Overview
Cisco CCNP R&S: SWITCH online training course provides knowledge and skills needed to create an efficient and expandable enterprise network. Students will focus on Layer 2 and multilayer switch functions including VLANs, trunks, inter-VLAN routing, port aggregation, spanning tree, first hop redundancy, as well as network security and high availability features.
Course Instructor: Raymond Lacoste
Course Outline
01. Module 1. Basic Concepts and Network Design
- Analyzing Campus Network Structure
- Comparing Layer 2 and Multilayer Switches
- Using Cisco SDM Templates
- Implementing LLDP
- Implementing PoE
02. Module 2. Campus Network Architecture
- Introducing VTP
- Implementing DHCP
- Implementing DHCP for IPv6
- Configuring Layer 2 Port Aggregation
03. Module 3. Spanning Tree Implementation
- Implementing STP Stability Mechanisms
- Implementing Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol
04. Module 4. Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing
- Implementing Inter-VLAN Routing Using a Router
- Configuring a Switch to Route
05. Module 5. Implementing High Availability Networks
- Configuring Network Time Protocol
- Implementing SNMP Version 3
- Implementing IP SLA
- Implementing Port Mirroring for Monitoring Support
- Verifying Switch Virtualization
06. Module 6. First Hop Redundancy Implementation
- Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with HSRP
- Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with VRRP
- Configure VRRP With Load Balancing
- Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with GLBP
- Configuring First Hop Redundancy for IPv6
07. Module 7. Campus Network Security
- Implementing Port Security
- Implementing Storm Control
- Implementing Access to External Authentication
- Mitigating Spoofing Attacks
- Securing VLAN Trunks
- Configuring Private VLANs
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
- Components of the Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture including the operation of Layer 2 and multilayer switches
- Switching Database Manager (SDM) templates and how they are used
- Implementing device features including LLDP and PoE
- VLANs and trunks and how VTP works
- Configuring a device to be a DHCP server and relay agent, for both IPv4 and IPv6
- Configuring Layer 2 and Layer 3 port aggregation
- Different types of spanning tree protocols and mechanisms, including STP, RSTP, and MST
- Implementing inter-VLAN routing on both a router and a multilayer switch
- Network high availability including NTP, SNMPv3, IP SLA, port mirroring, and switch virtualization
- First hop redundancy protocols for IPv4 and IPv6 including HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP
- Implementing network security features including port security, storm control, DHCP snooping, IP source guard, dynamic ARP inspection, VLAN ACLs, and private VLANs
- Using an external authentication server in your network, including implementing IEEE 802.1x