Cisco^® Authorized BCMSN
(642-811)

LearnKey delivers authorized Cisco® training as a Sponsored Organization of Tech 2000, a Cisco Learning Solutions Partner.

Cisco^® Authorized BCMSN (642-811)

5 Sessions –
15 Hours of Interactive Training

The Building Cisco® Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) exam is required of candidates seeking the CCDP® and CCNP® designations. LearnKey courses meet or exceed all Cisco® certification objectives. Expert instructor Michael Storm covers important knowledge and skills you need to build scalable multilayer switched networks, create and deploy a global intranet, and implement basic troubleshooting techniques in Cisco® environments. At the conclusion of this course you’ll be prepared to pass the Cisco® BCMSN switching exam.

Prerequisites: Valid CCNA® or CCDA® certification recommended.

About The Author

For the past 16 years, Michael Storm has managed the design, security and implementation of enterprise networks for Fortune 100 companies around the globe. As the founder of Brainstorm International, Inc., Storm specializes in InfoSec Security and Internetwork Solutions Architectures. He is currently the Director of Network Engineering and Security Officer for Interface Technical Training of Phoenix, AZ and creator of the Immersion Learning System™, used by countless Cisco® and Microsoft Professionals for achieving technical mastery. Storm holds many IT certifications, including the Cisco® CCIE® Security, CCNP®, CCSP™, CCDP®, NSA/CNSS CISSP, MCSE and MCT.

Session 1

Section A: Introduction
· Course Topics
· Network Congestion
· Segment Solutions

Section B: Switching Technology
· Layer 2 Switching
· Layer 3 Routing
· Layer 3 Switching
· Multilayer Switching

Section C: Network Models
· Campus Networks
· Traffic Flow Example
· Shared Network Model
· Segmentation Model
· Campus Environments
· Traffic Models
· 80/20 Rule
· 20/80 Rule

Section D: Enterprise Models
· Hierarchical Design
· Enterprise Composite
· Modular Blueprint
· Model Purpose
· Model Elements
· Building Access Layer
· Building Distribution Layer
· Core Layer

Section E: Design Module
· Functional Units
· Modular Design
· Access Switch Block
· Switch Block Design
· Switch Block Size
· Core Block
· Core Design

Section F: Design Examples
· Small Campus Design
· Medium Campus Design
· Large Campus Design
· Layer 2 Campus Core
· Layer 3 Campus Core

Section G: Voice Design Issues
· Requirements
· Planning Tasks
· Bandwidth Provisioning
· Network Availability
· Delay Variations
· Packet Loss
· Best Practices

Session 2

Section A: Ethernet Technologies
· Standard Ethernet
· Fast Ethernet
· Gigabit Ethernet
· 10 Gigabit Ethernet
· Long Reach Ethernet
· Metro Ethernet

Section B: Catalyst Switch Configuration
· Command Interfaces
· Basic Configuration
· Identification
· Passwords
· Remote Access
· CDP
· Ethernet Ports
· Port Commands

Section C: Managing Switches
· Convert CatOS to IOS
· Managing Images
· Troubleshooting
· Debug
· Basic Switch Config
· Configure Ports
· View Run Config

Section D: VLANs
· VLAN Usage
· VLAN Operations
· Routing
· VLAN Placement
· Membership Types
· Create Static VLANs
· Assign Port
· End-to-End vs. Local

Section E: VLAN Trunks
· VLAN Prerequisites
· Trunk Links
· Frame Identification
· ISL
· IEEE 802.1Q
· DTP
· Trunk Configuration

Section F: VTP
· Implementation
· Modes
· Advertisements
· Advertisement Types
· Configure VTP Modes
· VTP v1 & VTP v2
· Pruning
· Troubleshooting

Session 3

Section A: VTP Configuration
· Configuration Order
· Review Lab Config
· Config 802.1Q Trunks
· Verify Port Configuration
· Verify SRV/WAN Switches
· Verify Access Switches
· VTP Server Configuration
· VTP Client Configuration

Section B: VLAN Configuration
· Create VLANs
· Verify VLANs
· Port Assignment
· Verify Port Assignment
· Create VLAN Monitor
· Non-Integrated IOS

Section C: VLAN Routing
· Principles
· Routing Types
· Routing Options
· Integrated Routers
· Route Processing
· External Router
· Switched Virtual Intrefaces
· Routed Port Interface

Section D: Enable InterVLAN Routing
· Enable IP Routing
· Enable SVI - Core A
· Enable EIGRP
· Enable SVI - Core B
· Verify Route Configuration

Section E: Spanning-Tree Protocol
· STP Usage
· Bridging Loops
· Looping Issues
· BPDUs
· Root Bridge Elections
· STP States
· STP Timers

Section F: STP Versions & Elections
· Design Factors
· STP Versions
· MST Process
· Optimize STP
· Election Process
· STP Path Cost
· Root Port Selection

Section G: Implement STP
· Designated Ports
· DP Effects
· Set Root Switch
· Tuning Options
· Tune Timing

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Session 4

Section A: STP Configuration
· Enabling STP on VLANs
· Show STP
· Set Root Priority
· Primary/Secondary Roots
· Backup Root Bridge
· Verify/Save Configuration

Section B: Redundant Links
· STP Links
· PortFast
· PortFast BPDU Guard
· UplinkFast
· BackboneFast
· EtherChannel Port Agg.
· PAgP
· Configure EtherChannel

Section C: Multilayer Switching
· MLS Operations
· MLS Requirements
· Packet Flows
· Switching Tables
· CAM Table
· TCAM Table
· CEF-Based MLS

Section D: Multilayer Switch Config
· Show Route Table
· CEF Table Info
· Enable CEF IP Cache
· Show CEF Details

Section E: CatOS MLS Config
· Configuration Steps
· Switching Engine
· Aging Time
· Verify MLS Configuration
· View MLS Cache

Section F: HSRP Redundancy
· Implementing HSRP
· HSRP in Campus
· HSRP Groups
· Trunking
· Active/Standby Routers
· HSRP States
· HSRP Planning

Section G: HSRP Configuration
· Basic Configuration
· View HSRP Status
· Setting Up HSRP
· Standby Group-Core A
· Standby Group-Core B
· Verify HSRP Configuration
· Show IP ARP
· Troubleshoot HSRP

Session 5

Section A: Redundancy Methods
· VRRP
· GLBP
· Configure GLBP
· SRM
· Configuring SRM
· SLB
· SLB Redirection Modes
· Configuring SLB

Section B: Quality of Service
· QoS Infrastructure
· QoS Methodologies
· IOS QoS Features
· Service Models
· Service Type Decision

Section C: Implementing QoS
· Campus Network
· Building Access Layer
· Building Distribution Layer
· Core Layer
· Modular QoS Configuration
· Assign Classes/Policies
· Class-Based Marking
· DSCP Marking

Section D: Multimedia Traffic
· Unicast Traffic
· Broadcast Traffic
· Multicast Traffic
· Multicast Defined

Section E: Multicast Traffic Management
· Multicast Addresses
· Traffic Issues
· Group Management
· Multicast Example
· Routing Multicasts
· Source-Specific Trees
· Shared Trees

Section F: Multicast Implementation
· Layer 2 Switches
· Multicast Addresses
· Dense Mode
· Sparse Mode
· Configure Multicast
· View Configuration

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