MCSE (MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEM ENGINEER)
4-IN-1 Study System
by Alan R. Carte
Installing & Configuring Windows XP Professional (70-270)
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Installing Windows XP Professional
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Perform and troubleshoot an attended installation of Windows XP Professional. Perform and troubleshoot an unattended installation of Windows XP Professional. Install Windows XP Professional by using Remote Installation Services (RIS). Install Windows XP Professional by using the System Preparation Tool. Create unattended answer files by using Setup Manager to automate the installation of Windows XP Professional. Upgrade from a previous version of Windows to Windows XP Professional. Prepare a computer to meet upgrade requirements. Migrate existing user environments to a new installation. Perform post-installation updates and product activation. Troubleshoot failed installations.
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Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment
Configure and manage user profiles and desktop settings. Create users and configure user environment by user profiles. Configure users for various roles. Configure and manage groups. Configure support for multiple languages or multiple locations. Enable multiple-language support. Configure multiple-language support for users. Configure local settings. Configure Windows XP Professional for multiple locations. Manage applications by using Windows Installer packages. Configure Internet and Remote Access and VPN connectivity
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Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources
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Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot access to files and folders. Configure, manage, and troubleshoot file compression. Control access to files and folders by using permissions. Optimize access to files and folders. Manage and troubleshoot access to shared folders. Create and remove shared folders. Control access to shared folders by using permissions. Manage and troubleshoot Web server resources. Connect to local and network print devices. Manage printers and print jobs. Control access to printers by using permissions. Connect to an Internet printer. Connect to a local print device. Configure and manage file systems. Convert from one file system to another file system. Configure NTFS, FAT32, or FAT file systems. Manage and troubleshoot access to and synchronization of offline files
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Implementing, Managing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers
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Implement, manage, and troubleshoot disk devices. Install, configure, and manage DVD and CD-ROM devices. Monitor and configure disks. Monitor, configure, and troubleshoot volumes. Monitor and configure removable media, such as tape devices. Implement, manage, and troubleshoot display devices. Configure multiple-display support. Install, configure, and troubleshoot a video adapter. Configure Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI). Implement, manage, and troubleshoot input and output (I/O) devices. Monitor, configure, and troubleshoot I/O devices, such as printers, scanners, multimedia devices, mouse, keyboard, and smart card reader. Monitor, configure, and troubleshoot multimedia hardware, such as cameras. Install, configure, and manage modems. Install, configure, and manage Infrared Data Association (IrDA) devices. Install, configure, and manage wireless devices. Install, configure, and manage USB devices. Install, configure, and manage hand held devices.
Install, configure, and manage network adapters. Manage and troubleshoot drivers and driver signing. Monitor and configure multiprocessor computers.
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Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability
Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot performance of the Windows XP Professional desktop. Optimize and troubleshoot memory performance. Optimize and troubleshoot processor utilization. Optimize and troubleshoot disk performance. Optimize and troubleshoot application performance
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Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Scheduled Tasks. Manage, monitor, and optimize system performance for mobile users. Restore and back up the operating system, System State data, and user data. Recover System State data and user data by using Windows Backup. Troubleshoot system restoration by starting in safe mode. Recover System State data and user data by using the Recovery console
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Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Network Protocol Services
Configure and troubleshoot the TCP/IP protocol. Connect to computers by using dial-up networking. Connect to computers by using a virtual private network (VPN) connection. Create a dial-up connection to connect to a remote access server. Connect to the Internet by using dial-up networking. Configure and troubleshoot Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). Connect to resources by using Internet Explorer. Configure, manage, and implement Internet Information Services (IIS). Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance. Configure, manage, and troubleshoot an Internet Connection Firewall (ICF).
anaging and Maintaining Physical and Logical Devices
Tools might include Device Manager, the Hardware Troubleshooting Wizard, and appropriate Control Panel items.
Manage basic disks and dynamic disks.
Optimize server disk performance.
Implement a RAID solution
De-fragment volumes and partitions.
Monitor and Troubleshoot server hardware devices.
Install and configure server hardware devices.
Configure driver-signing options.
Configure device properties and resource settings for a device.
Diagnose and resolve issues related to server hardware settings and hardware device driver upgrades.
Managing Users, Computers, and Groups
Manage local, roaming, and mandatory user profiles.
Create and manage computer accounts in an Active Directory environment.
Create and manage groups. Identify and modify the scope of a group.
Find domain groups in which a user is a member. Manage group membership.
Create and modify groups by using the Active Directory Users and Computers Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in.
Create and modify groups by using automation.
Create and manage user accounts. Import user accounts.
Create and modify user accounts by using the Active Directory Users and Computers
Managing and Maintaining Access to Resources
Troubleshoot user authentication issues.
Troubleshoot Terminal Services.
Diagnose and resolve issues related to Terminal Services security.
Diagnose and resolve issues related to client access to Terminal Services.
Configure access to shared folders. Manage shared folder permissions.
Configure file system permissions.
Verify effective permissions when granting permissions.
Change ownership of files and folders.
Troubleshoot access to files and shared folders.
Troubleshoot print queues.
Manage a Web server. Manage Internet Information Services (IIS).
Manage security for IIS.
Managing and Maintaining a Server Environment
Monitor and analyze events. Tools might include Event Viewer and System Monitor.
Manage software update infrastructure. Manage software site licensing.
Manage servers remotely. Manage a server by using Remote Assistance.
Manage a server by using Terminal Services remote administration mode
Manage a server by using available support tools.
Monitor system performance.
Monitor file and print servers. Tools might include Task Manager, Event Viewer, and System Monitor.
Monitor disk quotas. Monitor print queues. Monitor server hardware for bottlenecks.
Monitor and optimize a server environment for application performance.
Monitor memory performance objects.
Managing and Implementing Disaster Recovery
Perform system recovery for a server.
Implement Automated System Recovery (ASR).
Restore data from shadow copy volumes.
Back up files and System State data to media.
Configure security for backup operations.
Manage backup procedures.
Verify the successful completion of backup jobs.
Manage backup storage media.
Recover from server hardware failure.
Restore backup data. Schedule backup jobs
Planning Windows 2003 Server Network Infrastructure (70-291)
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Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining IP Addressing
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Configure TCP/IP addressing on a server computer. Manage DHCP. Manage DHCP clients and leases. Manage DHCP Relay Agent. Manage DHCP databases. Manage DHCP scope options. Manage reservations and reserved clients. Troubleshoot TCP/IP addressing. Diagnose and resolve issues related to Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA). Diagnose and resolve issues related to incorrect TCP/IP configuration. Troubleshoot DHCP. Diagnose and resolve issues related to DHCP authorization. Verify DHCP reservation configuration. Examine the system event log and DHCP server audit log files to find related events. Diagnose and resolve issues related to configuration of DHCP server and scope options. Verify that the DHCP Relay Agent is working correctly. Verify database integrity.
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Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Name Resolution
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Install and configure the DNS Server service. Configure DNS server options. Configure DNS zone options. Configure DNS forwarding. Configure DNS caching only.
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Manage DNS. Manage DNS zone settings. Manage DNS record settings. Manage DNS server options. Manage DNS zone options.
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Monitor DNS. Tools might include System Monitor, Event Viewer, Replication Monitor, and DNS debug logs
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Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access
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Configure Routing and Remote Access user authentication. Configure remote access authentication protocols. Configure Internet Authentication Service (IAS) to provide authentication for Routing and Remote Access clients. Configure Routing and Remote Access policies to permit or deny access. Manage remote access. Manage packet filters. Manage Routing and Remote Access routing interfaces. Manage devices and ports. Manage routing protocols. Manage Routing and Remote Access clients. Manage TCP/IP routing. Manage routing protocols. Manage routing tables. Manage routing ports. Implement secure access between private networks. Troubleshoot user access to remote access services. Diagnose and resolve issues related to remote access VPNs. Diagnose and resolve issues related to establishing a remote access connection. Diagnose and resolve user access to resources beyond the remote access server. Troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access routing. Troubleshoot demand-dial routing. Troubleshoot router-to-router VPNs.
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Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Network Infrastructure and Security
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Implement secure network administration procedures. Implement security baseline settings and audit security settings by using security templates. Implement the principle of least privilege. Install and configure software update infrastructure. Install and configure software update services. Install and configure automatic client update settings. Configure software updates on earlier operating systems. Monitor network protocol security. Tools might include the IP Security Monitor Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in and Kerberos support tools. Troubleshoot network protocol security. Tools might include the IP Security Monitor MMC snap-in, Event Viewer, and Network Monitor. Monitor network traffic. Tools might include Network Monitor and System Monitor. Troubleshoot connectivity to the Internet. Troubleshoot server services. Diagnose and resolve issues related to service dependency. Use service recovery options to diagnose and resolve service-related issues
Planning Windows 2003 Server Network Infrastructure (70-293)
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Planning and Implementing Server Roles and Server Security
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Configure security for servers that are assigned specific roles. Plan a secure baseline installation. Plan a strategy to enforce system default security settings on new systems. Identify client operating system default security settings. Identify all server operating system default security settings. Plan security for servers that are assigned specific roles. Roles might include domain controllers, Web servers, database servers, and mail servers. Deploy the security configuration for servers that are assigned specific roles. Create custom security templates based on server roles. Evaluate and select the operating system to install on computers in an enterprise. Identify the minimum configuration to satisfy security requirements.
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Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Network Infrastructure
Plan a TCP/IP network infrastructure strategy. Analyze IP addressing requirements. Plan an IP routing solution. Create an IP subnet scheme. Plan and modify a network topology. Plan the physical placement of network resources. Identify network protocols to be used. Plan an Internet connectivity strategy. Troubleshoot connectivity to the Internet. Troubleshoot TCP/IP addressing. Diagnose and resolve issues related to Network Address Translation (NAT). Diagnose and resolve issues related to name resolution cache information
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Diagnose and resolve issues related to client configuration. Diagnose and resolve issues related to client computer configuration. Diagnose and resolve issues related to DHCP server address assignment. Plan a host name resolution strategy. Plan a DNS namespace design. Plan zone replication requirements. Plan a forwarding configuration. Plan for DNS security. Examine the interoperability of DNS with third-party DNS solutions. Plan a NetBIOS name resolution strategy. Plan a WINS replication strategy. Plan NetBIOS name resolution by using the Lmhosts file. Troubleshoot host name resolution. Diagnose and resolve issues related to DNS services.
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Diagnose and resolve issues related to client computer configuration
Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access
Plan a routing strategy. Plan routing for IP multicast traffic. Identify routing protocols to use in a specified environment. Plan security for remote access users. Plan remote access policies. Analyze protocol security requirements. Plan authentication methods for remote access clients. Implement secure access between private networks. Create and implement an IPSec policy. Troubleshoot TCP/IP routing. Tools might include the route, tracert, ping, pathping, and netsh commands and Network Monitor.
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Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Server Availability
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Configure Active Directory service for certificate publication. Plan a public key infrastructure (PKI) that uses Certificate Services. Identify the appropriate type of certificate authority to support certificate issuance requirements. Plan the enrollment and distribution of certificates. Plan for the use of smart cards for authentication. Plan a framework for planning and implementing security. Plan for security monitoring. Plan a change and configuration management framework for security. Plan a security update infrastructure. Tools might include Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer and Microsoft Software Update Services. Plan network traffic monitoring. Tools might include Network Monitor and System Monitor.
Planning & Implementing Active Directory Infrastructure (70-294)
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Planning and Implementing an Active Directory Infrastructure
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Plan a strategy for placing global catalog servers. Evaluate network traffic considerations when placing global catalog servers. Evaluate the need to enable universal group caching. Plan flexible operations master role placement. Plan for business continuity of operations master roles. Identify operations master role dependencies. Implement an Active Directory service forest and domain structure. Create the forest root domain. Create a child domain. Create and configure Application Data Partitions. Install and configure an Active Directory domain controller. Set an Active Directory forest and domain functional level based on requirements. Establish trust relationships. Types of trust relationships might include external trusts, shortcut trusts, and cross-forest trusts. Implement an Active Directory site topology. Configure site links. Configure preferred bridgehead servers.
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Managing and Maintaining an Active Directory Infrastructure
Manage an Active Directory forest and domain structure. Manage trust relationships. Manage schema modifications. Add or remove a UPN suffix. Manage an Active Directory site. Configure site boundaries. Configure replication schedules. Configure site link costs
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Monitor Active Directory replication failures. Tools might include Replication Monitor, Event Viewer, and support tools. Monitor Active Directory replication. Monitor File Replication service (FRS) replication. Restore Active Directory services. Perform an authoritative restore operation. Perform a non-authoritative restore operation. Troubleshoot Active Directory. Diagnose and resolve issues related to Active Directory replication. Diagnose and resolve issues related to operations master role failure. Diagnose and resolve issues related to the Active Directory database.
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Planning and Implementing User, Computer, and Group Strategies
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Plan Group Policy strategy. Plan a Group Policy strategy by using Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP) Planning mode. Plan a strategy for configuring the user environment by using Group Policy. Plan a strategy for configuring the computer environment by using Group Policy. Configure the user environment by using Group Policy. Distribute software by using Group Policy. Automatically enroll user certificates by using Group Policy. Redirect folders by using Group Policy. Configure user security settings by using Group Policy. Deploy a computer environment by using Group Policy. Distribute software by using Group Policy. Automatically enroll computer certificates by using Group Policy. Configure computer security settings by using Group Policy. Managing and Maintaining Group Policy Troubleshoot issues related to Group Policy application deployment. Tools might include RSoP and the gpresult command. Maintain installed software by using Group Policy. Distribute updates to software distributed by Group Policy. Configure automatic updates for network clients by using Group Policy. Troubleshoot the application of Group Policy security settings. Tools might include RSoP and the gpresult command.
Designing Active Directory & Network Infrastructure (70-297)
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Creating the Conceptual Design by Gathering and Analyzing Business and Technical Requirements
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Environment. Analyze current network administration model. Analyze network requirements. Analyze DNS for Active Directory service implementation. Analyze the current DNS infrastructure. Analyze the current namespace. Analyze existing network operating system implementation. Identify the existing domain model. Identify the number and location of domain controllers on the network. Identify the configuration details of all servers on the network
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Analyze security requirements for the Active Directory service. Analyze current security policies, standards, and procedures. Identify the impact of Active Directory on the current security infrastructure. Identify the existing trust relationships.
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Identify constraints in the current network infrastructure. Interpret current baseline performance requirements for each major subsystem. Analyze the impact of the infrastructure design on the existing technical
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Design the Active Directory and Network Services infrastructure to meet business and technical requirements
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Create the conceptual design of the Active Directory forest structure. Design the Active Directory replication strategy. Create the conceptual design of the organizational unit (OU) structure. Create the conceptual design of the DNS infrastructure. Create the conceptual design of the WINS infrastructure. Create the conceptual design of the DHCP infrastructure. Creating the Logical Design for an Active Directory Infrastructure Design an OU structure. Identify the Group Policy requirements for the OU structure. Design an OU structure for the purpose of delegating authority. Design a security group strategy. Define the scope of a security group to meet requirements.
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Define user roles. Design a user and computer authentication strategy. Identify common authentication requirements. Select authentication mechanisms.
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Design a user and computer account strategy. Specify account policy requirements. Specify account requirements for users, computers, administrators, and services. Design an Active Directory naming strategy.
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Identify NetBIOS naming requirements. Design migration paths to Active Directory. Define whether the migration will include an in-place upgrade, domain restructuring, or migration to a new Active Directory environment.
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Design the administration of Group Policy objects (GPOs).
Creating the Logical Design for a Network Services Infrastructure
Design a DNS name resolution strategy. Create the namespace design. Identify DNS interoperability with Active Directory, WINS, and DHCP. Specify zone requirements. Specify DNS security. Design a DNS strategy for interoperability with UNIX Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND) to support Active Directory. Design a NetBIOS name resolution strategy. Design a WINS replication strategy
Design security for remote access users.
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Design remote access policies. Specify logging and auditing settings. Design a DNS service implementation. Design a strategy for DNS zone storage. Specify the use of DNS server options. Identify the registration requirements of specific DNS records. Design a remote access strategy. Specify the remote access method. Specify the authentication method for remote access. Design an IP address assignment strategy. Specify DHCP integration with DNS infrastructure. Specify DHCP interoperability with client types.
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Creating the Physical Design for an Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
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Design DNS service placement. Design an Active Directory implementation plan. Design the placement of domain controllers and global catalog servers. Plan the placement of flexible operations master roles. Select the domain controller creation process. Specify the server specifications to meet system requirements. Design Internet connectivity for a company. Design a network and routing topology for a company. Design a TCP/IP addressing scheme through the use of IP subnets. Specify the placement of routers. Design IP address assignment by using DHCP. Design a perimeter network. Design the remote access infrastructure. Plan capacity. Ascertain network settings required to access resources. Design for availability, redundancy, and survivability.
Windows Server 2008 Configuration Training
Make the transition from MCSE: Windows Server 2003 to MCTS: Windows Server 2008
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MCTS: Windows Server 2008 - Active Directory Configuration
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MCTS: Windows Server 2008 - Network Infrastructure Configuration
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MCTS: Windows Server 2008 - Application Platform Configuration
Exam 70-649: TS: Upgrading your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to MCTS on Windows Server 2008
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Course 6415A: Updating your Network Infrastructure Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (three days)
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Course 6416A: Updating your Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (three days)
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Course 6417A: Updating your Applications Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (three days)
Make the transition from MCSA: Windows Server 2003 to MCTS: Windows Server 2008
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Professionals with an MCSA on Windows Server 2003 must pass one exam to become an MCTS on Windows Server 2008. If you are an MCSAand pass this exam, you will earn two distinct MCTS certifications:
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MCTS: Windows Server 2008 - Active Directory Configuration
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MCTS: Windows Server 2008 - Network Infrastructure Configuration
Exam 70-648: TS: Upgrading your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to MCTS on Windows Server 2008
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Course 6415A: Updating your Network Infrastructure Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008
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Course 6416A: Updating your Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008
CCNA
The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the CCNA exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam.
Describe how a network works
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Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices
Select the components required to meet a network specification
Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data flows in a network
Describe common networked applications including web applications
Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP models
Describe the impact of applications (Voice Over IP and Video Over IP) on a network
Interpret network diagrams
Determine the path between two hosts across a network
Describe the components required for network and Internet communications
Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3 and 7 using a layered model approach
Differentiate between LAN/WAN operation and features
Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications
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Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts
Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks
Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts
Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches
Perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management
Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (including: ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH, arp, ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands
Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, auto negotiation, and switch hardware failures
Describe enhanced switching technologies (including: VTP, RSTP, VLAN, PVSTP, 802.1q)
Describe how VLANs create logically separate networks and the need for routing between them
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot trunking on Cisco switches
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interVLAN routing
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VTP
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RSTP operation
Interpret the output of various show and debug commands to verify the operational status of a Cisco switched network.
Implement basic switch security (including: port security, trunk access, management vlan other than vlan1, etc.)
Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.
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Describe the operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing
Explain the operation and benefits of using DHCP and DNS
Configure, verify and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router.(including: CLI/SDM)
Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a LAN environment
Calculate and apply an addressing scheme including VLSM IP addressing design to a network
Determine the appropriate classless addressing scheme using VLSM and summarization to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment
Describe the technological requirements for running IPv6 in conjunction with IPv4 (including: protocols, dual stack, tunneling, etc).
Describe IPv6 addresses
Identify and correct common problems associated with IP addressing and host configurations
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic router operation and routing on Cisco devices
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Describe basic routing concepts (including: packet forwarding, router lookup process)
Describe the operation of Cisco routers (including: router bootup process, POST, router components)
Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and hosts
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2
Access and utilize the router to set basic parameters.(including: CLI/SDM)
Connect, configure, and verify operation status of a device interface
Verify device configuration and network connectivity using ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH or other utilities
Perform and verify routing configuration tasks for a static or default route given specific routing requirements
Manage IOS configuration files. (including: save, edit, upgrade, restore)
Manage Cisco IOS.
Compare and contrast methods of routing and routing protocols
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot OSPF
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP
Verify network connectivity (including: using ping, traceroute, and telnet or SSH)
Troubleshoot routing issues
Verify router hardware and software operation using SHOW & DEBUG commands.
Implement basic router security
Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN
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Describe standards associated with wireless media (including: IEEE WI-FI Alliance, ITU/FCC)
Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network. (Including: SSID, BSS, ESS)
Identify the basic parameters to configure on a wireless network to ensure that devices connect to the correct access point
Compare and contrast wireless security features and capabilities of WPA security (including: open, WEP, WPA-1/2)
Identify common issues with implementing wireless networks. (Including: Interface, missconfiguration)
Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats
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Describe today's increasing network security threats and explain the need to implement a comprehensive security policy to mitigate the threats
Explain general methods to mitigate common security threats to network devices, hosts, and applications
Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications
Describe security recommended practices including initial steps to secure network devices
Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.
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Describe the purpose and types of ACLs
Configure and apply ACLs based on network filtering requirements.(including: CLI/SDM)
Configure and apply an ACLs to limit telnet and SSH access to the router using (including: SDM/CLI)
Verify and monitor ACLs in a network environment
Troubleshoot ACL issues
Explain the basic operation of NAT
Configure NAT for given network requirements using (including: CLI/SDM)
Troubleshoot NAT issues
Implement and verify WAN links
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Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN
Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection
Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers
Troubleshoot WAN implementation issues
Describe VPN technology (including: importance, benefits, role, impact, components)
Configure and verify a PPP connection between Cisco routerss
Exam Spotlight
640 - 821 CCNA Two Part Harmony
Exam
# 640-821 Introduction to Cisco Technology (INTRO)
Reviewer's Rating
This new exam will test your knowledge of basic router configuration, cable type, IOS commands, the OSI model & subnetting
Test
55 to 65 question, 60 minute time limit
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Cost Irs 2,500/- (US $ 65) candidates for CCNA must take in conjuction with #640-811 ICND exam
This new exam will test your knowledge of basic router troubleshooting, VLANs, IOS, commands, the OSI model & subnetting
Test
55 to 65 question, 60 minute time limit
Information
Cost Irs 5,000/- (US $ 125) candidates for CCNA must take in conjuction with #640-821 INTRO exam
Who Should take this exam?
Current CCNA may use this exam to recertify.
Students can take Paper 811 & 821 or 801
640 - 802 NEW CCNA Exam
Exam
CCNA Exam (CCNA # 640-802)
Reviewer's Rating
will test your knowledge of extending switched networks with VLANS, determining IP routes, managing IP traffic with access lists
Test
55 to 65 question,(three simulation) 90 minutes time limit apx. score of 849 needed to pass
Information
Cost Irs 7,500/- (US $ 190)
Who Should take this exam?
Those who want to learn to earn their CCNA in one attempt (others can take the new two exam option)
CCNA Study Material
CCNP
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is recommended for students to enroll in the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) curriculum. This advanced curriculum trains students to install, configure and operate local-and wide-area networks (LANs and WANs), and dial access services for organizations with networks from 100 to more than 500 nodes with protocols and technologies such as: TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, ISDN, Frame Relay, STP, and VTP. The focus is on developing those skills that enable students to implement scalable networks, build campus networks using multilayer switching technologies, create and deploy a global intranet, and troubleshoot an environment using Cisco routers and switches for multiprotocol client hosts and services.
Upon completion of CCNP1, students will be able to perform advanced routing tasks including:
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electing and configuring scalable IP addresses.
Implementing technologies to redistribute and support multiple, advanced, IP routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
Configuring access lists.
Designing and testing edge router connectivity into a BGP network.
CCNP2 Remote Access Competencies:
Upon completion of CCNP2, students will be able to perform advanced remote access tasks including:
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Configuring Asynchronous connections.
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) architecture, protocol, callback, and compression.
ISDN architecture, protocol layers, BRI and DDR.
Configuring X.25, Frame Relay, and AAA.
CCNP3 Multilayer Switching Competencies:
Upon completion of CCNP3, students will be able to perform multilayer switching tasks including
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Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet.
VLAN basics, types, identification, and trunking protocol.
Spanning Tree Protocol.
MLS processes, and configuration.
Multicasting protocols, routing, and tasks.
CCNP4 Network Troubleshooting Competencies:
Upon completion of CCNP4, students will be able to perform network-troubleshooting tasks in areas such as:
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OSI Layers 1, 2, and 3.
TCP/IP, LAN switching, VLANs, Frame Relay, ISDN, Appletalk, Novell, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP Industry-Recognized Certification
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) coursework prepares students for CCNP certification.
A CCNP certified individual can perform the following tasks:
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Implement appropriate technologies to build a scalable routed network
Build campus networks using multilayer switching technologies
Improve traffic flow, reliability, redundancy, and performance for campus LANs, routed and switched WANs, and remote access networks
Create and deploy a global intranet
Troubleshoot an environment that uses Cisco routers and switches for multiprotocol client hosts and services
Positions for a CCNP certified individual include:
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Network administrator
Level 2 support engineer
Level 2 systems engineer
Network technician
Deployment engineer
Advance Your Career CCNP Certification
Expand Your Professional Options Gaining and Certifying Advanced Skills
The CCNP certification validates an individual’s networking skills at the midcareer level. Candidates who pass the required proctored exams will receive a CCNP certificate from Cisco and may use the CCNP designation on their business cards.
CCNP forms the professional level of the Cisco Career Certification program.
Who is the course for?
Anyone with a good background in Computer Networks and the Internet and preferably CCNA qualified.
What will the course give you?
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Preparation for the CISCO Certified Network Professional Exams
Advanced networking skills to design, install and maintain large routed computer networks.
Increased professional credibility by gaining high standards of technical expertise.
Skills necessary to improve your opportunities within the workforce.
The knowledge and skills necessary to take the CCNP exams
What material is covered ?
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Extending IP Addresses Using VLSMs
Configuring OFPF, Enhanced IGRP and BGP
Assembling and Cabling WAN Components
Using ISDN and DDR to Enhance Remote Connectivity
Scaling IP Addresses with PAT and NAT
Introduction to Switching Concepts and Virtual LANs
Support Resources for Troubleshooting
Workgroup Discovery Lab and CCO
Documenting Symptoms, Actions and Results
Tracking Log-ins and Connections
Troubleshooting VLANs on Routers and Switches
Exam
Recommended Training
US $
642-901 BSCI
Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
150
642-812 BCMSN
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
150
642-825 ISCW
Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW)
150
642-845 ONT
Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT)
150
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-902 ROUTE
Implementing Cisco IP Routing
642-813 SWITCH
Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks
642-832 TSHOOT
Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks
Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks Exam (BSCI)(642-901)
The Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI 642-901) is a qualifying exam for the Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP, Cisco Certified Design Professional CCDP, and Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional CCIP certifications. The BSCI 642-901 exam will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills necessary to use advanced IP addressing and routing in implementing scalability for Cisco ISR routers connected to LANs and WANs. The exam covers topics on Advanced IP Addressing, Routing Principles, Multicast Routing, IPv6, Manipulating Routing Updates, Configuring basic BGP, Configuring EIGRP, OSPF, and IS-IS.
Exam Topics
The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
Implement VLANs.
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Explain the functions of VLANs in a hierarchical network.
Configure VLANs (e.g., Native, Default, Static and Access).
Explain and configure VLAN trunking (i.e., IEEE 802.1Q and ISL).
Explain and configure VTP.
Verify or troubleshoot VLAN configurations.
Conduct the operation of Spanning Tree protocols in a hierarchical network.
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Explain the functions and operations of the Spanning Tree protocols (i.e., RSTP, PVRST, MISTP).
Configure RSTP (PVRST) and MISTP.
Describe and configure STP security mechanisms (i.e., BPDU Guard, BPDU Filtering, Root Guard).
Configure and Verify UDLD and Loop Guard.
Verify or troubleshoot Spanning Tree protocol operations.
Configure and verify link aggregation using PAgP or LACP.
Implement Inter-VLAN routing.
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Explain and configure Inter-VLAN routing (i.e., SVI and routed ports).
Explain and enable CEF operation.
Verify or troubleshoot InterVLAN routing configurations.
Implement gateway redundancy technologies.
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Explain the functions and operations of gateway redundancy protocols (i.e., HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP).
Configure HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP.
Verify High Availability configurations.
Describe and configure wireless client access.
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Describe the components and operations of WLAN topologies (i.e., AP and Bridge).
Describe the features of Client Devices, Network Unification, and Mobility Platforms (i.e., CCX, LWAPP).
Configure a wireless client (i.e., ADU).
Describe and configure security features in a switched network.
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Describe common Layer 2 network attacks (e.g., MAC Flooding, Rogue Devices, VLAN Hopping, DHCP Spoofing, etc.)
Explain and configure Port Security,802.1x, VACLs, Private VLANs, DHCP Snooping, and DAI.
Verify Catalyst switch (IOS-based) security configurations (i.e., Port Security, 802.1x, VACLs, Private VLANs, DHCP Snooping, and DAI).
Configure support for voice.
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Describe the characteristics of voice in the campus network.
Describe the functions of Voice VLANs and trust boundaries.
Configure and verify basic IP Phone support (i.e. Voice VLAN, Trust and CoS options, AutoQoS for voice)
Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW) (642-825)
In the Building Cisco Remote Access Networks course, students learn how to build, configure and troubleshoot a remote access network to interconnect central sites to branch offices and home offices. Students also learn how to control access to the central site, as well as to maximize bandwidth utilization over the remote links.
Exam Topics
The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
Describe the components and operation of Frame-Mode MPLS (e.g., packet-based MPLS VPNs).
Configure and verify Frame-Mode MPLS.
Implement a site-to-site IPSec VPN
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Describe the components and operations of IPSec VPNs and GRE Tunnels.
Configure a site-to-site IPSec VPN/GRE Tunnel with SDM (i.e., preshared key).
Verify IPSec/GRE Tunnel configurations (i.e., IOS CLI configurations).
Describe, configure, and verify VPN backup interfaces.
Describe and configure Cisco Easy VPN solutions using SDM.
Describe network security strategies.
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Describe and mitigate common network attacks (i.e., Reconnaissance, Access, and Denial of Service).
Describe and mitigate Worm, Virus, and Trojan Horse attacks.
Describe and mitigate application-layer attacks (e.g., management protocols)
Implement Cisco Device Hardening
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Describe, Configure, and verify AutoSecure/One-Step Lockdown implementations (i.e., CLI and SDM).
Describe, configure, and verify AAA for Cisco Routers.
Describe and configure threat and attack mitigation using ACLs.
Describe and configure IOS secure management features (e.g., SSH, SNMP, SYSLOG, NTP, Role-Based CLI, etc.)
Implement Cisco IOS firewall.
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Describe the functions and operations of Cisco IOS Firewall (e.g., Stateful Firewall, CBAC, etc.).
Configure Cisco IOS Firewall with SDM.
Verify Cisco IOS Firewall configurations (i.e., IOS CLI configurations, SDM Monitor).
Describe and configure Cisco IOS IPS.
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Describe the functions and operations of IDS and IPS systems (e.g., IDS/IPS signatures, IPS Alarms, etc.)
Configure Cisco IOS IPS using SD
The Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (642-845 ONT) is a qualifying exam for the Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP. The ONT 642-845 exam will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills in optimizing and providing effective QOS techniques for converged networks. The exam topics include implementing a VOIP network, implementing QoS on converged networks, specific IP QoS mechanisms for implementing the DiffServ QoS model, AutoQoS, wireless security and basic wireless management.
Exam Topics
The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
Describe Cisco VoIP implementations.
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Describe the functions and operations of a VoIP network (e.g., packetization, bandwidth considerations, CAC, etc.).
Describe and identify basic voice components in an enterprise network (e.g. Gatekeepers, Gateways, etc.)
Describe QoS considerations.
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Explain the necessity of QoS in converged networks (e.g., bandwidth, delay, loss, etc.).
Describe strategies for QoS implementations (e.g. QoS Policy, QoS Models, etc.).
Describe DiffServ QoS implementations.
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Describe classification and marking (e.g., CoS, ToS, IP Precedence, DSCP, etc.).
Describe and configure NBAR for classification.
Explain congestion management and avoidance mechanisms (e.g., FIFO, PQ, WRR, WRED, etc.).
Describe traffic policing and traffic shaping (i.e., traffic conditioners).
Describe Control Plane Policing.
Describe WAN link efficiency mechanisms (e.g., Payload/Header Compression, MLP with interleaving, etc.).
Describe and configure QoS Pre-Classify.
Implement AutoQoS.
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Explain the functions and operations of AutoQoS.
Describe the SDM QoS Wizard.
Configure, verify, and torubleshoot AutoQoS implementations (i.e., MQC).
Implement WLAN security and management.
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Describe and Configure wireless security on Cisco Clients and APs (e.g., SSID, WEP, LEAP, etc.).
Describe basic wireless management (e.g., WLSE and WCS). Configure and verify basic WCS configuration (i.e., login, add/review controller/AP status, security, and import/review maps).
Describe and configure WLAN QoS.
The CISCO Certified Network Professional exam (CCNP) will have four papers.
Course Fees does not include Examination Charges
Examination Fees : US $ 600 for four papers
Students can Complete CCNA+CCNP in 30 to 35 days. This duration includes
Completion of Course at Compufield premises, instruction, Practice,
Practicals and Offline examination test.
LINUX
Basics of Linux
Linux System Administration
Linux Network Administration-
Basics of Linux (2 Days - 16 Hours) (Level I)
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Introduction to Red Hat Linux
Getting Started
Login in Linux (GUI & Console)
Directory Structure of Linux
Listing Files & Directories (ls)
Creating, Moving & Deleting Files and Directories
Searching for Files (locate & find)
Shells (Working effectively in the Command Line)
File System Basics & File Management
Pipes, Streams & Redirects
Processes Management
Finally the vi Editor
Course Audience:
The course is intended for those who want to learn the very basics of Linux Operating System or those who want to go for System and Network Administration and don't have any prior experience on Linux
Linux System Administration (3 Days - 24 Hours) (Level II)
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Overview of System Administration
Installation of Linux
Command-line Interface
User and Group Management
File and Directory Basics
Device & Disk Management (Adding a New Disk, Creating Slices, formatting disks with ext3/ext2 FS)
Filesystem Management (e2fsck and other utilities)
System Startup and Shutdown
Boot Processes
Creating a Startup Shell Script
Package Management (Using Kpackage and rpm commands)
Process Management
Printer Administration
Backup Administration
Course Audience:
The course is intended for those who want to learn, pursue a job as System Administrator and Covers all aspects of System Administration.
Linux Network Administration (Approx 40 Hours) (Level III)
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Networking Basics
Protocols (TCP/IP)
Configuring Ethernet Interface & TCP/IP
Networking Utilities & Remote Management
NFS (Sharing Directories on Linux)
PPP Configuration
DHCP Configuration & Management
Name service and resolver configuration
DNS Configuration & Management
Apache Web Server Configuration & Management
FTP Configuration
SAMBA (Integrating Linux in Windows Environment)
Linux System Security
Linux Optional Modules
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AutoFS
NIS (Network Information Service)
Linux kernel (Fundamentals, building, installing, patching)
Modules (Listing, Adding and Removing Modules)
Firewalls
Squid Configuration
IP Masquerading
Sendmail (Configuring a Mail Server)
Examination Description RH - 302
The certification exam consists of three parts conducted in a single day. Two of the three sections of the exam are performance-based, meaning that candidates must perform tasks on a live system, rather than answering questions about how one might perform those tasks.
The RHCE Exam consists of three sections: Section I: Troubleshooting (2.5 hours) Section II: Multiple Choice (1.0 hour), and Section III: Installation and Configuration (2.5 hours)
In order to pass the Red Hat Certified Engineer exam on Red Hat Linux 9 you must meet the following requirements:
a) an average score of 80 or higher across all three sections, equally weighted;
b) no section score lower than 50 points;
c) 70 percent or more on the RHCT-level skills and 70 percent or more on the RHCE-level skills in Section III. This last requirement is new, and enables RHCEs to demonstrate that they possess both RHCT-level and RHCE-level skills, as well as enabling a person who only has RHCT level skills to earn RHCT if they pass the required competencies.
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