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Cisco Enterprise Networks: Layer 2 Foundations

This course will prepare you for the Layer 2 section of the CCNP ENCOR exam as well as teach you the necessary skills to operate and troubleshoot Layer 2 networks.

Nic Bhasin - Pluralsight course - Cisco Enterprise Networks: Layer 2 Foundations
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What you'll learn

In this course, Cisco Enterprise Networks: Layer 2 Foundations, you will learn to configure, operate and troubleshoot layer 2 networks.

First, you will explore how Layer 2 forwarding is implemented on Cisco switch platforms. Next, you will be introduced to the concept of Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANS) and Trunk interfaces. Finally, you will learn the problems caused by Layer 2 loops and how to eliminate them by using the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).

When you are finished with the course, you will have the skills and knowledge to configure, operate and troubleshoot Layer 2 networks, and pass the Layer 2 section of the CCNP ENCOR exam.

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Nic Bhasin - Pluralsight course - Cisco Enterprise Networks: Layer 2 Foundations
Nic Bhasin

Cisco Solutions Engineer and lifelong learner, passionate about simplifying complex ideas for diverse audiences. "Boring presentations are created by dull presenters, not Powerpoint".

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