Cisco IP Switched Networks (CCNP Switch), Part 1 of 7: Network Design

This course focuses on the theory and hierarchical models of design. It discusses how the choices in communications can improve future growth and scalability as well as how switches forward packets, and MAC addresses on Ethernet networks.

Lesson 1:

• Hierarchical Design
• Access Layer
• Distribution Layer
• Core Layer
• Collapsed Core Option
• Collapsed Core.

Lesson 2:

• Types of Switches
• Routed vs. Switched Architecture
• Layer 2 Switching
• Other Switching Tables
• Multilayer Switching at the Access Layer
• How the Frame is Re-written at L3
• Cisco Distributed Hardware Model.

Lesson 3:

• Introduction
• Switching Methods eNotes
• Route Caching
• Topology-Based Switching
• What Is SDM
• The New CDP
• Turn LLDP on
• What Power Options You Have
• What Can You Power and PoE
• PoE eNotes
• PoE Negotiation
• Enabling PoE
• Summary.