SWITCH - Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks

Summary

Network professionals will learn to plan, configure, and verify the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions using Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture.  SWITCH also covers secure integration of VLANs, WLANs, voice, and video into campus networks.

Special note

• This course replaces  course Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks BCMSN as part of the new Cisco CCNP Certification.

Prerequisites

•  Course CCNA CCNA Boot Camp Version 2.0

Audience 

• Network engineers
• System engineers
• Network support engineers
• Network administrators
• Network consultants
• System integrators

Skills Taught

• Planning, Configuration, and Verification of Implementation of Complex Enterprise Switching Solutions
• Integration of VLANs, WLANs, voice, and video into campus networks
• Configuration skills reinforced

Course Description

Module 1:  Analyzing Campus Network Designs

Lesson 1:  Enterprise Campus Architecture
Lesson 2:  Cisco Lifecycle and Network Implementation
Lesson 3:  Lab Debrief

Module 2:  Implementing VLANs in Campus Networks

Lesson 1:  Applying Best Practices for VLAN Topologies
Lesson 2:  Configuring Private VLANs
Lesson 3:  Configuring Link Aggregation with EtherChannel

Module 3:  Implementing Spanning Tree

Lesson 1:  Spanning Tree Protocol Enhancements
Lesson 2:  Describing STP Stability Mechanisms

Module 4:  Implementing Inter-VLAN Routing

Lesson 1:  Describing Routing Between VLANs
Lesson 2:  Deploying Multilayer Switching with Cisco Express Forwarding

Module 5:  Implementing a Highly Available Network

Lesson 1:  Understanding High Availability
Lesson 2:  Implementing HIgh Availability
Lesson 3:  Implementing Network Monitoring

Module 6:  Implementing Layer 3 HIgh Availability

Lesson 1:  Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with HSRP
Lesson 2:  Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with VRRP and GLBP

Module 7:  Minimizing Service Loss and Data Theft in a Campus Network

Lesson 1:  Understanding Switch Security Issues
Lesson 2:  Protecting Against VLAN Attacks
Lesson 3:  Protecting Against Spoofing Attacks
Lesson 4:  Securing Network Services

Module 8:  Accommodating Voice and Video in Campus Networks

Lesson 1:  Planning for Support of Voice in a Campus Network
Lesson 2:  Integrating and Verifying VoIP in a Campus Infrastructure
Lesson 3:  Working with Specialists to Accomodate Voice and Video on Campus Switches
 
Module 9:  Integrating Wireless LANs into a Campus Network

Lesson 1:  Comparing WLANs with Campus Networks
Lesson 2:  Assessing the Impact of WLANs on Campus Networks
Lesson 3:  Preparing the Campus Infrastructure for WLANs

Labs:

• New Hire Test
• Design and Implement VLANs, Trunks and EtherChannel
• Troubleshoot Common VLAN Configuration and Security Issues
• Configure Private VLANs
• Implement Multiple Spanning Tree
• Implement PVSRT+
• Troubleshoot Spanning Tree Issues
• Implement Inter-VLAN Routing
• Troubleshoot Inter-VLAN Routing
• Implement High Availability in a Network Design
• Implement and Tune HSRP
• Implement VRRP
• Secure Network Switches to Mitigate Security Attacks
• Plan Implementation and Verification of VoIP in a Campus Network
• Integrate Wireless in the Campus