ARCH - Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures
Course objectives
Upon completing this course, the delegate will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Introduce the Cisco Network Architectures for the Enterprise and explain how this concept addresses enterprise network needs for performance, scalability, and availability
- Describe how the Cisco Network Architectures for the Enterprise can be used as a framework for designing enterprise networks
- Create conceptual, intermediate, and detailed enterprise campus network designs
- Create conceptual, intermediate, and detailed enterprise data center designs
- Create conceptual, intermediate, and detailed enterprise edge and remote infrastructure designs
- Create conceptual, intermediate, and detailed network service designs for security considerations
- Create conceptual, intermediate, and detailed VPN designs
prerequisites
Before taking the ARCH v2.1 course, delegates should be familiar with internetworking technologies, Cisco products, and Cisco IOS features.
To gain the prerequisite skills and knowledge, Cisco strongly recommends knowledge of Cisco CCNA®, Cisco CCDA, Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE), and Implementing Cisco Switched Networks (SWITCH) content:
- The recommended courses for CCNA are the Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 1 (ICND1) and Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 2 (ICND2) courses.
- The recommended course for CCDA is Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN).
- The recommended course for the ROUTE exam is Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE).
- The recommended course for the SWITCH exam is Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH).
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ARSFE - Advanced Routing and Switching for Field Engineers
course objectives
Upon completing this course, the delegate will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Define advanced capabilities of Cisco routers and switches, and list the hardware platforms that implement the advanced technologies
- Securely manage Cisco network devices and monitor the network using Syslog, NTP, and NetFlow services
- Configure Layer 2 and Layer 3 high availability on Cisco routers and switches, including hardware and software redundancy on modular switches
- Configure and troubleshoot MPLS VPNs
prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a delegate must have before attending this course are as follows:
- CCNP or equivalent knowledge and skills in Cisco routing and switching technologies
- Prerequisite courses:
- Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
- Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
- Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW)
- Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT)
- MPLS knowledge equivalent to the CCIP level—prerequisite course: Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS)
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BGP - Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers
course objectives
Upon completing this course, the delegate will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot basic BGP to enable interdomain routing in a network scenario with multiple domains
- Use BGP policy controls to influence the route selection process with minimal impact on BGP route processing in a network scenario where you must support connections to multiple ISPs
- Use BGP attributes to influence the route selection process in a network scenario where you must support multiple connections
- Complete the correct BGP configuration to successfully connect the customer network to the Internet in a network scenario in which multiple connections must be implemented
- Configure the service provider network to behave as a transit AS in a typical implementation with multiple BGP connections to other autonomous systems
- Enable route reflection and confederations as possible solutions to BGP scaling issues in a typical service provider network with multiple BGP connections to other autonomous systems
- Use available BGP tools and features to optimize the scalability of the BGP routing protocol in a typical BGP network
prerequisites
The knowledge and skills a delegate must have before attending this course are as follows:
- Successful completion of Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
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DESGN - Desgining for Cisco Internetwork Solutions
course objectives
Upon completing this course, the delegate will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Discuss methodology in network design
- Describe how to structure and modularize the network design using the Cisco Network Architectures for the Enterprise
- Design the enterprise campus, and describe the architectural approach to the data center and virtualization market
- Design the enterprise edge and remote modules as needed
- Design a network addressing plan and select suitable routing protocols for a given network design
- Evaluate security solutions for the network
- Discuss voice and video networking considerations in the enterprise network design
- Recommend a design for a basic wireless solution
prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a delegate must have before attending this course are as follows:
- Cisco CCNA level of knowledge and Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH) level of knowledge are strongly recommended for students attending the DESGN course.
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ICND1 - Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1
course objectives
Upon completing this course, the delegate will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Describe how networks function, identifying major components, functions of network components, and the OSI reference model
- Using the host-to-host packet delivery process, describe issues that are related to increasing traffic on an Ethernet LAN and identify switched LAN technology solutions to Ethernet networking issues
- Describe the reasons for extending the reach of a LAN, and the methods that can be used, with a focus on RF wireless access
- Describe the reasons for connecting networks with routers, and how routed networks transmit data through using TCP/IP
- Describe the function of WANs and the major devices of WANs, and configure PPP encapsulation, static and dynamic routing, and PAT and RIP routing
- Use the CLI to discover neighbors on the network and manage router startup and configuration
prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a delegate must have before attending this course are as follows:
- Basic computer literacy
- Basic Microsoft Windows navigation skills
- Basic Internet usage skills
- Basic email usage skills
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ICND2 - Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2
course objectives
Upon completing this course, the delegate will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Review how to configure and troubleshoot a small network
- Expand a small-sized, switched LAN to a medium-sized LAN with multiple switches, supporting VLANs, trunking, and spanning tree
- Describe routing concepts as they apply to a medium-sized network and discuss considerations when implementing routing on the network
- Configure, verify, and troubleshoot OSPF
- Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP
- Determine how to apply ACLs based on network requirements, and configure, verify, and troubleshoot ACLs on a medium-sized network
- Describe when to use NAT or PAT on a medium-sized network and configure NAT or PAT on routers, and explain IPv6 addressing and configure IPv6 in a Cisco router
- Identify and implement the appropriate WAN technology that is based on network requirements
prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a delegate must have before attending this course are as follows:
- Basic computer literacy
- Basic Microsoft Windows navigation skills
- Basic Internet usage skills
- Basic email usage skills
- Skills and knowledge equivalent to those learned in Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1)
- The ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot a small network
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IP6FD - IPv6 Fundamentals, Design and Deployment
course objectives
Upon completing this course, the delegate will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Describe the factors that led to the development of IPv6, and the possible uses of this new IP structure
- Describe the structure of the IPv6 address format, how IPv6 interacts with data link layer technologies, and how IPv6 is supported in Cisco IOS Software
- Describe the nature of changes to DNS and DHCP to support IPv6, and how networks can be renumbered using both services
- Understand the updates to IPv4 routing protocols needed to support IPv6 topologies
- Understand multicast concepts and IPv6 multicast specifics
- Describe IPv6 transition mechanisms and which methods will be most effective in your network
- Describe security issues, how security for IPv6 is different than for IPv4, and emerging practices for IPv6-enabled networks
- Describe the standards bodies that define IPv6 address allocation, as well as one of the leading IPv6 deployment issues, multihoming
- Describe the deployment strategies that service providers are facing when deploying IPv6
- Describe case studies for enterprise, service provider, branch, and access networks
prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a delegate must have before attending this course are as follows:
- Cisco CCNA® certification:
- Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1 (ICND1)
- Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 2 (ICND2)
- Understanding of networking and routing (on Cisco CCNP® level, but no formal certification is required).
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system
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MCAST - Implementing Advanced Cisco IP Multicast
course objectives
Upon completing this course, the delegate will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Introduce IP multicast services, to evaluate the functional model of IP multicasting and the technologies present in IP multicasting, acknowledge IP multicast benefits and associated caveats, and determine various types of multicast applications in order to understand the IP multicast conceptual model and its implementation prerequisites
- Identify IP multicast issues on a data link layer, explain the methods of mapping network layer multicast addresses to data link layer addresses, and list the mechanisms for constraining multicast streams in a LAN environment
- Introduce Protocol Independent Multicast sparse mode (PIM-SM) as the most current scalable IP multicast routing protocol to learn the principles of protocol operation and details, become familiar with the determinism built into sparse mode multicast protocols, and configure and deploy PIM-SM in complex IP multicast network deployments
- Review RP distribution solutions, recognize the drawbacks of manual RP configuration, become familiar with the Auto-Rendezvous Point (Auto-RP) and the bootstrap router (BSR) mechanisms, and introduce the concept of Anycast RP that works in combination with the Multicast Source Discovery Protocol (MSDP)
- Recognize the drawbacks of the PIM-SM and introduce two extensions to provide possible solutions; learn about mechanics of the Source Specific Multicast (SSM) and bidirectional mode of PIM-SM in order to configure and deploy SSM and bidirectional mode of the PIM-SM in a large service provider network
- Explain basic concepts of Multiprotocol BGP (MP-BGP) and its use in the IP multicast environment, apply steps that are associated with configuring MP-BGP with Address Family Identifier (AFI) syntax to support IP multicast in the interdomain environment
- Configure and deploy MSDP in the interdomain environment
- Introduce solutions to mitigate security issues in the IP multicast network. Examine and implement suitable virtual private network (VPN) technologies, such as Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) with IP Security (IPsec) and Group Encrypted Transport (GET) VPN
- Describe the process of monitoring and maintaining multicast high-availability operations, introduce the PIM triggered join feature, and describe how load splitting IP multicast traffic over Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP) works
- After gaining the knowledge of multicast and multicast-related technologies in the previous modules, you will be faced and challenged with three real-life scenarios for multicast applications You will be able to answer to and design multicast-related application and network solutions in customer and service provider networks
prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a delegate must have before attending this course are as follows:
- Work experience and configuration skills for Cisco routers and LAN switches
- Cisco CCNA® certification:
- Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 1 (ICND1)
- Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 2 (ICND2)
- Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
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MPLS - Implementing Cisco MPLS
course objectives
Upon completing this course, the delegate will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Describe the features of MPLS
- Describe how MPLS labels are assigned and distributed
- Configure and troubleshoot frame-mode MPLS on Cisco IOS platforms
- Describe the MPLS peer-to-peer architecture and explain the routing and packet-forwarding model in this architecture
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot VPN operations
- Describe how the MPLS VPN model can be used to implement managed services and Internet access
- Describe the various Internet access implementations that are available and the benefits and drawbacks of each model
- Describe the tasks and commands that are necessary to implement MPLS TE
prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a delegate must have before attending this course include the following:
- Cisco CCNA® certification or the equivalent level of working knowledge and experience
- Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks
- Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers
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MPLST - Implementing Cisco MPLS Engineering & Other Features
course objectives
Upon completing this course, the delegate will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Identify the MPLS peer-to-peer architecture and explain label allocation, routing update distribution, and packet forwarding as they relate to this architecture
- Use the Cisco IOS commands that are required to successfully configure, monitor, and troubleshoot service provider support using the MPLS Carrier Supporting Carrier service
- Identify the MPLS Traffic Engineering architecture and explain how MPLS implements traffic engineering, establishes the constraint-based path, and assigns traffic to traffic trunks
- Use the Cisco IOS commands that are required to successfully configure, monitor, and troubleshoot MPLS Traffic Engineering
- Use the Cisco IOS commands that are required to successfully implement a defined SLA using MPLS QoS services
- Use the Cisco IOS commands that are required to successfully configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Layer 2 services using the Any Transport over MPLS service
- Use the Cisco IOS commands that are required to successfully configure, monitor, and troubleshoot IPv6 support in an MPLS environment
prerequisites
The prerequisite for delegates who wish to participate in this course are:
- CCIP certification or an equivalent level of working knowledge and experience.
- Practical experience with deploying and operating networks that are based on Cisco network devices and Cisco IOS software is strongly recommended.
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QOS - Implementing Cisco Quality of Service
course objectives
Upon completing this course, the delegate will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Explain the need to implement QoS and explain methods for implementing and managing QoS
- Identify and describe different models used for ensuring QoS in a network and explain key QoS mechanisms used to implement the models
- Explain the use of MQC and Cisco AutoQoS to implement QoS on the network
- Classify and mark network traffic to implement a policy defining QoS requirements
- Use Cisco QoS queuing mechanisms to manage network congestion
- Use Cisco QoS congestion avoidance mechanisms to reduce the effects of congestion on the network
- Use Cisco QoS traffic policing and traffic shaping mechanisms to effectively limit the rate of network traffic
- Use Cisco link efficiency mechanisms to improve the bandwidth efficiency of low-speed WAN links
- Select the most appropriate QoS mechanisms for providing QoS using Cisco “best practices” in service provider and enterprise networks
prerequisites
The knowledge and skills a delegate must have before attending this course include the following:
- Completion of Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices (ICND) or Cisco CCNA® certification
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ROUTE - Implementing Cisco IP Routing
course objectives
Upon completing this course, the delegate will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Plan and document the configuration and verification of routing protocols and their optimization in enterprise networks
- Identify the technologies, components, and metrics of EIGRP that are used to implement and verify EIGRP routing in diverse, large-scale internetworks that are based on requirements
- Identify, analyze, and match OSPF multiarea routing functions and benefits for routing efficiencies in network operations to implement and verify OSPF routing in a complex enterprise network
- Implement and verify a redistribution solution in a multiprotocol network that uses Cisco IOS Software features to control path selection and provides a loop-free topology according to a given network design and requirements
- Evaluate common network performance issues and identify the tools that are needed to provide Layer 3 path control that uses Cisco IOS Software features to control the path
- Implement and verify a Layer 3 solution using BGP to connect an enterprise network to a service provider
prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a delegate must have before attending this course are as follows:
- Knowledge and skill level equal to Cisco CCNA® certification.
- In addition to knowledge and skill level equal to CCNA certification, it is recommended that the delegate have practical experience in installing, operating, and maintaining Cisco routers and switches in an enterprise environment.
- Knowledge of and experience with the implementation and verification of enterprise routing and switching technologies as offered by the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) and Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) courses, or equivalent skills and knowledge.
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RSSSE - Routing & Switching for Systems Engineers
course objectives
Upon completing this course, the delegate will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Assess complex technical and business requirements of the customer that influence the selection of a network solution
- Identify advanced technology requirements of the customer and start selecting the relevant Cisco solutions
- Describe and identify the capabilities of Cisco routing and switching solutions
- Design a solution that encompasses the features of advanced routing and switching to meet customer requirements
prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a delegate must have before attending this course are as follows:
- CCNP or equivalent knowledge and skills in Cisco routing and switching technologies
- Prerequisite courses:
- Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
- Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
- Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW)
- Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT)
- CCDA or equivalent experience in designing network solutions—prerequisite course:
- Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN)
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SWITCH - Implementing Cisco Switched Networks
course objectives
Upon completing this course, the delegate will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Analyze campus network designs
- Implement VLANs in a network campus
- Implement spanning tree
- Implement inter-VLAN routing in a campus network
- Implement a highly available network
- Implement high-availability technologies and techniques using multilayer switches in a campus environment
- Implement security features in a switched network
- Integrate WLANs into a campus network
- Accommodate voice and video in campus networks
prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a delegate must have before attending this course are as follows:
- Knowledge and experience equivalent to having attended the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) and Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) courses.
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TSHOOT - Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks
course objectives
Upon completing this course, the delegate will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Plan and document the most commonly performed maintenance functions in complex enterprise networks
- Develop a troubleshooting process to identify and resolve problems in complex enterprise networks
- Select tools that best support specific troubleshooting and maintenance processes in large, complex enterprise networks
- Practice maintenance procedures and fault resolution in switching-based environments
- Practice maintenance procedures and fault resolution in routing-based environments
- Practice maintenance procedures and fault resolution in a secure infrastructure
- Troubleshoot and maintain integrated, complex enterprise networks
prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a delegate must have before attending this course are as follows:
- Cisco CCNA® certification
- Knowledge of and experience with the implementation and verification of enterprise routing and switching technologies as offered by the Implementing Cisco Switched Networks (SWITCH) and Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE) courses or equivalent skills and knowledge.
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