Over 13 hours of hands on training covers Cisco Switching and the 642-812 BCMSN Exam. Get your hands "dirty" as I lead you through scenarios and examples that will prepare you for any challenge Cisco throws at you.
The 642-812 BCMSN exam tests knowledge and skills necessary to implement scalable multilayer switched networks.
BCMSN is one leg in the series of Cisco CCNP courses. The knowledge in this course can be used toward any one of 3 certifications: CCNP, CCIP, and the CCDP. Currently, Train Signal offers training for the full CCNP series.
Here Are Just Some of the Topics We Cover in Our Cisco BCMSN Training Course:
Learn how a Cisco switch builds its routing table
Learn about VLAN Trunking Protocol, how to configure VTP, Verify and spot common VTP misconfigurations
Find out how to define VLANs. Why use VLANs? How to configure different types of VLANs?
Know the reason for using Etherchannels and how traffic is sent across an etherchannel
Know the difference between bridging/switching loops and routing loops in Spanning Tree Protocol
Find out where to place the root bridge and how to guarantee a particular bridge is elected root
Learn more about the danger of changing STP timers, and how to do it right
Find out how to perform inter-VLAN routing on a MLSwitch
Learn more about Power over Ethernet, IP Telephony and Cisco IP phones
Know how to configure port-based authentication and how to defend against L2 and spoofing attacks
Find out differences between wireless and wired LANs, and between CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA
Learn more about wireless architectures and design guidelines
Know Cisco three-layer switching model in and out and much more... scroll below to see our full course outline...
"Am I Qualified to Take This Cisco BCMSN Course?"
YES! If you are an IT Pro and have some experience with Cisco routers and switches.
YES! If you have passed the CCNA exam, you will benefit most from this course. The CCNA exam must be passed before taking any of the CCNP exams.
Cisco BCMSN Course Outline
Video 1
Introduction to BCMSN
Go over course outline and meet your instructor.
* Welcome To Your BCMSN Video Boot Camp!
* Your Instructor
* Exam Prep Tips
Video 2
LAN Switching Basics
In this section, you will learn the basic operations of a LAN switch. We will review the fundamentals of LAN switching, which is vital for the exam and for building blocks in upcoming videos.
* Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gig Ethernet
* Quick Cabling Review
* Basic Switch Operation
* Filenames and Autorecovery
Video 3 & 4
Virtual LANs (VLANs) – Part 1 & 2
Though VLANs may be familiar to you, we will review from our CCNA studies and expand upon advanced VLAN topics. This is one of the most important videos, as the details are imperative for passing the BCMSN exam. Learn the differences between VLAN protocols.
* Why use VLANs?
* Static and Dynamic VLANs
* Trunking
* ISL
* ISL and Dot1q
* Troubleshooting Trunks
* The Native VLAN
* Dynamic Trunking Protocol
* Trunking Modes
* VLAN Database Mode
* Design Guidelines
* End-To-End and Local VLANs
Video 5
VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
We will review VTP from the CCNA exam, learn the benefits of using it, and also cover new topics, such as, VTP advertisement and synchronization. This information is important for use in the real world as well as the exam. The VLAN.DAT file snippets is most likely not featured on the exam, but is extremely important for the real world.
* Why Use VTP?
* Configuring VTP
* VTP Modes
* VTP Advertisement Process
* Synchronization & Advertisement Details
* VTP Features & Versions
* The VLAN.DAT file
* VTP Securit Mode
Video 6
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) – Part 1
In this section, we will cover the fundamentals of STP, do some review of switching from our CCNA studies, and discuss advanced topics on STP. It is important to understand how to configure, operate, and use the protocols and commands covered in these videos. STP is important for passing the BCMSN and for work with real world networks.
* Switching Basics
* BPDUs & the Root Bridge Election
* Root Port Selection & Cost
Video 7
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) – Part 2
This video is a continuation from STP from Video 6.
* STP Port States & Times
* Making a Nonroot Swith the Root –Why and How
* TCN BPDUs
* Load Sharing with the Port-priority command
* Extended System ID Feature
Video 8 & 9
Advanced Spanning Tree Protocol Features – Part 1 & 2
As the title suggests, these are advanced topics needed for the exams and the real world, since several should be running in your network currently. You will need to understand when, where, and how to configure for answering exam questions and when working on your network.
* Portfast, Uplinkfast, Backbonefast
* Root Guard, BPDU Guard
* UDLD
* Loop Guard
* UDLD, BPDU Skew Detection
* Rapid STP, PVST, PVST+, CST, MST
Video 10
EtherChannels
EtherChannels are prevalent in today’s networks, so you need to know how to troubleshoot, configure, verify, and understand how they work. This information is important for passing the BCMSN, working with real world networking, acing an interview, and for use in production networks.
* What are they, and why do we use them?
* Negotiation Protocols
* Configuration & Verification
Video 11, 12 & 13
Securing the Switches – Part 1, 2 & 3
Not only will you need to understand how to secure the switches for exam success, but, more important, for securing your own network in the real world. It’s important to know who your enemies are so you can keep them out. Security is a growing field, so if this is an interest, it is wise to specialize in this information.
* Introduction to AAA
* Port Security
* Port Security & Dot1x Port-Based Authentication
* SPAN
* VLAN ACLs
* Private VLANs
* DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard
* MAC Address Flooding & VLAN Hopping Attacks
Video 14, 15 & 16
Multi Layer Switching – Part 1, 2 & 3
This section begins with introductory theory on multi layer switching. After that begins the fun, hands-on labs to teach you the concepts and configuration (if you’ve never worked with Layer 3 switches before, which are increasingly popular). It’s necessary to understand multi layer switching for the BCMSN, especially the HSRP segment.
* Route Caching, Cisco Express Forwarding
* Inter-VLAN Routing & SVIs
* Fallback Bridging
* Router Redundancy Protocols (HSRP, IRDP, VRRP, GLBP)
* Server Load Balancing (SLB)
Video 17
IP Telephony & Cisco IP Phones
* IP Phone Basics
* Voice VLANs
* Voice QoS
* DiffServ at L2 & L3
* Trusting Incoming Values
* Basics of AVVID
* Power Over Internet
Video 18
Wireless Networking
Is important for passing the exam; it’s also necessary for becoming a solid network admin. You must understand the pros and the cons, and stay current. The standards are constantly changing, so you must know the benefits and limitations, as well as, how it works with your current network.
* Wireless Basics and Standards
* Antena Types and Usage
* CSMA/CA
* CCX Program
* The Lightweight Access Point Protocol
* Aironet System Tray Utility
Video 19
Network Design and Models
Understand the layers of a switching model and the difference in models. A must for the exam and how to add these on to your real world network.
* Core, Distribution, Access Layers
* Enterprise Composite Network Model
* Server Farm Block
* Network Management Block
* Enterprise Edge Block
* Service Provider Edge Block
Video 20
Queueing – Bonus Video
This bonus video is included in case you haven’t used or tested on queueing before. It’s important for exam questions, so we will cover the basics and configuration of queueing.
* Weighted Fair Queueing
* Class Maps & Policy Maps
* Priority Queueing
* Custom Queueing
Here is what you get....
20 videos (Over 13 Hours) will be provided in High-Quality AVI & WMV format. In other words, you get perfect quality and replication of your instructor's screens. An easy-to-use table of contents allows you to navigate to key areas you wish to focus on.
20 iPod video files to watch Train Signal on the go! A popular request amongst our students who wish to study while they commute (i.e., train). These 320x240 .m4v files are compressed versions of the original course, and play on any iPod that supports video. Also great for reviewing and refreshing your mind "on the job."
20 MP3 Files to listen to Train Signal on the go. Some of our students have requested this option. People would like to be able to listen in their car or while working out. Can be burnt to a CD or copied to portable device. Great supplemental training to the videos.
Instructor Notes – These PDF documents can be printed out and contain the slides used by the instructor throughout the videos. These allow the user a quick easy reference to notes on the slides and make any additional notes for their own learning process.
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