Hands on Cisco Labs: Master Course

Master Cisco Networking Concepts with Practical Real-World Labs Using Cisco Labs

Created by: Dan Mill
IT Instructor

What Will I Learn?

• How to configure OSPF in single and multi-area environments.
• The fundamental concepts of internal and external BGP (iBGP and eBGP).
• How to establish eBGP peering between different autonomous systems.
• Configuring and verifying iBGP for internal network routing.
• Best practices for configuring EIGRP in Cisco networks.
• How to configure HSRP for gateway redundancy in routed networks.
• The fundamentals of VRRP and how to implement it for redundancy.
• Implementing GLBP for load balancing and redundancy in Cisco networks.
• How to use Cisco routers for DHCP services and configure DHCP relay.
• Importance of Static and Default Routes.
• The key differences between VLANs, trunking, and access ports in a network environment.
• How to implement and troubleshoot Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid STP.
• How to create, configure, and manage VLANs for effective network segmentation.
• Best practices for configuring EtherChannel for link aggregation and redundancy.
• The fundamentals of port security and how to apply it on Cisco switches.
• How to prevent network loops using various loop prevention mechanisms.
• How to configure 802.1X for network access control and security.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of networking concepts (IP addressing, subnets, etc.).
• Enthusiasm to engage in lab-heavy, hands-on learning.
• Access to a computer with internet connectivity.
• Familiarity with Cisco IOS commands is helpful but not required.
• Interest in learning practical Cisco configurations.
• A desire to improve network configuration and troubleshooting skills.

Target audience

• Aspiring network engineers looking to gain hands-on experience with Cisco.
• IT professionals preparing for Cisco certification exams.
• Current network administrators seeking to deepen their knowledge of cisco fundamentals.
• Beginners in networking who want to start with practical, lab-focused training.