CISCO CERTIFICATIONS: The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists.            CCNA EXAM 640-801   640-801 - Cisco Certified Network Associate   The CCNA is Cisco's first level certification, which demonstrates strong fundamental   knowledge of Cisco hardware and Cisco's Internetworking Operating System (IOS).   The CCNP certification (Cisco Certified Network Professional) indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of networks. With a CCNP, a network professional can install, configure, and troubleshoot local and wide area networks for enterprise organizations with networks from 100 to more than 500 nodes. The content emphasizes topics such as security, converged networks, quality of service (QoS), virtual private networks (VPN) and broadband technologies.          CCNP CAREER PATH - OPTION 1 642-801   642-801 - BSCI: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks v2.0   BSCI 642-801 validates a candidate's ability and knowledge to use advanced IP   addressing and routing in implementing scalability for Cisco routers connected to LANs   and WANs. The topics covered in the exam include Advanced IP Addressing, Routing   Principles, Configuring the EIGRP, Configuring the Open Shortest Path First Protocol,   Configuring IS-IS, Manipulating Routing Updates, and configuring basic BGP.   642-811   642-811 - BCMSN: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks v2.0   The exam will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills    necessary to build scalable multilayer switched networks; create and deploy a global    intranet, and implement basic troubleshooting techniques in environments that use    Cisco multilayer switches for client hosts and services. 642-821   642-821 - BCRAN: Building Cisco Remote Access Networks v2.0   The exam will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills   necessary to describe, configure, operate, and troubleshoot WAN and remote access   solutions. The exam covers topics on General knowledge of WAN technologies,    Implementation and Operation, Planning and Design, and Troubleshooting.   642-831 CIT   642-831 CIT -  Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting Support v5.0   The exam will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills   necessary to troubleshoot sub-optimal performance in a converged network   environment. The exam covers topics on Establishing a Baseline, Determining an   Effective Troubleshooting Strategy, Resolving Problems at the Physical and Data Link   Layers, Resolving Problems at the Network Layer, and Resolving Problems at the   Transport and Application Layers.