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Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) 3.0 Expert Live with Encore

Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
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Overview/Description
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) 3.0 is highly recommended for any individual responsible in any way for maintenance, operation, or troubleshooting of Cisco Catalyst Layer 2 and Multilayer switches. This training is also necessary for individuals seeking certification as a Cisco Certified Network Professional. 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 goal is to train network administrators in the technology and capabilities of multilayer switches to allow for supporting a dramatic increase the number of end stations, and the interleaving of voice, video, and data, while ensuring a reliable network infrastructure.

Exclusive Bonus - IP Subnetting Mini-Course

Many network administrators are baffled by the use of IP subnetting and subnets. BCMSN includes a mini-course that will introduce the concepts of IP subnetting and subnets. After reviewing this mini-course learners will understand:

Decimal to Binary conversion
Classful IP addresses and Private IP address ranges
How and why we use Subnetworks
Calculating the number of Subnets and Hosts available using a custom Subnet mask
Calculating the Network number, broadcast address, and valid range of host addresses when given an IP address and custom Subnet mask

Bonus Material

Also included with the BCMSN course are 3 additional labs. These labs provide valuable experience working on the 6500 platform in a Hybrid OS environment.

Target Audience
This course is a necessity for any student that desires to learn more about Cisco networking - especially the implementation of scalable, switched networks. This course is also recommended for any student interested in professional level Cisco certifications or beyond.

Prerequisites
The BCMSN course focuses on the technology required for enabling scalable switched networks. To fully benefit from this course, students should be familiar with general networking concepts and have Cisco router operation and configuration experience. In addition, the course requires an understanding of TCP/IP and the OSI model. Successful completion of the following courses (or equivalent experience) is strongly recommended:

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 1 (ICND1)
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 2 (ICND2)

Certification
CCNP / CCIP / CCDP

Exams
642-812 BCMSN, 642-892 Composite

Included Labs

Basic Configs - Core
Configuring VTP/VLANs
Implementing STP
Optimizing Spanning Tree Protocol
Implementing Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
Configuring Ether Channel
Routing Between VLANs
Enabling and Optimizing HSRP
Client Configuration
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller System Setup Through CLI
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller System Setup Through the Web Interface
Configuring the Controller Through the Web Browser
Configure WCS for Maps and Access Point Placement
Communicating with a Wireless Controller
Configuring Users for a WLAN Controller in WCS
Creating Admin Accounts
Using WCS Templates
Configuring Lightweight Access Points Using WCS Templates
Deploying Access Points using WCS Templates
Configuring IP Telephony Support
Implementing Security

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

Software/Operating Systems:
- All versions of the Cisco IOS
Hardware:
- Most major Cisco Catalyst switch hardware platforms

Outline

Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) 3.0

Module 1: Network Requirements

1-3 Lesson 1: Introducing Campus Networks

Module 2: Defining VLANs

2-3 Lesson 1: Implementing Best Practices for VLAN Topologies
2-19 Lesson 2: Implementing VLANs
2-39 Lesson 3: Implementing Trunks
2-67 Lesson 4: Propagating VLAN Configurations with VTP
2-89 Lesson 5: Correcting Common VLAN Configuration Errors

Module 3: Implementing Spanning Tree

3-3 Lesson 1: Describing the STP
3-31 Lesson 2: Implementing RSTP
3-51 Lesson 3: Implementing MSTP
3-69 Lesson 4: Configuring Link Aggregation with EtherChannel

Module 4: Implementing Inter-VLAN Routing

4-3 Lesson 1: Describing Routing Between VLANs
4-23 Lesson 2: Enabling Routing Between VLANs on a Multilayer Switch
4-31 Lesson 3: Deploying CEF-Based Multilayer Switching

Module 5: Implementing High Availability in a Campus Environment

5-3 Lesson 1: Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with HSRP
5-23 Lesson 2: Optimizing HSRP
5-49 Lesson 3: Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with VRRP and GLBP

Module 6: Wireless LANs

6-3 Lesson 1: Introducing WLANs
6-13 Lesson 2: Describing WLAN Topologies
6-35 Lesson 3: Explaining WLAN Technology and Standards
6-71 Lesson 4: Configuring Cisco WLAN Clients
6-103 Lesson 5: Implementing WLANs
6-141 Lesson 6: Configuring WLANs

Module 7: Configuring Campus Switches to Support Voice

7-3 Lesson 1: Planning for Implementation of Voice in a Campus Network
7-19 Lesson 2: Accommodating Voice Traffic on CampusSwitches

Module 8: Minimizing Service Loss and Data Theft in a Campus Network

8-3 Lesson 1: Understanding Switch Security Issues
8-25 Lesson 2: Protecting Against VLAN Attacks
8-43 Lesson 3: Protecting Against Spoof Attacks
8-59 Lesson 4: Describing STP Security Mechanisms
8-71 Lesson 5: Preventing STP Forwarding Loops
8-85 Lesson 6: Securing Network Switches

Expected Duration (hours)
30.0

Lesson Objectives

Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) 3.0 Expert Live with Encore

Describe the Campus Infrastructure module of the ECNM

Define VLANs to segment network traffic and manage network utilization

Explain the procedure for configuring both 802.1Q and ISL trunking between two switches so that VLANs that span the switches can connect

Describe how VLAN configuration of switches in a single management domain can be automated with the Cisco proprietary VTP

Implement high availability technologies and techniques using multilayer switches in a campus environment

Describe WLANs

Describe and configure switch infrastructure to support voice

Describe and implement security features in a switched network

Course Number:
LLCS0005