General Information

• Name: CCNP Multilayer Switching
• Discipline: CISCO Technology (CSCO)
• Units (Credits): 4
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Technology

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: CSCO 221 Or CCNA Certification

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Covers knowledge and skills necessary to implement scalable multilayer switched networks. Includes topics on Campus Networks, describing and implementing advanced Spanning Tree concepts, VLANs and Inter-VLAN routing, High Availability, Wireless Client Access, Access Layer Voice concepts, and minimizing service Loss and Data Theft in a Campus Network. Recommended preparation for the Multi-layer Switching exam required to become a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).

II: Course Objectives

Students learn how to build campus networks using multilayer switching technolgies over high speed ethernet. This course includes both routing and switching concepts, covering both Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies. Hands-on lab exercises allow the learner to practice configuration and troubleshooting knowoledge and to acquire the skills necessary to configure these protocols in working networks.

• 1. Campus Network Design
• 2. VLANs and VTP
• 3. Spanning-Tree Protocol
• 4. Inter VLAN Routing
• 5. Multi-Layer Switching
• 6. Monitoring and Security

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

This course supports the Networking Technology emphasis by providing up-to-date training in the management of information resources, including computer and networking operations, infrastructure, and information security by supporting the following Student Learning Objectives:
Know: the competencies required to successfully pass information technology certification exams.
Are able to: apply the principles theories and best-practices appropriate to the degree emphasis in the design, management and security of computer and network information resources.
Loctae, evaluate and properly utilize the tools and resources appropriate to an information technology professional.
Appreciate: the need for continuing education and life long learning.