Understanding Networks: Switching and Routing
Understand networking essentials with this hands-on training. Learn how to master network configurations and automation, through practical exercises and real-world scenarios.
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Intermediate
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English
English
About The Lab
Prerequisites
TCP/IP basics
Linux basics
Scripting basics
Audiences
Lab Architecture
This Hands-on Training consists of a simulated network environment with routers, switches, and hosts connected through ethernet links.
Why this Lab?
Practice on the different Networking use cases: routing, switching, transport protocols and VLAN.
Lab Objectives
- Gain a clear understanding of the roles of switches and routers in networking.
- Develop knowledge of Layer 2 concepts, including VLANs and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and more.
- Understand Layer 3 networking, including static routing, dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and external routing.
- Learn fundamental security concepts, including VPNs, firewalls, and secure remote access using SSH.
- Acquire an introduction to network automation as a foundation for advanced labs.
