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Module 1: Campus Networks and Design Models

Module Overview |

1.1

Overview of a Campus Network

1.1.1 | Traditional campus networks
1.1.2 | Issues with traditional campus network designs
1.1.3 | Traditional 80/20 rule of network traffic
1.1.4 | The new 20/80 rule of network traffic
1.1.5 | Key requirements of the evolving campus structure
1.1.6 | Evolving campus structure

1.2

Key Characteristics of Various Switching Technologies

1.2.1 | Overview
1.2.2 | Layer 2 switching
1.2.3 | Layer 3 switching
1.2.4 | Layer 4 switching
1.2.5 | Multilayer switching
1.2.6 | Quality of Service (QoS)
1.2.7 | Multicast
1.2.8 | Hierarchical design model for campus networks

1.3

Building-Block Approach

1.3.1 | The switch block
1.3.2 | Scaling the switch block
1.3.3 | Building the core block
1.3.4 | Layer 2 and 3 backbone scaling
1.3.5 | Advantages of the building-block approach
1.3.6 | Small campus networks
1.3.7 | Medium campus networks
1.3.8 | Large campus networks

1.4

Basic Configuration of the Switch

1.4.1 | Cabling the switch block
1.4.2 | Connecting to the console port
1.4.3 | Connecting an Ethernet port
1.4.4 | Clearing a configuration
1.4.5 | Setting a password
1.4.6 | Naming the switch
1.4.7 | Configure the switch for remote access
1.4.8 | Identifying individual ports
1.4.9 | Defining link speed and line mode on a switch

1.5

Important IOS Features

1.5.1 | Command-line recall
1.5.2 | Using the help feature
1.5.3 | Password recovery
1.5.4 | Setting an IDLE timeout
1.5.5 | Verifying connectivity
1.5.6 | Backup and restoration of a configuration using a TFTP server
1.5.7 | HTTP access to the switch

1.6

Hands-on Lab Exercises

1.6.1 | Catalyst 2950T and 3550 series basic setup
1.6.2 | Catalyst 2950T and 3550 configuration and IOS files
1.6.3 | Catalyst 2950T and 3550 series password recovery
1.6.4 | Fluke Network Inspector
1.6.5 | Fluke Protocol Expert

Module Summary |
Module Quiz |

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