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Implementing Cisco Switched Networks Remote Labs v1.0
This set of lab exercises (lab bundle) contains all the exercises associated with the Implementing Cisco Switched Networks (SWITCH) course. This course focuses on using Cisco switches connected in LANs typically found in medium or large networks.
The SWITCH course provides the learner with in-depth information on Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), security extensions of a Layer 2 network, switch based Layer 3 services like Hot Standby Router Protocol and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol, implementing High Availability and preparing wired infrastructure to support advanced services like wireless and VoIP.
Hands-on lab exercises allow the learner to practice configuration and troubleshooting knowledge and to acquire the skills necessary to configure these protocols and functionalities in customer networks.
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to select and implement the appropriate Cisco IOSŪ services required to build a scalable, switched network. SWITCH is part of the recommended learning path for students seeking the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.
Content
This set of lab exercises contains the following exercises:
- New Hire Test
- Design and Implement VLANs, Trunks, and EtherChannel
- Troubleshoot Common VLAN Configuration and Security Issues
- Implement Private VLANs
- Implement Spanning Tree
- Implement PVRST+
- Troubleshoot Spanning Tree Issues
- Implement Inter-VLAN Routing
- Troubleshoot Inter-VLAN Routing
- Implementing High Availability and Reporting in a Network Design
- Implement and Tune HSRP
- Implementing VRRP
- Secure Network Switches to Mitigate Security Attacks
- Plan Implementation and Verification of VoIP in a Campus Network
- Integration Wireless in the Campus
Objectives
Upon finishing this set of exercises, you will be able to:
Prepare basic configuration templates for your switches
- Explore the remote lab device connections
- Deploy configuration templates to your switches
- Verify your configurations according to the verification plan you created
- Plan a segmented Layer 2 network implementation
- Create a Layer 2 implementation and verification plan
- Implement a full Layer 2 solution including VLANs, trunking, pruning, VTP and EtherChannel
- Diagnose and resolve Layer 2 connectivity problems
- Diagnose and resolve VLAN and EtherChannel - related problems
- Document troubleshooting progres, configuration changes, and problem resolution
- Plan a segmented private VLAN implementation
- Create a private VLAN implementation and verification plan
- Implement private VLANs
- Design a spanning tree
- Create a spanning tree implementation plan
- Implement a spanning tree according to an implementation plan
- Create a spanning tree verification plan
- Verify the spanning tree according to the verification plan
- Design a plan for migration to PVRST+
- Create a PVRST+ implementation plan
- Implement PVRST+ according to the implementation plan
- Create a PRST+ verification plan
- Verify the PVRST+ spanning tree according to the verification plan
- Develop a work plan to troubleshoot configuration and security issues related to the STP
- Isolate the causes of the problems
- Correct all of the identified spanning tree issues
- Document and report the troubleshooting findings and recommendations
- Design a Layer 3 network
- Create an implementation requirements list
- Create a step-by-step implementation and verification plan
- Implement and verify Inter-VLAN routing and routing protocols.
- Develop a work plan to troubleshoot configuration and Inter-VLAN routing issues
- Isolate the causes of the problems
- Correct all of the identified routing issues
- Test the corrections made
- Document and report the troubleshooting findings and recommendations
- Design a high availability solution consisting of a syslog, SNMP reporting and an IP SLA solution
- Create an implementation requirements list
- Create a step-by-step implementation and verification plan
- Implement and verify your solution
- Design an HSRP solution
- Create an implementation requirements list
- Create a step-by-step implementation and verification plan
- Implement and verify your solution
- Design a VRRP solution
- Create an implementation requirements list
- Create a step-by-step implementation and verification plan
- Implement and verify your solution
- Perform a baseline assessment of network switch security settings
- Identify possible threats, points of attack, and vulnerability points in the network
- Write an implementation plan to implement security measures on network switches
- Write plan to test and verify security threat mitigation measures for VLANs
- Configure port security and other switch security features
- Configure a VLAN access control list (VACL)
- Verify the correct implementation of security measures
- Document the switch and VLAN security plan, settings, operations, and maintenance
- Gather information regarding the implementation of VoIP
- Prepare an implementation requirements list for VoIP readiness
- Prepare an implementation and verification plan
- Implement and verify the VoIP readiness plan
- Identify the requirements for implementing wireless structure in a network
- Prepare an implementation plan for wireless integration
- Prepare the switched network for integration of wireless equipment
- Verify that the switched network was properly provisioned
Importance
This lab bundle teaches essential skills required for configuring and troubleshooting complex switched networks. It is therefore highly recommended to all students seeking experience in the technologies covered in the SWITCH course. The lab bundle is also recommended to students who have attended the SWITCH course in the past and would like to improve or refresh their configuration skills.
Target Audience
Network administrators and engineers who are responsible for implementing and troubleshooting complex switched network environments.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should possess skills related to configuration, operation and debugging of VLAN, EtherChannel, STP and switched based Layer 3 services. As also knowledge to configure security, high availability and advanced services like wireless and VoIP is needed.
to successfully complete these exercises. This knowledge is best gained by attending Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE) course.