Objectives

• Illustrate the hierarchical network design model and architecture using the access & distribution.
• (CAM), along with process switching, fast switching, and Cisco Express Forwarding concepts.
• Troubleshoot Layer 2 connectivity using virtual local area networks (VLANs).
• Implement redundant switched networks using Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
• Troubleshoot link aggregation using EtherChannel.
• Describe the features and path selection concepts of Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol .
• Implement and optimize Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)v2 and OSPFv3, including adjacencies, packet types, areas, summarization, and route filtering for internet protocol (IP)v4 and IPv6.
• Implement internet connectivity using static and dynamic Network Address Translation (NAT).
• Describe the virtualization technology of servers, switches, and the various network devices.
• Implement overlay technologies, such as Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), Generic Routing
• Encapsulation (GRE), virtual private network (VPN), and Location Identifier Separation Protocol