Week 1 discussion
Dq1
Cat Switch Errors
As you know, a catalyst switch detects all errors on every
switch port for every possible cause. List and describe 4 of the most important
errors you want the switch to detect and disable switch port
Dq2
CAM and TCAM
What are the differences between CAM and TCAM? Given the
choice of choosing a switch with CAM table or a switch with TCAM table, which
one would you choose and why?
Dq3
Trends
Research and discuss various trends that have forced the
redesign of campus networks.
Week 2 discussion
Dq1
Administrative Status vs Operational Status
What is the difference between the administrative status and
operational status of a switch?
Dq2
Tracking VLAN
The company core switches use 802.1Q trunks to connect to
each other. How does 802.1Q trunking keep track of multiple VLAN?
Dq3
VTP Propogation
Discuss how VTP enables propagation of VLAN data across the
network.
Week 3 discussion
Dq1
STP Features
Explain which two features are used to protect STP operation
from loops being created on ports.
Dq2
PortFast Config
Can PortFast be configured on a trunk link? Why or Why not?
Dq3
STP Problems
From your experience or reading of course material this
week, identify at least two network problems caused by STP. How do you fix
them?
Week 4 discussion
Dq1
FIB and Content
In two paragraphs, discuss FIB and its content. How does the
FIB table help in increasing the performance of the network?
Dq2
Cisco Solution
Identify at least two Cisco platform solutions for an
internal route processor topology at the distribution layer
Dq3
Impact of Router and Switch Configuration
Discuss how various router/switch configuration can affect
multilayer switch
Week 5 discussion
Dq1
HSRP Issues
You use HSRP and all hosts use the active router to forward
traffic to the rest of network. You have noticed that the return traffic comes
back through the standby router. Will this cause problem with HSRP or your
applications?
Dq2
HSRP Configurations
Discuss the basic tasks required to configure HSRP in the
network.
Dq3
Select HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP
Given the choice of HSRP, VRRP, or GLBP, which protocol
would you select and why?
Week 6 discussion
Dq1
VLAN HoppingWhen an attacker uses switch spoofing to perform
VLAN hopping, how is the attacker able to gather information?
Dq2
VLAN Attacks
Discuss two VLAN attacks from your experience. How did you
secure the network? If you do not have experience, research two VLANs cases and
discuss the cases in two paragraphs
Dq3
Validity of Site
Most websites use a digital certificate for authentication
and identification. How would you assure a client that your company’s website
is secure and their identity is safe?
Week 7 discussion
Dq1
Wireless Problems
A campus infrastructure supports wireless clients via Cisco
Aironet AG Series 1230, 1240, and 1250 access points. With DNS and DHCP
configured, the 1230 and 1240 access points appear to boot and operate
normally. However, the 1250 access points do not seem to operate correctly.
What is the most likely cause of this problem?
Dq2
Video Services
Consider a network design in which a video server needs a
higher class of service for video data compared to other regular data traffic.
The server does not support 802.1q tagging or setting bits in the IP field for
priority. Furthermore, the server transmits other management traffic besides
the video. What QoS components and methods would correctly prioritize traffic
from the video server?
Dq3
Voice over Data Traffic
In two paragraphs, discuss methods of prioritizing voice
traffic over data traffic.
Week 8 discussion
Dq1
CCNP Switch Cert
After completing this class will you pursue CCNP Switch
Certification? If no, why not?
Dq2
Improve the Class
Any suggestions on how to improve this class? What works and
what does not?
