Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)

Description

Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) is recommended training for individuals seeking certification as a Cisco Certified Network Professional or for those that want to create efficient and expandable enterprise networks using Cisco Catalyst switches. This course enables learners to implement appropriate technologies to build scalable multilayer switched networks; create and deploy a global intranet, and implement basic troubleshooting techniques in environments that use Cisco multilayer switches for client hosts and services. The BCMSN course will also enable learners to improve traffic flow, reliability, redundancy, and performance for LAN switching that are self-supported or transported via service providers.

Objectives

Upon completion of the Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) course, the student will be able to:

• Use the Campus Infrastructure module of the ECNM to deploy an efficient and expandable enterprise network
• Define VLANs to segment network traffic and manage network utilization
• Implement the Spanning Tree Protocol to accelerate network traffic convergence in Layer 2
• Troubleshoot spanning tree and identify enhancements provided by Rapid Spanning Tree and Multiple Spanning Tree
• Implement multilayer switching to enable high-data throughput communication between isolated VLANs
• Implement redundancy in the ECNM, specifically at Layer 3, 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

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 candidates
• System Engineers, Account Managers, Channel Partners/Resellers

Prerequisites

The BCMSN course focuses on the technology required for enabling multilayer switched networks. To fully benefit from this course, the student must be familiar with general networking concepts and have Cisco device operation and configuration experience. In addition, the course requires an understanding of TCP/IP and routing protocols, standard and extended access lists, basic switch operations, basic switch configurations, and VLAN/STP basic knowledge. Successful completion of the following courses (or equivalent experience) is strongly recommended:

• Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies (INTRO)
• Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND)

Included Materials

Recorded Virtual Classroom courses provide:

• Unlimited 24 x 7 access to Campus for the entire program. (All courses are launched from this personalized web site that organizes and manages your training experience.)
• Expert Now - a recorded version of the expert-led training course, for anytime anywhere access to expert instruction.
• Hands on Labs - a perfectly simulated, real-world environment to test skills without risk.
• Engaging course demos and real-world examples
• Practice Exams - Simulated certification exams designed to validate exam readiness.
• Classroom Support Materials - an online version of the classroom student guide that can be searched and printed, and the ability to record and review class notes.

Included Labs

• Basic Configs - Access
• Basic Configs - Distribution
• Basic Configs - Core
• Switch Domain Management (Hybrid)
• Configuring VTP/VLANs
• VTP and VLANs (Hybrid)
• Implementing STP
• Optimizing SpanningTree Protocol
• Implementing Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
• Spanning Tree Protocol and EtherChannel (Hybrid)
• Routing Between VLANs
• Multilayer Switching
• Enabling and Optimizing HSRP
• Policy Maps for QoS
• Egress Queues
• Implementing Security
• Implementing Port Security
• Securing Spanning Tree Protocol with Root Guard
• Configuring IP Telephony Support
• Configuring Multicast Routing

Outline

Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) 2.2

• Module 1: Designing a Network Using the Campus Infrastructure Module
• Lesson 1: Describing the Campus Infrastructure Module
• Lesson 2: Deploying Technology in the Campus Infrastructure Module
• Module 2: Defining VLANs
• Lesson 1: Implementing VLANs
• Lesson 2: Supporting Multiple VLANs on a Single Trunk
• Lesson 3: Propagating VLAN Information with VTP
• Module 3: Implementing Spanning Tree
• Lesson 1: Defining the Spanning Tree Protocol
• Lesson 2: Maintaining and Configuring STP
• Lesson 3: Configuring PortFast
• Lesson 4: Guarding Against Rogue STP Root Bridges
• Lesson 5: Configuring UplinkFast
• Lesson 6: Configuring BackboneFast
• Lesson 7: Configuring EtherChannel
• Module 4: Enhancing Spanning Tree
• Lesson 1: Troubleshooting Spanning Tree
• Lesson 2: Preventing STP Forwarding Loops
• Lesson 3: Implementing RSTP
• Lesson 4: Implementing MST
• Module 5: Implementing Multilayer Switching
• Lesson 1: Describing Routing Between VLANs
• Lesson 2: Deploying CEF-Based Multilayer Switching
• Lesson 3: Enabling Routing Between VLANs on a Multilayer Switch
• Module 6: Implementing Redundancy in the Routing Layer
• Lesson 1: Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with HSRP
• Lesson 2: Optimizing HSRP
• Lesson 3: Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with VRRP and GLBP
• Lesson 4: Implementing Hardware and Software Redundancy on Modular Switches
• Lesson 5: Designing High Availability in a Multilayer Switch
• Module 7: Minimizing Service Loss and Data Theft in a Switched Network
• Lesson 1: Understanding Switch Security Issues
• Lesson 2: Mitigating VLAN Attacks
• Lesson 3: Mitigating Spoof Attacks
• Lesson 4: Implementing AAA
• Lesson 5: Defending Network Switches
• Module 8: Configuring Campus Switches to Support Voice and Video Applications
• Lesson 1: Accommodating Voice Traffic on Campus Switches
• Lesson 2: Configuring IP Multicast
• Basic Configs - Access
• Basic Configs - Distribution
• Basic Configs - Core
• Switch Domain Management (Hybrid)
• Configuring VTP/VLANs
• VTP and VLANs (Hybrid)
• Implementing STP
• Optimizing SpanningTree Protocol
• Implementing Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
• Spanning Tree Protocol and EtherChannel (Hybrid)
• Routing Between VLANs
• Multilayer Switching
• Enabling and Optimizing HSRP
• Policy Maps for QoS
• Egress Queues
• Implementing Security
• Implementing Port Security
• Securing Spanning Tree Protocol with Root Guard
• Configuring IP Telephony Support
• Configuring Multicast Routing

Skills

This course covers the following hardware and software/operating system versions:

Software/Operating Systems:

• All versions of the Cisco IOS

Hardware:

• Most major Cisco Catalyst switch hardware platforms