Deploying Cisco Meraki Cloud-Managed Switched Networks by Pearson

Course details

Cisco Meraki's cloud-managed switching platform enables centralized control over network infrastructure, streamlining the deployment and administration of enterprise switch environments. In this course, you’ll join Brad Edgeworth, a technical solutions architect at Cisco Systems, to explore Meraki fundamentals and learn how to configure switch port settings, implement quality of service (QoS) to prioritize business-critical traffic, and secure the network using protocols such as 802.1X and Dynamic ARP Inspection. Along the way, examine IP routing concepts, including static routes and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) configurations, and practice troubleshooting connectivity issues using Meraki's built-in diagnostic tools. This course is designed for networking professionals and IT administrators who manage or plan to deploy Cisco Meraki switched networks.

Concepts

Introduction

Deploying cloud-managed switched networks

Meraki Fundamentals

Learning objectives
Platform overview
Cloud management terminology
Dashboard tour
Building your dashboard organization
Cloud administrator accounts and privileges
Enhancing dashboard security
Device-to-dashboard connectivity
Engaging Meraki support
Logging and alerts
Device firmware management

Network Fundamentals

Learning objectives
Packet forwarding overview
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
Layer 2 forwarding for switches
Virtual local area networks (VLANs)
Network port types

Deploying Switches

Learning objectives
Initial switch deployment
Cloud-managed Catalyst switches
Configuring switch port settings
Port profiles and SmartPort automation
Switch port tags
Link aggregation
Switch stacking
VLAN profiles
Configuration template fundamentals
Working with switch configuration templates
Switch port manager permissions
Layer 2 switching best practices

Spanning Tree

Learning objectives
The need for Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
Building the STP topology
Tuning STP

IP Routing and Services

Learning objectives
IP addressing
DHCP services
Routing overview
Static routes
OSPF configuration

Quality of Service (QoS)

Learning objectives
QoS fundamentals
Configuring switch QoS

Security

Learning objectives
Switch security concepts
MAC address allow lists
802.1X switch port authentication
802.1X switch port configuration
802.1X dynamic VLAN assignment
Port isolation
Access Control List (ACL)
Switch group policy
Storm control
Rogue DHCP server detection
Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI)

Enterprise Network Architecture

Learning objectives
Network architectures
BGP Ethernet Virtual Private Network (EVPN)

Troubleshooting

Learning objectives
Management via the mobile device application
Port mirroring and Intelligent Packet capture
Troubleshooting switch and client connectivity issues

Conclusion

Course summary