It is critical that you understand the Network Time Protocol and its importance in the modern network. In this course, you'll learn about this protocol and why it is so important to use to keep time accurate in your enterprise network. You'll also explore a simple configuration in which a Cisco device serves as the authoritative time source and provides this time to other devices on the network. You'll also learn about Network Address Translation, a critical technology in IPv4 networks that permits RFC 1918 addressed systems to access global Internet resources. Finally, you'll examine the function and importance of Port Address Translation. This course can be used in preparation for the 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies certification exam.
ENCOR: NTP, NAT, & PAT