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Cisco BCMSN: Campus Networks

Course duration: 4 Hours

Audience: People who work on the design, administration, and maintenance of campus-sized networks; those working towards Cisco Certified Network Professional, Cisco Certified Design Professional, and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert qualifications, and anybody interested in multilayer switching and campus network design

Prerequisites: Completion of the Cisco ICRC or Cisco ICND SmartCurricula, or possession of the CCNA qualification would be useful; essential are basic knowledge of networking and experience of configuring Cisco routers and switches

Course aim: To introduce the campus network and its design, and advantages and hardware considerations associated with the hierarchical model

Learning objectives: After taking this course, the user should be able to

· give an overview of campus networks · discuss the performance and broadcast issues encountered with this type of network · describe the services provided by the campus network model · explain and distinguish between switching and routing · show an understanding of layer 2, 3, and 4 switching and multilayer switching · discuss the hierarchical model and the functions of its layers · select the correct hardware for the different layers of the hierarchical model · describe how the layers are interconnected, physically and logically · give an overview of how redundancy in the campus model can overcome faults in the network

Units in Cisco BCMSN: Campus Networks: Components and technologies The campus model



The hierarchical model Switch blocks

Course incorporates: Test, hands-on exercises

Cisco BCMSN: Building the Campus Network


Audience: People who work on the design, administration, and maintenance of campus-sized networks; those working towards Cisco Certified Network Professional, Cisco Certified Design Professional, and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert qualifications, and anybody interested in multilayer switching and campus network design

Prerequisites: Completion of the Cisco ICRC or Cisco ICND SmartCurricula, or possession of the CCNA qualification would be useful; essential are basic networking knowledge and experience of configuring Cisco routers and switches

Course aim: To discuss and evaluate media technologies used in access, distribution, and core-layer switching, and to describe their basic installation and appropriate configuration


· give an overview of the bandwidth issues related to campus networks · discuss the different media technologies used with access and distribution switches · describe how the different media technologies can affect performance and design of the network · show an understanding of the recommended implementation for each of the different media technologies · identify the physical ports on the switches and set up console connections to both switches · configure basic features on both switches using their relative IOS- or Set-based commands, such as IP addresses, port speeds, switch names, and access control · verify the connection between the access and distribution switches after their configuration Units in Cisco BCMSN: Building the Campus Network: Media Basic switch configuration Hands-on: Configuring the switch block Course incorporates: Test, hands-on exercises



Cisco BCMSN: VLANs


Audience: People who work on the design, administration, and maintenance of campus-sized networks, those working towards Cisco Certified Design Professional and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert qualifications, and anybody interested in multilayer switching and campus network design

Prerequisites: Completion of the Cisco ICRC or Cisco ICND SmartCurricula, or possession of the CCNA qualification would be useful; essential are basic knowledge of networking and experience of configuring Cisco routers and switches

Course aim: To give the student an understanding of the configuration and operation of VLANs and their management using a domain concept


· describe VLANS and how they are determined in switched networks · discuss the types of VLAN in common use on modern networks · give a detailed overview of the links and protocols used to support VLANs · configure VLANs on switches · discuss the management of VLANs using the VLAN Trunk Protocol and the concept of a management domain · describe the modes for switches in a domain and the advertisements used to transmit VLAN information around the domain · configure a VTP domain and identify issues which need to be considered before starting configuration · show an understanding of the configuration of VTP pruning for the management of domain traffic

Units in Cisco BCMSN: VLANs: Defining VLANs Identifying VLANs VLAN Trunk Protocol VTP and trunking configuration VLAN creation and port assignment




Cisco BCMSN: Bridging and Inter-VLAN Routing


Audience: People involved in the design, administration, and maintenance of campus-sized networks, those working towards Cisco Certified Network Professional, Cisco Certified Design Professional or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert qualifications, and anybody interested in multilayer switching and campus network design

Prerequisites: Completion of the Cisco ICRC or Cisco ICND SmartCurricula, or the CCNA qualification is desirable; essential are basic networking knowledge and experience of configuring Cisco routers and switches

Course aim: To describe the use of Spanning-Tree Protocol to produce a stable loop-free environment, and how inter-VLAN routing is enabled and configured


· discuss in detail the operation of the Spanning-Tree Protocol · configure the Spanning-Tree Protocol, manually set the root and backup root switches, verify their operation, and adjust port costs and priorities · give an overview of the methods used to associate the STP topology with the VLAN configuration · describe the operation and benefits of Fast EtherChannel · configure Fast EtherChannel on access- and distribution-level switches · discuss the operation and configuration of PortFast, UplinkFast, and BackboneFast as methods of reducing the time taken by ports to return to a forwarding state · explain inter-VLAN communication using route processors or an external router · select appropriate route processing hardware for the switch hardware being used · configure and verify route processing in a given scenario

Units in Cisco BCMSN: Bridging and Inter-VLAN Routing: Spanning trees in VLANs Optimizing Spanning-Tree Protocol Hands-on: Link redundancy Inter-VLAN routing Hands-on: Configuring Inter-VLAN routing




Cisco BCMSN: Multilayer Switching



Prerequisites: Completion of the Cisco ICRC or Cisco ICND SmartCurricula, or the CCNA qualification will be useful; essential are basic networking knowledge and experience of configuring Cisco routers and switches

Course aim: To introduce the concept of multilayer switching and how it is configured for various topologies using internal and external route processors


· discuss the fundamentals of multilayer switching · identify the hardware required for MLS and explain its purpose in the MLS environment · configure MLS when using internal or external route processors · describe problems which may arise during configuration · explain flow masks and how they are implemented · monitor and verify the configuration of the MLS environment · discuss the operation of MLS when implemented in various topologies

Units in Cisco BCMSN: Multilayer Switching: Defining multilayer switching Enabling MLS and flow masks Managing and implementing MLS Hands-on: Configuring MLS




Cisco BCMSN: Fault-Tolerant Routing



Prerequisites: Completion of the Cisco ICRC or Cisco ICND SmartCurricula, or the CCNA qualification; essential are basic networking knowledge and experience of configuring Cisco routers and switches

Course aim: To show the student how HSRP operates and is implemented in a typical campus network, and impart the skills required to configure HSRP


· discuss the purpose of HSRP · describe in detail how HSRP operates · identify the commands used to configure HSRP · configure and verify the operation of HSRP · modify the operation of HSRP in a given network scenario

Units in Cisco BCMSN: Fault-Tolerant Routing: Implementing HSRP

HSRP configuration




Cisco BCMSN: IP Multicast



Prerequisites: Completion of the Cisco ICRC or Cisco ICND SmartCurricula, or the CCNA qualification; essential are basic networking knowledge and experience of configuring Cisco routers and switches

Course aim: To discuss the addressing and protocols used in managing and distributing multicast traffic on campus-sized networks


· discuss broadcast, unicast, and multicast traffic and their effects on a campus network · identify multicast addresses and their function · convert Ethernet addresses into legitimate multicast addresses · describe how IGMP v1, IGMP v2, and CGMP operate and are used to manage multicast traffic and control membership of host-to-multicast groups · point out the benefits and differences of the three management protocols IGMP v1, IGMP v2, and CGMP · give an overview of how multicast routing operates and how distribution trees improve efficiency and avoid routing problems · discuss the operation of the multicast routing protocols DVMRP, MOSPF, PIM dense mode, PIM sparse mode, and CBT

Units in Cisco BCMSN: IP Multicast: Characteristics and addressing Protocols to manage traffic Routing multicast traffic


Cisco BCMSN: Configuring IP Multicast


Audience: Professionals involved in the design, administration, and maintenance of campus sized networks; those working towards their Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP), and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) qualifications; anyone interested in multilayer switching and campus network design



Prerequisites: Completion of the Cisco ICRC or Cisco ICND SmartCurricula; the CCNA qualification; a basic amount of networking knowledge and experience of configuring Cisco routers and switches

Course aim: To show how to configure the network for IP multicast and how to configure and implement multicast services and protocols


· describe the considerations necessary prior to implementing IP multicast · list the multicast protocols available and where they are used in the network · overview the different modes in which multicasting can operate · discuss how multicasting functions when using the different operating modes · identify the commands used to implement multicasting · show how to enable multicasting in a given campus network scenario · discuss the implementation of IGMP and CGMP · show how to enable IGMP and CGMP and verify its operation

Units in Cisco BCMSN: Configuring IP Multicast: Setting up multicast services Hands-on: Implementing IGMP and CGMP




Cisco BCMSN: Campus Network Access Control


Audience: Professionals involved in the design, administration, and maintenance of campus-sized networks; those working towards the Cisco Certified Network Professional, Cisco Certified Design Professional, and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert qualifications; anyone interested in multilayer switching and campus network design

Prerequisites: Completion of the Cisco ICRC or Cisco ICND SmartCurricula; the CCNA qualification; basic networking knowledge and experience of configuring Cisco routers and switches

Course aim: To describe the different types of security and network policy that can be used in the campus network, and how they are implemented on hardware and at the different hierarchical layers


· discuss the types of security policy that can be implemented in the hierarchical model of the campus network · give an overview of the commands used to implement various levels of security for access to switch and router hardware · describe port security and how it is used and configured · explain the different access layer policy categories · show how access lists, extended access lists, and route filtering are used in the distribution layer · discuss the security policies that can be used in the core layer of the campus network

Units in Microsoft Works 2000: Formulas and Formatting: Implementing access control policies Policies in the hierarchical model


Cisco ICND: Internetworking Concepts and Devices

Course duration: 4 Hours Audience: Network administrators responsible for implementing and managing small and medium-sized business networks, network technicians who will install network devices in a small business environment, Cisco channel resellers who are new to Cisco products and services

Prerequisites: Familiarity with Cisco's Internetworking Technology Multimedia (ITM) CD-ROM; a working knowledge of networking terminology and topologies, including network protocols, the roles of network devices, and the OSI reference



model; a knowledge of binary and hexadecimal numbering, while not essential, would be an advantage

Course aim: To provide an overview of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, how Cisco devices operate at the relevant layers, and how to select Cisco products for a given set of network requirements


· describe the functions and advantages of the OSI model · describe the encapsulation and de-encapsulation process as data traffic is exchanged between source and destination devices · describe physical layer functionality and how hubs are used in an Ethernet environment · describe data-link layer functionality and how switches and bridges are used in an Ethernet environment · describe network layer functionality and how routers function at this layer · describe transport layer functionality · describe how networks can be defined based on user groupings, and discuss the service requirements at the access, distribution, and core layers of the network · select appropriate Cisco equipment for a given set of network requirements · describe how Cisco's product selection tool can help to find and compare Cisco hardware · select backbone and remote access equipment for a given set of network requirements using Cisco's product selection tool Units in Cisco ICND: Internetworking Concepts and Devices: The OSI model Data-flow layers, Network components

Course incorporates: Test



Cisco ICND: Cabling Devices and Switch Configuration Course duration: 4 Hours Audience: Network administrators responsible for implementing and managing small and medium-sized business networks, network technicians who will install network devices in a small business environment, Cisco channel resellers who are new to Cisco products and services

Prerequisites: All previous courses in the Cisco ICND curriculum; familiarity with Cisco's Internetworking Technology Multimedia (ITM) CD-ROM; a working knowledge of networking terminology and topologies, including network protocols, the roles of network devices, and the OSI reference model; a knowledge of binary and hexadecimal numbering, while not essential, would be an advantage

Course aim: To provide an overview of the physical layer cabling implementations for LANs and WANs and to describe how to configure a LAN switch using the command line interface (CLI)

Learning objectives: After taking this course, the user should be able to · discuss the LAN specifications for Ethernet and fast Ethernet · compare Ethernet media requirements and connectors and differentiate between straight-through and crossover RJ-45 cables · discuss the various types of serial connection supported by Cisco routers and differentiate between DTE and DCE implementations · discuss the features of the 2503 router and Catalyst 1912 switch · explain how to make Ethernet, BRI, serial, and console connections to Cisco routers and Ethernet, as well as console connections to Cisco switches · explain how to connect the workgroup router to the console, the workgroup switch, the ISDN network, and the core router · describe how to use the IOS, including the startup sequence and the accessing of the different EXEC modes · discuss switch startup and the power-on self test, and outline how to access command line mode from user interface mode · explain how to use the switch CLI and how to understand help features and console error messages · configure an IP address and hostname for a switch, and verify the configuration Units in Cisco ICND: Cabling Devices and Switch Configuration: LAN and WAN implementations Connecting Cisco devices Using the IOS, Configuring the switch Course incorporates: Test, hands-on exercises

Cisco ICND: Router Configuration Basics


Audience: Network administrators responsible for implementing and managing small and medium-sized business networks, network technicians who will install network



devices in a small business environment, Cisco channel resellers who are new to Cisco products and services


Course aim: To provide on overview of router configuration and verification

Learning objectives: After taking this course, the user should be able to · identify the router startup routine and perform an initial basic configuration using the system configuration dialog · log into the router and access user and privileged EXEC modes · understand and access context-sensitive and command-syntax help · discuss the enhanced editing commands and the manipulation of the history buffer to recall previously entered commands and facilitate command line router configuration using command line interface (CLI) help · discuss the router boot sequence, the major internal components of a router, and how the IOS image is found · use the Show command to display hardware, memory, and configuration details · understand where the various configuration sources are located and explain how to upload, erase, and download the startup configuration using a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server · access and recognize various router configuration modes · use the relevant commands to set router identification and configure passwords to prevent unauthorized access to the router · describe the various commands for basic interface configuration, and configure and verify a serial interface Units in Cisco ICND: Router Configuration Basics: Initial router configuration The command line interface (CLI) Startup and configuration backup Command line router configuration Basic interface configuration Course incorporates: Test, hands-on exercises

Cisco ICND: Device and Configuration Management


Audience: Network administrators responsible for implementing and managing small and medium-sized business networks, network technicians who will install network devices in a small business environment, and Cisco channel resellers who are new to Cisco products and services




Course aim: To teach the student how to gather information about neighbor and remote devices using the Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) and Telnet and how to manage Cisco IOS software images and configuration files


· provide an overview of CDP · discuss how CDP can be used to gather information about directly connected Cisco devices, workgroup network devices connected to the workgroup switch, and devices directly connected to the workgroup router · explain how the Telnet protocol can be used to connect to remote devices · open, suspend, and disconnect a Telnet session from the workgroup router to the workgroup switch · discuss where configuration files are saved and where they can be loaded from using the relevant commands · discuss the alternative sources for IOS software images and the configuration of the router to locate the required image · discuss how to create a backup of the software image on a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server and how to copy a new image from the server to the router Units in Cisco ICND: Device and Configuration Management: Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) Telnet Configuration management




Cisco ICND: Catalyst Switching and VLANs




Course aim: To introduce switches and switching operation and teach the student how to configure VLANs on Catalyst switches


· describe layer-2 operations · describe how loops affect bridging and how they are avoided · identify the differences between switching and bridging · describe the options for configuring a Catalyst 1900en switch · understand the different options for port security · perform and verify a configuration on a Catalyst switch · describe VLAN operation, including trunking, ISL, and VTP concepts · understand VLAN configuration · perform and verify a VLAN configuration

Units in Cisco ICND: Catalyst Switching and VLANs: Layer-2 operations Catalyst switch configuration Network extension with VLANs




Cisco ICND: TCP/IP Internetworking



Prerequisites: All previous courses in the Cisco ICND SmartCurriculum; familiarity with Cisco's Internetworking Technology Multimedia (ITM) CD-ROM; a working knowledge of networking terminology and topologies, including network protocols, the roles of network devices, and the OSI reference model; a knowledge of binary and hexadecimal numbering, while not essential, would be an advantage

Course aim: To provide an overview of the TCP/IP protocol stack, IP addressing, and the configuration of IP addresses on Cisco devices


· introduce the TCP/IP protocol suite and explain how it maps to the OSI model · describe TCP and UDP features and operation · describe some of the protocols that operate at the TCP/IP Internet layer · discuss IP addressing and address classes · describe how network addresses can be broken into subnets for efficiency · describe how to select subnet masks that will provide for a required number of subnets containing a particular number of hosts · discuss directed and flooded broadcasts, and use binary notation to determine the subnet number, broadcast address, and host address range · convert dotted decimal IP addresses and subnet masks into binary, and calculate the subnet address, broadcast address, and host-address range · explain how to configure IP addresses, host names, and DNS lookup on a Cisco device · explain how to configure a router for routing between VLANs and routing between WANs

Units in Cisco ICND: TCP/IP Internetworking: 1. TCP/IP overview 2. IP addressing 3. Interconnecting IP networks Course incorporates: Test, hands-on exercises



Cisco ICND: IP Routing



Prerequisites: All previous SmartCourses in the Cisco ICND SmartCurriculum; familiarity with Cisco's Internetworking Technology Multimedia (ITM) CD-ROM; a working knowledge of networking terminology and topologies, including network protocols, the roles of network devices, and the OSI reference model; a knowledge of binary and hexadecimal numbering, while not essential, would be an advantage

Course aim: To provide an overview of static and dynamic IP routing principles and operation and teach the student how to configure RIP and IGRP


· describe the process of routing data between a source and a destination · explain static routing, default routing, and the Ip route command · discuss how routers use routing protocols to dynamically learn routes, and distance vector routing protocols to discover the best path to destinations from each neighbor · describe how distance vector routing protocols maintain routing information and combat routing loops · outline how routing loop avoidance techniques can work together in more complex network designs · discuss link-state and hybrid routing protocols · describe router and network configuration commands and the configuration tasks required to configure a dynamic routing protocol · explain classless routing and the Ip classless configuration command · outline the function, configuration, and verification of RIP and IGRP · enable RIP and IGRP on a workgroup router Units in Cisco ICND: IP Routing: Routing overview Distance vector routing Link-state and classless routing Routing Information Protocol (RIP) Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP)




Cisco ICND: IP Access Lists




Course aim: To provide an overview of the features, applications, and configuration of IP access lists


· discuss access lists, their applications, and their role in denying and permitting packets at the router interfaces · identify the commands used in access list configuration · identify the number ranges used to define access list types · explain how to use wildcard masking to match a specific host, or range of hosts, for access list operations · discuss how to control virtual terminal access to a router · discuss the basic principles of IP access list configuration · explain the configuration and verification of standard, extended, and named IP access lists · describe how to create an extended IP access list to block Telnet traffic into the workgroup LAN · describe how to create an extended IP access list to block HTTP traffic from the workgroup PC to the core server Units in Cisco ICND: IP Access Lists: Introduction to access lists Implementing IP access lists Configuring IP access lists




Cisco ICND: IPX



Prerequisites: All previous courses in the Cisco ICND curriculum; familiarity with Cisco's Internetworking Technology Multimedia (ITM) CD-ROM; a working knowledge of networking terminology and topologies, including network protocols, the roles of network devices, and the OSI reference model; though not essential, a knowledge of binary and hexadecimal numbering would be an advantage

Course aim: To provide an overview of the Novell IPX protocol suite, in particular how it operates using Cisco IOS configurations


· discuss Novell NetWare's operation, encapsulation, protocol stack, and IPX addressing · determine the IPX network address and encapsulation types for router interfaces, given the required neighbor router details · discuss the features and operation of IPX RIP, SAP, and GNS · identify the global and interface configuration commands that enable IPX routing · use monitoring and troubleshooting commands to verify IPX operation · configure Novell IPX on the workgroup router and establish IPX connectivity to the core router · discuss the key concepts behind IPX access lists, as well as the commands used in their configuration · describe the commands used to configure SAP filters · create IPX access lists to filter file and print services on WAN links · create an IPX access list to block certain SAP advertisements from the core router

Units in Cisco ICND: IPX: IPX overview IPX configuration IPX access lists Course incorporates: Test, hands-on exercises



Cisco ICND: Serial and Frame Relay Connections




Course aim: To provide an overview of wide area networking, as well as High-level Data Link Control (HDLC), Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), and Frame Relay encapsulations


· describe different WAN connection types and typical WAN encapsulation protocols such as HDLC and PPP · understand the PPP protocol and its two authentication protocols, PAP and CHAP · explain PPP encapsulation configuration, authentication configuration using PAP and CHAP, and the commands used to verify operation · provide an overview of Frame Relay · describe how a permanent virtual circuit (PVC) is defined and how it operates · explain how Frame Relay uses Inverse ARP to dynamically map network addresses to data-link connection identifiers (DLCIs) and how the Local Management Interface (LMI) extends basic Frame Relay · describe the commands used to configure Frame Relay using dynamic and static address-to-DLCI mapping · discuss the Show and Debug commands used to verify and monitor various aspects of Frame Relay operation · outline the various ways to interconnect multiple remote sites using Frame Relay and explain how subinterfaces are used to resolve split horizon issues · describe the commands used to configure point-to-point and multipoint Frame Relay subinterfaces Units in Cisco ICND: Serial and Frame Relay Connections: Serial point-to-point connections Introduction to Frame Relay Frame Relay subinterfaces Course incorporates: Test, hands-on exercises

Cisco ICND: ISDN Connections





Prerequisites: All previous courses in the Cisco ICND curriculum; familiarity with Cisco's Internetworking Technology Multimedia (ITM) CD-ROM; a working knowledge of networking terminology and topologies, including network protocols, the roles of network devices, and the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model; though not essential, a knowledge of binary and hexadecimal numbering would be an advantage

Course aim: To provide an overview of Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) and describe how to configure an ISDN basic rate interface (BRI) connection for legacy dial-on-demand routing (DDR)


· provide an overview of ISDN standards and access options · describe the hardware functions and connection specifications for ISDN · identify ISDN functional components and reference points · describe Cisco BRI interfaces, ISDN switch types, and the Switch-type and SPID configuration commands · describe the features, applications, and operation of DDR · discuss the DDR configuration tasks for enabling a legacy DDR connection · explain the commands used for DDR and ISDN verification and troubleshooting · configure an ISDN BRI connection on the workgroup router for legacy DDR connectivity to the core network

Units in Cisco ICND: ISDN Connections: Introduction to ISDN Dial-on-demand routing (DDR)




Cisco ICND: Internetworking Overview I


Audience: Network administrators and technicians who configure and support multiprotocol internetworks

Prerequisites: A basic knowledge of data-networking technologies

Course aim: To introduce the student to the layered network model


· identify why the computer industry uses a three-layer model · identify the functions of each layer of the OSI model · explain what is meant by encapsulation · describe common networking technologies

Units in Cisco ICND: Internetworking Overview I: Introducing internetworking The OSI model Common technologies - topologies


Cisco ICND: Internetworking Overview II



Prerequisites: The preceding course in this curriculum, Cisco ICND: Internetworking Overview I

Course aim: To introduce the student to routing technologies


· describe some common networking protocols · explain routing components · describe the two basic activities of routers - path determination and switching · describe how routers use network addressing · differentiate between routed and routing protocols · explain static and dynamic routing



Units in Cisco ICND: Internetworking Overview II: Common technologies - protocols Routing basics Routing algorithms


Cisco CIT: Troubleshooting Methodology and Targets


Audience: Network system analysts and maintenance personnel responsible for troubleshooting network problems, and anyone working towards the Cisco Certified Network Professional qualification

Prerequisites: Completion of previous courses in this SmartCurriculum, and familiarity with the Cisco ITM SmartCurriculum or the Cisco Internetworking Technology Multimedia (ITM) CD-ROM; completion of Cisco's ICND or ICRC, ACRC, BCRAN and CLSC or BCMSN courses or alternatively the SmartCurricula Cisco ICND or Cisco ICRC, Cisco ACRC, and Cisco BCRAN together with Cisco's instructor-led CLSC or BCMSN courses; and a detailed knowledge of LAN switch and Fast Ethernet

Course aim: To provide networking professionals with information on troubleshooting tools and a systematic model for troubleshooting Cisco routers and Catalyst switches


· outline some of the tools available for troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches · describe the general resources available with Cisco Connection Online · describe how Cisco Connection Online assists with correcting problems · understand the need for systematic troubleshooting methodology · describe in detail Cisco's recommended problem-solving model · use the problem-solving model · understand the requirement for data-link troubleshooting targets · understand how the Cisco Discovery Protocol is used to identify data-link troubleshooting targets · detail the information gathered using various show interface options · demonstrate the connection sequence for TCP, Novell, and AppleTalk

Units in Cisco CIT: Troubleshooting Methodology and Targets: Troubleshooting support resources Troubleshooting methods Identifying troubleshooting targets




Cisco CIT: Applying Cisco Troubleshooting Tools



Prerequisites: Completion of previous courses in the Cisco CIT SmartCurriculum; familiarity with the Cisco ITM SmartCurriculum or the Cisco Internetworking Technology Multimedia (ITM) CD-ROM; the SmartCurricula Cisco ICND or Cisco ICRC, Cisco ACRC, and Cisco BCRAN, or Cisco's corresponding courses; Cisco's instructor-led CLSC or BCMSN courses; and a detailed knowledge of LAN switch and Fast Ethernet

Course aim: To understand routing and switching processes and explain how to prove connectivity and get assistance if required


· describe Cisco routing and switching processes · discuss what happens during switch initialization · explain the flow of packets in a router · outline the different switching processes employed by routers · understand the function of the debug command · explain the different logging commands and how associated error messages are displayed · describe the functionality of the ping command and the value-added facilities of the extended ping command · describe how to use the trace and extended trace commands for troubleshooting connection problems · explain information required by Cisco Technical Support · understand the relevance of gathering buffer and queue information

Units in Cisco CIT: Applying Cisco Troubleshooting Tools: Routing and switching processes Debug and error message logging Confirming connectivity Information for Cisco Technical Support Course incorporates: Test, hands-on exercises



Cisco CIT: Diagnosing and Correcting Campus Problems


Audience: Network system analysts and maintenance personnel responsible for troubleshooting network problems; anyone working towards the Cisco Certified Network Professional qualification

Prerequisites: All preceding SmartCourses in the Cisco: Internetwork Troubleshooting (CIT) SmartCurriculum; familiarity with the Cisco: Internetworking Technologies Multimedia (ITM) SmartCurriculum or the Cisco Internetworking Technology Multimedia (ITM) CD-ROM; the SmartCurricula Cisco: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) or Cisco IOS 11.3: ICRC, Cisco IOS 11.3: ACRC, and Cisco: Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN), or Cisco's corresponding courses; Cisco's instructor-led CLSC or BCMSN courses; a detailed knowledge of LAN switch and Fast Ethernet



· explain the main commands used for troubleshooting Campus TCP/IP problems · describe how to isolate problems in TCP/IP networks · discuss how to isolate problems in Windows NT and Windows 9x TCP/IP networks · explain symptoms and how to associate them with the problems that may appear in a TCP/IP network · outline symptoms and how to associate them with the problems that may appear in a Windows NT or Windows 9x network · troubleshoot TCP/IP on Windows NT and Windows 9x networks

Units in Cisco CIT: Diagnosing and Correcting Campus Problems: Campus TCP/IP problems TCP/IP symptoms and problems Hands-on: Troubleshooting TCP/IP




Cisco CIT: Diagnosing and Correcting Catalyst Problems


Audience: Network system analysts and maintenance personnel responsible for troubleshooting network problems, and anyone working toward the Cisco Certified Network Professional qualification

Prerequisites: All preceding SmartCourses in the Cisco: Internetwork Troubleshooting (CIT) SmartCurriculum; familiarity with the Cisco: Internetworking Technologies Multimedia (ITM) SmartCurriculum or the Cisco Internetworking Technology Multimedia (ITM) CD-ROM; the SmartCurricula Cisco: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) or Cisco IOS 11.3: ICRC, Cisco IOS 11.3: ACRC, and Cisco: Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN), or Cisco's corresponding courses; Cisco's instructor-led CLSC or BCMSN courses; a detailed knowledge of LAN switch and Fast Ethernet.


Learning objectives: After taking this course, the user should be able to · list and explain some of the tools available for troubleshooting Catalyst-switched networks · explain the internal architecture of the Catalyst 5000 series · briefly describe bridging, switching, and spanning-tree concepts · describe frame tagging with Inter-Switch Link (ISL), and the encapsulation of frames for ISL and VLANs · explain troubleshooting of ISL and VTP for the Catalyst 5000 series · explain how ping and Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) are used to test LAN connectivity · outline the commands used for troubleshooting system settings · explain the commands used for troubleshooting switch configuration · describe how the Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) function and the show spantree, show trunk, and syslog commands are used as diagnostic tools · describe how to isolate and diagnose problems that may appear in a switched network Units in Cisco CIT: Diagnosing and Correcting Catalyst Problems: Catalyst 5000 operation Troubleshooting trunk links Catalyst 5000 troubleshooting tools Catalyst symptoms and problems




Cisco CIT: Troubleshooting VLANs on Routers and Switches




Course aim: To provide the student with information on troubleshooting tools and a systematic model for troubleshooting Cisco routers and Catalyst switches


· explain where routers and switches fit in a VLAN · explain VLAN switching, translation, and routing · discuss the importance of Cisco IOS configuration when troubleshooting VLANs · describe how VLAN design and configuration affect VLAN operation · list and explain the show commands used in VLAN troubleshooting · list and explain the debug commands used in VLAN troubleshooting · isolate problems in router/switch VLAN networks · understand and diagnose symptoms in router/switch VLAN networks

Units in Cisco CIT: Troubleshooting VLANs on Routers and Switches: VLAN switching and routing VLAN diagnostic tools VLAN symptoms and problems




Cisco CIT: Diagnosing and Correcting WAN Problems

Course duration: 4 Hours Audience: Network system analysts and maintenance personnel responsible for troubleshooting network problems, and anyone working towards the Cisco Certified Network Professional qualification



Learning objectives: After taking this course, the user should be able to · outline the main show commands used in troubleshooting Frame Relay WANs · explain how to test layer 2 connectivity for Frame Relay WAN connections · list and explain the main debug commands used for troubleshooting Frame Relay WANs · isolate Frame Relay WAN problems and understand their associated symptoms · outline the main show commands used in troubleshooting ISDN BRI · describe how to troubleshoot the physical layer for ISDN BRI · list and describe debug commands used in troubleshooting ISDN BRI · describe how to troubleshoot layer 2 protocols including PPP CHAP authentication for ISDN BRI · describe how to troubleshoot layer 3 for ISDN BRI · isolate and diagnose ISDN BRI problems Units in Cisco CIT: Diagnosing and Correcting WAN Problems: WAN and Frame Relay diagnostic tools Troubleshooting Frame Relay WANs ISDN BRI diagnostic tools Troubleshooting ISDN layers 2 and 3 Troubleshooting ISDN BRI WANs




Cisco CIT: Diagnosing and Correcting Novell and AppleTalk Problems




Course aim: To provide networking professionals with information on troubleshooting tools and a systematic model for troubleshooting Novell NetWare and AppleTalk networks that use Cisco technology


· describe the commands generally used for troubleshooting campus NetWare problems · describe how to isolate problems in NetWare networks · explain symptoms and the likely associated problems in a NetWare network · apply a systematic approach to solving NetWare internetworking problems · describe the commands generally used for troubleshooting campus AppleTalk problems · explain symptoms and the likely associated problems in an AppleTalk network · apply a systematic approach to solving AppleTalk internetworking problems

Units in Cisco CIT: Diagnosing and Correcting Novell and AppleTalk Problems: Correcting Novell networking problems Correcting AppleTalk problems Hands-on: Troubleshooting AppleTalk




Cisco IMCR: Fundamentals of Cisco Router Configuration


Audience: Technicians, support analysts, and maintenance managers with responsibility for both network analysis, and for installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of Cisco router products

Prerequisites: The Cisco IOS 11.3: ICRC curriculum; a working knowledge of basic networking concepts, terminology, standards, and network components

Course aim: To provide an overview of the Cisco router family, router installation and startup, and basic router commands


· describe Cisco router products, their physical characteristics, interfaces, and media support · identify the Cisco IOS modes of operation · explain how to configure a router manually, using the Setup dialog, and from a TFTP server · outline how to modify the virtual configuration register and recover a lost enable password · describe the configuration of Flash memory · copy a software image from a TFTP server and configure for use · discuss how to configure a router as a TFTP server to serve Flash memory

Units in Cisco IMCR: Fundamentals of Cisco Router Configuration: Architecture and products Configuration basics Configuring from the network


Cisco IMCR: Installation and Maintenance Procedures


Audience: Technicians, support analysts, and managers directly responsible for installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Cisco router products

Prerequisites: The Cisco IOS 11.3: ICRC curriculum, and the previous course in this curriculum; a working knowledge of basic networking concepts, terminology, standards, and network components



Course aim: To provide an overview of installation and troubleshooting procedures for the Cisco router family


· describe the virtual configuration register, its purpose, how it functions, and how to configure it · access and use ROM monitor · recover a lost enable password · install software images in, configure, and use onboard Flash memory · install and use PCMCIA Flash · describe the preinstallation tasks for Cisco routers · explain the various chassis mounting options · identify and connect the relevant network cables · logically troubleshoot the router and its subsytems · troubleshoot the router modules, cables, and connections

Units in Cisco IMCR: Installation and Maintenance Procedures: The virtual configuration register Flash memory Installing and troubleshooting




Cisco IMCR: The 2500 and 3600 Series


Audience: Technicians, support analysts, and maintenance managers with responsibility for installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Cisco router products

Prerequisites: The Cisco IOS 11.3: ICRC curriculum and the previous courses in this curriculum; a working knowledge of basic networking concepts, terminology, standards, and network components

Course aim: To provide an overview of the installation and troubleshooting procedures for the Cisco 2500 and 3600 series


· explain how to install and maintain the 2500 series · discuss the features and specifications of the 3600 series · explain how to install the 3600 chassis, modules, and interface cards · outline how to configure memory and troubleshoot the 3600 series

Units in Cisco IOS 11.3: Scalable Internetworking: The 2500 series Overview of the 3600 series Installing the 3600 series 3600 memory and troubleshooting




Cisco IMCR: Installing and Maintaining the 4000 Series



Prerequisites: The Cisco IOS 11.3: ICRC curriculum and the courses Cisco IMCR: Fundamentals of Cisco Router Configuration and Cisco IMCR: Installation and Maintenance Procedures; a working knowledge of basic networking concepts, terminology, standards, and network components

Course aim: To provide an overview of the installation and troubleshooting procedures for the Cisco 4000 series


· discuss the features and specifications of the 4000 series · explain how to install the 4000 chassis, component tray, and network processor modules · outline how to configure memory and troubleshoot the 4000 series

Units in Cisco IMCR: Installation and Maintenance Procedures: Overview and installing Troubleshooting and memory






Course aim: To provide an overview of the installation and troubleshooting procedures for the Cisco 7000 series




· discuss the features, specifications, and tri-bus architecture of the Cisco 7000 and 7010 routers · install the 7000 series chassis and control processor modules · access and replace 7000 series field-replaceable units · upgrade the processor modules and troubleshoot the 7000 series routers and subsystems · interpret the various system messages and commands particular to the Cisco 7000 family of routers · discuss the online insertion and removal (OIR) feature of 7000 family routers · configure a 7000 family router for high system availability

Units in Cisco IMCR: Installing and Maintaining the 7000 Series: Installing Maintaining and troubleshooting System messages and commands






Course aim: To provide an overview of the installation procedure for the Cisco 7505, 7507, and 7513 routers


· identify the different models of the 7500 family · identify and understand the functions of the RSP cards and IP cards · install the routers and their component parts, including FRUs, power supplies, and cards · start up and logically troubleshoot the routers when problems arise, using the LEDs and diagnostic steps for the power, cooling, and processor subsystems

Units in Cisco IMCR: Installing and Maintaining the 7500 Series The 7505 and 7507 The 7513 Troubleshooting the 7500 series




Cisco IMCR: The 7200 Series and 7000 Family IPs




Course aim: To provide an overview of installation and troubleshooting procedures for the Cisco 7200 series and to describe the various Cisco 7000 family interface processors


· discuss the features and specifications of the routers in the 7200 series · install and logically troubleshoot the routers and their subsystems · identify, remove, and replace the 7200 series field-replaceable units (FRUs) · describe the features of the 7000 family WAN, LAN, and Versatile Interface Processors (VIPs) · explain the media and physical-layer protocols supported by the 7000 family WAN and LAN IPs · identify VIP port adapter configurations

Units in Cisco IMCR: The 7200 Series and 7000 Family IPs: Overview of the 7200 series Installing the 7200 series Troubleshooting the 7200 series The 7000 family IPs


Cisco IMCR: Installing and Maintaining the 12000 Series I






Course aim: To provide an overview of the installation procedures for the Cisco 12012 and 12008 routers


· identify the different models in the 12000 series · discuss the chassis installation procedures for the 12012 and 12008 · install and replace the major components of the 12012 and 12008 · describe the components on the Gigabit Route Processor (GRP) · outline the 12012 startup procedure · perform a basic configuration on the 12012 using POS and ATM line cards

Units in Cisco IMCR: Installing and Maintaining the 12000 Series I: Overview of the 12012 Installing the 12012 The 12008


Cisco IMCR: Installing and Maintaining the 12000 Series II




Course aim: To provide an overview of the Cisco 12004 and the 12000 series line cards and to outline the troubleshooting procedures for the 12000 series


· identify the features and components of the Cisco 12004 router · discuss the chassis installation procedures for the 12004 · describe the components of the 12000 series POS and ATM line cards



· interpret the various line card LEDs · identify the 12000 series subsystems · troubleshoot the 12000 series by subsystem

Units in Cisco IMCR: Installing and Maintaining the 12000 Series II: The 12004 Line cards and troubleshooting


Cisco IMCR: Router and Route Switch Modules




Course aim: To provide an overview of the installation and configuration procedures for the WS-X3011 router module and the WS-X5032 Route Switch Module for Catalyst switches


· describe the Catalyst 3000 series switches and identify the FlexSlot slot in each · outline how to install the WS-X3011 router module in the Catalyst 3100 and 3200 · explain how to access the RM through the switch console port and configure it using the IOS interface · describe the Catalyst 5000 series switches and the WS-X5302 Route Switch Module · discuss the installation of the RSM in the Catalyst 5000 and 5500 switches · outline how to perform a VLAN configuration on the switch and on the RSM

Units in Cisco IMCR: Router and Route Switch Modules: The WS-X3011 router module Installing the WS-X5302 RSM RSM setup and switch commands




Cisco CID: Internetwork and Campus LAN Design


Audience: Internetwork designers and system engineers, who have experience with implementing networks; those studying for the Cisco Internetwork Design exam; and those preparing for the Cisco Certified Design Professional certification, the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert certification, or both

Prerequisites: A knowledge of the Cisco IOS 11.3: ICRC and Cisco IOS 11.3: ACRC curricula; familiarity with multiprotocol internetworks

Course aim: To discuss internetwork design, campus LAN design, campus LAN technologies, and campus LAN models


· describe a methodology for internetwork design · identify the costs and tradeoffs involved in internetwork design · explain how the hierarchical model is used to design scalable, manageable internetworks · describe the layered hierarchical model · identify and resolve key technical and business issues relating to campus LAN design · discuss the different campus LAN technologies · apply various LAN technologies to resolve design problems · describe cabling topologies implemented in campus LAN designs · explain where to deploy switches, bridges, and routers when segmenting campus LANs Units in Cisco CID: Internetwork and Campus LAN Design: Internetwork design Campus LAN design Campus LAN technologies Campus LAN models


Cisco CID: TCP/IP Network Design


Audience: Internetwork designers and system engineers, with experience of implementing networks; those studying for the Cisco Internetwork Design exam; and those preparing for the Cisco Certified Design Professional certification or the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert certification, or both

Prerequisites: All previous courses in the Cisco CID curriculum; a knowledge of the Cisco IOS 11.3: ICRC and Cisco IOS 11.3: ACRC curricula; a working knowledge of and hands-on experience with multiprotocol internetworks



Course aim: To discuss the implementation of TCP/IP in an internetwork, the methods used to choose appropriate routing protocols, and the efficient implementation of OSPF, IGRP, and EIGRP


· implement TCP/IP addressing and show how to manage addresses and subnets efficiently in an internetwork · identify the main features of internetwork addressing · discuss considerations that affect the role of routers and the choice of routing protocol in internetwork design · outline the importance of a good security policy, including the use of firewalls · identify the considerations for protocol filtering in firewall systems · outline the main features of address translation · choose the appropriate routing protocol based on network requirements · discuss the different elements of switching processes · discuss the operation and configuration of IP routing protocols · describe routing issues - such as summarization, convergence, and redistribution - that will affect internetwork operation

Units in Cisco CID: TCP/IP Network Design: Internetworking and addressing TCP/IP address design Security Routing operation Routing processes


Cisco CID: Desktop Protocol Design


Audience: Internetwork designers and system engineers with experience of implementing networks, those studying for the Cisco Internetwork Design exam, and those preparing for the Cisco Certified Design Professional certification or the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert certification, or both


Course aim: To introduce the student to desktop protocols, broadcast methodologies, and the design considerations for AppleTalk, Novell IPX, and the Windows networking protocols




· give an overview of the implementation requirements for desktop protocols in a client/server environment · describe the operation of AppleTalk, Novell IPX, and Microsoft Windows protocols in LANs · explain the use of broadcasts in LANs · identify broadcast protocols and design options used to implement AppleTalk · understand the methods used to improve AppleTalk efficiency · discuss Novell IPX broadcast protocols · identify methods of optimizing Novell IPX through filtering and good design practices · describe the operation of Windows networking · give an overview of the transport protocols used in Windows networking · explain the implementation of name resolution in Windows networks

Units in Cisco CID: Desktop Protocol Design: AppleTalk design IPX design Windows networking


Cisco CID: WAN Design


Audience: Internetwork designers and system engineers with experience of implementing networks, those studying for the Cisco Internetwork Design exam, and those preparing for the Cisco Certified Design Professional certification or the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert certification, or both


Course aim: To discuss the implementation issues of WAN design, the use of leased lines in WAN connections, the StrataCom solutions available for WAN design, and the network design strategies used with the products


· give an overview of the issues involved in WAN design · discuss the technologies available for optimizing the WAN · explain the issues that affect the choice of backbone routing protocol · identify the components used for leased lines · describe the implementation of leased lines in network design · explain the encapsulations used on leased lines · describe the features of the BPX, IGX, and IPX StrataCom nodes · discuss the network services supported on StrataCom switches



· list the features of the StrataSphere network management package · explain the different network design configurations implemented using StrataCom switches

Units in Cisco CID: WAN Design: Implementation Dedicated lines StrataCom switches


Cisco CID: WAN Protocols


Audience: Internetwork designers and system engineers with experience of implementing networks; those studying for the Cisco Internetwork Design exam; those preparing for Cisco Certified Design Professional certification or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert certification

Prerequisites: The Cisco IOS 11.3 ICRC curriculum; the Cisco IOS 11.3 ACRC curriculum; all preceding courses in the Cisco CID curriculum; a working knowledge of multiprotocol internetworks

Course aim: To discuss the implementation of Frame Relay, X.25, ATM, and SMDS in internetworks


· discuss the implementation of Frame Relay · summarize the routing process for Frame Relay networks · identify the topological options for designing a Frame Relay network · explain the operation of X.25 networks and how to design scalable NBMA X.25 networks · describe the implementation of subinterfaces and how they effect X.25 network operation · outline how X.25 switching operates in an internetwork · define ATM concepts · give an overview of the routing process for ATM over WAN connections in an internetwork · explain the implementation of ATM in LAN and WAN networks · illustrate the configuration of SMDS in network design

Units in Cisco CID: WAN Protocols: Frame Relay X.25 design ATM/SMDS




Cisco CID: SNA and Remote Access


Audience: Internetwork designers and system engineers, with experience of implementing networks; those studying for the Cisco Internetwork Design exam; and those preparing for the Cisco Certified Design Professional certification or the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert certification, or both


Course aim: To introduce the student to the implementation of Systems Network Architecture (SNA) in internetwork design, discuss the processes used for integrating existing SNA data centers into the internetwork, and describe the methods of incorporating remote access into the internetwork design


· describe the SNA environment and its components · discuss the operation of Token Ring gateways in the SNA network · describe SNA internetworking, as well as a migration strategy for integrating an existing data center into the internetwork · discuss SNA Token Ring internetworking and encapsulation options for tunneling · outline the SNA internetworking topologies that can be used in internetwork design · describe the operation and connection of remote access · discuss access methods and recommendations for deploying equipment for remote sites · describe how to safeguard an internetwork · discuss implementation issues regarding the protocols available for remote access

Units in Cisco CID: SNA and Remote Access: SNA networks SNA internetworking SNA design elements Remote access


Cisco CID: TCP/IP Routing Protocols




Audience: Internetwork designers and system engineers, who have experience with implementing networks; those studying for the Cisco Internetwork Design exam; and those preparing for the Cisco Certified Design Professional certification, the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert certification, or both

Prerequisites: All previous courses in the Cisco: Internetwork Design curriculum; a knowledge of the Cisco IOS 11.3: ICRC and Cisco IOS 11.3: ACRC curricula; and familiarity with multiprotocol internetworks

Course aim: To describe how open shortest path first (OSPF), Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP), and Enhanced IGRP (EIGRP) are implemented efficiently in internetworks


· identify the main OSPF elements, including connection types and categories of router used for OSPF designs · understand how modular design and summarization features can be used to design scalable OSPF internetworks · show that IP addresses can be allocated in contiguous blocks to enable OSPF summarization · outline the characteristics of IGRP · describe the routing and routing-metric elements of IGRP · understand the design and operation of Enhanced IGRP · identify the characteristics of EIGRP routing · describe the summarization and convergence of EIGRP

Units in Cisco CID: TCP/IP Routing Protocols: OSPF overview OSPF design IGRP design Enhanced IGRP design


Cisco DCN: CCDA Role in Identifying Customer Needs


Audience: System engineers and network designers who have a knowledge of internetworking and Cisco products

Prerequisites: The student should have completed the CBT Systems Cisco IOS 11.3: ICRC curriculum

Course aim: To enable the student to characterize an existing network and define user requirements




· identify all the data required to characterize the customer's existing network · list the network's current applications, protocols, topology, and number of users · summarize the business issues that are relevant to a network design project · assess the health of the customer's existing network and its ability to support growth · determine the customer's requirements for protocols, number of users, peak usage hours, security, network management, and new applications · outline the flow of information for new applications · identify the customer's criteria for accepting the performance of a network · suggest some tools that will help characterize new network traffic · estimate the amount and the type of traffic caused by applications

Units in Cisco DCN: CCDA Role in Identifying Customer Needs: Technology and concepts Characterizing the existing network Customer requirements


Cisco DCN: Designing the Network Structure



Prerequisites: The Cisco IOS 11.3: ICRC curriculum; all preceding courses in the Cisco: Designing Cisco Networks curriculum

Course aim: To give the student an understanding of how to develop internetwork topologies, of the main considerations when choosing a router platform, and of Cisco design implementations for ISDN, PIX Firewall, and Windows NT


· describe the hierarchical network design model and the characteristics of each of its three layers · explain the difference between redundant and secure design and the need for including different types of redundancy in a network design · discuss the concept of a firewall and the benefits of the Cisco PIX Firewall · provide an overview of router performance considerations · identify some of the characteristics and limitations of Ethernet, Token Ring, and FDDI as network media · evaluate how frame size affects your choice of routing platform and identify pps values for a typical network · outline some of the design considerations specific to low-end and mid-range routers



and how to optimize network performance · describe ISDN devices, ISDN circuitry, and how ISDN connections can be routed · contrast ISDN and analog lines · explain some concepts peculiar to Windows Networking and how to use Windows Networking effectively

Units in Cisco DCN: Designing the Network Structure: Internetwork topology Router performance ISDN, Windows NT, and PIX Firewall


Cisco DCN: Network Addressing, Naming, and IOS Features




Course aim: To give the student an understanding of how to develop addressing models and of the various Cisco IOS software features that meet customer requirements for performance, security, capacity, and scalability


· describe internetwork naming and addressing schemes · prepare an addressing model for areas, networks, subnetworks, and end stations that meets customers' scalability requirements · identify IPX and IP addressing issues · draw up a plan for configuring addresses · summarize Network Address Translation · outline the function of the Resource Reservation Protocol, traffic shaping, and tag switching · discuss route summarization and aggregation · suggest a naming scheme for servers, routers, and user stations · identify scalability issues for various Cisco IOS software features, such as access lists, proxy services, encryption, compression, and queuing

Units in Cisco DCN: Network Addressing, Naming, and IOS Features: Network-layer addressing and naming IPX and IP addressing issues Cisco IOS software features




Cisco DCN: Management, Design, and Testing



Prerequisites: The Cisco IOS 11.3: ICRC curriculum; all preceding courses in the Cisco DCN curriculum

Course aim: To give the student an understanding of network management issues and of how to design, build, and test prototype and pilot network structures


· identify network management goals, tasks, and strategies · discuss the main features of SNMP and RMON and their related RFCs · describe Cisco's main network management solution applications · explain the role of a design document · describe how to create a design document · outline how to build a prototype and a pilot and how to test a design for a prototype or pilot · explain how to use Cisco IOS software commands · detail the uses of the NETSYS Enterprise/Solver Connectivity Tools · outline how to use a protocol analyzer

Units in Cisco DCN: Management, Design, and Testing: Network management strategy Design modeling and testing


Cisco DCN: Provisioning Hardware and Media for LANs and WANs






Course aim: To enable the student to identify network problems, the devices most commonly used in internetworks, and the LAN and WAN hardware media issues that need to be taken into account when designing networks


· evaluate network needs for routing and switching · identify scalability constraints and network demands when segmenting networks · classify network problems and provide the solutions to overcome them · list the factors to consider when provisioning hardware and media for networks · suggest LAN and WAN hardware for a small or medium sized business network · select a switch that contains certain features · evaluate the use of different media for various networking needs · use Cisco's 'Find a Product' tool to find a router that meets a customer's requirements · identify different types of signal standards · describe Frame Relay networks and explain traffic shaping over Frame Relay

Units in Cisco DCN: Provisioning Hardware and Media for LANs and WANs: Switches and routers LAN hardware and media WAN hardware and media


Cisco DCN: Routing and Bridging Protocols




Course aim: To enable the student to understand routing protocols and their impact on network scalability and to identify the different kinds of bridging protocols supported by Cisco routers (bridges) and switches


· explain distance vector routing and the key features of the distance vector routing protocol · understand link-state routing and the key features of link-state routing protocols · describe the key features of hybrid routing protocols · define the term scalability · list the elements of routing protocols that affect network scalability



· assess how routing metrics affect scalability · discuss convergence and how it is affected by the type of routing protocol chosen · point out how routing loops are created and how they are resolved · describe Cisco-supported bridging protocols and how the choice of bridging protocol can affect scalability · select routing protocols for various network situations

Units in Cisco DCN: Routing and Bridging Protocols: Routing protocols Scalability considerations Bridging protocols


Cisco ITM: Internetworking Overview and LAN Protocols


Audience: Network administrators responsible for implementing and managing small and medium-sized business networks, network technicians who will install network devices in a small-business environment, Cisco channel resellers new to Cisco products and services, and anyone working towards Cisco Certified Network Professional or Cisco Certified Network Associate qualifications

Prerequisites: An interest in and, preferably, some experience of internetworking technologies

Course aim: To familiarize students with key internetworking terms and concepts, provide an overview of the OSI model, and explain how various devices operate at each layer


· outline the evolution of internetworks · explain the demands of a global internetwork · describe the devices found in LANs and WANs · explain the origin of the OSI model, the characteristics of the seven layers, and the benefits of a layered approach · describe peer-to-peer communication · understand how data encapsulation works · describe the various protocols used in a LAN implementation · describe the different Ethernet and Fast Ethernet technologies · describe the main features of Token Ring operation, including its fault-tolerance mechanisms · identify the main features of Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)

Units in Cisco ITM: Internetworking Overview and LAN Protocols: Introducing internetworking



The OSI model LAN protocols and Ethernet Token Ring and FDDI


Cisco ITM: WAN Technologies

Course duration 4 :hours

Audience: Network administrators responsible for implementing and managing small and medium-sized business networks, network technicians who will install network devices in a small-business environment, Cisco channel resellers new to Cisco products and services, and anyone working towards Cisco Certified Network Professional or Cisco Certified Network Associate qualifications


Course aim: To define a WAN and describe WAN technologies, including the layers of the OSI reference model at which they operate


· identify ISDN standards and distinguish between PRI and BRI · identify ISDN applications · describe the basic components of PPP communications · describe the devices used in Frame Relay networks and the function of virtual circuits, PVCs, and SVCs · describe the function of a Frame Relay DLCI and congestion notification mechanisms · define LMI and CRC as they relate to Frame Relay · describe the characteristics of the three main components of an SMDS network · describe HSSI's bandwidth management capabilities and identify the types of physical connectors and cabling used with HSSI · describe the function of primaries and secondaries in SDLC · describe the function of X.25 circuits

Units in Cisco ITM: WAN Technologies: Introduction to WANs and ISDN PPP and Frame Relay SMDS and HSSI SDLC and X.25 Course incorporates: Test, hands-on exercises



Cisco ITM: Bridging and Switching


Audience: Network administrators responsible for implementing and managing small and medium-sized business networks, network technicians who will install network devices in a small-business environment, Cisco channel resellers who are new to Cisco products and services, and anyone working towards the Cisco Certified Network Associate or Cisco Certified Network Professional qualifications


Course aim: To define and differentiate bridging and switching and introduce the student to the various switching technologies


· describe the basic characteristics of bridging and switching technologies · discuss the three main layers of the ATM reference model and the basic components of ATM technology · give an overview of the main characteristics of LAN emulation (LANE) · explain the operation of a tag-switching network, including key devices, mapping of tags to packets, and tag encapsulation · understand how tag switching operates in an ATM environment · discuss destination-based routing · describe the operation of LAN switches and characterize the OSI layer at which they operate · explain the technologies and operation of data-link switching (DLSw) · describe the basic features of source-route, transparent, and mixed-media bridging · determine an SRB route

Units in Cisco ITM: Bridging and Switching: Bridging, switching, and ATM Tag switching LAN and data-link switching SRB, transparent, and mixed bridging




Cisco BCRAN: Address Translation and Access Control Solutions


Audience: Network administrators, network specialists, and technicians, who configure and support remote access networks

Prerequisites: The Cisco IOS 11.3: ICRC curriculum; all preceding courses in the Cisco BCRAN curriculum

Course aim: To discuss how to configure Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Address Translation (PAT) on Cisco routers and to explain the access control solutions available for implementation on the internetwork

Learning objectives:

After taking this course, the user should be able to

• describe NAT operation and configuration

• configure NAT

• explain PAT operation

• configure and monitor PAT

• describe the available Cisco access control solutions

• explain the CiscoSecure product

• discuss the operation of authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) and the implementation of AAA security servers

• describe how AAA is configured

• configure AAA on an access server

• discuss the use of AAA with virtual profiles

Units in Cisco BCRAN: Address Translation and Access Control Solutions:

NAT and PAT

Cisco access control solutions

AAA configuration



Cisco BCRAN: Configuring ISDN and DDR to Enhance Remote Connectivity



Prerequisites: A knowledge of the Cisco IOS 11.3: ICRC curriculum; all preceding courses in the Cisco BCRAN curriculum

Course aim: To introduce the features and concepts of ISDN, explain the configuration of integrated services digital network (ISDN) basic rate interface (BRI) and primary rate interface (PRI), and describe dial-on-demand routing configuration on an ISDN connection



• discuss the differences between ISDN and asynchronous communications

• describe BRI and PRI services and the channel configurations for T1 and E1 PRI

• list the groupings and reference points for BRI and PRI

• identify the layer 1-to-3 protocols for the D and B channels

• describe call setup and call teardown

• explain dial-on-demand operation

• configure BRI, PRI, and dial on demand on BRI and PRI

• discuss the use of Multilink PPP and bandwidth on demand and show how they are configured for ISDN

• explain the implementation of Caller ID screening and rate adaptation

• configure and verify communications between two routers using BRI and PRI

Units in Cisco BCRAN: Configuring ISDN and DDR to Enhance Remote Connectivity:

ISDN technology overview

Dial-on-demand routing

Optional configurations



Hands-on: ISDN PRI and BRI configuration


Cisco BCRAN: Configuring Network Access with PPP




Course aim: To explain PPP operation and configuration, PAP and CHAP implementation for authentication on PPP links, Multilink PPP, and the configuration of a Win 95 client for dial-up to a central-site router



• discuss the operation of PPP and its architecture

• configure PPP

• describe the PAP and CHAP authentication processes and their configuration

• explain PPP callback

• outline how to configure a callback server and callback client

• describe PPP compression and the different compression algorithms supported on Cisco routers

• explain how compression is configured

• discuss the operation and benefits of Multilink PPP

• explain the features of Windows 95 dial-up networking



• configure dial-up networking on a Windows 95 client to gain access to a central-site router

Units in : Cisco BCRAN: Configuring Network Access with PPP

PPP

PPP configuration

Central site access using Windows 95




Cisco BCRAN: Frame Relay and Traffic Flow




Course aim: To explain the operation and configuration of Frame Relay and introduce the student to router traffic shaping and, specifically, Frame Relay

traffic shaping



• discuss the operation of Frame Relay

• describe the configuration of Frame Relay on Cisco routers

• summarize the commands used to configure Frame Relay

• configure subinterfaces on Frame Relay connections

• discuss the implementation of and considerations for routing protocols over a Frame Relay network

• explain traffic shaping

• configure traffic shaping over a Frame Relay network between a central site and a branch office

• show how to monitor and verify the operation of a Frame Relay network

Units in Cisco BCRAN: Frame Relay and Traffic Flow:

Frame Relay configuration

Subinterfaces and traffic shaping

Scalable routing and dial backup




Cisco BCRAN: Configuring Asynchronous Connections to a Central Site with Modems


Audience: Network administrators, network specialists, and technicians who configure and support remote access networks

Prerequisites: A knowledge of the Cisco IOS 11.3: ICRC curriculum; completion of the course Cisco BCRAN: Remote Access Network Solutions

Course aim: To introduce the student to modem operation and connections and to show the configuration methods for asynchronous connections on the router using modems



• discuss the implementation of modems in asynchronous connections

• explain modem operation, including speeds, compression, and modulation standards

• identify interface types and the signaling used to control modem communication

• illustrate DTE cable wiring and the cabling methods required to connect to specified ports on Cisco routers

• configure attached modems and asynchronous lines on a Cisco router

• outline how to use modem initialization strings and chat scripts to configure modem operation

• explain how to work with and edit the modemcap database

• set up the modem autoconfiguration functions of the Cisco router

• describe how to implement some basic troubleshooting relating to modem operation



Units in Cisco BCRAN: Configuring Asynchronous Connections to a Central Site with Modems:

Modem connections and operation

Modem configuration

Asynchronous connections

The central-site modem


Cisco BCRAN: Queuing and Compression




Course aim: To discuss the implementation of Cisco IOS queuing and compression features over wide area network (WAN) connections



• give an overview of router queuing

• describe how the various queuing options operate

• select the correct queuing option based on WAN connection requirements

• show the ability to configure fair, priority, and custom queuing between central and branch-site routers

• verify queuing operation across a WAN connection

• discuss how data compression is implemented to optimize WAN traffic

• give an overview of the different compression types used on Cisco routers



• show the ability to configure different compression types

• discuss issues that affect the choice of compression to be implemented

Units in Cisco BCRAN: Queuing and Compression:

Queuing operation I

Queuing operation II

Data compression on the WAN link


Cisco BCRAN: Optimizing DDR Operation




Course aim: To introduce the student to dial backup connections, the configuration of dialer profiles and rotary groups, and the operation of load sharing and balancing for routing protocols



• describe dial-on-demand routing and how it is implemented

• discuss dialer rotary groups

• show how dialer rotary groups are configured

• describe dialer profiles and how it operates with dialer interfaces

• configure dialer profiles and implement it on multiple dialer interfaces

• verify the operation of configured dialer profiles



• discuss the operation of dial backup connections

• explain the implementation of dial backup using dialer profiles

• configure dial backup for a Frame Relay link using ISDN as the backup line

• describe how load sharing and balancing are configured for routing protocols when the load backup feature is used

Units in Microsoft Solution Architectures: Solutions Life-Cycle Analysis Phase:

Dialer profiles

Rotary groups


Cisco BCRAN: Remote Access Network Solutions


Audience: Network administrators and technicians, who configure and support remote access networks

Prerequisites: The Cisco IOS 11.3: ICRC and Cisco IOS 11.3: ACRC curricula

Course aim: To introduce the student to the technologies and Cisco equipment that are used to build remote access networks



• explain the advantages and disadvantages of a variety of WAN connection types

• select the appropriate WAN connection types that address site-connection considerations

• select the Cisco equipment that will suit the specific needs of multiple sites that are connected by a WAN topology

• use Cisco tools to select the appropriate equipment for company sites that are interconnected by a WAN topology



• identify and explain how to connect Cisco 3640, 1600, and 700 series routers to Frame Relay, X.25, and ISDN networks

Units in Cisco BCRAN: Remote Access Network Solutions:

Remote access networking

Identifying site requirements

Assembling and cabling WAN components


Cisco BCRAN: The 700 Series Router



Prerequisites: The Cisco IOS 11.3: ICRC curriculum; all preceding courses in the Cisco: BCRAN curriculum

Course aim: To discuss the operation, installation, and configuration of Cisco 700 series routers



• give a brief overview of the Cisco 700 series router's hardware and software

• describe the features available for these routers and how they are implemented

• discuss the features of the Cisco IOS-700 release 4.x software and compare its configuration commands to those of a Cisco IOS-based router

• illustrate how to perform basic, optional, IP-routing, and DHCP configurations

• explain how to configure the router to operate as a DHCP server

• illustrate how to configure the router to operate as a DHCP relay agent

• configure the router for ISDN BRI connection to an access server



Units in Cisco BCRAN: The 700 Series Router:

Introduction to the 700 series

Configuration overview

Configuring the 700 series router


Cisco BCRAN: Using X.25 for Remote Access

Course duration: 2 hours



Course aim: To introduce the X.25 protocol, describe addressing and encapsulation, and explain how to configure X.25 routing



• discuss the X.25 protocol

• describe X.121 addressing and it's operation in a X.25 network

• evaluate the X.25 encapsulation method

• give a brief overview of virtual circuits

• explain the commands used to configure X.25 routing

• describe how to configure X.25 between two routers for a specific routing scenario

• configure X.25 SVC's and PVC's between two routers

Units in Cisco BCRAN: Using X.25 for Remote Access:

Introduction to X.25



X.25 configuration


Cisco IOS 11.3: OSPF Configuration in a Single Area


Audience: Network administrators, network specialists, and technicians who configure and support multiprotocol internetworks

Prerequisites: All the courses in the Cisco IOS 11.3: ICRC curriculum

Course aim: To teach the student about the use, operation, configuration, and verification of OSPF in a single area



• explain why OSPF is better than RIP in a large network

• explain how OSPF discovers, chooses, and maintains routes

• configure OSPF for operation in a single area

• verify OSPF configuration

Units in Cisco IOS 11.3: OSPF Configuration in a Single Area

DR and BDR election

Discovering and maintaining routes

Configuration in a single area




Cisco IOS 11.3: Advanced Bridging Options on Cisco Routers


Audience: Network administrators, network specialists, and technicians, who configure and support multiprotocol internetworks

Prerequisites: The Cisco IOS 11.3: ICRC curriculum

Course aim: To teach the student how to configure advanced bridging options on Cisco routers



• describe the operation and configuration of IRB, CRB, source-route transparent bridging (SRT), source-route translational bridging (SR/TLB), remote source-route bridging (RSRB), and data-link switching (DLSw)

• configure and monitor CRB

• configure SR/TLB

• configure RSRB

Units in Cisco IOS 11.3: Advanced Bridging Options on Cisco Routers:

IRB and CRB

Source-route transparent bridging

Source-route translational bridging

Remote source-route bridging

Data-link switching


Cisco IOS 11.3: AppleTalk Overview and Addressing on Cisco Routers

Course Duration: 4 Hours



Audience: Network administrators and technicians who configure and support

multiprotocol internetworks

Prerequisites: Some knowledge of data communications as covered in the courses

Cisco IOS 11.3: Internetworking Overview 1 and Cisco IOS 11.3:

Internetworking Overview II, an ability to configure Cisco routers

as covered in the course Cisco IOS 11.3: Router Configuration

Basics

Course Aim: To familiarize the student with AppleTalk protocols and Apple

Talk addressing on Cisco routers

Learning Objectives:


describe AppleTalk protocols as they relate to the OSI model identify the functions of AppleTalk at the OSI layers describe the entities in AppleTalk networks describe AppleTalk addressing configure AppleTalk interfaces

Course Incorporates: Test, hands-on exercises

Cisco IOS 11.3: Banyan VINES Configuration on Cisco Routers



Prerequisites: An ability to configure Cisco routers as covered in the course Cisco IOS 11.3: Router Configuration Basics



Course Aim: To enable the student to configure Banyan VINES on Cisco routers



outline the Banyan VINES protocol suite describe Banyan VINES addressing and routing configure Banyan VINES on Cisco routers test Banyan VINES configuration on a Cisco router


Cisco IOS 11.3: Customizing Dial-on-Demand Configuration on Cisco Routers



Prerequisites: All the courses in the Cisco IOS 11.3: ICRC curriculum and the course Cisco IOS 11.3: Dial-on-Demand Configuration on Cisco Routers

Course aim: To teach the student about dial backup, snapshot routing, and IPX spoofing operation, configuration, and verification



• explain how to configure dial backup

• discuss how to verify dial backup operation

• configure Multilink PPP

• outline the process of verifying Multilink PPP operation

• configure snapshot routing



• configure IPX spoofing

Units in Cisco IOS 11.3: Customizing Dial-on-Demand Configuration on Cisco Routers:

PPP options

Multilink PPP

Dial backup and snapshot routing


Cisco IOS 11.3: DECnet Configuration on Cisco Routers




Prerequisites: Some knowledge of data communications as covered in Cisco IOS 11.3: Internetworking Overview I and Cisco IOS 11.3:

Internetworking Overview II, an ability to configure routers as

covered in Cisco IOS 11.3: Router Configuration Basics

Course Aim: To enable the student to configure DECnet on Cisco routers



describe the DECnet protocols configure DECnet on Cisco routers test DECnet configuration on Cisco routers




Cisco IOS 11.3: Dial-on-Demand Configuration on Cisco Routers




Course aim: To teach the student the operation of integrated services digital network (ISDN) and dial-on-demand routing (DDR)



• describe the components that make up ISDN connectivity

• explain how to configure ISDN basic rate interface (BRI) and primary rate interface (PRI)

• configure legacy DDR

• configure dialer profiles

• verify DDR operation

Units in Cisco IOS 11.3: Dial-on-Demand Configuration on Cisco Routers:

Introduction to ISDN

Dial-on-demand operation

Dialer profiles


Cisco IOS 11.3: Frame Relay Configuration on Cisco Routers





Prerequisites: The course Cisco IOS 11.3: WAN Connections on Cisco Routers would be useful

Course Aim: To enable the student to configure Frame Relay on Cisco routers

Learning Objectives: After taking this course, the user should be able to

describe Cisco's implementation of the Frame Relay protocol discuss the key features of Frame Relay configure Frame Relay LMIs, maps, and subinterfaces on router interfaces monitor Frame Relay operation in the router


Cisco IOS 11.3: Implementing NLSP and IPXWAN




Course aim: To teach the student the concepts and operation of NLSP and IPXWAN



• describe the features and operation of NLSP and IPXWAN

• configure NLSP and IPXWAN on Cisco routers

• describe how route operation works with NLSP

• configure NLSP route aggregation between NLSP 1.1 areas

Units in Cisco IOS 11.3: Implementing NLSP and IPXWAN:

NLSP and IPXWAN operation

NLSP route aggregation



Mixed area route aggregation


Cisco IOS 11.3: Implementing BGP and Routing Optimization


Audience: Network administrators and technicians, who configure and support multiprotocol internetworks


Course aim: To teach the student how to connect to an Internet service provider (ISP) using Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and how to control routing-update traffic



• outline when to use BGP when connecting to an ISP

• describe techniques other than BGP that are used when connecting to an ISP

• select and configure different ways to control route-update traffic

• configure and verify route redistribution on Cisco routers

Units in Cisco IOS 11.3: Implementing BGP and Routing Optimization:

BGP and ISP connectivity

Controlling routing updates

Route redistribution configuration




Cisco IOS 11.3: Implementing Distance Vector Routing Protocols


Audience: Cost/Management accounting managers, power users, end users

and project team members

Prerequisites: A knowledge of the Windows graphical user interface, the SAP

R/3 system, and the specific management accounting procedures of

the student's organization

Course aim: To provide the student with an overall view of the management

accounting functionality in R/3


After taking this course, the student should be able to

outline the functions of the Management Accounting module explain how Management Accounting integrates with other modules in R/3 describe the planning function of Management Accounting R/3 explain how to generate reports in the Management Accounting module

outline how to create postings in Management Accounting


Cisco IOS 11.3: Implementing Enhanced IGRP on Cisco Routers




Course aim: To teach the student the concepts and operation of Enhanced IGRP





• describe Enhanced IGRP features and operation

• configure Enhanced IGRP

• verify Enhanced IGRP operation

Units in Cisco IOS 11.3: Implementing Enhanced IGRP on Cisco Routers:

Enhanced IGRP concepts

Configuring IP Enhanced IGRP

Configuring Enhanced IGRP for IPX

Configuring AppleTalk Enhanced IGRP


Cisco IOS 11.3: Implementing Routing for AppleTalk on Cisco Routers



Prerequisites: An ability to configure Cisco routers as covered in the Course Cisco IOS 11.3: Router Configuration Basics; an understanding of AppleTalk protocols and AppleTalk address assignment on Cisco routers as covered in the course Cisco IOS 11.3: AppleTalk Overview and Addressing on Cisco Routers

Course Aim: To enable the student to configure AppleTalk routing on Cisco routers





outline the protocols that AppleTalk uses to transmit packets and routing information across a network configure and monitor AppleTalk routing


Cisco IOS 11.3: Internetworking Overview I



Prerequisites: A basic knowledge of data-networking technologies

Course aim: To introduce the student to the layered network model



identify why the computer industry uses three-layer model identify the functions of each layer of the OSI model explain what is meant by encapsulation describe common networking technologies




Cisco IOS 11.3: Internetworking Overview II



Prerequisites: The preceding course in this curriculum, Cisco IOS 11.3: Internetworking Overview 1

Course aim: To introduce the student to routing technologies



describe some common networking protocols explain routing components describe the two basic activities of routers: path determination and switching describe how routers use network addresssing differentiate between routed and routing protocols explain static and dynamic routing


Cisco IOS 11.3: IPX Overview and Addressing on Cisco Routers




Prerequisites: The course Cisco IOS 3.11: Router Configuration Basics

Course aim: To familiarize the student with Cisco router configuration in a



Novell NetWare environment



describe the Novell IPX protocol stack describe the key features of Novell IPX explain how the Novell IPX Protocol is enabled outline how to configure Novell IPX interfaces outline how to monitor Novell IPX operation on a router


CISCO IOS 11.3: Large-Scale OSPF Networking



Prerequisites: All the courses in the Cisco IOS 11.3: ICRC curriculum, as well as the course Cisco IOS 11.3: OSPF Configuration in a Single Area

Course aim: To teach the student about the use, operation, configuration, and verification of OSPF across multiple areas



• describe the issues that arise with interconnecting multiple areas and how OSPF addresses these

• explain the difference between the possible types of areas, routers, and LSAs

• configure a multiarea OSPF network

• verify OSPF operation

Units in CISCO IOS 11.3: Large-Scale OSPF Networking

Hierarchical routing with OSPF



OSPF multiarea operation

Configuring OSPF multiarea operation




Cisco IOS 11.3: Managing IP Traffic on Cisco Routers




Course aim: To introduce the Cisco IOS software features used to reduce unwanted traffic, control access, and enable queuing in IP networks.



• configure IP standard access lists

• define IP extended access lists

• describe how to configure IP helper addresses to manage broadcasts

• outline the need for queuing in a large network

• assess weighted fair queuing

• evaluate priority queuing

• analyze custom queuing

Units in Cisco IOS 11.3: Managing IP Traffic on Cisco Routers:

Managing IP traffic

Helper addresses

Queue configuration




Cisco IOS 11.3: Managing IPX and AppleTalk Traffic on Cisco Routers




Course aim: To teach the student how to configure Cisco routers for managing IPX and AppleTalk traffic



• describe IPX/SPX traffic management issues

• configure IPX access lists

• configure IP tunnels to connect IPX networks

• configure AppleTalk access lists

• configure AppleTalk zone filters

Units in Cisco IOS 11.3: Managing IPX and AppleTalk Traffic on Cisco Routers:

Managing IPX

Managing AppleTalk traffic


Cisco IOS 11.3: Managing Traffic and Access




Prerequisites: The previous courses in this curriculum



Course Aim: To enable the student to configure basic and extended access lists

as a means to control network traffic



configure basic and extended access lists to filter IP traffic configure IPX access lists and SAP filters to control basic NetWare traffic configure cable-range access lists and zone filters to control basic AppleTalk traffic configure Banyan VINES access lists configure DECnet access lists monitor and verify selected access list operations

Course Incorporates: Test,hands-on exercises.

Cisco IOS 11.3: Scalable Internetworking


Audience: Network administrators, network specialists, and technicians who configure and support multiprotocol internetworks.


Course aim: To describe the requirements of a scalable internetwork



• explain what is meant by a scalable internetwork

• describe Cisco IOS features that are used for scalable internetworking

• state the key information that routers need to route data

• compare routing protocols

• explain what is meant by hierarchical addressing



• describe how route summarization is used

Units in Cisco IOS 11.3: Scalable Internetworking:

Scalable networks

Routing fundamentals

Hierarchical addressing

Route summarization

Course incorporates: Exercise, Tests

Cisco IOS 11.3: TCP/IP Addressing and Cisco Routers





Cisco IOS 11.3: Internetworking Overview I and Cisco IOS 11.3:

Internetworking Overview II

Course Aim: To describe the TCP/IP protocol suite and show how IP addressing

is configured on Cisco routers



describe TCP/IP as it relates to the OSI model identify the functions of the TCP/IP application, transport, and network layers describe the different classes of IP addresses



outline how to define subnet masks explain how to plan address assignments


Cisco IOS 11.3: TCP/IP Routing Protocols and Cisco Routers




Prerequisites: A knowledge of TCP/IP as covered in Cisco IOS 11.3: TCP/IP Addressing and Cisco Routers; an ability to configure Cisco routers as covered in Cisco IOS 11.3: Router Configuration Basics

Course Aim: To give the student an understanding of IP routing concepts and

their implementation on Cisco routers



describe static, default, and dynamic routing explain the importance of scalability discuss the use of hierarchical addressing outline the use of route summarization using classless and classful routing



Cisco IOS 11.3: Transparent and Source-Route Bridging on Cisco Routers




Course aim: To teach the student how to configure and monitor transparent and source-route bridging on Cisco routers



• define various bridging types and describe when to use each

• describe transparent bridging operation

• configure transparent bridging

• describe source-route bridging

• configure source-route bridging

Units in Cisco IOS 11.3: Transparent and Source-Route Bridging on Cisco Routers:

Bridging techniques

Transparent bridging

Source-route bridging


Cisco IOS 11.3: WAN Connections on Cisco Routers







Cisco IOS 3.11: Internetworking Overview I and Cisco IOS 3.11:

Internetworking Overview II

Course aim: To introduce the student to WAN services and technologies



distinguish between the types of serial connection on WANs and describe the attributes of each describe how WAN communications work configure a point-to-point serial connection with CHAP authentication


Cisco IOS 11.3: WAN Connectivity and Cisco Routers


Audience: Network administrators, network specialists, and technicians,who configure and support



Course aim: To describe scalable WAN networking



• describe various WAN technologies

• outline the main serial encapsulation protocols

• explain various compression techniques used on serial lines



• configure T1/E1 links

• describe SMDS networking

• configure SMDS on Cisco routers

Units in Cisco IOS 11.3: WAN Connectivity and Cisco Routers

Scalability features for WANs

Serial encapsulation protocols

Serial compression and channelized T1/EI

SMDS configuration


Cisco IOS 11.3: X.25 Configuration on Cisco Routers




Prerequisites: A knowledge of WAN services and technologies as covered in the

course Cisco IOS 11.3: WAN Connections

Course Aim: To enable the student to configure a Cisco router to support X.25 routing



describe the X.25 protocol specify an X.25 encapsulation type to be used on a serial line



assign X.121 addresses configure the router to convert higher-level addresses to X.121 addresses explain how to verify X.121 configuration on a router


Cisco IOS 11.3: Router Configuration Basics




Prerequisites: Some knowledge of data communications as covered in Cisco IOS

11.3: Internetworking Overview I and Cisco IOS 11.3: Internetworking Overview II

Course Aim: To give the student a foundation in configuring Cisco routers



log into and out of a Cisco router use context-sensitive help and editing features describe configuration components and router modes use commands to examine router elements describe the startup sequence and use the setup mode manage configuration files load Cisco IOS from various sources use the AutoInstall procedure to configure data




Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals


Audience: Network administrators and technicians, who configure and support multiprotocol internetworks

Prerequisites: A knowledge of data communications as covered in the courses Cisco IOS 11.3: Internetworking Overview I and Cisco IOS 11.3: Internetworking Overview II

Course aim: To describe LAN switching and show how it is used to improve network performance



• discuss the causes of and possible solutions to network congestion

• outline LAN switching operation

• describe the Cisco range of LAN switches

• describe what is meant by a VLAN

• configure Cisco switches

Units in Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals:

Improving network performance

LAN switching

Cisco switches

VLAN configuration


cisco bcmsn: campus networks

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