SWITCH - Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks v1.0

SWITCH includes extensive hands-on labs to help you learn to plan, configure, and verify the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions for campus environments using the Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture.

Course Outline

SWITCH includes extensive hands-on labs to help you learn to plan, configure, and verify the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions for campus environments using the Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture. In order to gain a firm understanding of how to manage switches in an enterprise campus environment, you'll cover how to:
• Install VLANs
• Install a spanning tree
• Install inter-VLAN routing
• Install security features
• Integrate WLANs

What You'll Learn • Analyze campus network designs
• Implement VLANs in a network campus
• Implement spanning tree
• Implement inter-VLAN routing in a campus network
• Implement a highly available network
• Implement high-availability technologies and techniques using multilayer switches in a campus environment
• Implement security features in a switched network
• Integrate WLANs into a campus network
• Accommodate voice and video in campus networks

Course Outline 1. Analyzing Campus Network Designs
• Enterprise Campus Architecture
? Cisco SONA
? Benefits of the enterprise campus architecture
? Function of the core layer
? Impact of traffic types on the network infrastructure
• Cisco Lifecycle Services and Network Implementation
? The PPDIOO lifecycle approach
? PPDIOO implementation planning

2. Implementing VLANs in Campus Networks
• Applying Best Practices for VLAN Topologies
? VLAN segmentation models
? Needed information to create an implementation plan
? Necessary implementation choices and their consequences
? Create and execute an implementation and verification plan in a
VLAN network with end-to-end VLANs and trunks and VLAN
Trunk Protocol (VTP)
• Configuring Private VLANs (PVLANs)
? Configure isolated PVLANs
? Configure community PVLANs
? Create and execute an implementation and verification plan in a
VLAN network design that contains PVLANs
? Configure PVLANs across multiple switches
• Configuring Link Aggregation with EtherChannel
? Benefits of EtherChannel
? Compare the PAgP and the LACP
? Create and execute an implementation and verification plan in a VLAN network with Layer 2 EtherChannel links and load balancing among the ports included in an EtherChannel

3. Implementing Spanning Tree
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Enhancements
? STP standards and operations
? Implement and configure PVRST+
? RSTP port roles
? Verify RSTP configurations
? MSTP introduction
? Implement and configure MSTP
• STP Stability Mechanisms
? Protect the operation of STP
? Configure BPDUGuard
? Configure BPDUFilter
? Configure RootGuard
? Configure LoopGuard
? Configure UDLD to detect and shut down unidirectional links
? Optimize STP operations by using the right combination of STP stability features

4. Implementing Inter-VLAN Routing
• Routing Between VLANs
? Configure and verify inter-VLAN routing in a Layer 2 topology using an external router, a switch SVI, or a switch-routed interface
? Configure both a switch and router to accommodate inter-VLAN packet transfer using an external router
? Layer 3 SVI
? Commands used to configure an SVI
? A routed port on a multilayer switch
? Commands used to configure a routed port on a multilayer switch
? Configure Layer 3 EtherChannel links
? Configure inter-VLAN routing on a multilayer switch
? Configure DHCP services on a Layer 3 switch
• Deploying Multilayer Switching with Cisco Express Forwarding
? Configure and verify inter-VLAN routing in a Layer 2 topology using multilayer switching with Cisco Express Forwarding
? Multilayer switching and how it differs when you are performing Layer 2 vs. Layer 3 switching
? Packet and frame header rewriting performed by a multilayer switch
? Layer 3 switch processing
? Switching methods available on a Cisco switch
? Configure Cisco Express Forwarding on a Cisco switch

5. Implementing a Highly Available Network
• High Availability
? Uses, requirements, benefits, and performance expectations
? Resiliency for high availability
? Design the network for optimal redundancy
• Implementing High Availability
? Implement high availability at the switch level
? Use Cisco StackWise technology on access switches
? Evaluate the impact of too little redundancy
? Assess the impact of uplink failure
• Implementing Network Monitoring
? Configure IP SLA technology
6. Implementing Layer 3 High Availability
• Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with HSRP
? Routing issues
? Router redundancy process
? Configure HSRP operations
? Fine-tune and troubleshoot HSRP
• Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with VRRP and GLBP
? VRRP introduction
? VRRP operations process
? Configure VRRP
? GLBP introduction
? GLBP operations process
? Configure GLBP

7. Minimizing Service Loss and Data Theft in a Campus Network
• Switch Security Issues
? Switch and Layer 2 security as a subset of an overall network security plan
? How a rogue device gains unauthorized access to a network
? Categorize switch attack types and list mitigation options
? How a MAC flooding attack overflows a CAM Campus Backbone Layer table
? How port security is used to block input from devices based on Layer 2 restrictions
? Configure port security on a switch
? Authentication methods using AAA
? Port-based authentication using 802.1X
• Protecting Against VLAN Attacks
? How VLAN hopping occurs and why it is a security vulnerability
? Configure a switch to mitigate VLAN hopping attacks
? VACLs and their purpose as part of VLAN security
? Configure VACLs
• Protecting Against Spoofing Attacks
? DHCP spoofing attacks
? Prevent attacks using DHCP snooping
? Configure DHCP snooping
? ARP poisoning
? Protect against ARP spoofing attacks with DAI
• Securing Network Services
? Cisco Discovery Protocol and LLDP vulnerabilities
? Telnet protocol vulnerabilities
? Configure SSH
? Configure vty ACLs
? Configure Cisco IOS secure HTTP server
? Switch security considerations

8. Accommodating Voice and Video in Campus Networks
• Planning for Support of Voice in a Campus Network
? Components of a VoIP network and IP telephony
? Bandwidth consumption of voice traffic vs. data traffic
? Video bandwidth consumption vs. voice and data bandwidth consumption
? Solution for latency, jitter, bandwidth, packet loss, and reliability
? Security for voice and video traffic integration into a data network
• Integrating and Verifying VoIP in a Campus Infrastructure
? Plan for VoIP requirements
? Voice VLANs
? Configure and Verify Voice VLANs
? Plan PoE requirements and configure PoE
? Provide additional services required by VoIP devices
? Create a Test Plan for VoIP integration
• Accommodate Voice and Video on Campus Switches
? High availability applied to VoIP or video traffic
? Build an integrated voice/video/data campus network
? The need for QoS for VoIP and video integration
? Configure basic QoS for voice and video VLANs

9. Integrating Wireless LANs into a Campus Network
• Comparing WLANs with Campus Networks
? WLAN introduction
? Compare wired and wireless LAN
? Main wireless LAN topologies
? Settings specific to WLANs, such as SSIDs, and WLAN-to-VLAN mapping
• Assessing the Impact of WLANs on Campus Networks
? WLAN implementations
? Compare WLAN solutions
? Assess traffic flow and impact on the campus LAN of an autonomous AP configuration and a controller-based configuration
• Preparing the Campus Infrastructure for WLANs
? Best placement for APs and controllers
? Configure switches for WLAN devices
? Gather WLAN requirements
? Plan WLAN integration
? Create a test plan

Labs Lab 1-1: New Hire Test
• Prepare basic configuration templates for your switches
• Explore the remote lab device connections
• Deploy configuration templates on your switches
• Verify your configurations according to the verification plan you created

Lab 2-1: Design and Implement VLANs, Trunks, and EtherChannel
• Plan a segmented Layer 2 network implementation
• Create a Layer 2 implementation and verification plan
• Implement a full Layer 2 solution including VLANs, trunks, pruning, VTP, and EtherChannel

Lab 2-2: Troubleshoot Common VLAN Configuration and Security Issues
• Diagnose and resolve Layer 2 connectivity problems
• Diagnose and resolve VLAN and EtherChannel-related problems
• Document troubleshooting progress, configuration changes, and problem resolution

Lab 2-3: Configure Private VLANs
• Plan a segmented private VLAN implementation
• Create a private VLAN implementation and verification plan
• Implement private VLANs

Lab 3-1: Implement Multiple Spanning Tree
• Design a spanning tree
• Create a spanning tree implementation plan
• Implement a spanning tree according to an implementation plan
• Create a spanning tree verification plan
• Verify the spanning tree according to the verification plan

Lab 3-2: Implement PVSRT+
• Design a migration plan to PVRST+
• Create a PVRST+ implementation plan
• Implement PVRST+ according to implementation plan
• Create a PVRST+ verification plan
• Verify the PVRST+ spanning tree according to the verification plan

Lab 3-3: Troubleshoot Spanning Tree Issues
• Develop a work plan to troubleshoot configuration and security issues in the STP
• Isolate the causes of the problems
• Correct all of the identified spanning tree issues
• Document and report the troubleshooting findings and recommendations

Lab 4-1: Implement Inter-VLAN Routing
• Design a Layer 3 network
• Create an implementation requirements list
• Create a step-by-step implementation and verification plan
• Implement and verify inter-VLAN routing and routing protocols

Lab 4-2: Troubleshoot Inter-VLAN Routing
• Develop a work plan to troubleshoot configuration and inter-VLAN routing issues
• Isolate the causes of the problems
• Correct all of the identified routing issues
• Test the corrections made
• Document and report the troubleshooting findings and recommendations

Lab 5-1: Implement High Availability in a Network Design
• Design a high availability solution consisting of a syslog, SNMP reporting, and an IP SLA solution
• Create an implementation requirements list
• Create a step-by-step implementation and verification plan
• Implement and verify your solution

Lab 6-1: Implement and Tune HSRP
• Design an HSRP solution
• Create an implementation requirements list
• Create a step-by-step implementation and verification plan
• Implement and verify your solution

Lab 6-2: Implement VRRP
• Design a VRRP solution
• Create an implementation requirements list
• Create a step-by-step implementation and verification plan
• Implement and verify your solution

Lab 7-1: Secure Network Switches to Mitigate Security Attacks
• Perform a baseline assessment of network switch security settings
• Identify possible threats, points of attack, and vulnerability points in the network
• Write an implementation plan to implement security measures on network switches
• Write a plan to test and verify security threat mitigation measures for VLANs
• Configure port security and other switch security features
• Configure a VACL
• Verify the correct implementation of security measures
• Document the switch and VLAN security plan, settings, operations, and maintenance

Lab 8-1: Plan Implementation and Verification of VoIP in a Campus Network
• Gather information regarding the implementation of VoIP
• Prepare an implementation requirements list for VoIP readiness
• Prepare an implementation and verification plan
• Implement and verify the VoIP readiness plan

Lab 9-1: Integrate Wireless in the Campus
• Determine requirements for implementing wireless structure in a network
• Prepare an implementation plan for wireless integration
• Prepare the switched network for integration of wireless equipment
• Verify that the switched network was properly provisioned

Additional Details

Pre-Requisites

Who Needs to Attend Network engineers with at least one year of professional work experience who are ready to advance their skills and work independently on complex network solutions Network engineers, technical support personnel, or help desk technicians who will need to correctly implement and/or support switch-based solutions Prerequisites CCNA certification OR Familiarity with internetworking technologies; the ability to perform basic router configuration; experience installing, operating, and maintaining routers and switches in an enterprise environment Knowledge of IP, including the ability to perform IP subnetting on non-octal boundaries, configure IP standard and extended access lists, operate and configure distance vector routing protocol, configure serial interface, and interpret a routing table CCNA Boot Camp v2.0 Follow-On Courses ROUTE - Implementing Cisco IP Routing v1.0 TSHOOT - Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks v1.0 ARCH - Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures Certification Programs and Certificate Tracks This course is part of the following programs or tracks: CCDP - Cisco Certified Design Professional CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional

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We require 16 calendar days notice to reschedule or cancel any registration. Failure to provide the required notification will result in 100% charge of the course. If a student does not attend a scheduled course without prior notification it will result in full forfeiture of the funds and no reschedule will be allowed. Within the required notification period, only student substitutions will be permitted.

Reschedules are permitted at anytime with 16 or more calendar days notice. Enrollments must be rescheduled within six months of the cancel date or funds on account will be forfeited.

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- do we get a certifiacate for completing the courseÉ - although the instructor did give us excercises to do I would have liked a few more - almost like a test, so that I made sure I retained and understood what was taught. I`m a learn to do by doing person and like the instrutor lead courses so I can have someone there to explain in my terms how things work. I`ll have to really use the online excercises to make sure Ì am confident when I need to do something in Excel.

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The instructor was excellent as was the hands-on learning approach. The only thing I took issue with was the fact that there were a lot of bilingual persons taking the course and they tended to ask questions in French, during this English class. The instructor was trying very hard to explain everything in both languages, but I felt that these students should have requested a French-speaking classroom setting if they wanted to speak French.

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For the cost of this course, a hard copy of the course handout should be provided as the classes follows the handout word for word.

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