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Cisco Enterprise Networks: Layer 2 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting isn't just about solving problems. It's about solving them quickly. Learn how to diagnose and fix Layer 2 issues ranging from spanning tree to VLAN trunks.

Intermediate
1h 52m
(7)

Created by Ben Piper

Last Updated Sep 28, 2020

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Cisco Enterprise Networks: Layer 2 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting isn't just about solving problems. It's about solving them quickly. Learn how to diagnose and fix Layer 2 issues ranging from spanning tree to VLAN trunks.

Intermediate
1h 52m
(7)

Created by Ben Piper

Last Updated Sep 28, 2020

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Become a Cisco troubleshooting ninja! In this course, Cisco Enterprise Networks: Layer 2 Troubleshooting, you'll learn how to troubleshoot networks consisting of Cisco routers and switches. First, you'll learn the foundational principles of network troubleshooting. Next, you'll learn how to use the three-step troubleshooting methodology. Finally, you'll learn how to troubleshoot VLANs, Trunking, and Spanning Tree to round out the course. By the end of this course, you'll have the confidence to approach ANY Layer 2 networking problem no matter how complex, and the ability to determine where to start, how to narrow down the problem, and even how to figure out what specific technology is causing it. Software required: Cisco IOS.

Cisco Enterprise Networks: Layer 2 Troubleshooting
Intermediate
1h 52m
(7)
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Ben Piper is the author of the "CCNP Enterprise Certification Study Guide: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies" and the "AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide". You can contact Ben by visiting his website, benpiper.com.

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