Introduction
Deploying cloud-managed switched networks
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1. Meraki Fundamentals
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Platform overview
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Cloud management terminology
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Dashboard tour
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Building your dashboard organization
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Cloud administrator accounts and privileges
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Enhancing dashboard security
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Device-to-dashboard connectivity
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Engaging Meraki support
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Logging and alerts
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Device firmware management
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2. Network Fundamentals
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Packet forwarding overview
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Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
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Layer 2 forwarding for switches
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Virtual local area networks (VLANs)
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Network port types
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3. Deploying Switches
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Initial switch deployment
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Cloud-managed Catalyst switches
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Configuring switch port settings
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Port profiles and SmartPort automation
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Switch port tags
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Link aggregation
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Switch stacking
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VLAN profiles
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Configuration template fundamentals
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Working with switch configuration templates
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Switch port manager permissions
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Layer 2 switching best practices
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4. Spanning Tree
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The need for Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
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Building the STP topology
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Tuning STP
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5. IP Routing and Services
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IP addressing
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DHCP services
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Routing overview
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Static routes
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OSPF configuration
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6. Quality of Service (QoS)
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QoS fundamentals
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Configuring switch QoS
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7. Security
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Switch security concepts
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MAC address allow lists
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802.1X switch port authentication
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802.1X switch port configuration
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802.1X dynamic VLAN assignment
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Port isolation
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Access Control List (ACL)
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Switch group policy
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Storm control
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Rogue DHCP server detection
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Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI)
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8. Enterprise Network Architecture
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Network architectures
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BGP Ethernet Virtual Private Network (EVPN)
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9. Troubleshooting
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Management via the mobile device application
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Port mirroring and Intelligent Packet capture
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Troubleshooting switch and client connectivity issues
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Conclusion
Course summary
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