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As Enterprises migrate toward controller based architectures, the role and skills required of a core network engineer are evolving and more vital than ever. To prepare for this network transition, the CCNA Routing and Switching certification will not only prepare you with the knowledge of foundational technologies, but ensure you stay relevant with skill sets needed for the adoption of next generation technologies.
| 200-125 CCNA Exam | Overview | Exam Topics | Study Material | Practice | |||
| 100-105 ICND1 Exam | Overview | Exam Topics | Study Material | Practice | |||
| 200-105 ICND2 Exam | Overview | Exam Topics | Study Material | Practice |
No prerequisites
Option 1: CCNA Composite
Required Exam(s)
200-125 CCNA
OR
Option 2: ICND1 and ICND2
Required Exam(s)
100-105 ICND1
200-105 ICND2
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CCNA Routing and Switching certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, pass ONE of the following before the certification expiration date:
Pass any current Associate-level exam except for the ICND1 exam or
Pass any current 642-XXX Professional-level or any 300-XXX Professional-level exam, or
Pass any current 642-XXX Cisco Specialist exam (excluding Sales Specialist exams or MeetingPlace Specialist exams, Implementing Cisco TelePresence Installations (ITI) exams, Cisco Leading Virtual Classroom Instruction exams, or any 650 online exams), or
Pass any current CCIE Written Exam, or
Pass the current CCDE Written Exam OR current CCDE Practical Exam, or
Pass the Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) interview AND the CCAr board review to extend lower certifications.

100-105 ICND1 Cert Guide Sample Chapter
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Chapter 22: Variable-Length Subnet Masks (PDF)

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