COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Basic Concepts and Network Design

Campus Network Structure

Comparing Layer 2 and Multilayer Switches

Cisco SDM Templates

LLDP

PoE

Module 2: Campus Network Architecture

VLANs and Trunks

VTP

DHCP

DHCP for IPv6

Layer 2 Port Aggregation

Module 3: Spanning Tree Implementation

RSTP

STP Stability Mechanisms

MST

Module 4: Inter-VLAN Routing

Inter-VLAN Routing Using a Router

Configuring a Switch to Route

Module 5: High-Availability Networks

Network Time Protocol (NTP)

SNMP Version 3

Cisco IOS IP SLA

Port Mirroring for Monitoring Support

Verifying Switch Virtualization

Module 6: First Hop Redundancy Protocol Implementation

Layer 3 Redundancy with HSRP

Layer 3 Redundancy with VRRP

Layer 3 Redundancy with GLBP

First Hop Redundancy Protocol for IPv6

Module 7: Campus Network Security

Port Security

Storm Control

Access to External Authentication

Mitigating Spoofing Attacks

Securing VLAN Trunks

PVLANs

COURSE OBJECTIVES 

Upon completing this course, the student will be able to meet these overall objectives:

Describe the hierarchical campus structure, basic switch operation, use of SDM templates, PoE, and LLDP

Implement VLANs, trunks, explain VTP, implement DHCP in IPv4 and IPv6 environment, and configure port aggregation

Implement and optimize STP mechanism that best suits your network – PVSTP+, RPVSTP+, or MST

Configure routing on a multilayer switch

Configure NTP, SNMP, IP SLA, port mirroring, and verify StackWise and VSS operation

Implement First Hop redundancy in IPv4 and IPv6 environments

Secure campus network according to recommended practices

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

A network professional who will need to correctly implement switch-based solutions given a network design using Cisco IOS services and features. The typical job roles for this type of professional are network engineers, network operations center (NOC) technical support personnel, or help desk technicians.

PREREQUISITES

Practical experience in installing, operating and maintaining Cisco routers & switches in an enterprise environment is recommended.

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