CCNP Self-Study: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN), Third Edition, is a Cisco authorized, self-paced learning tool for CCNP switching foundation learning. This book provides you with the knowledge needed to build scalable multilayer switched networks, to create and deploy a global intranet, and to implement basic troubleshooting techniques in environments that use Cisco multilayer switches for client hosts and services. By reading this book, you will learn how to improve traffic flow, reliability, redundancy, performance, and security for Layer 2 and Layer 3 switched networks. This comprehensive book provides detailed information and easy-to-grasp tutorials on design, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting of modern multilayer switched networks.
Chapter 1 Introduction to building Cisco multilayer switched networks
Chapter 2 The roles of switches in designing Cisco multilayer switched networks
Chapter 3 Initial configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco multilayer swtiches
Chapter 4 Implementing and configuring VLANs
Chapter 5 Understanding and configuring the 802.1D, 802.1s, and 802.1w spanning tree protocols
Chapter 6 Adding resiliency to spanning tree using advanced features and troubleshooting STP issues
Chapter 7 Enhancing network stability, functionality, reliability, and performance using advanced features
Chapter 8 Understanding and configuring inter-VLAN routing
Chapter 9 Understanding and configuring multilayer switching
Chapter 10 Understanding and implementing quality of service in Cisco multilayer switched networks
Chapter 11 Deploying multicast in the multilayer switched network
Chapter 12 Implementing high availability options in multilayer switches
Chapter 13 Introduction to deploying Cisco IP telephony
Chapter 14 Implementing management and data plane security features on Cisco catalyst switches
Chapter 15 Introduction to the catalyst switching architectures
Chapter 16 Designing, building, and connecting Cisco multilayer switched networks using metro solutions
Chapter 17 Performance and connectivity troubleshooting tools for multilayer swtiches