CCNP Self-Study CCNP Practical Studies: Switching

Book description

Gain necessary hands-on experience implementing CCNP BCMSN concepts with this practical lab guide

  • Lab configurations include explanations of equipment set-up and execution

  • Valuable reference tool for Catalyst switches, including shortcuts, caveats, and application of the most advanced features

  • Real-world scenarios represent the whole range of CCNP BCMSN 642-811 exam topics

  • CCNP Practical Studies: Switching (CCNP Self-Study) provides CCNP candidates with an in-depth, hands-on experience in configuring Cisco Catalyst switches. This practical guide shows intermediate level networkers how to apply the theoretical knowledge they have gained through CCNP coursework and exam preparation. Configuration labs performed within this book will cover all technologies tested on the BCMSN 642-811 exam, as well as a number of real world scenarios that will test users' overall understanding of multilayer switching. The labs come complete with full explanations, highlighting why the chosen commands and techniques are recommended.

    In addition to applicable labs, this book also provides general information on various switching technologies, as well as tips, tricks, shortcuts, and caveats for deploying Cisco switching gear in production environments. This book also includes exercises (similar to traditional mathematics exercises) that will help readers internalize, practice, and memorize certain concepts and thought processes necessary to successfully deploy a switched network.

    Part of the Practical Studies series from the Cisco Press, CCNP Practical Studies: Switching provides self-study based hands-on experience. As such, it can be used in conjunction with other Cisco Press titles and is an excellent companion to instructor-led training from a Cisco Learning Partner.

    Table of contents

    1. Copyright
      1. Dedication
    2. About the Author
    3. About the Technical Reviewers
    4. Introduction
      1. Goals of this Book
      2. Audience
      3. Chapter Organization
      4. How Best to Use This Book
      5. Equipment Required for Practical Experience
      6. Obtaining Equipment
      7. How To Use This Book if You Do Not Have Access to This Equipment
      8. Cisco Systems Networking Icon Legend
      9. Command Syntax Conventions
    5. 1. Switching Connectivity
      1. Introduction to Cisco Catalyst Switches
        1. Cisco Catalyst Switch Platforms
          1. Catalyst 2950 Family
          2. Catalyst 3550 Family
          3. Catalyst 3750 Family
          4. Catalyst 4000/4500 Family
            1. Catalyst 4000/4500 Chassis
            2. Supervisor Engines
            3. Switching Modules
          5. Catalyst 6000/6500 Family
            1. Catalyst 6000/6500 Chassis
            2. Supervisor Engines
            3. Switching Modules
        2. Catalyst Operating Systems
      2. Scenario 1-1: Installing a Cisco Catalyst Switch onto the Network
        1. Configuration Tasks
          1. Installing the Switch
          2. Gaining Initial Management Access
            1. Establishing a Console Connection
            2. Verifying System Bootup
            3. Gaining Privileged Mode Access
            4. Verifying System Configuration
          3. Configuring System Identity
            1. Configuring a Host Name
            2. Saving and Verifying Your Configuration
      3. Scenario 1-2: Configuring Network Management Access to the Switch
        1. Configuration Tasks
          1. Configuring Passwords
            1. Configuring Passwords on Cisco IOS
            2. Configuring Passwords on CatOS
          2. Configuring IP Addressing and DNS
            1. Configuring IP Addressing and DNS on Cisco IOS
            2. Configuring IP Addressing and DNS on CatOS
            3. Verifying IP Connectivity
          3. Configuring SNMP Support
            1. Configuring SNMP Support on Cisco IOS
            2. Configuring SNMP Support on CatOS
          4. Configuring SYSLOG Support
            1. Configuring SYSLOG Support on Cisco IOS
            2. Configuring SYSLOG Support on CatOS
      4. Scenario 1-3: Configuring Ethernet Device Connectivity
        1. Scenario Prerequisites
        2. Configuration Tasks
          1. Configuring Fast Ethernet Ports
            1. Configuring Speed and Duplex Settings
          2. Configuring Gigabit Ethernet Ports
            1. Configuring Port Negotiation
            2. Configuring Flow Control
            3. Configuring Jumbo Frames
      5. Scenario 1-4: Configuring System Time
        1. Scenario Prerequisites
        2. Configuration Tasks
          1. Configuring the Correct Date and Time
          2. Configuring Network Time Protocol
            1. Defining an NTP Server
            2. Configuring NTP Authentication
      6. Scenario 1-5: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Device Connectivity
        1. Configuration Tasks
          1. Verifying Layer 1 Connectivity
            1. Checking Network Cabling
            2. Checking Port LEDs
          2. Verifying Layer 2 Connectivity
            1. Verifying a Layer 2 Connection is Established
            2. Checking Connections for Layer 2 Errors
            3. Using Cisco Discovery Protocol
          3. Verifying Layer 3 Connectivity
      7. Summary
    6. 2. VLAN Operations
      1. Introduction
        1. Bridging Overview
          1. Transparent Bridging
          2. LAN Segmentation
            1. Collision Domains
            2. Broadcast Domains
            3. Increasing Performance Using LAN Segmentation
        2. VLAN Concepts
          1. Introduction to VLANs
          2. Cisco Catalyst VLAN Implementation
            1. Catalyst OS
            2. Cisco IOS
      2. Scenario 2-1: Understanding Transparent Bridging
        1. Configuration Tasks
          1. Verifying Transparent Bridging on CatOS
          2. Verifying Transparent Bridging on Cisco IOS
      3. Scenario 2-2: Configuring VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
        1. VLAN Trunking Protocol
        2. Scenario Prerequisites
        3. Configuration Tasks
          1. Disabling VLAN Trunk Protocol on CatOS
          2. Disabling VLAN Trunk Protocol on Cisco IOS
      4. Scenario 2-3: Configuring VLANs
        1. Determine VLANs Required
        2. Determine VLAN Parameters
        3. Determine VLAN Port Assignments
        4. Configuring VLANs
          1. Creating VLANs on CatOS
          2. Creating VLANs on Cisco IOS
          3. Removing VLANs
      5. Scenario 2-4: Configuring the Management VLAN
      6. Scenario 2-5: Configuring Extended-Range VLANs
        1. Configuration Tasks
          1. Enabling MAC Address Reduction
          2. Creating Extended-Range VLANs
      7. Summary
    7. 3. Trunking and Bandwidth Aggregation
      1. Introduction
        1. Trunking
          1. Trunking Operation
            1. Trunk Encapsulations
            2. Trunking Negotiation
            3. Allowed VLANs
        2. VLAN Trunking Protocol
          1. VTP Operation
            1. VTP Domain
            2. VTP Modes
            3. VTP Advertisements
          2. Advanced VTP Features
            1. VTP Security
            2. VTP Pruning
        3. Bandwidth Aggregation
          1. EtherChannel Operation
            1. EtherChannel Performance
            2. EtherChannel Redundancy and High Availability
          2. EtherChannel Negotiation (PAgP)
      2. Scenario 3-1: Configuring VLAN Trunking Protocol
        1. Configuration Planning
        2. Scenario Prerequisites
          1. Configuring VTP Servers
            1. Configuring VTP via VLAN Configuration Mode
            2. Configuring VTP via Global Configuration Mode
          2. Configuring VTP Clients
          3. Verifying VTP Operation
        3. VTP Recommendations
      3. Scenario 3-2: Configuring Trunking Between Switches
        1. Configuration Tasks
          1. Configuring Trunk Encapsulation
            1. Native VLAN Considerations
          2. Configuring Trunk Mode (DTP)
          3. Determining the VLANs Enabled on Each Trunk
            1. VLAN 1 Considerations
        2. Configuration Tasks
          1. Configuring Interswitch Trunks
            1. Cisco IOS Configuration
          2. CatOS Configuration
          3. Verifying Trunking
      4. Scenario 3-3: VTP Pruning
        1. Configuration Tasks
          1. Enabling VTP Pruning
          2. Configuring the Prune Eligible List
          3. Verifying VTP Pruning
      5. Scenario 3-4: Configuring EtherChannel
        1. Understanding EtherChannel
          1. PAgP Negotiation
            1. PAgP Negotiation Delays
            2. PAgP Silent and Non-Silent Operation
          2. Load Sharing
        2. EtherChannel Support on Cisco Catalyst Switches
        3. Configuration Tasks
          1. Configuring Physical Port Parameters
          2. Configuring an EtherChannel Bundle
            1. Cisco IOS Configuration
            2. CatOS Configuration
          3. Configuring EtherChannel Load Distribution
            1. Cisco IOS Configuration
            2. CatOS Configuration
          4. Verifying EtherChannel Configuration
            1. Verifying Load Sharing and Redundancy
      6. Summary
    8. 4. Spanning Tree
      1. Introduction
        1. Spanning Tree Operation
          1. Generating a Loop-Free Topology
            1. Disabled
            2. Listening
            3. Learning
            4. Forwarding
          2. Spanning-Tree Timers
        2. Recent Spanning Tree Developments
          1. RSTP
          2. MST
      2. Scenario 4-1: Configuring the Root Bridge
        1. Root Bridge Placement
        2. Secondary Root Bridge Placement
      3. Scenario Prerequisites
        1. Configuration Tasks
          1. Configuring the Root Bridge (Switch-A)
          2. Configuring the Secondary Root Bridge (Switch-B)
          3. Verifying the Root Bridge
      4. Scenario 4-2: Configuring STP Load Sharing
      5. Scenario Prerequisites
        1. Root Bridge Placement
        2. Port Priority
        3. Port Cost
        4. Configuring STP Load Sharing
          1. Configuring STP Load Sharing on Switch-C
          2. Configuring STP Load Sharing on Switch-D
          3. Configuring STP Load Sharing Between Switch-A and Switch-B
          4. Verifying STP Load Sharing
      6. Scenario 4-3: Configuring Root Guard
        1. Configuration Tasks
          1. Enabling Root Guard
          2. Testing Root Guard
      7. Scenario 4-4: Configuring Spanning Tree PortFast
        1. Configuring PortFast
      8. Scenario 4-5: Configuring PortFast BPDU Guard
        1. Enabling PortFast BPDU Guard
        2. Testing BPDU Guard
      9. Scenario 4-6: Configuring PortFast BPDU Filter
        1. Enabling PortFast BPDU Filter
      10. Scenario 4-7: Configuring UplinkFast
        1. Enabling UplinkFast
        2. Verifying UplinkFast
        3. Testing UplinkFast
      11. Scenario 4-8: Configuring BackboneFast
        1. Enabling BackboneFast
        2. Testing BackboneFast
      12. Scenario 4-9: Improving Convergence and Load Sharing by Using a Multilayer Topology
      13. Scenario 4-10: Troubleshooting Spanning Tree
        1. Identifying the Loop
          1. Catalyst OS
          2. Cisco IOS
        2. Breaking the Loop
          1. Disabling Ports
          2. Turning on Event Logging
        3. Checking Possible Causes
          1. Duplex Mismatch
          2. Unidirectional Link
          3. Corrupted Frames
          4. Lack of Resources
      14. Summary
    9. 5. Inter-VLAN Routing
      1. Inter-VLAN Routing Architectures
        1. Router-on-a-Stick
        2. Router-on-a-Stick Using Trunks
        3. Routing Using Layer 3 Switches
      2. Multilayer LAN Design
        1. Collapsed Backbone Design
        2. Multilayer Design
          1. Hot Standby Router Protocol
      3. Scenario 5-1: Configuring Basic IP Routing
        1. Understanding the Inter-VLAN Routing Packet Flow
        2. Planning Inter-VLAN Routing Configuration
        3. Scenario Prerequisites
        4. Configuration Tasks
          1. Configuring Layer 2 Parameters
          2. Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing
            1. Configuring Hosts
            2. Configuring the Routers (Router-A and Router-B)
          3. Verifying Connectivity
      4. Scenario 5-2: Configuring Layer 3 Switching
        1. Understanding the Catalyst 3550 Series Multilayer Switches
        2. Understanding the Catalyst 4000 Router Module (WS-X4232-L3)
        3. Understanding the Inter-VLAN Routing Packet Flow
      5. Scenario Prerequisites
        1. Configuration Tasks
          1. Configuring Layer 2 Parameters
            1. Configuring Layer 2 Parameters on Switch-A
            2. Configuring Layer 2 Parameters on Switch-B
          2. Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing
            1. Configuring Switch-A for Inter-VLAN Routing
            2. Configuring Switch-B for Inter-VLAN Routing
          3. Verifying Connectivity
        2. Scenario 5-3: Implementing a Redundant Multilayer Topology
        3. Understanding the Scenario Layer 3 Topology
        4. Scenario Prerequisites
        5. Configuration Tasks
          1. Configuring Layer 2 Parameters
            1. Configuring the Distribution Layer Switches
            2. Configuring the Access Layer Switches
          2. Configuring Layer 3 Parameters
            1. Configuring the Core
              1. Configuring Routed Interfaces
              2. Configuring Dynamic Routing
            2. Configuring the Distribution Layer
              1. Configuring Routed Interfaces
              2. Configuring Dynamic Routing
              3. Configuring HSRP
            3. Configuring the Access Layer
          3. Verifying Connectivity
      6. Summary
    10. 6. Layer 3 Switching
      1. Introduction to Layer 3 Switching
        1. Layer 3 Routing Versus Layer 3 Switching
          1. Control Plane and Data Plane Implementation
        2. Hardware-Based Layer 3 Switching Architectures
      2. Cisco Catalyst 6000/6500 Switch Architecture
        1. Supervisor Architectures
          1. Supervisor 1A with no PFC
          2. Supervisor 1A with PFC-1
          3. Supervisor 1A with PFC-1 and MSFC-1/MSFC-2
          4. Supervisor 2 with PFC-2
          5. Supervisor 2 with PFC-2 and MSFC-2
            1. The Switch Fabric Module
            2. The Distributed Feature Card (DFC)
          6. Supervisor 720
        2. Catalyst 6000/6500 Operating Systems
      3. Scenario 6-1: Configuring MLS on the Catalyst 6000
        1. Understanding MLS
        2. MLS Overview
          1. MLS Flows
          2. MLS Communications
        3. Cisco Platform Support for MLS
        4. Scenario Prerequisites
        5. Configuration Tasks
          1. Configuring the MLS-RP
            1. Enabling MLS Globally
            2. Configuring MLS on Interfaces
          2. Configuring the MLS-SE
            1. Configuring VTP
            2. Enabling MLS
            3. Configuring Optional MLS Parameters
              1. Configuring the Minimum Flow Mask
              2. Configuring MLS Timers
          3. Verifying MLS Operation
            1. Verifying MLSP Operation
      4. Scenario 6-2: Configuring CEF-based Layer 3 Switching on the Catalyst 6000/6500 Operating in Hybrid Mode
        1. Introduction to Cisco Express Forwarding
          1. Distributed and Accelerated CEF
        2. The Cisco CEF Implementation
        3. Scenario Prerequisites
        4. Configuration Tasks
          1. Configuring the MSFC
            1. Establishing Management Connectivity to the MSFC-2
            2. Configuring the MSFC-2
          2. Configuring the PFC (Optional)
          3. Verifying CEF Operation
      5. Scenario 6-3: Upgrading from Hybrid Mode to Native Mode on the Catalyst 6000/6500
        1. Understanding Native Mode
          1. Native Mode Requirements
          2. Native Mode Limitations
          3. The Hybrid Mode versus Native Mode Boot Process
            1. The Hybrid Mode Boot Process
            2. The Native Mode Boot Process
        2. Configuration Prerequisites
        3. Configuration Tasks
          1. Backing up Existing Configuration and Operating System Files
          2. Obtaining the Appropriate Native Mode Operating System Files
          3. Upgrading to Native Mode Operation
            1. Booting into ROMMON Mode
            2. Booting into Native mode for the First Time
            3. Converting the Flash File Systems to Native mode Format
            4. Set Boot Parameters
            5. Rebooting the Switch
      6. Scenario 6-4: Configuring CEF-Based Layer 3 Switching on the Catalyst 6000/6500 Operating in Native Mode
        1. Configuration Tasks
          1. Configuring System Settings
          2. Configuring Layer 2 Interfaces
          3. Configuring Layer 3 Interfaces
          4. Configuring Layer 3 Routing
          5. Verifying Connectivity
      7. Summary
    11. 7. Multicast Routing and Switching
      1. Introduction
        1. Multicast Addressing
          1. IP Multicast Addressing
          2. Ethernet Multicast Addressing
        2. Internet Group Management Protocol
        3. IP Multicast Routing
          1. Source Trees
          2. Shared Trees
        4. Multicast Forwarding
        5. Multicast on the LAN
          1. Multicast Routing Performance Considerations on Cisco Catalyst Layer 3 Switches
      2. Scenario 7-1: Configuring PIM Dense Mode Multicast Routing
        1. Unicast Routing Considerations
        2. Neighbor Discovery
        3. Building Multicast Trees in PIM Dense Mode Networks
          1. PIM-DM Pruning
          2. PIM-DM Asserts
          3. PIM-DM Grafting
        4. Scenario Prerequisites
        5. Configuration Tasks
          1. Configuring Unicast Routing
          2. Configuring PIM Dense Mode Multicast Routing
          3. Verifying PIM Dense Mode Multicast Routing
          4. Testing PIM Dense Mode Operation
            1. Debugging PIM Dense Mode Operation
      3. Scenario 7-2: Configuring PIM Sparse Mode and PIM Sparse-Dense Mode Multicast Routing
        1. Building Multicast Trees in PIM Sparse Mode Networks
          1. Building the Shared Tree
          2. Building a Shortest Path Tree from the Source to the Rendezvous Point
          3. Building a Shortest Path Tree from the Source to All Receivers
        2. Configuration Tasks
          1. Configuring the Rendezvous Point
          2. Configuring PIM Sparse Mode Multicast Routing
          3. Verifying PIM Sparse Mode Multicast Routing
          4. Testing PIM Sparse Mode Operation
        3. Configuring PIM Sparse-Dense Mode Operation
        4. Configuring Auto-RP
          1. Configuring Candidate Rendezvous Points
          2. Configuring Mapping Agents
      4. Scenario 7-3: Multicast Traffic Control on the LAN
        1. Static Bridge Table Entries
        2. Configuration Tasks
      5. Scenario 7-4: Configuring IGMP Snooping
        1. IGMP Snooping Operation
          1. Adding a Receiver to a Group
          2. Removing a Receiver from a Group
          3. Maintaining Group Membership
        2. IGMP Snooping Support on Cisco Catalyst Switches
        3. Configuration Tasks
          1. Enabling IGMP Snooping
          2. Enabling IGMP Fast-Leave Processing
          3. Enabling the IGMP Querier Function
      6. Scenario 7-5: Configuring Cisco Group Management Protocol (CGMP)
        1. CGMP Operation
          1. Assigning a Router Port
          2. Adding Receivers to a Group
          3. Removing Receivers from a Group
            1. CGMP Local Leave Processing
          4. Maintaining Group Membership
            1. CGMP and IGMP Snooping Interoperability
        2. CGMP Support on Cisco Catalyst Switches
        3. Configuration Tasks
          1. Configuring CGMP on a Cisco Multicast Router
          2. Configuring CGMP on a Cisco Switch
      7. Summary
    12. 8. Traffic Filtering and Security
      1. Securing Management Access
        1. Configuring Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
        2. Restricting Management Access
        3. Using Secure Management Protocols
        4. Reducing Other Vulnerabilities
      2. Securing Network Access
      3. Traffic Filtering
      4. Scenario 8-1: Securing the Management Interface
        1. Scenario Exercise
        2. Scenario Objectives
        3. Equipment Needed
        4. Command Syntax
          1. CatOS Command Syntax
            1. The set authentication Command Syntax
            2. The set banner motd Command Syntax
            3. The set logout Command Syntax
            4. The set ip permit Command Syntax
            5. The set crypto key rsa Command Syntax
          2. Cisco IOS Command Syntax
            1. The username Command and login local Command Syntax
            2. The banner Command Syntax
            3. The exec-timeout Command Syntax
            4. The privilege Command Syntax
            5. The access-class Command Syntax
        5. Configuration Tasks
          1. Step 1—Preparing the Switches
            1. Configuring the System name and Management IP Address
            2. Interconnecting the switches
            3. Connecting the Hosts and AAA Server
          2. Step 2—Securing the Catalyst OS Switch (XYZSW1)
            1. Setting Banner, Lockout, and Session Timeout Parameters
            2. Restricting Telnet Access on XYZSW1
            3. Enabling SSH Support
          3. Step 3—Securing the Cisco IOS Switch (XYZSW2)
            1. Setting Banner, Lockout, and Session Timeout Parameters
            2. Restricting Telnet Access on XYZSW2
            3. Configuring Privilege Levels to Provide Command Authorization
      5. Scenario 8-2: Enhancing Security by Using AAA
        1. Scenario Exercise
        2. Scenario Objectives
        3. Additional Equipment Needed
        4. Scenario Planning
          1. Planning Authentication
          2. Planning Authorization
          3. Planning Accounting
        5. Command Syntax
          1. CatOS Command Syntax
            1. The set radius Command Syntax
            2. The set tacacs Command Syntax
            3. The set authentication Command Syntax
            4. The set authorization Command Syntax
            5. The set accounting Command Syntax
          2. Cisco IOS Command Syntax
            1. The radius-server Command Syntax
            2. The tacacs-server Command Syntax
            3. The aaa authentication Command Syntax
            4. The aaa authorization Command Syntax
            5. The aaa accounting Command Syntax
        6. Configuration Tasks
          1. Step 1—Configuring the CiscoSecure Server for AAA Support
          2. Step 2—Configuring Each Switch for AAA Support
            1. Configuring the Appropriate Security Server Protocol Support
            2. Configuring Each Switch to Use AAA for Authentication
            3. Configuring Each Switch to Use AAA for Management Access Authorization
            4. Configuring Each Switch to Use AAA for Management Access Accounting
          3. Step 3—Confirming Your AAA Configuration
      6. Scenario 8-3: Securing Device Access
        1. Scenario Exercise
        2. Scenario Objectives
        3. Additional Equipment Needed
        4. Scenario Planning
          1. Planning Basic Port Security
          2. Planning 802.1x Authentication
        5. Command Syntax
          1. Standard Port Security Command Syntax
            1. The set port security Command Syntax
            2. The switchport security Command Syntax
          2. 802.1x Security Command Syntax
            1. The set dot1x and set port dot1x Command Syntax (CatOS)
            2. The aaa authentication dot1x Command Syntax (Cisco IOS)
            3. The dot1x port-control Command Syntax (Cisco IOS)
        6. Configuration Tasks
          1. Step 1 Configuring Basic Port Security
            1. Configuring XYZSW1 for Basic Port Security
            2. Configuring XYZSW2 for Basic Port Security
            3. Verifying That Port Security Is Functioning
          2. Step 2 Configuring 802.1x Authentication
            1. Configuring XYZSW2 for RADIUS Support
            2. Configuring 802.1x Support
            3. Configuring Host Operating System Support for 802.1x
      7. Scenario 8-4: Securing LAN Segments
        1. Scenario Exercise
        2. Scenario Objectives
        3. Equipment Needed
        4. Scenario Planning
        5. Command Syntax
          1. The set vlan vlan-id pvlan-type Command
          2. The set pvlan Command
          3. The set security acl Command
        6. Configuration Tasks
          1. Step 1 Preparing the Switch and Router
            1. Configuring the System Name and IP Parameters of the Switch
            2. Configuring the Router
            3. Providing Connectivity for the Router
          2. Step 2 Configuring Private VLANs and VLAN ACLs
            1. Configuring the Required VLANs to Implement Private VLANs
            2. Configuring the Appropriate VLAN ACLs to Enforce the Required Access Control
          3. Step 3 Confirm the Desired Access Control Has Been Achieved
      8. Summary
    13. 9. Quality of Service
      1. Introducing to QoS
        1. QoS Models
        2. DiffServ Model
          1. Type of Service (ToS)
          2. Class of Service (CoS)
          3. Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP)
        3. QoS Functions
      2. Implementing Quality of Service on Cisco Switches
        1. Catalyst 2900XL/3500XL
        2. Catalyst 2950/3550
          1. Catalyst 4000
          2. Catalyst 4000 with Supervisor 3/4
          3. Catalyst 6000/6500
      3. Scenario 9-1: Configuring QoS Features
        1. Scenario Exercise
        2. Scenario Objectives
        3. Equipment Needed
        4. Scenario Planning
        5. Command Syntax
        6. Configuration Tasks
          1. Step 1—Preparing the Network
            1. Configuring Basic Parameters on Each Switch
            2. Interconnecting the Switches
            3. Connecting the Router, Host, and IP Phones
            4. Configuring Basic Parameters on XYZR1
          2. Step 2—Configuring the IOS IP Telephony Service
            1. Configuring DHCP Server Support
            2. Configuring the IP Telephony Service
            3. Configuring the IP Phones
          3. Step 3—Configuring QoS at the Access Layer
            1. Configuring Access Layer QoS on XYZSW3 and XYZSW4
            2. Configuring Access Layer QoS on XYZSW1
            3. Configuring Access Layer QoS on XYZSW2
          4. Step 4—Configuring QoS at the Distribution Layer
            1. Configuring Distribution Layer QoS on XYZSW1
            2. Configuring Distribution Layer QoS on XYZSW2
      4. Summary
    14. 10. Maintenance, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting
      1. Scenario 10-1: Using IP and LAN Connectivity Tools
        1. Understanding IP and LAN Connectivity Tools
          1. IP Connectivity Tools—the ping Utility
          2. The traceroute Utility
          3. Using Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)
          4. Layer 2 Traceroute
      2. Scenario 10-2: Troubleshooting Workstation Startup Problems
        1. Understanding the Causes of Port Startup Delays
        2. Protocol Negotiation Delays
          1. Reducing Ethernet Auto-Negotiation Delays
          2. Reducing DTP and PAgP Negotiation Delays
        3. Spanning-Tree Listening and Learning
          1. Reducing Spanning-Tree Timers
          2. Enabling Spanning Tree PortFast
        4. The switchport host and set port host Macros
        5. Configuration Tasks
          1. Measuring the Default Port Startup Delay
          2. Measuring the Delay Associated with Spanning-Tree Timers and Protocol Negotiation
      3. Scenario 10-3: Troubleshooting the errDisable Status
        1. Troubleshooting Steps
          1. Step 1—Determining an Issue Exists
          2. Step 2—Determining Why a Port is Disabled
          3. Step 3—Resolving the Issue
          4. Step 4—Re-enabling Disabled Ports
      4. Scenario 10-4: Password Recovery
        1. Password Recovery on CatOS-based Switches
          1. Password Recovery on Cisco IOS-based Switches
            1. Configuring the Switch to Bypass the Startup File
            2. Gaining Privileged Mode Access and Restoring the Original Configuration
            3. Resetting Passwords and Saving the New Configuration
      5. Scenario 10-5: File Management on Cisco Catalyst Switches
        1. Understanding File Management on Cisco Catalyst Switches
          1. File Management on Cisco IOS-based Switches
          2. File Management on CatOS-based Switches
        2. Configuration Tasks
          1. Transferring Files using TFTP
          2. Upgrading/Rolling Back the Operating System Image
            1. Verifying Current Operating System Boot Settings
          3. Copying and Deleting Operating System Files
            1. Backing up Files
            2. Deleting Files
            3. Upgrading/Restoring Operating System Files
          4. Modifying the Boot Environment Variable
          5. Recovering from a Corrupt Operating System Image
            1. Operating System Recovery on a Catalyst 29xx/35xx Switch (Cisco IOS)
            2. Operating System Recovery on a Catalyst 2900/4000 Switch (CatOS)
      6. Scenario 10-6: Capturing Traffic Using SPAN, RSPAN, and VACLs
        1. Understanding Traffic Capture
          1. SPAN
          2. RSPAN
          3. VACLs
          4. SPAN and RSPAN Session Limitations
        2. Scenario Prerequisites
        3. Configuration Tasks
          1. Configuring SPAN
            1. Configuring SPAN on Cisco IOS
            2. Configuring SPAN on CatOS
          2. Configuring RSPAN
            1. Creating VLANs for RSPAN
            2. Configuring RSPAN on Cisco IOS
            3. Configuring RSPAN on CatOS
            4. Verifying RSPAN Operation
          3. Configuring VACLs
      7. Summary
    15. 11. Comprehensive Switching Self-Study Lab
      1. Lab Hardware Requirements
      2. Part I: Configuring a Layer 2 Switching Infrastructure
        1. Connecting the Network
        2. Port, EtherChannel, and Trunking Configuration
        3. VLAN Configuration
        4. Spanning-Tree Configuration
        5. Inter-VLAN Routing Configuration
        6. Management and Security Configuration
        7. Quality of Service Configuration
      3. Part II: Multilayer Configuration
        1. Core Layer Configuration
        2. Distribution and Access Layer Configuration
        3. Routing and Multicast Routing Configuration
    16. A. Comprehensive Switching Self-Study Lab Part I Solution
      1. Configuring a Layer 2 Switching Infrastructure Solution
        1. Connect the Network Solution
        2. Port, EtherChannel, and Trunking Configuration Solution
        3. VLAN Configuration Solution
        4. Spanning Tree Configuration Solution
        5. Inter-VLAN Routing Configuration Solution
        6. Management and Security Configuration Solution
        7. Quality of Service Configuration Solution
      2. Complete Configurations for Self-Study Lab Part I
    17. B. Comprehensive Switching Self-Study Lab Part II Solution
      1. Multilayer Configuration Solution
        1. Core Layer Configuration Solution
        2. Distribution and Access Layer Configuration Solution
        3. Routing and Multicast Routing Configuration Solution
      2. Complete Configurations for Self-Study Lab Part II

    Product information

    • Title: CCNP Self-Study CCNP Practical Studies: Switching
    • Author(s):
    • Release date: October 2003
    • Publisher(s): Cisco Press
    • ISBN: 9781587200601