Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)

The BSMSN 3.0 course is recommended training for individuals seeking certification as a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). In this course, students will learn how to create an efficient and expandable enterprise network by installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting network infrastructure equipment (especially Catalyst Multilayer Switches) according to the Campus Infrastructure module in the Enterprise Composite Network model. The campus switched network includes converged IP data, IPC (voice), and Airspace WLAN (Wireless) connectivity.

Intended Audience
The primary audiences for Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks are:

Network administrators and technicians who are responsible for implementing or troubleshooting a multilayer switched network in an enterprise environment.
CCNP and CCDP candidates

Course Content

Designing a Network Using the Campus Infrastructure Module
Describing the Campus Infrastructure Module
Deploying Technology in the Campus Infrastructure Module
Defining VLANS
Implementing vlans
Supporting Multiple VLANs on a Single Trunk
Propagating VLAN Information with VTP
Implementing Spanning Tree
Defining the Spanning Tree Protocol
Maintaining and Configuring STP
Configuring PortFast
Guarding against Rogue STP Root Bridges
Configuring UplinkFast
Configuring BackboneFast
Configuring EtherChannel
Enhancing Spanning Tree
Troubleshooting Spanning Tree
Preventing STP Forwarding Loops
Implementing RSTP
Implementing MST
Implementing Multilayer Switching
Describing Routing Between VLANs
Deploying CEF-Based Multilayer Switching
Enabling Routing Between VLANs on a Multilayer Switch
Implementing Redundancy in the Routing Layer
Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with HSRP
Optimizing HSRP
Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with VRRP and GLBP
Implementing Hardware and Software Redundancy on Modular Switches
Designing High Availability in a Multilayer Switch
Minimizing Service Loss and Data Theft in a Switched Network
Understanding Switch Security Issues
Mitigating VLAN Attacks
Mitigating Spoof Attacks
Implementing AAA
Defending Network Switches
Configuring Campus Switches to Support Voice and Video Applications
Accommodating Voice Traffic on Campus Switches
Configuring IP Multicast
Optimising and securing multilayer switched networks
Optimizing multilayer switched networks
Securing multilayer switched networks
Understanding Metro Ethernet
Examining metro Ethernet connectivity services and Layer 1 transport options
Examining metro Ethernet tunneling

Skills

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Use the Campus Infrastructure module of the Enterprise Composite Network Model to deploy an efficient and expandable enterprise network
Define VLANs to segment network traffic and manage network utilization
Implement STP to accelerate network traffic convergence in Layer 2
Troubleshoot spanning tree, and identify enhancements provided by RSTP and MST
Implement multilayer switching to enable higher data throughput between isolated VLANs
Implement redundancy in the routing layer to improve and ensure end-to-end availability of network services
Secure switches in the Campus Infrastructure module against data theft and service loss in the event of network compromise
Configure the campus switches to optimize traffic flow when voice, video, and data applications traverse a single converged network

Prerequisites

To fully benefit from BCMSN, students must have the following prerequisite skills and knowledge:

Basic router configuration
Basic switch configuration
Basic VLAN configuration
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) configuration
Basic trunking configuration
Standard access list configuration
Note: These topics are covered in the Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) course. A student enrolled in the Cisco Career Certification program must be a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) prior to taking this course. Students not seeking certification still must complete the prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.

Certification
This course is recommended as preparation for exam(s):

642-812

BCMSN is part of the CCNP and CCDP Certification Paths