BSCI (Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks)


Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) offers lectures, hands-on labs, case studies, and written exercises to give you all the advanced skills needed to configure Cisco routers. Learn the complex concepts and commands necessary to configure Cisco routers for scalable operation in large and/or growing internetworks.

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This course can be delivered by the methods below:
Classroom Learning $2695 USD

You Learn...

bulletAdvanced configuration techniques to optimize your network
bulletNetwork reconfiguration to adopt to new technologies
bulletAdvanced OSPF skills – Single, Multiple, and Totally Stubby Areas
bulletSingle and Multi-Area IS-IS
bulletEssential BGP configuration techniques
bulletHow to choose the best protocol for your network
bulletOptimizing routing updates

Who Would Benefit

Network administrators, network specialists and technicians who configure and support large internetworks, and individuals seeking CCNP®, CCIPTM, and CCDP® certifications. Candidates for CCNP®, CCIPTM, and CCDP® certifications will need to successfully complete the Routing Exam at Prometric or VUE after taking the course.

 

Course Outline

Please choose below for specific Outline information.

Classroom Learning Outline
Virtual Classroom e-Learning Outline
Self Paced e-Learning Details

Classroom Outline

1. Course Introduction

bulletBecome Acquainted With Your Learning Environment

2. Routing Principles

bulletClassful and Classless Routing Protocols
bulletDistance Vector and Link-State Operation

3. Extending IP Addresses

bulletIP Addressing Solutions
bulletHierarchical Addressing
bulletVariable-Length Subnet Masking (VLSM)
bulletRoute Summarization
bulletClassless Interdomain Routing (CIDR)

4. Configuring EIGRP

bulletEIGRP Theory and Operations
bulletUsing EIGRP in Scalable Internetworks
bulletVerifying EIGRP Operation

5. Configuring OSPF in a Single Area

bulletOSPF Theory and Operation
bulletConfiguring OSPF in a Single Area
bulletOSPF/WAN Interactions
bulletVerifying Single-Area OSPF Operation

6. Interconnecting Multiple OSPF Areas

bulletMulti-Area OSPF Theory and Operation
bulletConfiguring OSPF Across Multiple Areas
bulletVerifying Multi-Area OSPF Operation

7. Configuring IS-IS

bulletIS-IS Theory and Operation
bulletConfiguring IS-IS in Single and Multiple Areas
bulletIS-IS/WAN Interactions
bulletVerifying IS-IS Operation

8. Optimizing Routing Update Operation

bulletConfiguring Route Redistribution
bulletVerifying Redistribution Operations
bulletControlling Routing Update Traffic
bulletPolicy-Based Routing Using Route Maps

9. Configuring Basic BGP

bulletBGP Theory and Operations
bulletUnderstanding BGP Attributes
bulletThe BGP Path Selection Process
bulletConfiguring Basic BGP
bulletVerifying BGP Operations

10. Implementing BGP in Scalable Internetworks

bulletScalability Problems With IBGP
bulletRoute Reflectors
bulletMultihoming
bulletRedistributing Between BGP and IGPS

Hands-On Labs

Lab 1: Baseline Configuration

bulletVerify Correct Operation PF RIP V2
bulletVerify Classroom Internetwork Topology

Lab 2: EIGRP Configuration

bulletMigrate From RIP V2 to EIGRP
bulletDisable EIGRP Automatic Route Summarization

Lab 3: EIGRP on NBMA WANs

bulletConfigure EIGRP Operations for a Hub-and-Spoke NBMA WAN (Frame Relay)
bulletTune EIGRP Bandwidth Utilization

Lab 4: Single-Area OSPF

bulletCreate Loopback Interfaces
bulletInvestigate the DR/BDR Election Process

Lab 5: OSPF on NBMA WANS

bulletConfigure and Verify Correct Operation of OSPF in NBMA Environments

Lab 6: Multi-Area OSPF

bulletConfigure OSPF Route Summarization, Stub, Totally Stubby Areas, and Virtual Links

Lab 7: Single-Area IS-IS

bulletOptimize IS-IS Adjacencies and Set Metrics
bulletExamine the DIS Election Process

Lab 8: Multi-Area IS-IS

bulletOptimize IS-IS Adjacencies
bulletConfigure IS-IS Route Summarization

Lab 9: Route Redistribution

bulletRedistribute Routes Bi-Directionally Between OSPF and EIGRP
bulletUse a Distribute List and a Route Map to Control Route Redistribution

Lab 10: Policy-Based Routing

Lab 11: Basic BGP

bulletConfigure Default Routes
bulletConfigure BGP Route Summarization

Lab 12: Internal BGP

bulletConfigure Fully-Meshed IBGP
bulletDisable IBGP Synchronization
bulletExamine the BGP RIB

Lab 13: Route Reflectors and Prefix Lists

bulletConfigure a Route Reflector Cluster
bulletConfigure BGP Route Filtering Using a Prefix List

Virtual Classroom e-Learning Outline

Virtual Classroom e-Learning content follows the Classroom Learning outline above. Hands-on virtual labs are as follows:

Hands-On Lab 1: Routing Refresher

The "Routing Refresher" lab is an introductory routing lab. It is an appropriate beginning point for most routing students and specifically supports those preparing for the Cisco CCNP-track routing exam.

Hands-On Lab 2: VLSM and Auto-Summarization

"VLSM and Auto-Summarization" builds on the simple network structure shown in "Routing Refresher" by adding support for VLSM and discussing automatic summarization. This lab begins with the correct configuration from "AR1: Routing Refresher" and is an appropriate next step for students preparing for the Cisco CCNP-track routing exam.

Hands-On Lab 3: Initial OSPF Configuration

"Initial OSPF Configuration" introduces OSPF in an uncomplicated environment. This lab begins with the correct configuration from "VLSM and Auto-Summarization" and is an appropriate next step for students preparing for the Cisco CCNP-track routing exam.

Hands-On Lab 4: OSPF in NBMA

"OSPF in NBMA" adds complexity to the topics learned in "Initial OSPF Configuration" by discussing how OSPF handles Frame Relay. This lab begins with the correct configuration from "Initial OSPF" and is an appropriate next step for students preparing for the Cisco CCNP-track routing exam.

Hands-On Lab 5: Multi-area OSPF

"Multi-Area OSPF" adds complexity to the topics learned in "Initial OSPF Configuration" and "OSPF in NBMA" by discussing how OSPF scales to larger networks. This lab begins with the correct configuration from "OSPF in NBMA" and is an appropriate next step for students preparing for the Cisco CCNP-track routing exam.

Hands-On Lab 6: Stub-areas and Virtual Links

"OSPF Stub Areas and Virtual Links" adds even more complexity to the network "Multi-Area OSPF" by adding the concept of Stub Areas and Virtual Links. This lab begins with the correct configuration from "Multi-Area OSPF" and is an appropriate next step for students preparing for the Cisco CCNP-track routing exam.

Hands-On Lab 7: EIGRP Basic Configuration

Students with OSPF experience will be amazed at how much less complicated "EIGRP Basic Configuration" is. This lab begins with the correct configuration from "OSPF Stub Areas and Virtual Links" and is an appropriate next step for students preparing for the Cisco CCNP-track routing exam.

Hands-On Lab 8: EIGRP in a NBMA Environment and tuning EIGRP

"EIGRP in NBMA" builds on the network structure shown in "EIGRP Basic Configuration" by considering EIGRP behavior in an NBMA (Non-Broadcast Multi-Access) environment. This lab begins with the correct configuration from "EIGRP Basic Configuration" and is an appropriate next step for students preparing for the Cisco CCNP-track routing exam.

Hands-On Lab 9: Real World BGP tables

"Real World BGP" takes us to a public BGP router so that we can see current Internet routing tables. This lab is an appropriate next step for students who have finished "EIGRP In NBMA" and are preparing for the Cisco CCNP-track routing exam.

Hands-On Lab 10: EBGP

"eBGP" showcases BGP's function as an external routing protocol. This lab begins with the correct configuration from "EIGRP In NBMA" and is an appropriate next step for students preparing for the Cisco CCNP-track routing exam.

Hands-On Lab 11: Full Mesh IBGP

"Full Mesh IBGP" examines how BGP works within an Autonomous System (AS). This lab begins with the correct configuration from "eBGP" and is an appropriate next step for students preparing for the Cisco CCNP-track routing exam.

Hands-On Lab 12: BGP Route Reflectors and Prefix Lists

"BGP Route Reflectors and Prefix Lists" examines route reflecting and filtering in iBGP. This lab begins with the correct configuration from "Full Mesh IBGP" and is an appropriate next step for students preparing for the Cisco CCNP-track routing exam.

Hands-On Lab 13: Multihomed BGP

"Multihomed BGP" looks at connections from an AS to multiple transit AS. This lab begins with the correct configuration from "BGP Route Reflectors and Prefix Lists" and is an appropriate next step for students preparing for the Cisco CCNP-track routing exam.

Hands-On Lab 14: Policy Based Routing

"Policy-Based Routing" examines route-maps as a way to override routing decisions. This lab begins with the correct configuration from "Multihomed BGP" and is an appropriate next step for students preparing for the Cisco CCNP-track routing exam.

Hands-On Lab 15: Route Redistribution

"Route Redistribution" discusses how route information is communicated between different routing processes. This lab begins with the correct configuration from "Policy-Based Routing" and is an appropriate next step for students preparing for the Cisco CCNP-track routing exam.

Hands-On Lab 16: Controlling the Routing Table

"Controlling the Routing Table" discusses how route information is communicated between different routing processes, and goes on to discuss ways to control this information. This lab begins with the correct configuration from "Route Redistribution" and is an appropriate final step for students preparing for the Cisco CCNP-track routing exam.

Self-Paced e-Learning Details

Package Titles 1-8 - 282658

Title 1: Advanced Routing and IP Addressing Issues - 282659

Title 2: EIGRP - 282660

Title 3: OSPF in a Single Area - 282661

Title 4: OSPF in Multiple Areas - 282662

Title 5: IS-IS Routing Protocol - 282663

Title 6: Route Redistribution and Policy Routing - 282664

Title 7: Introduction to BGP - 282665

Title 8: Scaling BGP - 282666

 

 

Suggested Prerequisites

Students should be familiar with internetworking technologies and have the ability to perform basic configuration of Cisco routers. Prerequisite knowledge includes knowledge of IP, including the ability to perform IP subnetting on non-octal boundaries and the ability to configure IP standard and extended access lists, distance vector routing protocol operation and configuration, serial interface configuration, and the ability to interpret a Cisco routing table. Prerequisite knowledge can be acquired from successfully completing Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND).

bulletICND (Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices)

 

Suggested Follow-ons

Students followed up BSCI (Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks) by attending these popular classes:

bulletBCMSN (Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks)
bulletBCRAN (Building Cisco Remote Access Networks)

 

Self-Paced e-Learning

bulletTitle 01: Advanced Routing and IP Addressing Issues (282659) - $195 USD
bulletTitle 02: EIGRP (282660) - $195 USD
bulletTitle 03: OSPF in a Single Area (282661) - $195 USD
bulletTitle 04: OSPF in Multiple Areas (282662) - $195 USD
bulletTitle 05: IS-IS Routing Protocol (282663) - $195 USD
bulletTitle 06: Route Redistribution and Policy Routing (282664) - $195 USD
bulletTitle 07: Introduction to BGP (282665) - $195 USD
bulletTitle 08: Scaling BGP (282666) - $295 USD
bulletPackage Titles 1-8 (282658) - $1595 USD

 

Certifications

bulletCCNP® (Cisco® Certified Network Professional)
bulletCCIE® (Cisco® Certified Internetwork Expert) Routing/Switching
bulletCCDP® (Cisco® Certified Design Professional)
bulletCCIE® (Cisco® Certified Internetwork Expert) Communications & Services
bulletCCIE® (Cisco® Certified Internetwork Expert) Security
bulletCCIP™ (Cisco® Certified Internetwork Professional)

 

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