Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks v3.0 (BCMSN)

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Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks

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Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks v3.0 (BCMSN) - 5-day Course

Course Description

In this 5-day Authorized Cisco course, implement campus networks using multilayer switching technologies over high-speed Ethernet and wireless topologies. This course addresses the integration of routing and switching technologies to create an efficient campus network. Design, build, and configure a campus network with device and link redundancy for high reliability, while maintaining the performance to meet today's demanding application requirements, such as voice, video, and secure wireless technologies.

Learn to choose and configure the necessary Layer 2 and 3 protocols and features to guarantee constant access. Technologies such as Spanning Tree, Rapid Spanning Tree (802.1W), Multiple Spanning Tree (802.1S), Uplinkfast and Backbonefast will be covered in detail to determine how to optimize a network's convergence times in the event a physical path fails. Also learn how to get more bandwidth between network devices by configuring EtherChannel. Learn the advantages and how to configure and troubleshoot HSRP, convergence of voice, video and data in a real-time environment and QoS. Configure basic security options such as 802.1x, Port security, BPDU guard, and DHCP spoof attack prevention.

Course Objectives

After completing this course the student should be able to:

Use the Campus Infrastructure module of the Enterprise Composite Network Model to deploy an efficient and expandable enterprise network
Define VLANs to segment network traffic and manage network utilization
Implement STP to accelerate network traffic convergence in Layer 2
Troubleshoot spanning tree, and identify enhancements provided by RSTP and MST
Implement multilayer switching to enable higher data throughput between isolated VLANs
Implement redundancy in the routing layer to improve and ensure end-to-end availability of network services
Secure switches in the Campus Infrastructure module against data theft and service loss in the event of network compromise
Configure the campus switches to optimize traffic flow when voice, video, and data applications traverse a single converged network

Intended Audience

The primary audiences for Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks are:

Network administrators and technicians who are responsible for implementing or troubleshooting a multilayer switched network in an enterprise environment.
CCNP and CCDP candidates
CCIE routing/switching candidates
Anyone pursuing Cisco Career Certification

Prerequisites

To fully benefit from this course, learners should have the following prerequisite skills and knowledge:

Basic router configuration
Basic switch configuration
Basic virtual local area network (VLAN) configuration
Basic Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) configuration
Basic trunking configuration
Standard access list configuration

Note: The prerequisite topics are covered in the Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) course. It is recommended that a student achieve Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) status prior to taking this course. Students not seeking certification must still complete the prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.

Course Outline

Introduction to Campus Networks
Defining Virtual Networks (VLANs)
Implementing Spanning Tree
Implementing InterVLAN Routing
Implementing High Availability in a Campus Environment
Wireless Client Access
Configuring Campus Switches to Support Voice
Minimizing Service Loss and Data Theft in a Campus Network

Course Labs

Practice Quiz: Describing the Campus Infrastructure Module
Lab 1-2: Getting started with Cisco Catalyst Equipment
Lab 2: Configuring VLANs and VTP
Lab 3-1: Configuring Primary and Backup Root Bridges
Lab 3-2: Implementing Rapid-PVST Spanning Tree Protocol
Lab 3-3: Implementing Multiple Spanning Tree (MST)
Lab 3-4: Configuring EtherChannel
Lab 3-5: Troubleshooting Spanning Tree
Quiz 4-1: Describing Routing Between VLANs
Lab 4-2: Routing Between VLANs
Lab 5-1: Enabling and Optimizing HSRP
Lab 6-1: Configuring Switches of WLANs
Lab 6-2: Setting up the Wireless LAN Controller
Lab 6-3: Configuring the Wireless LAN Controller via the Web Browser
Lab 7-1: Configuring IP Telephony Support
Case Study 8-1: Apply Security Practices to Secure Devices in the Campus
Case Study 8-2: Using Security Tools to Secure Devices in the Campus
Lab 8-3: Applying Security Tools