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On this page: | This course helps CCNP candidates and networking professionals understand switching best practices. Focused on intermediate-level switching issues, the course covers the building of campus networks using multilayer switching technologies over high speed Ethernet. |
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Chapter 01 - Introduction to Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks
Estimated Study Time: 2 hour(s) and 0 minute(s)
- Regulatory Standards Driving Enterprise Architectures
- Hardware- and Software-Switching Terminology
- Multilayer Switching Overview
- Enterprise Network Architectures
- Introducing the Cisco Catalyst Switches
- Study Tips
- Summary
- Review Questions
Chapter 02 - The Roles of Switches in Designing Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks
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- Data Link Technologies
- Designing Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks Using the Cisco Catalyst Switches and Data Link Technologies
- Case Study: Designing a Cisco Multilayer Switched Campus Network
- Study Tips
- Summary
- Review Questions
Chapter 03 - Initial Configuration and Troubleshooting of Cisco Multilayer Switches
Estimated Study Time: 2 hour(s) and 0 minute(s)
- Comparing Cisco CatOS and Cisco IOS
- Initial Configuration of Management Parameters of Cisco Catalyst Switches
- Managing Catalyst Switch Configurations
- Understanding the Cisco IOS File System (IFS) and Software Images on Catalyst Switches
- Upgrading Software Versions on Catalyst Switches
- Overview of Converting Cisco CatOS to Cisco Native IOS
- Basic Troubleshooting Practices
- Initial Configuration Troubleshooting Tips
- Study Tips
- Summary
- Configuration Exercise: Configuring a Cisco IOS–Based Catalyst Switch
- Review Questions
Chapter 04 - Implementing and Configuring VLANs
Estimated Study Time: 1 hour(s) and 30 minute(s)
- VLANs
- Private VLANs
- VLAN Trunking
- VLAN Trunking Protocol
- Case Study: Troubleshooting VLAN/Trunking Issues Across the Switches
- Study Tips
- Summary
- Configuration Exercise: Configuring VLAN, Trunking, and VTP in Multilayer Switched Networks
- Review Questions
Chapter 05 - Understanding and Configuring the 802.1D, 802.1s, and 802.1w Spanning Tree Protocols
Estimated Study Time: 2 hour(s) and 50 minute(s)
- Overview of the Spanning Tree Protocol
- Identifying Bridging Loops
- STP (IEEE 802.1D)
- STP Operation
- Sample Scenario of STP Election Process
- STP Topology Changes
- Per VLAN Spanning Tree Plus
- STP and IEEE 802.1Q Trunks
- Configuring the Basic Parameters of PVST+
- Verifying the STP Configuration
- Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
- Multiple Spanning Tree
- Configuring Basic Parameters of MST
- Study Tips
- Summary
- Configuration Exercise: Configuring and Verifying Spanning-Tree Bridge Priorities and Spanning-Tree Port Cost
- Review Questions
Chapter 06 - Adding Resiliency to Spanning Tree Using Advanced Features and Troubleshooting STP Issues
Estimated Study Time: 1 hour(s) and 30 minute(s)
- Enhancements to 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol
- Improving Spanning-Tree Resiliency
- Preventing Forwarding Loops and Black Holes
- Troubleshooting STP
- Study Tips
- Summary
- Configuration Exercise: Configuring BackboneFast, UplinkFast, Root Guard, and PortFast
- Configuration Exercise: Identify and Resolve a Layer 2 Loop
- Review Questions
Chapter 07 - Enhancing Network Stability, Functionality, Reliability, and Performance Using Advanced Features
Estimated Study Time: 2 hour(s) and 50 minute(s)
- EtherChannel
- CDP
- Multiple Default Gateways
- MAC Address Notification
- Layer 3 Protocol Filtering
- DHCP for Management IP Configuration
- Debounce Timer Feature
- Broadcast and Multicast Suppression
- Baby Giants and Jumbo Frames
- Error-Disable Feature
- IEEE 802.3 Flow Control
- UDLD and Aggressive Mode UDLD
- Case Study: Function of Aggressive Mode UDLD
- Study Tips
- Summary
- Configuration Exercise
- Review Questions
Chapter 08 - Understanding and Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing
Estimated Study Time: 1 hour(s) and 45 minute(s)
- IP Address Hierarchy in a Multilayer Switched Network
- Introduction to Inter-VLAN Routing
- IP Broadcast Forwarding
- Study Tips
- Summary
- Configuration Exercise: Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing on Cisco IOS–Based Catalyst Switches
- Review Questions
Chapter 09 - Understanding and Configuring Multilayer Switching
Estimated Study Time: 1 hour(s) and 45 minute(s)
- Understanding Traditional MLS
- Understanding CEF-Based MLS
- CEF-Based MLS Configuration, Verification, and Troubleshooting
- Study Tips
- Summary
- Configuration Exercise: Troubleshooting CEF-Based MLS
- Review Questions
Chapter 10 - Understanding and Implementing Quality of Service in Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks
Estimated Study Time: 1 hour(s) and 30 minute(s)
- The Need for QoS
- QoS Service Models
- Catalyst QoS Fundamentals
- QoS in the Multilayer Switched Network
- Auto QoS
- Study Tips
- Summary
- Configuration Exercise: Configuring QoS on Cisco IOS–Based Catalyst Switches
- Review Questions
Chapter 11 - Deploying Multicast in the Multilayer Switched Network
Estimated Study Time: 1 hour(s) and 50 minute(s)
- Introduction to Multicast
- IP Multicast Protocols
- Multicast Hardware-Based Switching Methods
- Layer 2 Multicast Protocols
- IP Multicast in the Multilayer Switched Network
- Configuring Multicast
- Monitoring and Verifying IP Multicast Traffic
- Study Tips
- Summary
- Configuration Exercise: Configuring and Verifying Multicast in the Multilayer Switched Network to Support Stock Ticker Video Applications
- Review Questions
Chapter 12 - Design Network Resiliency, Redundancy, and High Availability in Multilayer Switched Networks
Estimated Study Time: 2 hour(s) and 10 minute(s)
- Achieving High Availability in Multilayer Switches
- Implementing Redundant Supervisor Engines in Catalyst Switches
- Stateful Switchover (SSO)
- Router Redundancy Using Single Router Mode on the Catalyst 6500 Series of Switches
- Understanding Cisco IOS Software Modularity and In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)
- Implementing Redundant Supervisor Uplink Modules in Catalyst Switches
- Implementing Redundant Power Supplies
- Implementing Default Gateway Router Redundancy in Multilayer Switched Networks
- Cisco IOS Server Load Balancing
- Study Tips
- Summary
- Configuration Exercise: Configuring and Verifying RPR+ and HSRP
- Review Questions
Chapter 13 - Best Practices for Deploying Cisco IP Telephony Using Cisco Catalyst Switches
Estimated Study Time: 2 hour(s) and 0 minute(s)
- Why Include VoIP When Building a Converged Network?
- Introduction to IP Telephony Components
- Network Design Recommendations for IP Telephony
- Best Practices for Deploying IP Telephony in the Enterprise Composite Network Model
- Study Tips
- Summary
- Configuration Exercise: Configuring Voice VLANs on a Catalyst Switch
- Review Questions
Chapter 14 - Securing Your Multilayer Switched Network to Minimize Service Loss and Data Theft
Estimated Study Time: 1 hour(s) and 40 minute(s)
- Introduction to Layer 2 Security and Types of Layer 2 Attacks
- Catalyst Switch Configurations for Security in Multilayer Switched Networks
- Configuring AAA
- Port Security
- Network Access Security Using IEEE 802.1X
- Understanding Cisco Network Admission Control on Catalyst Switches
- Applying Security Using Access Control Lists
- Securing Networks Using Firewalls
- Security Through Network Address Translation (NAT)
- DHCP Snooping
- Dynamic ARP Inspection
- Understanding the Role of Private VLANs as a Security Feature
- Understanding the Role of QoS as a Security Feature
- STP Security Mechanisms Review
- Case Study: Understanding and Preventing VLAN Hopping Attacks
- Study Tips
- Summary
- Configuration Exercise 1: AAA, 802.1X, and VACLs
- Configuration Exercise 2: Securing a Cisco Multilayer Switched Network Using DHCP Snooping, IPSG, and DAI
- Review Questions
Chapter 15 - Introduction to the Catalyst Switching Architectures
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- Catalyst 6500
- Catalyst 4500
- Catalyst 3750
- Catalyst 3560
- Catalyst 2960
- Study Tips
- Summary
- Review Questions
Chapter 16 - Designing, Building, and Connecting Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks Using Metro Solutions
Estimated Study Time: 1 hour(s) and 0 minute(s)
- Introduction to Cisco Metro Solutions
- Metro Ethernet
- Summary
- Review Questions
Chapter 17 - Performance and Connectivity Troubleshooting Tools for Multilayer Switches
Estimated Study Time: 2 hour(s) and 15 minute(s)
- Techniques to Enhance Performance
- Monitoring Performance with SPAN and VSPAN
- Monitoring Performance Using VACLs with the Capture Option
- Troubleshooting Using L2 Traceroute
- Enhancing Troubleshooting and Recovery Using Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager
- Performance Monitoring Using the Network Analysis Module in the Catalyst 6500 Family of Switches
- Study Tips
- Summary
- Review Questions
Chapter 18 - Introducing Wireless into the Campus Network
Estimated Study Time: 2 hour(s) and 50 minute(s)
- WLANs Explained
- WLAN and Ethernet Similarities
- WLAN and Ethernet Differences
- WLAN Components
- Wireless Network Implementations
- Building Blocks of AP WLAN Topologies
- Building Blocks of a Bridging WLAN
- Topology Implementation
- Wireless Theory and Standards
- 802.11 Operational Standards
- Implementing WLANs
- Cisco WLANs
- Cisco Wireless Clients
- Configuring a Basic WLAN
- Verifying Controller Configuration
- Summary
- Review Questions
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- Chapter 01 - Introduction to Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks
- Chapter 02 - The Roles of Switches in Designing Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks
- Chapter 03 - Initial Configuration and Troubleshooting of Cisco Multilayer Switches
- Chapter 04 - Implementing and Configuring VLANs
- Chapter 05 - Understanding and Configuring the 802.1D, 802.1s, and 802.1w Spanning Tree Protocols
- Chapter 06 - Adding Resiliency to Spanning Tree Using Advanced Features and Troubleshooting STP Issues
- Chapter 07 - Enhancing Network Stability, Functionality, Reliability, and Performance Using Advanced Features
- Chapter 08 - Understanding and Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing
- Chapter 09 - Understanding and Configuring Multilayer Switching
- Chapter 10 - Understanding and Implementing Quality of Service in Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks
- Chapter 11 - Deploying Multicast in the Multilayer Switched Network
- Chapter 12 - Design Network Resiliency, Redundancy, and High Availability in Multilayer Switched Networks
- Chapter 13 - Best Practices for Deploying Cisco IP Telephony Using Cisco Catalyst Switches
- Chapter 14 - Securing Your Multilayer Switched Network to Minimize Service Loss and Data Theft
- Chapter 15 - Introduction to the Catalyst Switching Architectures
- Chapter 16 - Designing, Building, and Connecting Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks Using Metro Solutions
- Chapter 17 - Performance and Connectivity Troubleshooting Tools for Multilayer Switches
- Chapter 18 - Introducing Wireless into the Campus Network
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