Franske CNT-2612 SP11 Schedule

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CCNP 1 Network Switching CNT-2612 - 3 credits Instructor: Dr. Ben Franske Term: Spring 2011 (1/11/2011-5/11/2011) Meetings: T Th 3:00pm-4:40pm 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 11

Topics:

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

Readings:

Due:

Session 2: January 13

Topics:

• Chapter 1: Analyzing the Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture
  • Introduction to Enterprise Campus Network Design

Readings:

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

Due:

Session 3: January 18

Topics:

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

Readings:

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

Due:

Session 4: January 20

Topics:

• Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 1 Online Assessment

Session 5: January 25

Topics:

• Chapter 2: Implementing VLANs in Campus Networks
  • Implementing VLAN Technologies in a Campus Network
  • Implementing Trunking in a Cisco Campus Network

Readings:

• Chapter 2: Implementing VLANs in Campus Networks
  • Read through page 77

Due:

Session 6: January 27

Topics:

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

Readings:

• Chapter 2: Implementing VLANs in Campus Networks
  • Finish chapter

Due:

Session 7: February 1

Topics:

• Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 2 Online Assessment

Session 8: February 3

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:

NO CLASS: February 8

• No IHCC classes, Student Success Day (you must attend at least 2 SSD presentations and bring signed proof of attendance to receive your 10 homework points)

Session 9: February 10

Topics:

• Lab/Project Time

Readings:

Due:

Session 10: February 15

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 11: February 17

Topics:

• Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 3 Online Assessment

Session 12: February 22

Topics:

• Chapter 4: Implementing Inter-VLAN Routing
  • Describing Inter-VLAN Routing
  • Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing

Readings:

• Chapter 4: Implementing Inter-VLAN Routing
  • Read through page 209

Due:

Session 13: February 24

Topics:

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

Readings:

• Chapter 4: Implementing Inter-VLAN Routing
  • Finish chapter

Due:

Session 14: March 1

Topics:

• Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 4 Online Assessment

Session 15: March 3

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: March 8

• No IHCC Classes this week, Spring Break

NO CLASS: March 10

• No IHCC Classes this week, Spring Break

Session 16: March 15

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 17: March 17

Topics:

• Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 5 Online Assessment

Session 18: March 22

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

Readings:

• Chapter 6: Securing the Campus Infrastructure
  • Read through page 371

Due:

Session 19: March 24

Topics:

• Chapter 6: Securing the Campus Infrastructure
  • Securing Network Switches
  • Switch Security Considerations
  • Troubleshooting Performance and Connectivity

Readings:

• Chapter 6: Securing the Campus Infrastructure
  • Finish chapter

Due:

Session 20: March 29

Topics:

• Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 6 Online Assessment

Session 21: March 31

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 22: April 5

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 23: April 7

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 24: April 12

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 25: April 14

Topics:

• Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

• Chapter 7 Online Assessment

Session 26: April 19

Topics:

• Lab Time

Readings:

Due:

Session 27: April 21

Topics:

• TBD

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Session 28: April 26

Topics:

• TBD

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Session 29: April 28

Topics:

• TBD

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Session 30: May 3

Topics:

• TBD

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Session 31: May 5

Topics:

• Skills Based Final Exam, Part I

Readings:

Due:

• Online Final Exam

EXAM WEEK: Monday, May 9

NOTE: Class Meets 2:00-4:00pm today! Topics:

• Skills Based Final Exam, Part II

Readings:

Due:

• Lab Reports

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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.