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| LAN Design | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Switched LAN Architecture | |
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| The Hierarchical Network Model | |
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| Access Layer | |
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| Distribution Layer | |
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| Core Layer | |
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| A Hierarchical Network in a Medium-Sized Business | |
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| Benefits of a Hierarchical Network | |
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| Principles of Hierarchical Network Design | |
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| Network Diameter | |
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| Bandwidth Aggregation | |
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| Redundancy | |
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| What Is a Converged Network? | |
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| Legacy Equipment | |
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| Advanced Technology | |
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| New Options | |
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| Separate Voice, Video, and Data Networks | |
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| Matching Switches to Specific LAN Functions | |
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| Considerations for Hierarchical Network Switches | |
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| Traffic Flow Analysis | |
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| User Community Analysis | |
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| Data Stores and Data Servers Analysis | |
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| Topology Diagrams | |
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| Switch Features | |
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| Switch Form Factors | |
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| Switch Performance | |
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| Power over Ethernet and Layer 3 Functionality | |
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| Switch Features in a Hierarchical Network | |
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| Access Layer Switch Features | |
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| Distribution Layer Switch Features | |
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| Core Layer Switch Features | |
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| Switches for Small and Medium Sized Business (SMB) | |
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| Catalyst Express 500 | |
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| Catalyst 2960 | |
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| Catalyst 3560 | |
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| Catalyst 3750 | |
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| Catalyst 4500 | |
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| Catalyst 4900 | |
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| Catalyst 6500 | |
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| Comparing Switches | |
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| Summary | |
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| Labs | |
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| Check Your Understanding | |
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| Challenge Questions and Activities | |
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| Basic Switch Concepts and Configuration | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Introduction to Ethernet/802.3 LANs | |
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| Key Elements of Ethernet/802.3 Networks | |
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| CSMA/CD | |
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| Ethernet Communications | |
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| Duplex Settings | |
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| Switch Port Settings | |
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| Switch MAC Address Table | |
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| Design Considerations for Ethernet/802.3 Networks | |
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| Bandwidth and Throughput | |
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| Collision Domains | |
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| Broadcast Domains | |
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| Network Latency | |
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| Network Congestion | |
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| LAN Segmentation | |
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| LAN Design Considerations | |
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| Forwarding Frames Using a Switch | |
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| Switch Forwarding Methods | |
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| Symmetric and Asymmetric Switching | |
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| Memory Buffering | |
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| Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switching | |
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| Switch Management Configuration | |
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| Navigating Command-Line Interface Modes | |
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| GUI-Based Alternatives to the CLI | |
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| Using the Help Facility | |
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| Accessing the Command History | |
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| Switch Boot Sequence | |
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| Prepare to Configure the Switch | |
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| Basic Switch Configuration | |
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| Management Interface | |
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| Default Gateway | |
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| Duplex and Speed | |
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| HTTP Access | |
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| MAC Address Table Management | |
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| Verifying Switch Configuration | |
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| Basic Switch Management | |
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| Backing Up and Restoring Switch Configuration Files | |
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| Using a TFTP Server with Switch Configuration Files | |
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| Clearing Switch Configuration Information | |
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| Configuring Switch Security | |
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| Configuring Password Options | |
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| Securing Console Access | |
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| Securing Virtual Terminal Access | |
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| Securing Privileged EXEC Access | |
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| Encrypting Switch Passwords | |
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| Password Recovery | |
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| Login Banners | |
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| Configure Telnet and SSH | |
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| Configuring Telnet | |
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| Configuring SSH | |
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| Common Security Attacks | |
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| MAC Address Flooding | |
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| Spoofing Attacks | |
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| CDP Attacks | |
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| Telnet Attacks | |
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| Security Tools | |
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| Configuring Port Security | |
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| Securing Unused Ports | |
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| Summary | |
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| Labs | |
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| Check Your Understanding | |
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| Challenge Questions and Activities | |
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| VLANs | |
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| Objectives | |