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The following information provides general guidelines for the
content likely to be included on this exam. However, other
related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of
the exam.
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Describe the Enterprise Composite Model
used for designing networks and explain how it addresses
enterprise network needs for performance, scalability and
availability |
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Describe the physical, data-link and
network layer technologies used in a switched network, and
identify when to use each |
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Explain the role of switches in the various
modules of the Enterprise Composite Model (Campus
Infrastructure, Server Farm, Enterprise Edge, Network
Management) |
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Explain the function of the Switching
Database Manager [specifically Content Addressable Memory
(CAM) and Ternary Content Addressable Memory (TCAM)] within
a Catalyst switch |
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Describe the features and operation of
VLANs on a switched network |
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Describe the features of the VLAN trunking
protocols including 802.1Q, ISL (emphasis on 802.1Q) and
dynmic trunking protocol |
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Describe the features and operation of
802.1Q Tunneling (802.1QinQ) within a service provider
network |
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Describe the operation and purpose of
managed VLAN services |
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Describe how VTP versions 1 and 2 operate
including domains, modes, advertisements, and pruning |
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Explain the function of the Switching
Database Manager [specifically Content Addressable Memory
(CAM) and Ternary Content Addressable Memory (TCAM)] within
a Catalyst switch |
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Explain the operation and purpose of the
Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP) on a switched network |
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Identify the specific types of Cisco route
switch processors, and provide implementation details |
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List and describe the operation of the key
components required to implement interVLAN routing |
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Explain the types of redundancy in a
multilayer switched network including hardware and software
redundancy |
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Explain how IP multicast operates on a
multilayer switched network, including PIM, CGMP and IGMP |
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Describe the quality issues with voice
traffic on a switched data network, including jitter and
delay |
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Describe the QoS solutions that address
voice quality issues |
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Describe the features and operation of
network analysis modules on Catalyst switches to improve
network traffic management |
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Describe Transparent LAN Services and how
they are implemented in a service provider network |
Implementation and Operation
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Convert CatOS to native IOS on Catalyst
switches and manage native IOS images according to best
practices |
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Configure access ports for static and
multi-VLAN memebership |
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Configure and verify 802.1Q trunks |
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Configure and verify ISL trunks |
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Configure VTP domains in server, client and
transparent modes |
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Enable Spanning Tree on ports and VLANs |
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Configure Spanning Tree parameters
including: port priority, VLAN priority, root bridge, BPDU
guard, PortFast and UplinkFast |
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Implement IP technology on a switched
network with auxiliary VLANs |
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Configure and verify router redundancy
using HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, SRM, and SLB |
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Configure QoS features on multilayer
switched networks to provide optimal quality and bandwidth
utilization for applications and data |
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Configure Fast EtherChannel and Gigabit
EtherChannel to increase bandwidth for interswitch
connections |
Planning and Design
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Compare end-to-end and local VLANs,
determine when to use each |
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Design a VLAN configuration with VTP to
work for a given specific scenario |
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Select multilayer switching architectures,
given specific multilayer switching needs |
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Describe the general design models when
implementing IP telephony in a switched network environment |
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Plan QoS implementation within a multilayer
switched network |
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshoot common VLAN problems on a
switched network |
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Tune and troubleshoot spanning-tree
protocol on a multilayer switched network to enhance network
performance, prevent network loops, and minimize downtime |
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Identify interVLAN routing performance and
scalability issues, and propose solutions |
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Verify and troubleshoot interVLAN routing
on a switched network |
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Identify QoS implementation issues at the
network access layer |
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Identify QoS implementation issues at the
network distribution and core layers |
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