CCNP Switch and Troubleshoot

Course aim

To develop student’s ability to design and troubleshoot converged networks and create reliable, scalable, multi-layer switched LANs.

Course content

• Virtual LANs
• VTP
• IP Service Level Agreements
• Spanning Tree Protocol
• Wireless LANs
• Planning Maintenance
• Troubleshooting routed and switched networks
• Troubleshooting Addressing schemes

Textbook(s)

Richard Froom, Balaji Sivasubramanian, Erum Frahim 2010, Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH) Foundation Learning Guide: Foundation learning for SWITCH 642-813, Cisco Press, Indianapolis USA

Amir Ranjbar 2010, Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT) Foundation Learning Guide: Foundation learning for the CCNP TSHOOT 642-832, Cisco Press, Indianapolis USA

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
INFT 3019	Network Architecture
INFT 3022	CCNP Route

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	3 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	3 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External (On-line materials and remotely accessible practicals)	N/A x 13 weeks
External (Moderated discussion board)	N/A x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	3 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	2 hours x 7 weeks
Computer Practical	6 hours x 7 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment 1 (part individual, part in pairs) - a written report and a practical implementation, Assignment 2 , Tests

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.