General Information

• Name: CCNP Optimizing Converged Internetworks
• 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

Provides the knowledge and skills necessary in optimizing and providing effective QOS techniques for converged networks. Topics include implementing a VOIP network, implementing QoS on converged networks, specific IP QoS mechanisms for implementing the DiffServ QoS model, AutoQoS, wireless security and basic wireless management. Recommended preparation for the Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks exam required to become a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).

II: Course Objectives

This course teaches studens troubleshooting in multi-protocol, muli-layer internetworking environment. Students gain hands-on experience troubleshooting Ehternet and Token-Ring LANs, IP and IPX networks as well as ISDN, PPP, and Frame Relay networks. Hands-on lab exercises allow the learner to practice configuration and troubleshooting knowledge and to acquire the skills necessary to configure these protocols in working networks.

• 1. Documenting and Baselining the Network
• 2. Troubleshooting Methodologies and Tools
• 3. Troubleshooting Layer One
• 4. Troubleshooting Layer Two
• 5. Troubleshooting Layer Three
• 6. Troubleshooting Layer Four
• 7. Troubleshooting Layers 1-7

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.