Implementing Cisco Switched Networks

Elevate your network management skills with the 'Implementing Cisco Switched Networks' course, tailored for network engineers seeking to master Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture and achieve CCNP certification.

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Essential Skills Gained

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Design campus network architectures

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Implement VLAN and spanning tree solutions

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Configure advanced high availability techniques

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Integrate security features and wireless LANs

Format

  • Instructor-led
  • 5 days with lectures and hands-on labs.

Audience

  • Network engineers
  • NOC technical support personnel
  • Help desk technicians
  • Network operations and support staff

Description

Implementing Cisco Switched Networks (SWITCH) v2.0 is a five-day instructor-led training course, designed to help students prepare to plan, configure, and verify the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions for campus environments using the Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture. These skills are validated in the Cisco CCNP©_ Routing and Switching certification, a professional-level certification specializing in the routing and switching field. This course is a component of the Cisco CCNP Routing and Switching curriculum. This course is designed to give students a firm understanding of how to manage switches in an enterprise campus environment. This training class reinforces the instruction by providing students with hands-on labs.

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Course Outline

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Analyzing Campus Network Designs

  1. Describe Cisco SONA

  2. Evaluate the benefits of the enterprise campus architecture

  3. Determine the function of the core layer

  4. Evaluate the impact of traffic types on the network infrastructure

Cisco Lifecycle Services and Network Implementation

  1. Describe the PPDIOO life-cycle approach

  2. Describe PPDIOO implementation planning

Implementing VLANs in Campus Networks

  1. Describe the different VLAN segmentation models

  2. Create and execute an implementation plan for enterprise VLANs

  3. Configure isolated and community PVLANs

  4. Understand and utilize EtherChannel for link aggregation

Implementing Spanning Tree

  1. Describe STP standards and operations

  2. Implement and configure PVRST+ and MSTP

  3. Configure STP stability mechanisms like BPDUGuard and LoopGuard

Implementing Inter-VLAN Routing

  1. Configure inter-VLAN routing on multilayer switches

  2. Understand and configure Layer 3 switching processes

  3. Deploy Cisco Express Forwarding

Implementing a Highly Available Network

  1. Design and implement high availability solutions

  2. Utilize Cisco StackWise technology

  3. Implement network monitoring with IP SLA technology

Implementing Layer 3 High Availability

  1. Configure HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP for router redundancy

Minimizing Service Loss and Data Theft in a Campus Network

  1. Implement Layer 2 security measures

  2. Configure port security and AAA authentication

  3. Protect against VLAN hopping and spoofing attacks

  4. Secure network services with SSH and other protocols

Accommodating Voice and Video in Campus Networks

  1. Plan for VoIP and video service integration

  2. Configure and verify Voice VLANs

  3. Ensure QoS for voice and video traffic

Integrating Wireless LANs into a Campus Network

  1. Compare and prepare WLANs and Campus Networks

  2. Assess WLAN implementation impacts

  3. Plan and configure WLAN infrastructure

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