Layer 2 security and loop prevention Course
2 hours, 42 minutes
Syllabus
Introduction to security and loop prevention
Video - 00:12:00
A simple overview of what you will learn in the Layer 2 security and loop prevention course, as well as more in depth definitions and discussions of forwarding loops and network storms.
STP details
Video - 00:16:00
This video will review STP port types, states, timers and workflow.
RSTP details
Video - 00:15:00
We'll explain RSTP port types, states, timers and workflow.
Configuring STP/RSTP
Video - 00:11:00
Explain configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting RSTP/STP.
BPDU/loop/root guard and storm control
Video - 00:15:00
Reviewing the purpose of BPDU guard, loop guard, root guard and storm control
Spanning tree lab
Video - 00:17:00
This video will demonstrate configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting RSTP.
Ethernet ring protection switching
Video - 00:16:00
Let's review ERPS use case, configuration and operation overview.
MAC limiting and persistent MAC learning
Video - 00:13:00
Use case overview and configuration and monitoring of MAC limiting and persistent MAC learning.
DHCP snooping, DAI and IP source guard
Video - 00:14:00
Reviewing purpose, configuration and monitoring of, dhcp snooping, DAI and IP source guards.
Layer 2 storm control and firewall filters
Video - 00:14:00
Identify layer 2 firewall filter types, processing order and match criteria available with actions and storm control.
Layer 2 security lab
Video - 00:19:00
This lab demonstrates configuration of layer 2 security features and firewall filters.
JNCIS-ENT layer 2 security and loop prevention skill assessment
Assessment - 7 questions
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