CCNP: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks v3

Course Overview

Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) is recommended training for individuals seeking certification as Cisco CCNP. This course enables learners to use appropriate technologies to build scalable multilayer switched networks, to create and deploy a global intranet, and to implement basic troubleshooting techniques in environments that use Cisco multilayer switches for client hosts and services.

This course also enables learners to improve traffic flow, reliability, redundancy, and performance for LAN switching that is self-supported or transported via a service provider. The purpose of this course is to enable a learner to achieve a mid-career professional-level competency.

Audience

• Channel Partner / Reseller
• Customer
• Employee
• Cisco Career Certifications

Skills Gained

After completing this course, delegates will 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 optimise traffic flow when voice, video, and data applications traverse a single converged network

Examinations

This course is part of the following Certifications:

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Service Provider
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Voice

Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills a delegate must have before attending this course include:

• 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 delegates achieve Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) prior to taking this course.

Course Outline

• Designing a Network Using the Campus Infrastructure Module
• Lab: Getting Started with Catalyst Equipment
• Defining VLANs
• Lab: Configuring VLANs and VTP
• Implementing Spanning Tree
• Lab: Configuring Primary and Backup Root Bridges
• Lab: Optimising Spanning Tree
• Enhancing Spanning Tree
• Lab: Troubleshooting Spanning Tree
• Lab: Implementing RSTP
• Lab: Implementing MST
• Implementing Multilayer Switching
• Lab: Routing Between VLANs
• Implementing Redundancy in the Routing Layer
• Lab: Enabling and Optimising HSRP
• Minimising Service Loss and Data Theft in a Switched Network
• Case Study: Applying Security Practices to Secure Devices in the Campus
• Case Study: Using Security Tools to Secure Devices in the Campus
• Lab: Applying Security Tools
• Configuring Campus Switches to Support Voice and Video Applications
• Lab: Configuring IP Telephony Support
• Lab: Configuring IP Multicast

CCNP: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks v3 / BCMSN