CIM LAN Switching helps you master the protocols necessary to deploy and manage campus networks and is an excellent preparation tool for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNATM), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNPTM), and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIETM) exams.- Configure and troubleshoot a wide range of LAN switching technologies on virtual internetworking devices
- Reinforce system parameter, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, VLAN Trunk Protocol, trunk port, route-switch module, CGMP/ multicast, Token Ring, FDDI, and ATM LANE configuration methodologies through simulated lab exercises
- Master Cisco Catalyst LAN switching and VLAN troubleshooting techniques developed by Cisco Technical Assistance Center engineers
- Understand terminology and concepts of LAN switches, switching modes, protocols, VLANs, and campus network management applications
- Gain instant access to Cisco IOS commands, hyperlinked references, hints and solutions, technical tips, network topology diagrams, audio and video guides, and pop quizzes
- Solid preparation for the CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE certification exams with the most robust network simulation product
Nine Interactive Tutorials Plus Configuration and Challenge Labs- Technology Overview and Introduction of Catalyst 5000 System Architecture
- Port Parameters
- Concepts and Operation of VLANs
- Configuring LAN Switch Trunk Ports
- Configuring Route Switch Modules on a Catalyst 5000 series Switch and Concepts covering Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP)
- Cisco Group Management Protocols (CGMP) and operation of Multicast Parameters
- Configuring Token Ring Switch Modules and Token Ring VLANs
- Configuring FDDI and Copper Distributed Data Interface (CDDI) Modules
- Configuring Catalyst 5000 series ATM LANE Modules
Master Cisco Best Practices
With CIM LAN Switching, you can master the concepts and technologies to run and manage efficient campus networks. Offering self-paced instruction and practice, this robust learning tool gives you a quick and cost-effective way to acquire Cisco knowledge and expertise. From an overview of LAN switching, virtual LAN (VLAN) concepts, and Ethernet, ATM, Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI), and Token Ring technologies to the deployment of Cisco Catalyst(r) LAN switches, you'll learn how to implement complete Cisco campus network solutions. Mastering techniques developed by Cisco Technical Assistance Center engineers, you'll practice configuring and troubleshooting key LAN switching technologies, VLANs, trunk ports, route switch modules in conjunction with broadcast and multicast traffic, and ATM LAN emulation (LANE) protocols within a Catalyst LAN switch.
Interactive Simulation Environment
CIM LAN Switching places you in a simulated network environment without any network connections. You work with virtual Cisco Catalyst 5000 series switches, developing your networking skills without the costly investment in actual network hardware. On screen with each tutorial and Telnet session are simulated lab exercises involving a campus network that you build and maintain as a network administrator. These lab exercises vary and grow in complexity as new LAN switching concepts are presented, allowing you to verify and troubleshoot your Cisco Catalyst configurations.
Self-Paced Anytime, Anywhere Learning
You control the pace of learning. You can go through the tutorials or Challenge and Configuration Labs in any order, depending on what you want to learn or practice next. Optional audio and video guides supplement the instructions on screen, and hyperlinks connect you to a glossary and context-sensitive Cisco IOS® software command references. Technical tips reinforce your growing knowledge, quizzes allow you to assess your progress, and network topology diagrams illustrate application of your configuration and trouble-shooting methodologies. This robust combination of technology tutorials, simulated lab exercises, descriptive network topologies, audio and video guides, hyperlinked references, and quizzes results in a superior learning product and provides you with what matters most-hands-on networking experience.
This product is in the Cisco Interactive Mentor technology tutorial series offered by Cisco Press. Cisco Interactive Mentor products provide networking technology expertise and network device simulation for self-paced, hands-on, interactive learning.
System Requirements - Windows 95®, Windows 98®, or Windows NT®-compatible computer with Pentium® processor, CD-ROM player and sound capability
- Netscape® Communicator 4.0.4 or later, or Microsoft® Internet ExplorerTM 4.0 or later
- JavaTM and JavaScript-enabled browser
- Minimum 800x600 screen resolution
- Sufficient memory and hard disk space for Web browser and RealPlayerTM
- RealPlayer 5.0 or later
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