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Lan switching fundamentals
Command Syntax Conventions
Chapter 1. LAN Switching Foundation Technologies
OSI Model
Introducing Ethernet
Transparent Bridging
Broadcasts and Multicasts
Introducing Spanning Tree Protocol
Summary
Chapter 2. LAN Switch Architecture
Receiving Data-Switching Modes
Switching Data
Buffering Data
Oversubscribing the Switch Fabric
Congestion and Head-of-Line Blocking
Forwarding Data
Summary
Chapter 3. Catalyst Switching Architectures
In the Beginning-Catalyst 5000/5500 (Project Synergy)
Catalyst 6000/6500 (Constellation, Constellation+, and Constellation II)
Catalyst 4500 (Galaxy 3 and Galaxy 4) Components and Architectures
Catalyst 3750 (Lord of the Rings) Components and Architecture
Comparing the Architectures
Summary
Chapter 4. Layer 2 Fundamentals
Understanding Legacy LAN Segment
Introducing Virtual LANs
Trunking Methods
VLAN Trunking Protocol
Configuring VTP/VLAN/Trunk
VLAN Pruning
EtherChannel
Understanding VLAN 1
Private VLANs
Summary
Chapter 5. Using Catalyst Software
Hybrid Versus Native
Downloading Catalyst Software
New Software Packaging
Summary
Chapter 6. Understanding Multilayer Switching
Why MLS?
Introducing MLS
Understanding the MLS Packet Flow
Configuring MLS
Router Access Lists
MLS on Catalyst 6500
Understanding the Need for Cisco Express Forwarding
Summary
Chapter 7. Configuring Switches
An Ounce of Planning
Configuration Overview
Initial Configuration
Connecting the Switches
Configuring the Access Layer
Configuring SNMP
Summary
Chapter 8. Understanding Quality of Service on Catalyst 6500
QoS Services
Class of Service
Type of Service
QoS Operational Model
QoS Caveats
Summary
Chapter 9. Implementing Multicast on Catalyst Switches
Understanding IGMPv1 and IGMPv2
Multicast Flooding
IGMP Snooping
Cisco Group Management Protocol
IGMP Snooping Versus CGMP
Summary
Chapter 10. Implementing and Tuning Spanning Tree
Preventing Loops with Spanning Tree
Spanning-Tree Convergence
Introducing Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
Understanding Multiple Spanning Tree
UniDirectional Link Detection
Summary
Chapter 11. Design and Implementation Best Practices
Layer 3 Designs
Building Blocks
Campus Design
Catalyst Supervisor and Switch Fabric Redundancy
Summary
Chapter 12. Troubleshooting the LAN Switching Configuration
Checking Software Versions
Checking Hardware Components
Understanding Port Errors
Using Syslog Messages
Using Trace
Local Switched Port Analyzer
Remote Switched Port Analyzer
Cisco Online Resources
Summary
Appendix A. Catalyst 6500 Series Software Conversion
Automated Conversion Tools
Manual Conversion from Hybrid to Native
Manual Conversion from Native to Hybrid
Summary
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