The Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) students will learn how to create an efficient and expandable enterprise network by installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting network infrastructure equipment according to the Campus Infrastructure module in the Enterprise Composite Network model.

BCMSN enables learners to improve traffic flow, reliability, redundancy, security and performance for LAN switching that is self-supported or transported via a service provider. The purpose of this course is to enable a learner to achieve a mid-career professional-level competency.

The course contains eight modules and 14 lab exercises/case studies. Hands-on lab exercises allow the learner to practice configuration and troubleshooting knowledge and to acquire the skills necessary to configure Cisco Multilayer Switches in enterprise campus networks. Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to select and implement the appropriate Cisco IOS services required to build a scalable, switched network.

Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) is part of the recommended learning path for students seeking the Cisco Certified Internetworking Professional (CCIP), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP), and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certifications.

Prerequisites

To fully benefit from this course, it is recommended that you have the following prerequisite skills and knowledge:

• Networking terms, numbering schemes, and topologies
• Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model
• Operating and configuring a Cisco switch and router
• TCP/IP stack and configuring IP addresses
• IP subnetting
• Routing protocol operation
• Using, implementing, and configuring static and default routes
• Interpreting the contents, entries, and indicators from a Cisco routing table
• Filtering traffic with standard and extended access lists
• Verifying basic router configurations using show and debug command output
• Verifying basic switch configurations using show command output
• Completion of Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies (INTRO) is recommended
• Completion of Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) is recommended

Associated Certifications

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for the following audience:

• Network Designers
• Network Administrators
• Network Engineers
• Network Managers
• Systems Engineers
• Sales Support Engineers
• Network technicians who are responsible for implementing and troubleshooting complex switched network environments.
• Cisco Channel Partner/Resellers
• CCIP, CCNP and CCDP candidates
• CCIE Routing and Switching candidates

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Use the Campus Infrastructure module of the Enterprise Composite Network model to design an efficient and expandable enterprise network.
• Define VLANs to segment network traffic and manage network utilization.
• Implement the spanning tree protocol to accelerate network traffic Layer 2 convergence.
• Troubleshoot Spanning Tree and migrate from the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) to Rapid Spanning Tree (RST) and Multiple Spanning Tree (MST) to increase the speed of the recalculation of the spanning tree when a Layer 2 network topology changes.
• Implement multilayer switching to enable higher-data throughput communication between isolated VLANs.
• Implement redundancy in the routing layer to improve and ensure end-to-end availability of network services.
• Introduce Wireless LANs (WLANs), explain the differences between wired and wireless LANs, describe WLAN topologies, and implement Cisco WLAN solutions.
• Secure devices in their Campus Infrastructure module networks against service loss and data theft.
• Configure their campus switches to control multiple traffic types, such as voice, video, and data.

Course Outline

1. Network Requirements
   1. Introducing Campus Networks
2. Defining VLANs
   1. Implementing Best Practices for VLAN Topologies
   2. Implementing VLANs
   3. Implementing Trunks
   4. Propagating VLAN Configurations with VTP
   5. Correcting Common VLAN Configuration Errors
3. Implementing Spanning Tree
   1. Describing the STP
   2. Implementing RSTP
   3. Implementing MSTP
   4. Configuring Link Aggregation with EtherChannel
4. Implementing Inter-VLAN Routing
   1. Describing Routing Between VLANs
   2. Enabling Routing Between VLANs on a Multilayer Switch
   3. Deploying CEF-Based Multilayer Switching
5. Implementing High Availability in a Campus Environment
   1. Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with HSRP
   2. Optimizing HSRP
   3. Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with VRRP and GLBP
6. Wireless LANs
   1. Introducing WLANs
   2. Describing WLAN Topologies
   3. Explaining WLAN Technology and Standards
   4. Configuring Cisco WLAN Clients
   5. Implementing WLANs
   6. Configuring WLANs
7. Configuring Campus Switches to Support Voice
   1. Planning for Implementation of Voice in a Campus Network
   2. Accommodating Voice Traffic on Campus Switches
8. Minimizing Service Loss and Data Theft in a Campus Network
   1. Understanding Switch Security Issues
   2. Protecting Against VLAN Attacks
   3. Protecting Against Spoof Attacks
   4. Describing STP Security Mechanisms
   5. Preventing STP Forwarding Loops
   6. Securing Network Switches