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RST-2011	Catalyst Switch Architecture and Operations
Tuesday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm; Thursday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This session introduces and discusses the architectural components of the Cisco Catalyst multilayer switches and how these components are used to implement high-performance network services. The focus for this session will be on the latest generation of Catalyst switch products. Topics include a discussion of the different switch fabrics, forwarding engines, buffering schemes, and feature implementations in Catalyst switching products. An operational overview of Layer 2/Layer 3 forwarding implementations will help attendees understand how hardware-based services are implemented. Other topics such as system performance and redundancy will also be a part of this session. The intended audience for this session is Enterprise and Service Provider attendees who would like to understand the underlying architecture of the Catalyst switch products. Associated Sessions: RST-2031/2032 Designing Campus Networks, Part 1 and Part 2 RST-3031 Troubleshooting LAN Protocols RST-3041 Catalyst 2900 and Catalyst 3500 Troubleshooting RST-3042 Catalyst 4000 and Catalyst 4500 Troubleshooting RST-3043 Catalyst 6500 Troubleshooting
RST-2031	Designing Campus Networks (Part 1)
Tuesday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm; Wednesday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
This session focuses on the technology alternatives related to Enterprise campus networks. Participants will receive in-depth information on Cisco's Multilayer model and its relevance in enterprise networks. The session will illustrate the hierarchical layers of Cisco's Multilayer model; Access, Distribution and Core with guidance on technology and protocol alternatives like Spanning Tree (STP), Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP), Routing in the Access Layer, software features and design principles at each layer for successfully deploying today's enterprise network. The session features Technology Alternatives for deploying advanced services like High Availability, Rapid spanning tree, IP Multicast, Campus Quality of Service, best practices Security recommendations including user network access control, and Campus Network Management techniques. The session also features case studies focused on services like load balancing, fast convergence, and routing and switching best practices. Detailed examples of failure analysis scenarios, discussions on LAN, and Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) tuning related to enterprise networks will be illustrated. Finally the session will focus on how to avoid common pitfalls such as CEF polarization, asymmetrical routing, unicast flooding, routing black holes, and best practices needed to run a stable network. Those responsible for the Design, Deployment, Operations, and Management of Enterprise Campus Networks will find this session informative and useful. Associated Sessions: The following sessions cover information you may find useful if you register for them: RST-2032 Designing Campus Networks (Part 2), Identity Based Networking, Deploying 802.11b Wireless Networks, Deploying QoS, Deploying IP Multicast, Deploying IP Telephony
RST-2032	Designing Campus Networks (Part 2)
Tuesday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Wednesday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This session will examine the Campus Network Design considerations required to support emerging enterprise network solutions like the Campus Wireless LANs and WLAN Roaming alternatives including the implications of extending the spanning tree domain, implementing Mobile IP (MIP) or using Proxy Mobile IP (PMIP). Also examined will be the design considerations required to implement Quality of Service (QoS), High Availability (HA), the in-line power alternatives, and transparent mobility features like Auxiliary VLAN and the new device detection support that enables real-time Voice and Video applications. The session will explore the necessity of utilizing advanced Security features like port security and new APR inspection tools required to protect network-connected resources. The new Identity-based Networking Services, a key piece in securing the campus network, like user and device identification, authentication and policy assignment, and the ability to dynamically segment the network based on user, workgroup or device policies will also be an important discussion topic. Traditional techniques like VLANS and Access Control Lists (ACL's) will be compared to emerging solutions like MPLS, VRF/VRF-Lite, and Virtual Firewalls to address segmentation and policy enforcement. Finally, the session outline design considerations to prepare an enterprise campus network for coexistence with IPv6. Those responsible for the Design, Deployment, Operations, and Management of Enterprise Campus Networks will find this session informative and useful. Associated Sessions: The following sessions cover information you may find useful if you register for this session: Campus Design Part 1, Identity Based Networking, Deploying 802.11b Wireless Networks, Deploying QoS, Deploying IP Multicast, Deploying IP Telephony
SEC-2002	Understanding and Preventing Layer 2 Attacks
Wednesday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm; Thursday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Every network today is built on the foundations of the seven-layer OSI model. This session focuses on the security issues around Layer 2, the data link layer. With a significant percentage of all network attacks originating from inside the corporate firewall, exploring this soft underbelly of data networking is critical for any secure network design. Security issues addressed include: ARP spoofing, MAC flooding, VLAN hopping, DHCP attacks, private VLANs, and Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP) concerns.Common myths with Ethernet switch security will be either confirmed or debunked and specific security lockdown recommendations will be provided. Attack mitigation options will include the new DHCP snooping and ARP inspection functionality. Attendees can expect to learn layer 2 design considerations from a security perspective, and mitigation techniques for layer 2 attacks. This session is designed to be particularly useful for network designers, administrators, and engineers in all areas of data networking. Associated Sessions: The following session title(s) are associated with this session:- SEC-2000 Design Principles for Secure Network Edges, SEC-2001 Design Principles for Secure Enterprise Campuses, SEC-2004 Responding to Security Incidents
VVT-2012	Securing IP Telephony
Tuesday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm; Wednesday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
IP Telephony is rapidly gaining wide-spread acceptance as the preferred means of business communication. One of the hurdles keeping many companies from taking the final step is voice security. This session will show that you can move forward with confidence. We will expose many of the threats voice networks face and show you the end-to-end steps you can take today to protect your network against those threats. We will also discuss some of the authentication, authorization and encryption technologies under development, such as digital certificates, 802.1x, TLS, IPSec and SRTP, to protect your voice traffic. This session is designed to be particularly useful for engineers with knowledge of IP and voice that would like to increase security knowledge for both the network and IP Telephony specific products. Associated Sessions: VVT-2000 Choosing the Correct Voice and Video Signaling Strategy for Your Organization Part 1, VVT-2001 Choosing the Correct Voice and Video Signaling Strategy for Your Organization Part 2, VVT-2010 Designing and Deploying IP Telephony Applications, VVT-2011 Designing Voice- and Video-Enabled IPSec VPNs, SEC-1000, SEC-2000, SEC-2002
RST-3031	Troubleshooting LAN Protocols
Wednesday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This session is intended as an introduction to troubleshooting terminology and troubleshooting methods universal to all Cisco Catalyst products. Topics covered in a platform-independent fashion include VLAN's, VTP, Trunking, Channeling, Spanning Tree and Spanning Tree features, IP multicast on switches, Access-Control Lists, and Quality of Service concepts. This session also explores data collection and recording techniques and problem-solving strategies. These discussions set the stage for the Advanced Catalyst troubleshooting sessions for each Cisco Catalyst product family. This session is designed for engineers involved in the operation and support of small and large campus and Local area Networks. Associated Sessions: These discussions set the stage for the Advanced Catalyst troubleshooting sessions for each Cisco Catalyst product family.
RST-3041	Catalyst 2900 and Catalyst 3500 Troubleshooting
Thursday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This session discusses troubleshooting commands and methods specific to the Catalyst 2900-XL, 3500-XL, 2950, and 3550 family of products. In addition to code maintenance, CPU utilization, GigaStack GBIC's, and clustering, this session covers platform specifics in troubleshooting packet forwarding, VLAN's, trunking, channeling, Spanning Tree, multicast, Access-Control Lists, and Quality-of-Service. This session assumes having taken the "Troubleshooting Catalyst Fundamentals" session, or having accumulated the equivalent elsewhere. Network administrators and technicians responsible for deploying and/ or troubleshooting Catalyst 2900XL's, 3500XL's, 2950's, or 3550's will benefit from this session. The ''Troubleshooting LAN Protocols'' session is a highly-recommended prerequisite. Associated Sessions: The ''Troubleshooting LAN Protocols'' session is a prerequisite and highly recommended prior to this session. This session parallels the ''Catalyst 4000 and Catalyst 4500 Troubleshooting'' and ''Catalyst 6500 Troubleshooting'' sessions.
RST-3042	Catalyst 4000 and Catalyst 4500 Troubleshooting
Thursday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
This session discusses troubleshooting commands and methods specific to the Catalyst 4000 and Catalyst 4500 switches. In addition to system health monitoring and troubleshooting, this session covers platform specifics in troubleshooting packet forwarding, Supervisor redundancy in the 4507R, Spanning Tree, multicast, Access-Control Lists, and Quality-of-Service. Network administrators and technicians responsible for deploying and/ or troubleshooting Catalyst 2948G's, 4000's, or 4500's will benefit from this session. The ''Troubleshooting LAN Protocols'' session is a highly-recommended prerequisite. Associated Sessions: The ''Troubleshooting LAN Protocols'' session is a prerequisite and highly recommended prior to this session. This session parallels the ''Catalyst 2900 and Catalyst 3500 Troubleshooting'' and ''Catalyst 6500 Troubleshooting'' sessions.
RST-3043	Catalyst 6500 Troubleshooting
Thursday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This session discusses troubleshooting commands and methods specific to the Catalyst 6000 and Catalyst 6500 switches. In addition to code maintenance and conversion, and system health monitoring and troubleshooting, this session covers platform specifics in troubleshooting packet forwarding, Supervisor and MSFC redundancy, Spanning Tree, IP multicast, Access-Control Lists, and Quality-of-Service. Network administrators and technicians responsible for deploying and/ or troubleshooting Catalyst 6000's and 6500's will benefit from this session. The ''Troubleshooting LAN Protocols'' session is a highly-recommended prerequisite. Associated Sessions: The ''Troubleshooting LAN Protocols'' session is a prerequisite and highly recommended prior to this session. This session parallels the ''Catalyst 2900 and Catalyst 3500 Troubleshooting'' and ''Catalyst 4000 and Catalyst 4500 Troubleshooting'' sessions.

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