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Provided by: Serebra Learning Corporation Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks Part 2Unfiled |
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Training
Provided by Serebra Learning Corporation
This course covers network models network switches and switch deployment. It then goes on to teach about catalyst images and connectivity as well as configuring VLANs and VTP.
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Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks Part 2
Identify features of transparent bridges.
Identify how Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) prevents bridging loops.
Identify the features of the BID that can be chosen as the root switch.
Identify Cisco enhancements to Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
Identify the characteristics that apply to EtherChannel.
Identify the features of the Port Aggregation Protocol (PAgP) and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP).
Identify features of Layer 3 switching.
Identify stages in the process of multilayer switch packet forwarding.
Identify features of Content Addressable Memory (CAM) tables.
Serebra Learning Corporation 119 - 7565 132nd Street Surrey BC V3W 1K5 Canada
Audience
Network administrators and technicians who are responsible for implementing or troubleshooting a multilayer switched network (MSN) in an enterprise environment. CCNP and CCDP candidates CCIE routing/switching candidates.
Objective
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
Topics Include
Unit 1: STP
- Identify features of transparent bridges.
- Identify how Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) prevents bridging loops.
- Identify the features of the BID that can be chosen as the root switch.
- Identify features of a Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU).
- Match spanning-tree port states with their descriptions.
- Sequence the steps during topology change in a Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) network.
- Identify the steps of a spanning-tree operation.
- Identify the features that apply to Per VLAN Spanning Tree + (PVST+).
- Identify commands used to configure a spanning tree.
- Identify the commands that verify a spanning tree configuration.
Unit 2: Enhancing STP
- Identify Cisco enhancements to Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
- Identify the characteristics that apply to EtherChannel.
- Identify the features of the Port Aggregation Protocol (PAgP) and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP).
- Identify features of STP in the Enterprise Composite Network model.
- Identify the features of Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP).
- Identify the features of transitioning rapidly to the forwarding state.
- Identify the actions that apply to notifying topology changes (TCs) with RSTP.
- Identify features of Multiple Spanning Tree (MST).
- Identify the benefits of applying RSTP in the Enterprise Composite Network model.
- Identify commands to configure port-level tuning with PortFast.
- Identify commands to configure UplinkFast and BackboneFast.
- Identify commands to configure Multiple Spanning Tree (MST).
- Identify commands to configure EtherChannel.
- Identify the commands used to configure PAgP and LACP.
- Identify options to configure EtherChannel load balancing.
- Identify commands to configure Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) Guard.
- Identify key aspects of Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) filtering and skewing.
- Identify the function of Root Guard.
- Identify commands to configure Unidirectional Link Detection (UDLD).
- Identify commands to configure loop guard.
- Identify differences between Loop Guard and Unidirectional Link Detection (UDLD).
- Identify the protection features used in the Enterprise Composite Network model.
- Identify potential Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) problems and their solutions.
- Identify guidelines for troubleshooting Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
Unit 3: Implementing MLS
- Identify features of Layer 3 switching.
- Identify stages in the process of multilayer switch packet forwarding.
- Identify features of Content Addressable Memory (CAM) tables. Identify features of the Ternary Content Addressable Memory (TCAM) table.
- Identify switch forwarding architectures on Cisco multilayer switches. Identify features of Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF)-based Multilayer Switching (MLS).
- Sequence the steps for Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) throttling.
- Identify commands to configure Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF) operation.
- Identify commands for troubleshooting Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF).
- Identify options for connecting VLANs using multilayer switches.
- Identify considerations for inter-VLAN routing.
- Identify commands to configure a multilayer switch for inter-VLAN routing.
- Identify commands to configure a router on a stick.
- Identify show commands to verify inter-VLAN routing configuration
Duration
8 Hours
Minimum Requirements
The CDROM version of this course requires:
- At least a 486DX 33Mhz CPU.
- Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher and a Microsoft compatible mouse.
- At least 8MB RAM.
- At least VGA graphics capability with a minimum 512K video RAM (1MB video RAM recommended).
- At least a double speed CDROM drive.
- An MPC compliant sound card with attached speakers or headphones is recommended (Currently only the CDROM version supports audio).
- At least a 486DX 33Mhz CPU.
- Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher and a Microsoft compatible mouse.
- At least 8MB RAM and 22MB available hard disk space or file server space.
- At least VGA graphics capability with a minimum 512K video RAM (1MB video RAM recommended).
Media
CDROM
Serebra Learning Corporation 119 - 7565 132nd Street Surrey BC V3W 1K5 Canada
About The Training Provider: Serebra Learning Corporation
Serebra Learning Corporation - Serebra Learning Corporation provides technology-based training solutions through a combination of Cortex, its proprietary learning management system (LMS), and a curriculum catalog with over 1,825 current courseware titles. Founded in 1987 (as FirstClass Systems, with a name change to Serebra in 2001), Serebra has over sixteen years" experience delivering e-learning solutions to both...

