
Understanding of TCP/IP

Description

20 hours of Real World Videos and Packet Tracer / GNS3 Labs and Challenges!

Learn things that you really need to know.

Right... so you want to work in networking? Great choice... wait a minute... what about your experience? Oh... you read two books and played with Packet Tracer? That might NOT be enough!

20+ hours of Real Life Networking videos (HD) including troubleshooting of switches, routers and access points (wireless), creating a perfect network diagram, installing and managing monitoring tools (PRTG, Kiwi Syslog etc.), applying for a job as a Cisco Engineer, working with Cisco TAC Support...
NO boring and useless topics which you will not find in the real world!
GNS3 and Packet Tracer Labs and Challenges
Real World Questions and Quizzes

Why are your videos better than 1000+ similar offers online?

Simple! Because it is ALL about real life examples! No boring and useless topics, no marketing, no useless commands - labs, labs, troubleshooting exercises....

I cover things that you SHOULD know but you will struggle to find in a book: network diagrams, monitoring tools, racks, applying for a Cisco job etc.

I am studying towards CCENT/CCNA. Will it help me get my cert?

Of course! There are a lot of questions and labs on your CCNA exam so for sure my videos and labs will help you prepare for your exam. However, my project is more focused on real life examples so not all CCNA/CCNA Sec topics will be covered and some will be covered in more details (including some CCNP topics and Microsoft topics). That's a good thing as you can use my videos at ANY stage of your career in Networking!

Who this course is for:

Studying towards CCENT/CCNA or be certified already
Interested in real world networking examples
Interested in troubleshooting network devices
Studying for a Microsoft or Comptia exam and willing to learn more about Cisco Real World examples

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Course content

Introduction6 lectures • 2hr 3min

Basic CCENT / CCNA topics4 lectures • 1hr 59min

Real World CCENT/CCNA Topics21 lectures • 7hr 12min

It is not only Cisco over there4 lectures • 1hr 48min

Network Monitoring and Analysis Tools5 lectures • 2hr 19min

BONUS videos12 lectures • 3hr 56min

Real Cisco Project9 lectures • 1hr 20min