BCMSN - Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks v3.0

BCMSN - Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks v3.0

Duration: 5 days

Description: In this course, students will learn how to create an efficient and expandable enterprise network by installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting network infrastructure equipment (especially Catalyst Multilayer Switches) according to the Campus Infrastructure module in the Enterprise Composite Network model. The campus switched network includes converged IP data, IPC (voice), and Airspace WLAN (Wireless) connectivity.

Course Outline

 

1. Introduction to Campus Networks

  • Campus Networks as part of an Enterprise Network
  • Devices in a Nonhierarchical Network
  • Layer 2 Network Issues
  • Routed Network Issues
  • Multilayer Switch
  • Issues with Multilayer Switches and VLANs in a Nonhierarchical Network
  • The Enterprise Composite Model
  • Benefits of the Enterprise Composite Model
  • Campus Infrastructure Module

2. Defining Virtual Networks (VLANs)

  • Best Practices for VLAN Topologies
  • Implementing VLANs
  • Implementing Trunks
  • Propagating VLAN Configurations with VTP
  • Correcting Common VLAN Configuration Errors

3. Implementing Spanning Tree

  • Spanning Tree Protocol
  • Preventing STP Forwarding Loops
  • Implementing Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
  • Implementing the Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
  • Configuring Link Aggregation and EtherChannel

4. Implementing InterVLAN Routing

  • Routing Between VLANs
  • Deploying CEF-Based Multilayer Switching
  • Enabling Routing Between VLANs

5. Implementing High Availability in a Campus Environment

  • Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with HSRP
  • Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with VRRP and GLBP

6. Wireless Client Access

  • Introducing Wireless LANs (WLANs)
  • Wireless Theory and Standards
  • Implementing WLANs
  • Cisco WLAN
  • Cisco Wireless Clients
  • Configuring Basic WLAN

7. Configuring Campus Switches to Support Voice

  • Planning for Implementation of Voice in a Campus Network
  • Accommodating Voice Traffic on Switches

8. Minimizing Service Loss and Data Theft in a Campus Network

  • Switch Security Issues
  • Protecting Against VLAN Attacks
  • Protecting Against Spoof Attacks
  • Securing Network Switches
  • STP Security Mechanisms