SWITCH Bootcamp - Switched Networks (SWTCH)

Networking, Cisco

This Cisco SWITCH Bootcamp trains participants in designing, installing and operating medium-sized LANs. The course emphasizes practical skills in Layer 2 switching, VLAN architecture, EtherChannel link aggregation, hands-on troubleshooting and configuration best practices.

The course covers loop-prevention and resilience with STP variants (STP, RSTP, PVST+, MST), plus management protocols like VTP and DTP. Security topics include DHCP snooping, DAI, Port-Security and practical exam prep for 300-115 SWITCH.

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• MAC address table — the switch's primary forwarding information

• VLANs — functions and configuration

• VTP (VLAN Trunking Protocol)

• Port aggregation (EtherChannel) — PAgP and LACP

• DTP (Dynamic Trunking Protocol)

• Spanning Tree Protocols — evolution and deployment (STP, RSTP, PVST+, MST)

• STP protection against topology instability

• Multilayer switching and inter-VLAN routing

• Redundant gateway protocols: HSRP, VRRP and GLBP

• Basic switch security features — 802.1X, Port Security, etc.

• Best practices for securing L2/L3 switches

• Voice and video in modern converged networks

• Auto QoS and queuing on physical and logical ports

• WLAN — wireless networks as LAN extensions

• Central controller vs standalone access point

Assumed knowledge:

Basic TCP/IP and LAN fundamentals.

Recommended previous course:

Basics of Networking in a Cisco Environment - CCNA Bootcamp (CCNA)

Recommended subsequent course:

ROUTE Bootcamp - Routed Networks (ROUTE)

Schedule:

5 days (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM )

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