(CIERS1) Cisco Internetwork Expert Routing & Switching 1

Module 1: Cisco 360 Learning Program for CCIE R&S

Lesson 1: Introducing the Cisco 360 Learning Program for CCIE R&S

• Define what it means to be an internetworking expert
• Discuss common questions asked by CCIE candidates
• Discuss the Cisco 360 CCIE R&S blended learning domain
• Describe the Cisco 360 CCIE R&S blended learning resources that are available to develop expert-level networking skills

The lesson includes these topics:

• What Is an Internetworking Expert?
• Common Questions Asked by CCIE Candidates
• Cisco 360 CCIE R&S Domain
• Cisco 360 CCIE R&S blended learning resources

Lesson 2: Preparing for the Cisco CCIE Lab Exam

• Discuss why a structured approach to CCIE lab preparation is needed
• Describe how modularization supports lab preparation and task configuration
• Discuss the Cisco 360 CCIE R&S problem-solving process using Options Analysis diagrams
• Describe the two problem or task formats encountered in the Routing and Switching CCIE lab: configuration tasks and troubleshooting tasks
• Describe how Cisco 360 CCIE R&S assessments measure progress and define next steps in the expert-level routing and switching preparation process

Module 2: Core Task Assessment

Lesson 1: Applying the Cisco 360 CCIE R&S Opening-Moves Strategy to Cisco CCIE Labs

• Describe a structured set of well-defined opening moves to modularize the lab tasks
• Construct topology diagrams and a task-tracking worksheet as an implementation roadmap
• Apply these opening moves to Cisco 360 CCIE R&S Advanced Workshop 1 Assessment Lab 1

The lesson includes these topics:

• Applying the Cisco 360 CCIE R&S Problem-Solving Process to CCIE-Level Labs
• Using Preconfiguration Tools on the CCIE Lab
• Previewing CIERSASSESS-1

The lesson includes these activities:

• Lab 2-1: CIERSASSESS-1

Lesson 2: Analyzing the Cisco 360 CCIE R&S Assessment Results Report

• Discuss how to interpret their lab performance based on the Cisco 360 CCIE R&S Assessment Results Report
• Plan their next Cisco CCIE® preparation steps based on the Cisco 360 CCIE R&S Assessment Results Report

The lesson includes these topics:

• Using the Cisco 360 CCIE R&S Assessment Results Report
• Planning Your Next Steps from Your Results Report

Module 3: Core Task Analysis and Configuration

Lesson 1: Resolving DMVPN Tasks

• Describe DMVPN technology
• Develop strategies to configure and verify DMVPN
• Describe potential DMVPN issues and tools to avoid these issues
• Develop strategies to troubleshoot DMVPN
• Discuss next steps for CCIE lab preparation with DMVPN technology

Lesson 2: Resolving Layer 2 Tasks

• Describe Serial interface encapsulation options
• Develop strategies to configure and verify PPP options
• Develop strategies to troubleshoot serial encapsulation
• Develop strategies to configure and verify PPP over Ethernet options
• Describe Ethernet switching technologies
• Develop strategies to configure and verify Ethernet switching tasks
• Describe potential Ethernet switching issues and tools to avoid these issues
• Develop strategies to troubleshoot Ethernet switching

Lesson 3: Resolving IGP Tasks

• Describe the role of routing protocols in the network
• Develop strategies to configure, troubleshoot, and verify RIP tasks
• Develop strategies to configure, troubleshoot, and verify EIGRP and EIGRPv6 tasks
• Develop strategies to configure, troubleshoot, and verify OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 tasks
• Compare routing protocols and discuss tools to avoid potential issues
• Discuss next steps for CCIE lab exam preparation with routing protocols

Lesson 4: Resolving Redistribution Tasks

• Describe redistribution and its potential issues
• Develop strategies to configure, troubleshoot, and verify redistribution tasks
• Discuss next steps for CCIE lab exam preparation with redistribution

The lesson includes these topics:

• Reviewing Redistribution
• Identifying Configuration, Troubleshooting and Verification Strategies for Redistribution Tasks
• CCIE Lab Exam Tips for Redistribution Tasks

Module 4: BGP Task Analysis and Configuration

Lesson 1: Reviewing Basic BGP Operations

• Describe BGP fundamentals
• Configure and verify basic BGP peering for both IPv4 and IPv6
• Describe options for originating routes into BGP
• Discuss issues in BGP route advertisement for both IPv4 and IPv6

Lesson 2: Resolving Advanced BGP Tasks

• Describe and configure advanced BGP peering options for both IPv4 and IPv6
• Develop strategies to analyze and resolve interactions between BGP and the underlying Layer 3 topology
• Discuss how BGP synchronization rules affect data movement
• Discuss strategies to analyze and resolve multiple BGP update filtering requirements on a router
• Develop strategies to analyze and resolve BGP path determination options
• Develop a strategy to troubleshoot pre-existing BGP implementations

The lesson includes these activities:

• Lab 4-1: Establishing Basic Connectivity for BGP
• Lab 4-2: Configuring BGP
• Lab 4-3: Filtering BGP Updates and Path Determination

Module 5: MPLS Layer 3 VPNs

Lesson 1: Reviewing Basic MPLS VPN Operations

• Discuss the concept of enabling privacy by controlling routing tables
• Configure OSPF, LDP, and BGP to support core connectivity
• Create customer VRFs on provider edge routers
• Enable static, RIP, and OSPF routing processes between PE and CE routers
• Explain how the OSPF route tag prevents potential routing loops and how a sham link is used to optimize paths
• Configure methods of adding non-VPN routes to a VRF instance

The lesson includes these activities:

• Lab 5-1: Establishing Basic Connectivity for MPLS Layer 3 VPNs
• Lab 5-2: Configuring the MPLS Core
• Lab 5-3: Creating VPNs and Enabling VPN Routing
• Lab 5-4: Adding a Backup Link in VPNA

Module 6: Multicast Task Analysis and Configuration

Lesson 1: Reviewing Basic Multicast Operations

• Describe multicast technology
• Discuss multicast addressing
• Discuss multicast group membership
• Describe PIM-DM operations
• Discuss potential issues with PIM and ways to resolve these issues

The lesson includes these activities:

• Lab 6-1: Establishing Basic Connectivity for Multicast
• Lab 6-2: Configuring Dense Mode IP Multicast Routing

Lesson 2: Resolving PIM Sparse Mode Multicast Tasks

• Discuss the differences and similarities in multicast modes
• Describe PIM-SM configuration and operations
• Discuss RP considerations with PIM-SM
• Discuss how to analyze, configure, and troubleshoot pre-existing IP multicast configurations, with emphasis on PIM-SM
• Discuss next steps for CCIE lab exam preparation with multicast technology

The lesson includes this activity:

• Lab 6-3: Configuring PIM Sparse Mode

Module 7: Router MQC QoS Task Analysis and Configuration

Lesson 1: Reviewing MQC QoS and DiffServ

• Describe Cisco MQC router tools
• Describe the significant characteristics of the DiffServ IP QoS architecture

Lesson 2: Using DiffServ Tools

• Use the MQC DiffServ edge tools for class-based shaping
• Use the MQC DiffServ edge tools for class-based policing
• Use the MQC DiffServ edge tools for marking traffic with the MQC set command

The lesson includes these activities:

• Directed Activity 7-1: Examining Operation of the shape average Command
• Directed Activity 7-2: Examining Operation of a Modified shape average Command
• Directed Activity 7-3: Examining the shape average Command When Be = 0
• Directed Activity 7-4: Configuring the shape peak Command
• Directed Activity 7-5: Configuring the MQC shape Command with the percent Option
• Directed Activity 7-6: Configuring a Single-Rate Two-Color Marker
• Directed Activity 7-7: Configuring a Single-Rate Two-Color Marker with Large Conform Burst
• Directed Activity 7-8: Configuring a Single-Rate Three-Color Marker

Lesson 3: Using Congestion Management and Avoidance Tools

• Use the MQC congestion management tools
• Use the MQC congestion avoidance tools

The lesson includes these activities:

• Directed Activity 7-9: Configuring Basic LLQ
• Directed Activity 7-10: Configuring LLQ and Manipulating the max-reserved-bandwidth Command
• Directed Activity 7-11: Configuring the priority Command with LLQ

Lesson 4: Identifying Strategies for Router MQC QoS Tasks

• Determine strategies for traffic classification
• Determine the QoS policy needed for a task
• Determine how to apply the MQC policy map
• Describe formulating a strategy to troubleshoot a pre-existing router QoS configuration involving the MQC

Module 8: Cisco Network Services Task Analysis and Configuration

Lesson 1: Cisco Network Services per the CCIE R&S v5.0 Blue Print

• Discuss which First Hop Redundancy Protocols are available for both IPv4 and IPv6 and their available options
• Discuss Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for both IPv4 and IPv6 and their available options
• Discuss Network Time protocol, the different versions and differences
• Describe the function and options for Network Address Translation
• Formulate a strategy for troubleshooting a pre-existing Network Services configuration
• Discuss next steps for Cisco CCIE lab preparation for Cisco Network Services

The lesson includes these activities:

• Lab 8-1: Implementing FHRP for IPv4 and IPv6
• Lab 8-2: Implementing DHCP and DHCPv6
• Lab 8-3: Implementing NTP
• Lab 8-4: Implementing NAT

Module 9: Cisco Network Troubleshooting

Lab 9-1: CIERSASSESS-2

• Data Link Troubleshooting (DMVPN and PPP)
• Network Layer Troubleshooting (IGPs, BGP, IPv6 and MPLS L3 VPNs)
• Multicast Network Troubleshooting
• Network Application Troubleshooting (QoS)
• Network Services Troubleshooting (NTP)
• Network Security Troubleshooting (MPPE)

The lab includes these configuration activities:

• DMVPN and Serial Communications
• Catalyst Switch
• IPv4 OSPF
• IPv4 EIGRP
• IPv4 RIP
• BGP
• IPv6 Routing
• Security
• QoS
• DHCP
• Address Administration
• Gateway Redundancy
• Multicast
• MPLS

Appendix A: Cisco Catalyst Switch QoS Task Analysis and Configuration

Lesson 1: Ensuring QoS for the Catalyst 3560 Series Switch

• Discuss the implications of enabling the QoS process on the Catalyst 3560 Series
• Discuss trust options for supporting QoS on the Catalyst 3560 Series
• Use the MQC to provide class-based and VLAN-based QoS services
• Describe the options available to enhance output queuing
• Describe the use of the AutoQoS macros to support VoIP on the Catalyst 3560 Series
• Formulate a strategy for troubleshooting a pre-existing Catalyst QoS configuration
• Discuss next steps for Cisco CCIE lab preparation with Catalyst QoS

The lesson includes these activities:

• Lab 8-1: Establishing Basic Connectivity for Catalyst Switch QoS
• Lab 8-2: Exploring Catalyst 3560 Series QoS Concepts
• Lab 8-3: Implementing VLAN-Based QoS

Appendix B: Strengthening IPv4 Skills by Learning IPv6

The appendix includes these topics:

• Reviewing IPv6
• IPv6 Address Assignment
• Configuring IPv6 on Links
• Tunneling IPv6
• IPv6 IGP Routing
• IPv6 Redistribution
• Troubleshooting a Pre-Existing IPv6 Configuration

The appendix includes these activities:[/jusitfy]

• Directed Activity B-1: Enabling IPv6 on a Catalyst 3560 Switch
• Directed Activity B-2: IPv6 Addressing Using a Static Prefix and Static Interface ID
• Directed Activity B-3: Configuring IPv6 over Frame Relay
• Directed Activity B-4: Configuring IPv6 over an ISATAP Tunnel
• Directed Activity B-5: Enabling OSPFv3 over a Frame Relay Link
• Directed Activity B-6: Summarizing a Set of IPv6 Prefixes with OSPFv3
• Directed Activity B-7: Configuring OSPFv3 over ISATAP
• Directed Activity B-8: Configuring RIPng
• Directed Activity B-9: Performing Redistribution between OSPFv3 and RIPng
• Directed Activity B-10: Filtering a RIPng External Prefix from OSPFv3