Cisco Training - Cisco Network

Introduction

This intense and practical course will provide delegates with the essential skills and knowledge of the Cisco's Virtual Switching System. This course defines the functionality of the Virtual Switching System VSS on the new Catalyst 6500 Switch and emphases on the configuration, the management and troubleshooting of the VSS system

Pre-Requisites?

• There are pre-requisites needed for this course. Please see FAQ’s

Who should attend?

• This course is suitable for channel partner / reseller and those who work with Control Engine Service.

What will you learn?

• Once you have completed the Virtual Switching System VSS 1440/4T Course you will:
• Understand Stateful Switchover (SSO) and Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF)
• Understand Dual-Active state with PAgP+, BFD or Fast Hellos
• Understand Quad Supervisor-Engine Support
• Understand hardware and software requirements
• Understand VSS and important management commands

Course Outline

• Virtual Switching System (VSS) concept explanation
• Organise VSS in a hierarchical network
• Understand the vital requirements of the hardware and software
• Explain Virtual Switch Links, their function and deployment
• Link Management Protocol (LMP)
• Role Resolution Protocol (RRP)
• Migrate from Single-Chassis-systems for a VSS system
• Understand and configure Multi-Chassis-EtherChannel (MEC)
• Dual-Active state with PAgP+, BFD or Fast Hellos
• Monitor VSS with Syslog and SNMP
• Tune VSS and important management commands
• Possible complications with the implementation and operation of VSS, including prevention and troubleshooting
• Achieve an Enhanced Fast Software Upgrade
• Modular IOS application
• Quad Supervisor-Engine Support
• ACE or FWSM in a VSS Operate Services Modules
• Deploy MPLS, IPv6, EEM and NetFlow within a VSS