Book DescriptionCisco authorized self-study book for CCNP switching foundation learning
Prepare for the CCNP BCMSN exam 642-811 with a Cisco authorized self-study guide. This book teaches you how to:
Configure basic parameters for Catalyst switches, including SSH, system host name, and IP address management in both Cisco IOS and Cisco CatOS
Employ private VLANs, VTP, and 802.1Q trunking in Cisco multilayer switched networks
Deploy 802.1D, 802.1D-2004, 802.1s, and 802.1w STP and utilize advanced spanning-tree features such as UplinkFast and root guard
Enable Layer 2 features such as including aggressive-mode UDLD, CDP, and Jumbo Ethernet Frames
Deploy Inter-VLAN routing
Implement QoS on Catalyst switches at Layers 2 and 3
Enable Layer 2 and Layer 3 multicasting features such as IGMP snooping
Employ VRRP, HSRP, and Supervisor Engine redundancy for high availability
Describe the requirements for IP telephony in multilayer switched networks
Implement control plane and data plane security features such as 802.1X and DHCP snooping
Deploy Ethernet over long distances with Metro Ethernet solutions such as DWDM and CDWM
CCNP Self-Study: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN), Third Edition, is a Cisco® authorized, self-paced learning tool for CCNP® switching foundation learning. This book provides you with the knowledge needed to build scalable multilayer switched networks, to create and deploy a global intranet, and to implement basic troubleshooting techniques in environments that use Cisco multilayer switches for client hosts and services. By reading this book, you will learn how to improve traffic flow, reliability, redundancy, performance, and security for Layer 2 and Layer 3 switched networks.
This comprehensive book provides detailed information and easy-to-grasp tutorials on design, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting of modern multilayer switched networks. This book introduces Cisco Catalyst® switching architectures, including Cisco Express Fowarding, ternary content addressable memory (TCAM), and the Cisco 6500, 4500, 3750, 3550, and 2950 series of switches. The book places an emphasis on configuring Cisco Catalyst switches with Cisco IOS® Software, with many chapters covering both Cisco IOS and Cisco CatOS. You will also learn about emerging technologies such as multicasting, security, IP telephony, storage area networking, and quality of service (QoS) as additions to the campus network design. The book concludes with a discussion of troubleshooting methodologies and tools. Each chapter opens with a list of objectives to help focus your study. Lab exercises are offered throughout to help illuminate theoretical concepts. Each chapter concludes with a summary of key concepts as well as review questions to reinforce your understanding.
This revision to the popular second edition is fully updated to include designs using new Catalyst products, references to the Catalyst 6500 Sup720, security updates throughout the entire book as well as added coverage of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) snooping, Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) inspection, ARP throttling, revised metro coverage, and new discussions on voice virtual LANs (VLAN) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP).
CCNP Self-Study: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN), Third Edition, is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco Systems® that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction to Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks
Hardware-Switching and Software-Switching Terminology
Multilayer Switching Overview
Understanding Layers 2, 3, 4, and 7 Switching Terminology
Layer 2 Switching In-Depth
Layer 3 Switching In-Depth
Multilayer Switching
Enterprise Composite Network Model for Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks
The Cisco AVVID Framework
Why Build Layer 3 Networks?
Enterprise Composite Network Model
Enterprise Campus
Enterprise Edge
Service Provider Edge
Introducing the Cisco Catalyst Switches
Catalyst 6500 Family of Switches
Catalyst 4500 Family of Switches
Catalyst 3550, 3560, and 3750 Family of Switches
Catalyst 2950, 2955, and 2970 Family of Switches
Study Tips
Summary
Review Questions
Chapter 2
The Roles of Switches in Designing Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks
Data-Link Technologies
10-Mbps Ethernet
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Auto-Negotiation
10-Gigabit Ethernet
Gigabit Interface Converters
Cisco Long-Reach Ethernet
Metro Ethernet
Designing Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks Using the Cisco Catalyst Switches and Data-Link Technologies
Reviewing the Campus Infrastructure Module of the Enterprise Composite Network Model
Selecting Layer 2 or Layer 3 Switches
Small Campus Network Design
Medium-Sized Campus Network Design
Large Campus Network Design
Server Farm Module
Enterprise Edge
Case Study: Designing a Cisco Multilayer Switched Network
Study Tips
Summary
Review Questions
Chapter 3
Initial Configuration and Troubleshooting of Cisco Multilayer Switches
Comparing Cisco CatOS and Cisco IOS
Initial Configuration of Management Parameters of Cisco Catalyst Switches
System Name
Management IP Configuration
Clock and NTP Settings
Telnet and SSH
DNS
System Logging
SNMP
Managing Catalyst Switch Configurations
Understanding the Cisco IOS File System (IFS) and Software Images on Catalyst Switches
Naming Conventions Used by Hybrid and Cisco IOS Images on the Catalyst 6500 Family of Switches
Upgrading Software Versions on Catalyst Switches
Overview of Converting Cisco CatOS to Cisco Native IOS
Basic Troubleshooting Practices
show and debug Commands
Configurations and Commands Useful When Troubleshooting
The Impact of debug Commands and Recommended Use
Initial Configuration Troubleshooting Tips
What to Do When You Are Unable to Connect to a Switch via Console Port
What to Do When You Are Unable to Establish IP Connectivity to or from a Switch Using Telnet or SSH
Study Tips
Summary
Configuration Exercise: Configuring a Cisco IOS-Based Catalyst Switch
Required Resources
Exercise Objective
Network Diagram
Command List
Task 1: Establish Console (Out-of-Band) Connectivity and Configure Switch Name
Task 2: Configure Switch for IP Connectivity
Task 3: Configure Switch Usernames and Passwords for Privileged and In-Band Access
Task 4: Configure Switch for SSH and Disable Telnet Access
Task 5: Configure the Switch Time Settings, NTP Configuration, and System Logging Configuration
Task 6: Upgrade Switch Cisco IOS Version to a Later Release
Review Questions
Chapter 4
Implementing and Configuring VLANs
VLANs
Implementing VLANs in Campus Networks
Understanding the Role and Benefits of VLANs in the Multilay
Benefits of End-to-End and Local VLANs in Campus Networks
Static and Dynamic VLANs
VLAN Ranges
Configuring VLANs
Verifying the VLAN Configuration
Troubleshooting VLANs
Troubleshooting Slow Throughput
Troubleshooting Communication Issue
