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Master Switching & Layer 2 Architecture with hands-on challenges and interactive lessons.
Learn the basics of networking, including OSI model, TCP/IP, and network topologies. Understand the role of switches in a network.
Explore Ethernet standards, MAC addressing, and how data is framed and transmitted over Ethernet networks.
Learn about the basic functions of a network switch, including forwarding, filtering, and flooding.
Understand how switches build and maintain MAC address tables, and how they use this information to forward frames.
Learn about the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and its role in preventing loops in a switched network.
Understand Virtual LANs (VLANs) and how they are used to segment a network. Learn about trunking protocols like 802.1Q.
Learn how to configure inter-VLAN routing using a router-on-a-stick or a Layer 3 switch.
Explore advanced Spanning Tree Protocols like Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) and Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP).
Understand how to configure Link Aggregation and EtherChannel to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy.
Learn about Quality of Service (QoS) and how it is used to prioritize traffic in a switched network.
Explore basic Layer 2 security concepts, including port security, DHCP snooping, and ARP inspection.
Learn about advanced VLAN design concepts, including VLAN stacking, VLAN trunking, and VLAN mapping.
Understand virtual switching concepts and how they are used in Software-Defined Networking (SDN) environments.
Explore advanced QoS mechanisms, including Class-Based Weighted Fair Queuing (CBWFQ), Low Latency Queuing (LLQ), and Policy-Based Routing (PBR).
Learn about best practices for securing a Layer 2 network, including port security, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, and private VLANs.
Explore the basics of Wireless LANs (WLANs), including IEEE 802.11 standards, wireless security, and wireless deployment models.
Learn about wireless LAN security concepts, including WPA2-Enterprise, 802.1X authentication, and RADIUS servers.
Understand wireless LAN design and optimization concepts, including site surveys, channel planning, and antenna selection.
Explore the basics of data center networking, including Top-of-Rack (ToR) switches, End-of-Row (EoR) switches, and Leaf-Spine architectures.
Learn about data center networking protocols and standards, including IEEE 802.1Qbg, IEEE 802.1Qbh, and IEEE 802.1Qca.
Understand data center networking security concepts, including micro-segmentation, network segmentation, and zero-trust networking.
Explore the basics of network automation and programmability, including REST APIs, NETCONF, and YANG models.
Learn about network automation tools and frameworks, including Ansible, Puppet, and Chef.
Understand network monitoring and troubleshooting concepts, including SNMP, syslog, and network performance analysis tools.
Apply all the concepts learned throughout the course to design and implement a Layer 2 network. Document your design, configuration, and testing process.