Franske CNT-2612 SP12 Schedule

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CCNP 1 Network Switching CNT-2612 - 3 credits Instructor: Dr. Ben Franske Term: Spring 2012 (1/9/2012-5/9/2012) Meetings: M W 2:00pm-3:50pm Location: B144

This schedule provides an outline of the topics expected to be covered in this course as well as the readings and assignments due each week. Topics and readings may change in which case you will be notified in class or by e-mail and the latest version of this document is always available from the course wiki. Please have all readings completed prior to the start of each class and be prepared to take part in the discussion. Unless otherwise noted online quizzes and exams are due at 11:59pm on the date indicated.

Session 1: January 9

Topics:

• Course Syllabus and Schedule
• Cisco Academy Course Enrollment
• Switching Lab Setup
• Determine Lab Partners

Readings:

Due:

Session 2: January 11

Topics:

• Chapter 1: Analyzing the Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture
  • Introduction to Enterprise Campus Network Design
• Participation Activity: Students work in teams of three to develop a presentation covering the material for the day, students re-arrange into new teams of three and present to each other, combining best parts of each into a single file turned in to the instructor.

Readings:

• Chapter 1: Analyzing the Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture
  • Read through page 26

Due:

NO CLASS: January 16

• No IHCC Classes Today

Session 3: January 18

Topics:

• Chapter 1: Analyzing the Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture
  • Enterprise Campus Design
• Lab Time

Readings:

• Chapter 1: Analyzing the Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture
  • Finish chapter

Due:

Session 4: January 23

Topics:

• Chapter 2: Implementing VLANs in Campus Networks
  • Implementing VLAN Technologies in a Campus Network
  • Implementing Trunking in a Cisco Campus Network
  • VLAN Trunking Protocol
  • Private VLANs
  • Configure Link Aggregation with EtherChannel

Readings:

• Chapter 2: Implementing VLANs in Campus Networks

Due:

• Chapter 1 Online Assessment

Session 5: January 25

Topics:

• Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 2 Online Assessment

Session 6: January 30

Topics:

• Chapter 3: Implementing Spanning Tree
  • Evolution of Spanning Tree Protocols
  • Spanning Tree Protocol Basics
  • Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol

Readings:

• Chapter 3: Implementing Spanning Tree
  • Read through page 140

Due:

Session 7: February 1

Topics:

• Chapter 3: Implementing Spanning Tree
  • Multiple Spanning Tree
  • Spanning Tree Enhancements
  • Recommended Spanning Tree Practices
  • Troubleshooting STP
  • Potential STP Problems

Readings:

• Chapter 3: Implementing Spanning Tree
  • Finish chapter

Due:

Session 8: February 6

Topics:

• Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 3 Online Assessment

Session 9: February 8

Topics:

• Chapter 4: Implementing Inter-VLAN Routing
  • Describing Inter-VLAN Routing
  • Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing
  • Implementing DHCP in a Multilayer Switched Environment
  • Deploying CEF-Based Multilayer Switching

Readings:

• Chapter 4: Implementing Inter-VLAN Routing

Due:

Session 10: February 13

Topics:

• Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 4 Online Assessment

Session 11: February 15

Topics:

• Chapter 5: Implementing High Availability and Redundancy in a Campus Network
  • Understanding High Availability
  • Implementing High Availability
  • Implementing Network Monitoring

Readings:

• Chapter 5: Implementing High Availability and Redundancy in a Campus Network
  • Read through page 279

Due:

NO CLASS: February 20

• No IHCC Classes Today

Session 12: February 22

Topics:

• Chapter 5: Implementing High Availability and Redundancy in a Campus Network
  • Implementing Redundant Supervisor Engines in Catalyst Switches
  • Understanding First Hop Redundancy Protocols
  • Cisco IOS Server Load Balancing

Readings:

• Chapter 5: Implementing High Availability and Redundancy in a Campus Network
  • Finish chapter

Due:

Session 13: February 27

Topics:

• Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 5 Online Assessment

Session 14: February 29

Topics:

• Project Day

Readings:

Due:

• You must have a project approved by the end of class today!

NO CLASS: March 5

• No IHCC Classes, Spring Break

NO CLASS: March 7

• No IHCC Classes, Spring Break

Session 15: March 12

Topics:

• Chapter 6: Securing the Campus Infrastructure
  • Switch Security Fundamentals
  • Understanding and Protecting Against MAC Layer Attack
  • Understanding and Protecting Against VLAN Attacks
  • Understanding and Protecting Against Spoofing Attacks
  • Securing Network Switches
  • Switch Security Considerations
  • Troubleshooting Performance and Connectivity

Readings:

• Chapter 6: Securing the Campus Infrastructure

Due:

Session 16: March 14

Topics:

• Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 6 Online Assessment

Session 17: March 19

Topics:

• Chapter 7: Preparing the Campus Infrastructure for Advanced Services
  • Planning for Wireless, Voice, and Video Application in the Campus Network
  • Understanding QOS

Readings:

• Chapter 7: Preparing the Campus Infrastructure for Advanced Services
  • Read through page 457

Due:

Session 18: March 21

Topics:

• Chapter 7: Preparing the Campus Infrastructure for Advanced Services
  • Implementing IP Multicast in the Campus Network

Readings:

• Chapter 7: Preparing the Campus Infrastructure for Advanced Services
  • Read through page 483

Due:

Session 19: March 26

Topics:

• Chapter 7: Preparing the Campus Infrastructure for Advanced Services
  • Preparing the Campus Infrastructure to Support Wireless

Readings:

• Chapter 7: Preparing the Campus Infrastructure for Advanced Services
  • Read through page 486

Due:

Session 20: March 28

Topics:

• Chapter 7: Preparing the Campus Infrastructure for Advanced Services
  • Preparing the Campus Infrastructure to Support Voice
  • Preparing the Campus Infrastructure to Support Video

Readings:

• Chapter 7: Preparing the Campus Infrastructure for Advanced Services
  • Finish chapter

Due:

Session 21: April 2

Topics:

• Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 7 Online Assessment

Session 22: April 4

Topics:

• Design-A-Lab I: VRRP & GLBP

Readings:

• Cisco - Configuring VRRP
• Cisco - Configuring GLBP

Due:

• If you have all of the Chapter 1-7 Labs (and Enterprise Wireless) done and submitted by Thursday night you will be eligible for retaking chapter tests over the weekend.

Session 23: April 9

Topics:

• Design-A-Lab II: QOS

Readings:

• Cisco Qos Best Practices At a Glance
• Cisco DocWiki - Quality of Service Networking
• Cisco - Configuring QoS

Due:

Session 24: April 11

Topics:

• Skills Based Final Exam Prep

Readings:

Due:

Session 25: April 16

Topics:

• Skills Based Final Exam (by appointment)
  • Kevin
  • Monique
  • Curt
  • Andrew

Readings:

Due:

• Online Final Exam (OPEN 2-10pm Today)

Session 26: April 18

Topics:

• Skills Based Final Exam (by appointment)
  • Corey
  • Greg
  • Clay
  • Matt
  • Billy
  • Mike

Readings:

Due:

• Online Final Exam (OPEN 2-10pm Today)

Session 27: April 23

Topics:

• IPv6 I - Basics & Addressing
• IPv6 II - Device Configuration

Readings:

• Configuring IPv6 Addressing and Enabling IPv6 Routing section of "Implementing IPv6 Addressing and Basic Connectivity"
• Implementing OSPF for IPv6

Due:

Session 28: April 25

Topics:

• IPv6 Lab

Readings:

Due:

Session 29: April 30

Topics:

• Project Work Day

Readings:

Due:

• All Lab Reports

Session 30: May 2

Topics:

• Project Presentation Day 1

Readings:

Due:

EXAM WEEK:

Topics:

• Project Presentation Day 2

Readings:

Due:

• Written Project Component

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The instructor reserves the right to modify and adjust the schedule and assignments as needed during the course of this class. The most up to date version will always be available on the course website or from the instructor.