CCNA - Chapter 2: Getting Started with Cisco IOS Devices (Beginner Friendly)

Welcome back to Chapter 2 of the CCNA training series!
In this episode, we dive into everything you need to start working hands-on with Cisco devices, both virtual and physical. This chapter is all about building your lab, learning how Cisco IOS works, and performing real configurations just like a network engineer.

In this video, we cover:

✔️ How to build a CCNA lab (Packet Tracer, GNS3, and physical gear)
✔️ Cisco IOS basics: modes, navigation, and essential commands
✔️ Console access + terminal setup (PuTTY, TeraTerm, SecureCRT)
✔️ Configuring routers & switches (IP addressing, hostnames, interfaces, SVIs)
✔️ Securing devices (passwords, enable secret, SSH, banners)
✔️ Troubleshooting with ping, traceroute, and show commands
✔️ Building your first mini-network topology

Whether you're brand new to networking or preparing for your CCNA exam, this chapter gives you the hands-on skills you need to start configuring and troubleshooting real Cisco environments.

🔧 Tools Used in This Video

Cisco Packet Tracer

GNS3 + GNS3 VM

PuTTY / SecureCRT

VMware

Cisco 2911 router & 2960 switches (optional physical lab)

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Timestamps:

00:00 What You Will Learn
01:00 Building a Cisco Lab Environment
02:25 Getting Started with Cisco IOS Devices
03:38 Technical Requirements
05:28 Cisco Packet Tracer
07:58 GNS3 Overview
13:04 Summary
13:32 Cisco IOS Boot Process
15:02 Accessing a Cisco IOS Device
15:44 Accessing IOS via Console
17:06 Configuring the Cisco IOS
25:18 Performing Troubleshooting Procedures
26:29 Chapter Summary