CCNP building multilayer switched networks (BCMSN 642-812) lab portfolio

Curriculum, Challenge, and Troubleshooting labs for the CCNP BCMSN course from the Cisco Networking Academy Program *Review all the labs from the online CCNP BCMSN curriculum from the Cisco Networking Academy Program *Master advanced networking topics with additional Challenge Labs written by industry and education experts *Gain insight into network maintenance with the bonus Troubleshooting labs.

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David Kotfila , CCNP, CCAI, is the director of the Cisco Academy at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Troy, New York. Under his direction, 350 students have received their CCNA, 150 students have received their CCNP, and 8 students have obtained their CCIE. David is a consultant for Cisco working as a member of the CCNP assessment group. His team at RPI has authored the four new CCNP lab books for the Academy program. David has served on the National Advisory Council for the Academy program for four years. Previously, he was the senior training manager at PSINet, a Tier 1 global ISP. When David is not staring at his beautiful wife Kate or talking with his two wonderful children, Chris and Charis, he likes to kayak, hike in the mountains, and lift weights.

Joshua Moorhouse , CCNP, recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a BS in computer science. While there, he also worked as a teaching assistant in the Cisco Networking Academy. He currently works as a network engineer at Factset Research Systems in Norwalk, Connecticut. Josh enjoys spending time with his wife Laura, his family, and friends.

Christian M. Price Sr ., CCNP, attended Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York, where he studied computer information systems. From 1997 to 2001, he worked for PSINet, one of the first Internet service providers and a major player in the commercialization of the Internet. Christian worked as a technical project manager with the Carrier and ISP Services group during his time at PSINet. He currently works with a credit union focusing on LAN/WAN design and implementation as well as implementation of a VoIP infrastructure for the organization. Christian is also an instructor in the Cisco Academy at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. He lives with his loving wife and children in Grafton, New York.

Ross G. Wolfson , CCIE No. 16696, recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) with a BS in computer science. He currently works as a network engineer at Factset Research Systems. Ross enjoys spending time with his friends, running, and biking.

Chapter 1 Network Requirements	p. 1
Lab 1-1 Lab Configuration Guide 1Hardware and Software	p. 2
Chapter 6 Wireless LANs	p. 3
Chapter 2 Defining VLANs	p. 5
Lab 2-0a Clearing an Isolated Switch (2.6.1)	p. 5
Step 1 Getting Connected	p. 5
Step 2 Deleting vlan.dat	p. 5
Step 3 Erasing the startup-config File	p. 6
Step 4 Reloading	p. 6
Step 5 Ready for Configuration	p. 9
Lab 2-0b Clearing a Switch Connected to a Larger Network (2.6.1)	p. 10
Step 1 Clearing an Isolated Switch	p. 10
Step 2 Deleting vlan.dat	p. 10
Step 3 Erasing the startup-config File	p. 10
Step 4 Relearning VLANs from a Server	p. 11
Step 5 Eliminating Relearned VLANs	p. 12
Step 6 VTP Mode Transparent	p. 13
Lab 2-1 Catalyst 2960 and 3560 Series Static VLANs, VLAN Trunking, and VTP Domain and Modes (2.6.2)	p. 14
Scenario: VLAN Trunking and Domains	p. 14
Step 1 Preparing the Switch	p. 14
Step 2 VLAN 1	p. 15
Step 3 show vlan	p. 15
Step 4 VTP Modes	p. 17
Step 5 VTP Domains	p. 18
Step 6 Dynamic Auto Trunking	p. 19
Step 7 show interface Commands	p. 21
Step 8 Switchport Mode Commands	p. 23
Step 9 show vtp status	p. 25
Step 10 VLAN Database	p. 26
Step 11 Switchport Access VLAN	p. 28
Step 12 Naming VLANs	p. 29
Step 13 Preparation for the Next Lab	p. 30
Chapter 3 Implementing Spanning Tree	p. 31
Lab 3-1 Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Default Behavior (3.5.1)	p. 31
Scenario: How Spanning Tree Prevents Loops	p. 31
Step 1 Basic Configurations	p. 31
Step 2 BPDUs	p. 32
Step 3 show spanning tree	p. 32
Step 4 Diagraming Spanning Tree	p. 36
Challenge: A New Root for Spanning Tree	p. 36
Lab 3-2 Modifying Default Spanning Tree Behavior (3.5.2)	p. 37
Scenario: Logically Removing Bridging Loops	p. 37
Step 1 Deleting vlan.dat	p. 37
Step 2 Verifying the Root Bridge	p. 37
Step 3 Changing the Primary and Secondary Root	p. 40
Step 4 Changing Forwarding and Blocking Ports	p. 42
Step 5 PortFast	p. 44
Step 6 Modifying Port Costs	p. 46
Lab 3-3 Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Behavior (3.5.3)	p. 49
Scenario: Configuring Spanning Tree Differently for Different VLANs	p. 49
Step 1 Basic Preparation	p. 49
Step 2 Setting up VTP Domains	p. 49
Step 3 Modifying Spanning Tree on a per-VLAN Basis	p. 52
Step 4 RSTP 58Challenge: Spanning Tree Root Primary	p. 60
Lab 3-4 Multiple Spanning Tree (3.5.4)	p. 62
Scenario: Configuring Multiple Spanning Tree	p. 62
Step 1 Basic Preparation	p. 62
Step 2 VTP Domain Setup	p. 62
Step 3 Verifying 11 Instances of Spanning Tree	p. 63
Step 4 spanning-tree mode mst	p. 66
Step 5 Grouping VLANs Using MST	p. 67
Challenge: Modifying per-instance MST Attributes	p. 70
Lab 3-5 Configuring EtherChannel (3.5.5)	p. 72
Scenario: Bundling Redundant Links into One Logical Link	p. 72
Step 1 Basic Preparation	p. 72
Step 2 channel group mode desirable	p. 72
Step 3 channel group mode active	p. 75
Step 4 Configuring EtherChannel on Layer 3 Connections	p. 75
Step 5 Traffic Load Balancing	p. 76
Challenge: Logically Aggregating Additional Redundant Links	p. 77
Chapter 4 Implementing Inter-VLAN Routing	p. 79
Lab 4-1 Inter-VLAN Routing with an External Router (4.4.1)	p. 79
Scenario: A Cost Effective Solution to Segment a Network into MultipleBroadcast Domains	p. 79
Step 1 Basic Preparation	p. 79
Step 2 Configuring up the Gateway and ISP Router	p. 79
Step 3 ip default-gateway	p. 80
Step 4 Verify Existing VLANs	p. 81
Step 5 Configuring Trunking and EtherChannel	p. 82
Step 6 Configuring the VTP Domain	p. 83
Step 7 Configuring Switch Access Ports for Hosts	p. 83
Step 8 Trunking with the External Router	p. 83
Step 9 Trunking for VLANs 1, 100, and 200	p. 84
Step 10 Verify inter-VLAN Routing	p. 86
Lab 4-2 Inter-VLAN Routing with an Inte

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