Cisco Lan Switching Fundamentals

The essential guide for understanding Ethernet switched networksUnderstand various Ethernet technologies from 10BASE-T to Gigabit EthernetLearn about common switching modes, paths, and architectures Delve into the Cisco Catalyst switch architecture and examine the various Catalyst switch models, including the 6000/6500, 4500, and 3750Become familiar with VLAN concepts, including types of trunks, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), and private VLANsUnderstand Multilayer Switching (MLS) and the various hardware components that make MLS workLearn how to configure Cisco Catalyst switches in both native and hybrid modeImplement QoS on Cisco Catalyst switchesDeploy multicast features and protocols, including PIM, IGMP snooping, and CGMPUtilize data link layer features such as BPDU Guard, BPDU Filter, Root Guard, Loop Guard, RSTP, and MSTEvaluate design and configuration best practicesLearn how to manage LANs and troubleshoot common problemsLocal-area networks (LANs) are becoming increasingly congested and overburdened because of a dramatic increase in traffic, faster CPUs and operating systems, and more network-intensive applications. Many organizations that use network and computing technology use LAN switching to take advantage of high-speed traffic forwarding and improved performance of traditional Ethernet technologies that don`t require costly wiring upgrades or time-consuming host reconfiguration. Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals provides administrators of campus networks with the most up-to-date introduction to LAN switching within a traditional Ethernet environment.Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals presents an in-depth look at modern campus network requirements. It provides an easy-to-understand introduction to LAN switching best practices using Cisco Catalyst switches. This book provides you with a wealth of details on the archit Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.