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Duration: 4h 20m
Difficulty: Novice
Instructor: Piotr Kaluzny
Videos: 10
CPE Credits: 5
Published: Apr 23, 2019
Updated: Jul 22, 2024

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Layer 2 Technologies for Beginners

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to essential Layer 2 networking concepts and protocols that form the foundation of modern network infrastructures. The content is organized into clear, manageable lessons that simplify complex topics, making them easier to understand and apply. Throughout the course, learners will explore practical configuration and deployment scenarios using Cisco IOS, gaining hands-on experience with real-world Layer 2 implementations and best practices.

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Instructor

Piotr Kaluzny

Course Instructor

Piotr Kałużny, MSc in Computer Science and CCIE #25665 (Security), has been in the networking industry for over 9 years, working in different Routing & Switching and Security roles. His responsibilities ranged from operations and engineering to consulting and management. Piotr already has an extensive background as a Senior Technical Instructor. For the past several years he has been solely responsible for designing, developing and conducting Cisco CCNA, CCNP and CCIE training courses for one of the largest and most respected Cisco training company in the world.

CCIE Security (#25665)CCNA R&S/SecurityCCNP R&S/Security

What Is Included

10 videos1 group4h 20m video runtime0m activity runtime4.70 / 5 rating5 CPE credits

Skill Coverage

It EssentialsIt Essentials → Cisco Device Configuration and ManagementIt Essentials → Cisco Device Configuration and Management → Cisco IOS and Router ConfigurationIt Essentials → IP Addressing and SubnettingIt Essentials → IP Addressing and Subnetting → IPv4 Addressing and ConfigurationIt Essentials → Load Balancing and Traffic ManagementIt Essentials → Load Balancing and Traffic Management → Load Balancer ConfigurationIt Essentials → Network Administration and ManagementIt Essentials → Network Administration and Management → Network Device AdministrationIt Essentials → Network Administration and Management → Network Interface and Adapter ManagementIt Essentials → Network Design and TopologyIt Essentials → Network Design and Topology → Dynamic Trunking and VTP ManagementIt Essentials → Network Design and Topology → Ethernet and Physical LayerIt Essentials → Network Design and Topology → Ethernet Collision and Domain ManagementIt Essentials → Network Design and Topology → Network Topology PlanningIt Essentials → Network Design and Topology → NIC and Network Interface ManagementIt Essentials → Network Design and Topology → Spanning Tree Security and HardeningIt Essentials → Network Design and Topology → Switched Virtual Interfaces and Layer 2-3 BoundaryIt Essentials → Network Design and Topology → VLAN and Layer 2 SwitchingIt Essentials → Network Design and Topology → VLAN Trunking and EncapsulationIt Essentials → Network Troubleshooting and DiagnosticsIt Essentials → Network Troubleshooting and Diagnostics → General Network TroubleshootingIt Essentials → Routing Protocols and ConfigurationIt Essentials → Routing Protocols and Configuration → Dynamic Routing Protocols

Course Curriculum

Introduction

1 video

Video

Introduction to Ethernet

1 video

Video

LAN Fundamentals

3 videos

Video

Spanning Tree Protocol

3 videos

Video

Advanced LAN Concepts

2 videos

Video