The focus of this course is on the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a larger and more complex network. You will learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. You will do the following: •Configure and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operations for IPv4 and IPv6 •Describe the operations and benefits of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) •Configure and troubleshoot STP operations •Describe the operations and benefits of link aggregation and Cisco VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP) •Configure and troubleshoot VTP, STP, and RSTP •Configure and troubleshoot basic operations of routers in a complex routed network for IPv4 and IPv6 •Configure and troubleshoot advanced operations of routers and implement RIP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing protocols for IPv4 and IPv6 •Manage Cisco IOS® Software licensing and configuration files By the end of this course, you will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, STP, and VTP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. You will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement DHCP and DNS operations in a network.
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Introduction to Scaling Networks
This topic introduces strategies that can be used to systematically design a highly functional network, such as the hierarchical network design model, the Cisco Enterprise Architecture, and appropriate device selections. The goals of network design are to limit the number of devices impacted by the failure of a single network device, provide a plan and path for growth, and create a reliable network.
LAN Redundancy
This topic focuses on the protocols used to manage these forms of redundancy. It also covers some of the potential redundancy problems and their symptoms.
Link Aggregation
Link aggregation is the ability to create one logical link using multiple physical links between two devices.This chapter describes EtherChannel and the methods used to create an EtherChannel. An EtherChannel can be manually configured or can be negotiated by using the Cisco-proprietary protocol Port Aggregation Protocol (PAgP) or the IEEE 802.3ad-defined protocol Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP).
Wireless LANs
Wireless networks can provide client mobility, the ability to connect from any location and at any time, and the ability to roam while staying connected.This chapter covers WLAN technology, components, security, planning, implementation, and troubleshooting. The types of network attacks to which wireless networks are particularly susceptible are discussed.
Single Area OSPF
OSPF is a popular link state routing protocol that can be fine-tuned in many ways.This chapter of OSPF describes these tuning features, the configuration mode commands to implement these features for both IPv4 and IPv6, and the components and commands used to troubleshoot OSPFv2 and OSPFv3.
EIGRP
Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) is an advanced distance vector routing protocol developed by Cisco Systems. This chapter introduces EIGRP and provides basic configuration commands to enable it on a Cisco IOS router. It also explores the operation of the routing protocol and provides more detail on how EIGRP determines best path.
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