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Designing & Supporting Computer Networks: CCNA Discovery Learning Guide,
Designing and Supporting Computer Networks CCNA Discovery Learning Guide Kenneth D. Stewart III - Aubrey Adams Designing and Supporting Computer Networks, CCNA Discovery Learning Guide is the official supplemental textbook for the Designing and Supporting Computer Networks course in the Cisco(R) Networking Academy(R) CCNA(R) Discovery curriculum
version 4. In this course, the last of four in the new curriculum, you progress through a variety of case studies and role-playing exercises, which include gathering requirements, designing basic networks, establishing proof-of-concept, and performing project management tasks. In addition, within the context of a pre-sales support position, you learn lifecycle services, including upgrades, competitive analyses, and system integration. The Learning Guide, written and edited by instructors, is designed as a portable desk reference to use anytime, anywhere to reinforce the material from the course and organize your time. The Learning Guide's features help you focus on important concepts to succeed in this course: Chapter Objectives-Review core concepts by answering the focus questions listed at the beginning of each chapter. Key Terms-Refer to the lists of networking vocabulary introduced and highlighted in context in each chapter. The Glossary defines each key term. Summary of Activities and Labs-Maximize your study time with this complete list of all associated exercises at the end of each chapter. Check Your Understanding-Evaluate your readiness with the end-of-chapter questions that match the style of questions you see in the online course quizzes. The answer key explains each answer. Challenge Questions and Activities-Apply a deeper understanding of the concepts with these challenging end-of-chapter questions and activities. The answer key explains each answer. Hands-on Labs-Master the practical, hands-on skills of the course by performing all the tasks in the course labs included in Part II of the Learning Guide. Portfolio Documents-Develop a professional network design portfolio as you work through real-life case studies. All the course portfolio documents and support materials are provided for you in this Learning Guide and on the CD-ROM. Kenneth D. Stewart III teaches computer science and computer networking courses at Flour Bluff High School and Delmar College in Corpus Christi, Texas. Aubrey Adams is an electronic and computer system engineering lecturer and Cisco Networking Academy CCNA/IP Telephony instructor at Central College of Technical and Further Education (TAFE) in Perth, Western Australia. How To-Look for this icon to study the steps you need to learn to perform certain tasks. Interactive Activities-Reinforce your understanding of topics with exercises from the online course identified throughout the book with this icon. The files for these activities are on the accompanying CD-ROM. Packet Tracer Activities-Explore and visualize networking concepts using Packet Tracer exercises interspersed throughout some chapters. The files for these activities are on the accompanying CD-ROM. Packet Tracer v4.1 software developed by Cisco is available separately. Hands-on Labs-Master the practical, hands-on skills of the course by working through all 71 labs in this course included in Part II of the book. The labs are an integralpart of the CCNA Discovery curriculum-review the core text and the lab material to prepare for all your exams. Companion CD-ROM The CD-ROM includes Interactive Activities Packet Tracer Activity files All Portfolio documents IT Career Information Taking Notes Lifelong Learning This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Series from Cisco Press(R). Books in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum.
Contents:
Part I: Concepts Introduction xlii Chapter 1 Introducing Network Design Concepts 1 Objectives 1 Key Terms 1 Discovering Network Design Basics 2 Network Design Overview 2 Network Requirements 2 Building a Good Network 2 Network Requirements 3 Fundamental Design Goals 3 The Benefits of a Hierarchical Network Design 3 Hierarchical Network Design 3 Modular Design of Cisco Enterprise Architectures 5 Network Design Methodologies 6 Step 1: Identifying Network Requirements 7 Step 2: Characterizing the Existing Network 7 Step 3: Designing the Network Topology 7 Investigating Core Layer Design Considerations 9 What Happens at the Core Layer? 9 Goals of the Core Layer 10 Core Layer Technologies 11 Redundant Links 11 Mesh Topology 11 Network Traffic Prioritization 12 Preventing Failures 12 Reducing Human Error 13 Network Convergence 13 Convergence Definition and Factors 14 Selecting a Routing Protocol for Acceptable Convergence Time 14 Design Considerations with Convergence in Mind 14 Investigating Distribution Layer Design Considerations 14 What Happens at the Distribution Layer? 14 Distribution Layer Routing 14 Trunks 15 Redundant Links 15 Distribution Layer Topology 16 Limiting the Scope of Network Failure 16 Limiting the Size of Failure Domains 17 Switch Block Deployment 17 Building a Redundant Network at the Distribution Layer 18 Traffic Filtering at the Distribution Layer 19 Filtering Network Traffic 19 Complex ACLs 20 Placing ACLs 20 Routing Protocols at the Distribution Layer (1.3.5) 21 Route Summarization 21 Investigating Access Layer Design Considerations 22 What Happens at the Access Layer? 22 Access Layer Physical Considerations 23 Wiring Closets 23 The Impact of Converged Networking at the Access Layer 24 The Need for Availability at the Access Layer 24 Access Layer Management 25 Designing for Manageability 25 Network Topologies at the Access Layer 26 How VLANs Segregate and Control Network Traffic 26 VLANs in the Past 26 VLANs Now 27 Services at the Network Edge 27 Providing QoS to Network Applications 27 Classification 28 Security at the Network Edge 28 Security Measures 29 Providing Physical Security 29 Securing Access Layer Networking Devices 30 Recommended Practice on Security 30 Investigating Server Farms and Security 30 What Is a Server Farm? 30 Security, Firewalls, and Demilitarized Zones 32 Protecting Server Farms Against Attack 32 Demilitarized Zones 33 Protecting Against Internal Attacks 33 High Availability 33 Building In Redundancy 33 Virtualization 34 Investigating Wireless Network Considerations 34 Network Design Considerations Unique to WLANs 34 Physical Network Design 35 Logical Network Design 36 Network Access Considerations Unique to WLANs 37 Open Guest Access 37 Secured Employee Access 37 Best Practice Guidelines for WLAN Access 37 Supporting WANs and Remote Workers 39 Design Considerations at the Enterprise Edge 39 Cost of Bandwidth 39 QoS 40 Security 40 Remote Access 40 Integrating Remote Sites into the Network Design 40 MPLS 41 VPNs 42 Redundancy and Backup Links 42 Summary 44 Activities and Labs 45 Check Your Understanding 46 Challenge Questions and Activities 48 Chapter 2 Gathering Network Requirements 49 Objectives 49 Key Terms 49 Introducing Cisco Lifecycle Services 50 Case Study: Sports Stadium Network 51 The Network Lifecycle Prepare Phase 52 The Network Lifecycle Plan Phase 53 The Project Plan 53 The Network Lifecycle Design Phase 54 Planning the Installation 55 The Network Lifecycle Implement Phase 55 Testing the New Network 55 The Network Lifecycle Operate Phase 56 Defining Policies and Procedures 56 The Network Lifecycle Optimize Phase 56 Explaining the Sales Process 57 Respond to a Customer Request for a Proposal or Quote 57 Response Document 57 Attend a Prebid Meeting 59 Explain the Request for a Proposal 59 Explain the Request for Quote 60 Explain the Role of the Account Manager 61 Communications Channel 61 Account Manager Responsibilities 61 Explain the Role of the Presales Systems Engineer 61 Explain the Role of the Network Designer 62 Explain the Role of the Postsales Field Engineer 63 Preparing for the Design Process 63 Working with the Customer 63 The Importance of Interpersonal Skills 63 Defining the Customer 64 Identifying Relevant Information 64 Adding User Access 65 Identifying Business Goals and Priorities 65 Prioritizing Goals 66 Identifying Technical Requirements and Constraints 66 Defining Technical Requirements 66 Identifying Constraints 69 Identifying Manageability Design Considerations 69 Using the Top-Down or Bottom-Up Approach 69 Monitoring Network Operations 70 Using Tools for Network Monitoring 72 Summary 74 Chapter Activities and Labs Summary 75 Check Your Understanding 76 Challenge Question and Activities 77 Chapter 3 Characterizing the Existing Network 79 Objectives 79 Key Terms 79 Documenting the Existing Network 80 Creating a Network Diagram 80 Upgrading the Stadium Network 80 Producing a Network Topology Map 81 Obtaining Information About Devices and Data Routes 81 Diagramming the Logical Architecture 82 Creating an Existing Network Overview Diagram 82 Creating Network Segment Diagrams 83 Creating a Logical Diagram of the Main Stadium LAN 84 Developing a Modular Diagram 85 Strengths and Weaknesses of the Existing Networks 86 Strengths of the Existing Stadium Network 86 Overcoming Weaknesses in Preparation for the Network Upgrade 87 Updating the Existing Cisco IOS 88 Investigating the Installed Cisco IOS Software 89 Using the show version Command 89 IOS Software File-Naming Conventions 90 Testing the Upgrade Process 91 Choosing an Appropriate Cisco IOS Image 91 Using Feature Navigator 91 Download and Install Cisco IOS Software 92 The Router Startup Process 94 Upgrading Existing Hardware 95 Investigating Installed Hardware Features 95 Investigating Appropriate Hardware Options 95 Installing a New Hardware Option 96 Performing a Wireless Site Survey 97 Visiting the Customer Site 97 Preparation 97 Site Survey 98 Security 98 Safety Guidelines 98 Physical Network Considerations 98 Planning a Wireless Site Survey 100 Performing a Wireless Site Survey 100 Documenting Network Design Requirements 102 Overall Project Goal 102 Project Scope 103 Business Goals and Technical Requirements 104 Business Goals 105 Technical Requirements 105 Users 106 Applications 106 Existing Network Characterization 107 Summary 109 Chapter Activities and Labs Summary 110 Check Your Understanding 111 Chapter 4 Identifying Application Impacts on Network Design 113 Objectives 113 Key Terms 113 Characterizing Network Applications 114 The Importance of Application Performance 114 Characteristics of Different Application Categories 115 Information Gathering 116 How Traffic Flow Affects Network Design 116 Internal Traffic 117 External Traffic 117 How Application Characteristics Affect Network Design 117 Explaining Common Network Applications 118 Transaction-Processing Applications 119 Redundancy in Transaction Processing 120 Secure Transaction Processing 121 Real-Time Streaming and Voice 121 Infrastructure 122 VoIP 122 IP Telephony 122 Real-Time Video Protocols 122 File Transfer and E-mail 123 E-mail 123 Supporting File Transfer and E-mail Applications 124 HTTP and Web Traffic 124 Network Media 124 Redundancy 125 Security 125 Microsoft Domain Services 125 Ports Used by Microsoft Domain Services 126 Active Directory and DNS 126 Introducing Quality of Service 127 Traffic Queues 128 QoS Mechanisms 128 Hardware and Software Queues 128 Implementing QoS in Traffic Queues 129 Priorities and Traffic Management 129 Where Can QoS Be Implemented? 130 Layer 2 Devices 131 Layer 3 Devices 131 Classification and Marking 131 Examining Voice and Video Options 131 Converged Network Considerations 131 Managing Converged Networks 132 Quality of Service (QoS) on Converged Networks 132 Requirements of an IP Telephony Solution 133 Isolating Traffic 133 Benefits of Separate VLANs 134 Traditional Telephony 135 VoIP 136 IP Telephony 136 Video: Live and On-Demand 138 Supporting Remote Workers with Voice and Video 138 Documenting Applications and Traffic Flows 139 What Is a Traffic Flow? 139 Traffic Control 139 Application Traffic Flows 139 Diagramming Internal (Intranet) Traffic Flows 140 Diagramming Traffic Flows to and from Remote Sites 142 Diagramming Traffic Flows to and from Remote Sites 143 Diagramming Extranet Traffic Flows 143 Summary 145 Chapter Activities and Labs Summary 146 Check Your Understanding 147 Chapter 5 Creating the Network Design 149 Objectives 149 Key Terms 149 Analyzing the Requirements 150 Analyzing Business Goals and Technical Requirements 150 Dealing with Constraints 150 Making Trade-Offs 151 Requirements for Scalability 152 Requirements for Availability 153 Availability for E-Commerce 154 The Security Monitoring System 154 The IP Telephone System 154 Requirements for Network Performance 155 Requirements for Security 156 Making Network Design Trade-Offs 157 Selecting an Appropriate LAN Topology 158 Designing an Access Layer Topology 158 Access Layer Requirements 158 2960 Switch Capabilities 159 Limitations of the Existing Equipment 159 Power Requirements 159 Designing Distribution Layer Topology 160 Distribution Layer Requirements 160 Design Constraints 160 Multilayer Switch Capabilities 160 Designing Core Layer Topology 161 Core Layer Requirements 161 Creating the Logical Network Design for the LAN 162 Designing the WAN and Remote Worker Support 163 Determining Connectivity for Remote Sites 163 Extending Services to Remote Locations 163 Adding New WAN Connections 164 Frame Relay Connection Types 165 Defining Traffic Patterns and Application Support 165 Designing VPN Endpoint Connectivity Options 166 Creating the Logical Network Design for the WAN 167 Designing Wireless Networks 168 Designing Coverage Options and Mobility 168 Wireless Network Coverage 168 Unified Wireless and Wired Solutions 168 Locating Wireless APs 170 Redundancy and Resiliency in a Wireless Network 172 Creating the Logical Network Design for the WLAN 172 Incorporating Security 173 Placing Security Functions and Appliances 173 Infrastructure Protection 173 Secure Connectivity 174 Threat Detection, Defense, and Mitigation 174 Implementing Security Services 174 Using Integrated Services 174 Implementing ACLs 175 Updating the Logical Network Design Documentation 175 Summary 177 Chapter Activities and Labs Summary 178 Check Your Understanding 179 Chapter 6 Using IP Addressing in the Network Design 181 Objectives 181 Key Terms 181 Creating an Appropriate IP Addressing Design 182 Using Hierarchical Routing and Addressing Schemes 182 Classful Subnets and Summarization 184 Disabling Automatic Summarization 185 Using VLSM When Designing IP Addressing 185 Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM) 185 Classless InterDomain Routing (CIDR) 185 CIDR and Summarization 186 Prefix Addresses and Summarization 187 Creating the IP Address and Naming Scheme 187 Designing the Logical LAN IP Addressing Scheme 187 Reachability of Hosts 188 Physical Layout of the Network 188 Security and Routing Policies 189 Determining the Addressing Blocks 189 Location and Description 189 VLAN or Network Type 190 Number of Networks and Hosts per Network 190 Designating the Routing Strategy 191 EIGRP Load Balancing 191 Unequal-Cost Load Balancing 192 Authentication 192 Key Management 192 Plan for Summarization and Route Distribution 193 Designing the Addressing Scheme 195 Assigning Address Blocks 195 Using Subnet 0 and the All-1s Subnet 196 Designing a Naming Scheme 197 Naming Guidelines 198 Describing IPv4 and IPv6 199 Contrasting IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing 199 Mobility and Security 199 Simpler Header 200 Address Formatting 200 Global Unicast Addresses 202 Reserved Addresses 202 Migrating from IPv4 to IPv6 202 Implementing IPv6 on a Cisco Device 202 Configuring and Verifying RIPng for IPv6 204 RIPng for IPv6 Configuration 204 Summary 206 Chapter Activities and Labs Summary 207 Check Your Understanding 208 Chapter 7 Prototyping the Campus Network 211 Objectives 211 Key Terms 211 Building a Prototype to Validate a Design 212 Prototypes and Pilots 212 Choosing a Pilot or Prototype 212 When to Create a Pilot 213 Creating a Test Plan 213 Verifying the Design Meets Goals and Requirements 214 Benefits of Prototyping 214 Basic Connectivity 214 Functionality Testing 214 Choosing a Testing Method 215 Validating LAN Technologies and Devices 215 Cisco IOS Commands 215 IP Utilities and Tools 216 Protocol Analyzers 216 Network Simulation Tools 216 Testing the Redundancy and Resiliency of the Network 216 Redundant Links 217 Load Balancing 217 Identifying Risks or Weaknesses in the Design 217 Prototyping the LAN 218 Identify Goals and Requirements Met by LAN Design 219 Determining What Needs to Be Tested 219 Creating the Test Plan 220 The Test Plan 220 Testing Using a Sample Topology 221 Simulating a Three-Layer Hierarchy 221 Validating the Choice of Devices and Topologies 222 Routed Versus Flat Topologies 222 Validating the Choice of Routing Protocol 222 Validating the IP Addressing Scheme 223 Identify Risks and Weaknesses 223 Prototyping the Server Farm 224 Identifying Server Farm Goals and Requirements 225 Server Relocation for the Stadium Network 226 Creating the Test Plan 226 Testing the Prototype Network 227 Baseline Measurements 227 Validating Device and Topology Selection 228 LAN Simulation 228 Per VLAN Rapid Spanning Tree Plus 228 Port Roles 228 Stadium Network 229 Validating the Security Plan 230 Availability Requirements 230 Multilayer Security 230 Firewalls 230 Testing the ACL Design 231 Identify Risks and Weaknesses 232 Identified Weakness 232 Recommendations 232 Summary 233 Chapter Activities and Labs Summary 234 Check Your Understanding 235 Chapter 8 Prototyping the WAN 237 Objectives 237 Key Terms 237 Prototyping Remote Connectivity 239 Testing WAN Connectivity with Simulation Software 239 Network Simulation Software 239 Software Limitations 239 Simulating WAN Connectivity in a Lab Environment 240 Simulating a DSL or Cable Connection 240 Simulating Serial Connectivity 241 Prototyping WAN Connectivity 242 Creating the Test Plan 242 Validating the Choice of Devices and Topologies 245 Frame Relay 246 The Local Loop 246 Data-Link Connection Identifier 247 Guaranteed Data Rates 247 Zero CIR 247 Local Management Interface 248 Congestion Control 248 Prototyping the WAN 249 Inverse ARP and Frame Relay Maps 249 Point-to-Point 250 Multipoint 250 Troubleshooting Frame Relay Operation 252 Configuring the Backup Link 252 Troubleshooting a Primary Link Failure 253 Identifying Risks and Weaknesses 256 Prototyping Remote Worker Support 256 Identifying VPN Goals and Requirements 256 Team Office Requirements 256 How a VPN Works 257 VPN Security 257 VPN Server Location 257 Creating the Test Plan 257 Team Scout Support 257 VPN Server Management 257 Cisco EasyVPN 258 Validate Choice of VPN Devices and Topologies 259 VPN Components 259 Prototype VPN Connectivity for Remote Workers 261 IPsec 261 Split Tunnels 261 Validate Placement of VPN Server 263 Identify Risks or Weaknesses 264 Summary 265 Chapter Activities and Labs Summary 266 Check Your Understanding 267 Chapter 9 Presenting and Implementing the Network Design 269 Objectives 269 Key Terms 269 Assembling the Existing Proposal Information 270 Organizing the Existing Information 270 Integrating the Existing Information 271 Developing the Implementation Plan 272 The Implementation Plan 272 Implementing the Network Design 272 Stadium Design 272 Customer Approval 272 Determining the Best Installation Method 273 New Installation 273 Phased Installation into Existing Network 273 Complete Network Replacement 274 Stadium Installation Method 274 Estimating Timelines and Resources 275 NetworkingCompany Resources 275 Estimated Timeline 275 Customer-Caused Delays 275 Project Management Software 275 Maintenance Windows and Downtime Planning 276 Planning for the Installation 276 Creating the Bill of Materials 276 Identifying Additional Devices 278 Upgrades to Existing Devices 279 Software Requirements 279 Existing Applications 279 New Applications 279 Recommending SMARTnet Services 280 Additional Service Contracts 280 SMARTnet Agreements 280 Cisco Technical Services and Support 281 Software IOS Services and Support 282 Creating and Presenting the Proposal 283 Finalizing the Proposal 283 Presenting the Proposal 284 Summary 285 Chapter Activities and Labs Summary 286 Check Your Understanding 286 Chapter 10 Course Summary: Putting It All Together 289 Finding the Right Networking Job 289 Question Types 290 Interview Methods and Tips 290 Preparing for the CCNA Exam and Lifelong Learning 291 Chapter Activities and Labs Summary 292 Appendix A Check Your Understanding and Challenge Questions Answer Key 293 Chapter 1 293 Challenge Question and Activities 293 Chapter 2 294 Challenge Question and Activities 295 Chapter 3 295 Chapter 4 296 Chapter 5 297 Chapter 6 298 Chapter 7 299 Chapter 8 299 Chapter 9 300 Appendix B StadiumCompany Story 303 StadiumCompany Organization 304 StadiumCompany Phones and PCs 304 Existing Facilities and Support 304 Team A Organization 305 Team B Organization 306 Visiting Team Support 306 Concession Vendor 306 Luxury Restaurant Organization 306 Luxury Skybox Support 307 Press Area Support 307 Remote Site Support 307 StadiumCompany Plans 308 Appendix C FilmCompany Story 309 FilmCompany Background 310 Interview with FilmCompany on Current and Future Organization 311 FilmCompany Network and Topology 313 Design Considerations 314 Glossary 317 Index 333 Part II: Labs Introduction to Part II 373 A Word About the Discovery Server CD 374 Chapter 1 Introducing Network Design Concepts: Labs 375 Lab 1-1: Creating an ACL (1.3.4) 375 Expected Results and Success Criteria 375 Background/Preparation 376 Task 1: Analyze the Traffic Filtering Requirements 376 Task 2: Design and Create the ACL 377 Task 3: Cable and Configure the Given Network 378 Task 4: Test the Network Services Without ACLs 379 Task 5: Configure the Network Services ACL 380 Task 6: Apply the ACLs 381 Task 7: Test the Network Services with ACLs 381 Task 8: Observe the Number of Statement Matches 382 Task 9: Clean Up 383 Challenge 383 Lab 1-2: Monitoring VLAN Traffic (1.4.3) 384 Expected Results and Success Criteria 384 Background/Preparation 384 Task 1: Demonstrate Broadcasts Across a Single LAN 385 Task 2: Demonstrate Broadcasts Within Multiple VLANs 387 Task 3: Clean Up 388 Reflection 388 Lab 1-3: Identifying Network Vulnerabilities (1.4.5) 389 Expected Results and Success Criteria 389 Background/Preparation 389 Task 1: Open the SANS Top 20 List 390 Task 2: Review Common Configuration Weaknesses 390 Task 3: Note CVE References 391 Task 4: Investigate a Topic and Associated CVE Hyperlink 391 Task 5: Record Vulnerability Information 391 Task 6: Record the Vulnerability Impact 391 Task 7: Record the Solution 392 Task 8: Zero-Day Attack 392 Reflection 392 Challenge 393 Lab 1-4: Gaining Physical Access to the Network (1.4.6A) 394 Expected Results and Success Criteria 394 Background/Preparation 394 Part 1: Access and Change Router Passwords 395 Task 1: Attempt Login to the Router 395 Task 2: Enter the ROM Monitor Mode 396 Task 3: Change the Configuration Register Setting to Bypass the Startup Configuration File 397 Task 4: Change the Configuration Register Setting to Boot Without Loading the Configuration File 397 Task 5: Restart the Router 398 Task 6: View and Change Passwords 398 Task 7: Change the Configuration Register Setting to Boot and Load the Configuration File 399 Task 8: Verify the New Password and Configuration 399 Task 9: Clean Up 399 Part 2: Access and Change Switch Passwords 399 Task 1: Attempt Login to the Switch 400 Task 2: Enter Switch Mode 401 Task 3: Restart the Switch 402 Task 4: View and Change Passwords 402 Task 5: Save the Configuration File 403 Task 6: Verify the New Password and Configuration 403 Task 7: Clean Up 403 Reflection 404 Lab 1-5: Implementing Port Security (1.4.6B) 405 Expected Results and Success Criteria 405 Background/Preparation 405 Task 1: Configure and Test the Switch Connectivity 406 Step 1: Prepare the Switch for Configuration 406 Step 2: Configure the Switch 407 Step 3: Configure the Hosts Attached to the Switch 407 Step 4: Verify Host Connectivity 407 Step 5: Record the Host MAC Addresses 407 Step 6: Determine What MAC Addresses the Switch Has Learned 407 Task 2: Configure and Test the Switch for Dynamic Port Security 408 Step 1: Set Port Security Options 408 Step 2: Verify the Configuration 409 Step 3: Verify the Port Security 409 Step 4: Test the Port Security 411 Step 5: Reactivate the Port 412 Discuss Switch Port Security Using Dynamic MAC Address Assignment 413 Task 3: Clean Up 413 Reflection 413 Chapter 2 Gathering Network Requirements: Labs 415 Lab 2-1: Creating a Project Plan (2.1.3) 415 Expected Results and Success Criteria 415 Background/Preparation 416 Task 1: Evaluate the Current Network, Operations, and Network Management Infrastructure 416 Task 2: Outline the Project Plan 417 Reflection 418 Lab 2-2: Observing Traffic Using Cisco Network Assistant (2.1.6) 419 Expected Results and Success Criteria 419 Background/Preparation 419 Task 1: Establish the Network Baseline Criteria 421 Task 2: Configure Network Connectivity 421 Task 3: Set Up Cisco Network Assistant 421 Task 4: Examine Cisco Network Assistant Features 424 Task 5: Examine Sample Cisco Network Assistant Output 424 Task 6: Clean Up 428 Reflection 428 Lab 2-3: Creating a Network Organization Structure (2.3.2) 429 Expected Results and Success Criteria 429 Background/Preparation 429 Task 1: Determine the Network Users 429 Task 2: Assess Impact of User Network Access 430 Reflection 430 Lab 2-4: Prioritizing Business Goals (2.3.3) 431 Expected Results and Success Criteria 431 Background/Preparation 431 Task 1: Determine the Business Goals 432 Task 2: Prioritize the Business Goals 432 Reflection 433 Lab 2-5: Establishing Technical Requirements (2.4.1) 434 Expected Results and Success Criteria 434 Background/Preparation 434 Task 1: Determine the Technical Requirements 435 Task 2: Prioritize the Technical Requirements 435 Reflection 436 Lab 2-6: Identifying Organizational Constraints (2.4.2) 437 Expected Results and Success Criteria 437 Background/Preparation 437 Task 1: Identify Possible Project Constraints 437 Task 2: Tabulate the Relevant Constraints 438 Reflection 438 Lab 2-7: Monitoring Network Performance (2.5.2) 439 Expected Results and Success Criteria 439 Background/Preparation 439 Task 1: Configure Network Connectivity 441 Task 2: Set Up Cisco Network Assistant 441 Task 3: Monitor Network Traffic 442 Task 4: Review the Data 448 Task 5: Clean Up 448 Reflection 448 Lab 2-8: Investigating Network Monitoring Software (2.5.3) 449 Expected Results and Success Criteria 449 Background/Preparation 449 Task 1: SNMP Overview 450 Task 2: Search for SNMP Monitoring Programs 450 Task 3: Example SNMP Program 452 Reflection 452 Chapter 3 Characterizing the Existing Network: Labs 453 Lab 3-1: Creating a Logical Network Diagram (3.1.2) 453 Expected Results and Success Criteria 453 Background/Preparation 454 Part 1: Use Cisco IOS Commands to Obtain Information About the Network 454 Task 1: Discover and Document the First Device 454 Task 2: Discover the Remaining Devices 455 Part 2: Use Cisco Network Assistant to Obtain Information About the Network 456 Task 1: Launch Cisco Network Assistant 456 Task 2: Record the Network Topology 456 Task 3: Collate the Network Information 456 Task 4: Clean Up 456 Reflection 456 Device Tables 457 Network Diagram 462 Lab 3-2: Using show version to Create an Inventory List (3.2.2) 463 Expected Results and Success Criteria 463 Background/Preparation 463 Part 1: Determine the Capabilities of the IOS of a Cisco 1841 ISR 464 Task 1: Inspect the Installed Cisco IOS 464 Task 2: Examine a Cisco IOS Feature Set on Cisco.com 465 Task 3: Examine Your Cisco IOS Feature Set on Cisco.com 466 Task 4: Clean Up 466 Part 2: Determine the Capabilities of the IOS of a Cisco 2960 Switch 466 Task 1: Inspect the Installed Cisco IOS 466 Task 2: Examine a Cisco IOS Feature Set on Cisco.com 467 Task 3: Examine your Cisco IOS Feature Set on Cisco.com 468 Task 4: Clean Up 468 Challenge 468 Lab 3-3: Using Feature Navigator (3.2.3) 469 Expected Results and Success Criteria 469 Background / Preparation 469 Part 1: Create a Cisco.com Guest Registration 469 Task 1: Access the Cisco.com Registration Service 470 Task 2: Complete the Registration Process 470 Task 3: Test Your Cisco.com Guest Registration 471 Part 2: Access Cisco.com Feature Navigator 471 Task 1: Access and Log In to Cisco.com 471 Task 2: Examine the Feature Navigator Tools 471 Part 3: Examine 1841 Router IOS Features 472 Task 1: Search by Feature 472 Task 2: Search by Platform 473 Task 3: Search by Feature Set 473 Task 4: Compare Images 474 Part 4: Examine 2960 Switch IOS Features 475 Task 1: Search by Platform 475 Task 2: Search by Feature Set 475 Reflection 476 Lab 3-4: Installing a Cisco IOS Software Image (3.2.4) 477 Expected Results and Success Criteria 477 Background / Preparation 477 Part 1: Back Up the Cisco Router IOS File 478 Task 1: Configure Network Connectivity 478 Task 2: Run the TFTP Server 479 Task 3: Configure the TFTP Server 479 Task 4: Collect Information to Document the Router 480 Task 5: Copy Cisco IOS Image to the TFTP Server 481 Task 6: Verify the Transfer to the TFTP Server 482 Part 2: Restore or Upgrade the Current IOS 482 Task 1: Prepare to Restore or Update the IOS Image 482 Task 2: Copy the IOS Image from the TFTP Server 483 Task 3: Test the Restored IOS Image 484 Task 4: Clean Up 484 Challenge 484 Lab 3-5: Observing the Router Startup Process (3.2.5) 485 Expected Results and Success Criteria 485 Background/Preparation 485 Task 1: Connect and Set Up the Router 485 Task 2: Restart the Router and Observe the Output 486 Task 3: Examine the Router Startup Output 488 Task 4: Clean Up 489 Reflection/Challenge 489 Lab 3-6: Determining the Router Hardware Options (3.3.2) 490 Expected Results and Success Criteria 490 Background/Preparation 490 Part 1: Inspect a Cisco 1841 ISR 491 Task 1: Physically Inspect the External Features of the Router 491 Task 2: Use IOS show commands to Inspect the Router 492 Task 3: Compare the Physical and IOS Inspections 493 Part 2: Examine 1841 Router Hardware Options 493 Task 1: Access the Cisco.com Documentation 493 Task 2: Record the Router Hardware Information 493 Task 3: Consider Possible Hardware Options 495 Task 4: Clean Up 495 Reflection 496 Lab 3-7: Preparing for a Site Survey (3.4.1) 497 Expected Results and Success Criteria 497 Background/Preparation 497 Task 1: Clarify and Document the Purpose of the Site Visit 498 Task 2: Prepare a List of Tools and Equipment 499 Task 3: Arrange an Appointment to Visit the Site 501 Task 4: Approach to Site Visit 502 Reflection 503 Lab 3-8: Performing a Wireless Site Survey (3.4.3) 504 Expected Results and Success Criteria 504 Background/Preparation 504 Task 1: Configure the Wireless Client PC1 504 Task 2: Monitor Signal Strength Using NetStumbler 505 Task 3: Relocate the Wireless AP 506 Task 4: Relocate the Wireless AP to a Secure Location 506 Task 5: Clean Up 507 Challenge 507 Lab 3-9: Creating an Overall Project Goal (3.5.2) 508 Expected Results and Success Criteria 508 Background/Preparation 508 Task 1: Gather Information About the Company Goals That This Network Upgrade Will Facilitate 508 Task 2: Summarize Important Goals in a List 509 Task 3: Develop an Overall Project Goal Statement 509 Task 4: Obtain Agreement from the Company on the Project Goal Statement 509 Reflection 510 Lab 3-10: Creating a Scope Statement (3.5.3) 511 Expected Results and Success Criteria 511 Background/Preparation 511 Task 1: Consider How Meeting the Project Goals Will Impact the Existing Network 511 Task 2: Refine and Record the Proposed Changes to the Existing Network 512 Task 3: Define the Areas of the Existing Network Not Covered by the Project 512 Task 4: Compile and Present the Project Scope Document 512 Reflection 513 Lab 3-11: Developing Network Requirements (3.5.4) 514 Expected Results and Success Criteria 514 Background/Preparation 514 Task 1: Record the Company Business Goals and Constraints That Will Influence the Network Design 514 Task 2: Record the Technical Requirements That Will Influence the Network Design 515 Task 3: Record the User Requirements That Will Influence the Network Design 515 Task 4: Record the Application Requirements That Will Influence the Network Design 516 Task 5: Develop the Network Requirements 516 Reflection 517 Lab 3-12: Analyzing an Existing Network (3.5.5) 518 Expected Results and Success Criteria 518 Background/Preparation 518 Task 1: Document and Confirm Existing Network Topology, Addressing, and Naming Schemes 518 Task 2: Identify Those Parts of the Existing Network That Currently Meet the Project Technical Requirements 519 Task 3: Identify Those Parts of the Existing Network That Can Be Scaled to Meet the Project Technical Requirements 520 Task 4: Identify Those Parts of the Existing Network That Do Not Meet the Project Technical Requirements 520 Task 5: Obtain Agreement and Authorization from the Company to Continue with the Network Upgrade Design 521 Reflection 521 Chapter 4 Identifying Application Impacts on Network Design: Labs 523 Lab 4-1: Characterizing Network Applications (4.1.2) 523 Expected Results and Success Criteria 523 Background/Preparation 523 Task 1: Cable and Configure the Network 524 Task 2: Configure NetFlow on the Router Interfaces 525 Task 3: Verify the NetFlow Configuration 525 Task 4: Create Network Data Traffic 526 Task 5: View the Data Flows 527 Task 6: Stop the NetFlow Capture 528 Task 7: Clean Up 529 Reflection 529 Lab 4-2: Analyzing Network Traffic (4.2.3) 530 Expected Results and Success Criteria 530 Background/Preparation 530 Part 1: Design Network Access to FTP and E-mail Services 531 Task 1: FTP Network Considerations 531 Task 2: E-mail Network Considerations 531 Part 2: Configure and Examine Network Traffic 532 Task 1: Configure and Connect the Network 532 Task 2: Configure NBAR to Examine Network Traffic 533 Task 3: Confirm That Protocol Discovery Is Configured 533 Task 4: Generate FTP Network Traffic 533 Task 5: Generate E-mail Network Traffic 533 Task 6: Display the NBAR Results 534 Task 7: Use NBAR to Monitor Other Data Traffic 535 Task 8: Clean Up 535 Challenge 535 Lab 4-3: Prioritizing Traffic (4.3.3) 536 Expected Results and Success Criteria 536 Background/Preparation 536 Task 1: Compile Data Traffic Information 537 Task 2: Prioritize the Data Traffic 538 Task 3: Finalize the Data Priorities 540 Reflection 540 Lab 4-4: Exploring Network QoS (4.3.4) 541 Expected Results and Success Criteria 541 Background/Preparation 541 Task 1: Cable and Configure the Network 541 Task 2: Examine Priority Queue Commands 543 Configuring Priority Queueing 543 Defining the Priority List 543 Task 3: Configure an Example Priority Queue 545 Task 4: Assign the Priority List to an Interface 545 Task 5: Examine Priority Queue Operation 546 Task 6: Determine Priority Queue Requirements 547 Task 7: Clean Up 547 Challenge 547 Lab 4-5: Investigating Video Traffic Impact on a Network (4.4.4) 549 Expected Results and Success Criteria 549 Background/Preparation 549 Task 1: Cable and Configure the Network 550 Task 2: Observe Data Traffic 551 Task 3: Stream the Video File 551 Task 4: Observe Both Video and Data Traffic 551 Task 5: Observe Data Flows for Different Serial Link Clock Rates 552 Task 6: Record Your General Observations 553 Task 7: Clean Up 553 Reflection 553 Lab 4-6: Identifying Traffic Flows (4.5.1) 554 Expected Results and Success Criteria 554 Background/Preparation 554 Task 1: Cable and Configure the Network 554 Task 2: Configure NetFlow on the Interfaces 555 Task 3: Verify the NetFlow Configuration 556 Task 4: Create Network Data Traffic 556 Task 5: View the Data Flows 557 Task 6: Clean Up 558 Reflection 558 Lab 4-7: Diagramming Intranet Traffic Flows (4.5.2) 559 Expected Results and Success Criteria 559 Background/Preparation 559 Task 1: Cable and Configure the Network 560 Task 2: Configure NetFlow on the Interfaces 561 Task 3: Verify the NetFlow Configuration 561 Task 4: Create Network Data Traffic 561 Task 5: View the Data Flows 562 Task 6: Clean Up 562 Challenge 562 Lab 4-8: Diagramming Traffic Flows to and from Remote Sites (4.5.3) 564 Expected Results and Success Criteria 564 Background/Preparation 564 Task 1: Cable and Configure the Network 565 Task 2: Configure NetFlow on Router FC-CPE-1 566 Task 3: Verify the NetFlow Configuration 566 Task 4: Configure NetFlow on Router FC-CPE-2 567 Task 5: Verify the NetFlow Configuration 567 Task 6: Configure NetFlow on Router ISP 567 Task 7: Verify the NetFlow Configuration 568 Task 8: Create Network Data Traffic 568 Task 9: View the Data Flows 569 Task 10: Clean Up 570 Challenge 570 Lab 4-9: Diagramming External Traffic Flows (4.5.4) 572 Expected Results and Success Criteria 572 Background/Preparation 572 Task 1: Cable and Configure the Network 573 Task 2: Configure NetFlow on Router FC-CPE-1 574 Task 3: Verify the NetFlow Configuration 574 Task 4: Configure NetFlow on Router FC-CPE-2 575 Task 5: Verify the NetFlow Configuration 575 Task 6: Configure NetFlow on Router ISP 575 Task 7: Verify the NetFlow Configuration 576 Task 8: Create Network Data Traffic 576 Task 9: View the Data Flows 577 Task 10: Clean Up 578 Challenge 578 Lab 4-10: Diagramming Extranet Traffic Flows (4.5.5) 579 Expected Results and Success Criteria 579 Background/Preparation 579 Task 1: Cable and Configure the Network 580 Task 2: Configure NetFlow on Router FC-CPE-1 581 Task 3: Verify the NetFlow Configuration 581 Task 4: Configure NetFlow on Router FC-CPE-2 582 Task 5: Verify the NetFlow Configuration 582 Task 6: Configure NetFlow on Router ISP 582 Task 7: Verify the NetFlow Configuration 583 Task 8: Create Network Data Traffic 583 Task 9: View the Data Flows 583 Task 10: Clean Up 585 Challenge 585 Chapter 5 Creating the Network Design: Labs 587 Lab 5-1: Applying Design Constraints (5.1.1) 587 Expected Results and Success Criteria 587 Background/Preparation 587 Task 1: Identify Possible Project Constraints 588 Task 2: Tabulate Comments Based on Identified Constraints 588 Task 3: Identify Trade-Offs 589 Reflection 589 Lab 5-2: Identifying Design Strategies for Scalability (5.1.2) 590 Expected Results and Success Criteria 590 Background/Preparation 590 Task 1: Identify Useful Areas for a Design Strategy That Facilitates Scalability 591 Task 2: Create an Access Layer Module Design 591 Task 3: Select Distribution Layer Devices 591 Reflection 592 Lab 5-3: Identifying Availability Strategies (5.1.3) 593 Expected Results and Success Criteria 593 Background/Preparation 593 Task 1: Identify Areas Useful for a Design Strategy that Facilitates Availability 593 Task 2: Create Availability Strategies for Switches 594 Task 3: Create Availability Strategies for Routers 595 Task 4: Create Availability Strategies for Internet/Enterprise Edge 596 Reflection 597 Lab 5-4: Identifying Security Requirements (5.1.5) 599 Expected Results and Success Criteria 599 Background/Preparation 599 Task 1: Identify Potential Security Weaknesses of the FilmCompany Topology 600 Task 2: Create a Security Practices List 601 Task 3: Create a Security Strategy 602 Task 4: Create a Security Design 602 Reflection 603 Lab 5-5: Designing the Core Layer (5.2.3) 604 Expected Results and Success Criteria 604 Background/Preparation 604 Task 1: Identify Core Layer Requirements 605 Task 2: Create a Core Layer Module Design 605 Task 3: Select Core Layer Devices 605 Task 4: Design Redundancy 605 Task 5: Reflection/Challenge 606 Lab 5-6: Creating a Diagram of the FilmCompany LAN (5.2.4) 607 Expected Results and Success Criteria 607 Background/Preparation 607 Task 1: Identify LAN Requirements 608 Task 2: Determine Equipment Features 608 Task 3: Select LAN Devices 608 Task 4: Design Redundancy 608 Reflection/Challenge 609 Lab 5-7: Selecting Access Points (5.4.2) 611 Expected Results and Success Criteria 611 Background/Preparation 611 Task 1: Identify WLAN Requirements 612 Task 2: Determine Equipment Features 612 Task 3: Select WLAN Devices 613 Task 4: Design the WLAN 614 Reflection/Challenge 614 Lab 5-8: Developing ACLs to Implement Firewall Rule Set (5.5.3) 616 Expected Results and Success Criteria 616 Background/Preparation 617 Task 1: Cable and Configure the Network 617 Task 2: Create Firewall Rule Sets and Access List Statements 619 Task 3: Create Extended ACLs 622 Task 4: Configure and Test Access Lists 623 Task 5: Document the Router Configurations 623 Reflection 624 Chapter 6 Using IP Addressing in the Network Design: Labs 625 Lab 6-1: Using CIDR to Ensure Route Summarization (6.1.4) 625 Expected Results and Success Criteria 625 Background/Preparation 626 Task 1: Cable the Network and Configure the PCs 626 Task 2: Perform Basic Router Configurations 627 Task 3: Verify Connectivity of Routers 627 Task 4: Verify Connectivity of Host PCs 628 Task 5: Configure EIGRP Routing on Router R1 628 Task 6: Configure EIGRP on Router R2 628 Task 7: Configure EIGRP Routing on the Router R3 629 Task 8: Verify the Configurations 629 Task 9: Display the EIGRP Routing Table for Each Router 629 Task 10: Remove Automatic Summarization 631 Task 11: Configure Manual Summarization on R2 631 Task 12: Confirm R2 Is Advertising a CIDR Summary Route 631 Task 13: Clean Up 633 Reflection 633 Lab 6-2: Determining an IP Addressing Scheme (6.2.1) 634 Expected Results and Success Criteria 634 Background/Preparation 634 Task 1: Consider VLAN Issues 634 Task 2: Group Network Users and Services 636 Task 3: Tabulating the Groupings 637 Task 4: Determine Total Number of Hosts 638 Reflection/Challenge 639 Lab 6-3: Determining the Number of IP Networks (6.2.2) 640 Expected Results and Success Criteria 640 Background/Preparation 640 Task 1: Review Address Block Size 640 Task 2: Choose or Obtain an Address Block 641 Task 3: Allocate Addresses for the Network 642 Reflection/Challenge 645 Lab 6-4: Creating an Address Allocation Spreadsheet (6.2.5) 646 Expected Results and Success Criteria 646 Background/Preparation 646 Task 1: Create a Spreadsheet Showing VLSM Addresses and Assignment 647 Task 2: Define the Host Address Assignments 649 Task 3: Examine Address Blocks for Overlapping Addresses 650 Reflection/Challenge 650 Lab 6-5: Designing a Naming Scheme (6.2.6) 651 Expected Results and Success Criteria 651 Background/Preparation 651 Task 1: Identify the Appropriate VLAN 651 Task 2: Assign Addresses to the Devices 651 Task 3: Define the Codes for Device Naming 652 Task 4: Establish the Naming Convention 652 Task 5: Apply the Naming Convention 653 Reflection/Challenge 654 Chapter 7 Prototyping the Campus Network: Labs 655 Lab 7-1: Analyzing a Test Plan and Performing a Test (7.1.6) 655 Expected Results and Success Criteria 655 Background/Preparation 656 Example Test Plan 657 Part 1: Analyze the Test Plan 663 Part 2: Configure PCs and Switch VLANs and Perform Test 1 663 Task 1: Connect Devices and Configure PC IP Addresses 663 Task 2: Prepare Switch for Configuration 664 Task 3: Configure VLANs on Switch S1 664 Task 4: Perform Test 1--Determine Whether Hosts Can Communicate Between VLANs 665 Part 3: Configure Switch and Router for VLAN Routing and Perform Test 2 666 Task 1: Configure VLAN Trunking on Switch S1 666 Task 2: Perform Basic Configuration of the Router 666 Task 3: Configure VLAN Trunking on the Router 667 Task 4: Perform Test 2--Determine Whether the Hosts Can Communicate Between VLANs 669 Reflection 670 Lab 7-2: Creating a Test Plan for the Campus Network (7.2.2) 671 Expected Results and Success Criteria 671 Background/Preparation 672 Task 1: Review the Supporting Documentation 672 Task 2: Create the LAN Design Test Plan 673 Lab 7-3: Testing the FilmCompany Network (7.2.5) 676 Expected Results and Success Criteria 676 Background/Preparation 677 Part 1: Perform Test 1--Basic Connectivity Test 677 Task 1: Build the Prototype Network 677 Task 2: Verify the Functionality of the Prototype Network 678 Task 3: Record the Test Results in the Results and Conclusions Section of the Test Plan 678 Part 2: Perform Test 2--VLAN Configuration Test 678 Task 1: Configure the Prototype Network 678 Task 2: Verify the VLAN Configuration Design 678 Task 3: Record the Test Results in the Results and Conclusions Section of the Test Plan 679 Part 3: Perform Test 3--VLAN Routing Test 679 Task 1: Configure the Prototype Network 679 Task 2: Verify the VLAN Routing Design 679 Task 3: Record the Test Results in the Results and Conclusions Section of the Test Plan 679 Reflection 680 Lab 7-4: Analyzing Results of Prototype Tests (7.2.6) 681 Expected Results and Success Criteria 681 Background/Preparation 681 Task 1: Identify Any Design Weaknesses 681 Task 2: Determine Risks of Identified Weaknesses 683 Task 3: Suggest Design Improvements to Reduce Risks 683 Task 4: Document Weaknesses and Risks 683 Reflection 683 Lab 7-5: Creating a Server Farm Test Plan (7.3.2) 684 Expected Results and Success Criteria 684 Background/Preparation 685 Task 1: Review the Supporting Documentation 685 Task 2: Determine the Testing Procedures 686 Task 3: Document the Expected Results and Success Criteria 686 Reflection 687 Lab 7-6: Configuring and Testing the Rapid Spanning Tree Prototype (7.3.3) 688 Expected Results and Success Criteria 688 Background/Preparation 688 Task 1: Configure Switch S1 and S2 689 Task 2: Configure Switch S2 690 Task 3: Configure Router R1 691 Task 4: Configure the Hosts 692 Task 5: Perform Basic Connectivity Tests 692 Task 6: Observe Results of Introduced Link and Device Failures 692 Task 7: Clean Up 693 Reflection 694 Lab 7-7: Testing a Prototype Network (7.3.5) 695 Expected Results and Success Criteria 695 Background/Preparation 696 Task 1: Assemble and Connect Network Devices 696 Task 2: Perform Test 1--Basic Connectivity Test 696 Task 3: Perform Test 2--VLAN Configuration Test 696 Task 4: Perform Test 3--VLAN Routing Test 697 Task 5: Perform Test 4--ACL Filtering Test 697 Reflection 698 Lab 7-8: Identifying Risks and Weaknesses in the Design (7.3.6) 699 Expected Results and Success Criteria 699 Background/Preparation 699 Task 1: Identify Areas of Risk and Weakness in the Server Farm Implementation 699 Task 2: Suggest Design Modifications to Address Identified Risks and Weaknesses 701 Reflection 701 Chapter 8 Prototyping the WAN: Labs 703 Lab 8-1: Simulating WAN Connectivity (8.1.3) 703 Expected Results and Success Criteria 703 Background/Preparation 703 Task 1: Cable the Network 704 Task 2: Configure the Serial Interface on R1 704 Task 3: Configure the Serial Interface on R2 705 Task 4: View the show interface Output 705 Task 5: Test Router Connectivity 706 Task 6: Change the Encapsulation Type to PPP 706 Task 7: View the show interface Output 707 Task 8: Configure PPP Authentication with CHAP 708 Task 9: Verify That the Serial Connection Is Functioning 709 Task 10: Clean Up 709 Challenge 709 Lab 8-2: Creating a WAN Connectivity Test Plan (8.2.2) 710 Expected Results and Success Criteria 710 Background/Preparation 711 Task 1: Review the Supporting Documentation 711 Task 2: Review the Test Equipment 712 Task 3: Document Test 1 Information 712 Task 4: Document Test 2 Information 713 Reflection/Challenge 714 Lab 8-3: Configuring and Verifying WAN Backup Links (8.2.5) 715 Expected Results and Success Criteria 715 Background/Preparation 716 Perform Test 1: Frame Relay Configuration Test 716 Task 1: Build the Network 716 Task 2: Configure Router ISPX as a Backup 716 Task 3: Configure the Stadium Edge2 Router 717 Task 4: Configure the FilmCompany BR3 Router 718 Task 5: Conduct Primary Frame Relay Link Testing Based on the Test Plan 719 Perform Test 2: Backup Link Configuration Test 722 Task 1: Configure Floating Static Routes 722 Task 2: Conduct Backup Link Test 723 Task 3: Clean Up 725 Reflection/Challenge 725 Lab 8-4: Evaluating the Prototype WAN Test (8.2.6) 726 Expected Results and Success Criteria 726 Background/Preparation 726 Task 1: Identify Any Weaknesses in the Design 726 Task 2: Determine the Risks If Weaknesses Are Not Corrected 727 Task 3: Suggest How Design Improvements Can Reduce Risk 728 Task 4: Document the Weaknesses and Risks on the Test Plan 728 Reflection 728 Lab 8-5: Creating a VPN Connectivity Test Plan (8.3.2) 729 Expected Results and Success Criteria 729 Background/Preparation 730 Task 1: Review the VPN Design Test Plan 730 Task 2: Review the Equipment Section 730 Task 3: Review the Design and Topology Section 731 Task 4: Review the Test 1 Description, Procedures, and Expected Results 732 Task 5: Review the Test 2 Description, Procedures, and Expected Results 732 Reflection/Challenge 732 Lab 8-6: Creating a Cisco EasyVPN Server (Optional Lab) (8.3.4.3) 733 Expected Results and Success Criteria 733 Background/Preparation 733 Task 1: Connect the Network and Configure the Devices for SDM Access 734 Task 2: Configure the PC to Connect to the Router and Launch Cisco SDM 735 Task 3: Use EasyVPN to Configure the Router as a VPN Server 736 Task 4: Record Test Plan Results 745 Task 5: Clean Up 745 Reflection 745 Lab 8-7: Configuring and Testing the VPN Client (Optional Lab) (8.3.4.4) 746 Expected Results and Success Criteria 746 Background/Preparation 746 Task 1: Connect the Network and Configure the Devices for SDM Access 747 Task 2: Configure the Router as a VPN Server 748 Task 3: Configure the VPN Client 749 Task 4: Verify VPN Tunnel Between Client, Server, and the Internal Network 751 Task 5: Verify VPN Access to an Internal Network Server (Alternate Configuration) 754 Task 6: Record Test Plan Results 755 Task 7: Clean Up 755 Reflection 755 Chapter 9 Presenting and Implementing the Network Design: Labs 757 Lab 9-1: Editing and Organizing the Existing Information (9.1.2) 757 Expected Results and Success Criteria 757 Background/Preparation 757 Task 1: Collate and Organize the Information 757 Task 2: Review Existing Information 758 Task 3: Organize the Information 758 Task 4: Edit and Finalize the Information 759 Lab 9-2: Creating an Implementation Plan (9.2.1) 760 Expected Results and Success Criteria 760 Background/Preparation 760 Task 1: Determine the Tasks to Implement the Network Design 760 Task 2: Note Identified Success and Failure Criteria 761 Task 3: Include Provision for Customer Approval 762 Task 4: Document Phase 1 763 Task 5: Document Phase 2 763 Task 6: Document Phase 3 763 Lab 9-3: Creating a Phased Installation Plan (9.2.2) 764 Expected Results and Success Criteria 764 Background/Preparation 764 Task 1: Compare the Installation Methods 764 Task 2: Select the Installation Method 766 Task 3: Complete Details for Each Installation Phase 766 Lab 9-4: Creating a Timeline (9.2.3) 767 Expected Results and Success Criteria 767 Background/Preparation 767 Task 1: List and Prioritize Factors Affecting the Timeline 767 Task 2: Complete Time Details for Each Installation Phase 768 Task 3: Consider Customer-Caused Delays 768 Task 4: Using Project Management Software (Optional) 768 Lab 9-5: Creating an Installation Schedule (9.2.4) 769 Expected Results and Success Criteria 769 Background/Preparation 769 Task 1: List and Prioritize Tasks Requiring Current Network Downtime 770 Task 2: Document Required Downtime on Project Timeline 770 Task 3: Document Customer Approved Downtime 770 Lab 9-6: Creating the Bill of Materials (9.3.4) 771 Expected Results and Success Criteria 771 Background/Preparation 771 Task 1: List the Items Required 772 Task 2: Determine the Software Requirements 772 Task 3: Add Maintenance Contracts 772 Task 4: Create the BOM 773 Lab 9-7: Compiling the Documentation (9.4.1) 773 Expected Results and Success Criteria 773 Background/Preparation 773 Part 1: Compile the Project Proposal 773 Task 1: Finalize the Documentation Requirements 773 Task 2: Prepare the Cover Page 774 Task 3: Prepare the Table of Contents 774 Task 4: Create the Proposal 774 Task 5: Update the Executive Summary 774 Task 6: Organize the Proposal Binder 774 Task 7: Prepare Terms and Signatures Page 774 Part 2: Prepare the Presentation 775 Task 1: Plan the Presentation 775 Task 2: Create the Presentation 775 Lab 9-8: Presenting the Project Proposal (9.4.2) 777 Expected Results and Success Criteria 777 Background/Preparation 777 Part 1: Prepare for the Presentation 777 Task 1: Review the Content 777 Task 2: Prepare for Questions 777 Task 3: Prepare Yourself 778 Part 2: Deliver the Presentation 778 Task 1: Submit Your Portfolio and Proposal 778 Task 2: Begin the Presentation 778 Task 3: Conclude the Presentation 778 Part 3: Participate in the Class Debrief 778 Chapter 10 Putting It All Together: Lab 779 Lab 10-1: Finding the Right Networking Job (10.0.2) 779 Expected Results and Success Criteria 779 Background/Preparation 779 Task 1: Perform a Skills Strength and Interest Assessment 780 Task 2: Search a Job Website for Possible IT Position 781 Task 3: Create a Resume and Cover Letter 781 Reflection 781 Appendix A StadiumCompany Story 783 StadiumCompany Organization 784 StadiumCompany Phones and PCs 784 Existing Facilities and Support 784 Team A Organization 785 Team B Organization 786 Visiting Team Support 786 Concession Vendor 786 Luxury Restaurant Organization 786 Luxury Skybox Support 787 Press Area Support 787 Remote Site Support 787 StadiumCompany Plans 788 Appendix B FilmCompany Story 789 FilmCompany Background 790 Interview with FilmCompany on Current and Future Organization 791 FilmCompany Network and Topology 793 Design Considerations 794 Appendix C Lab Equipment Interfaces and Initial Configuration Restoration 795 Router Interface Summary 795 Erasing and Reloading the Router 796 Erasing and Reloading the Switch 796 SDM Router Basic IOS Configuration 798
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