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Switching and Routing Core Configurations and Redundancy

This course will teach you how to design and configure resilient enterprise networks by mastering VLANs, trunking, Layer 2 redundancy, and dynamic routing with OSPF.

Beginner
1h 36m

Created by Maher Haddad

Last Updated Mar 27, 2026

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Switching and Routing Core Configurations and Redundancy

This course will teach you how to design and configure resilient enterprise networks by mastering VLANs, trunking, Layer 2 redundancy, and dynamic routing with OSPF.

Beginner
1h 36m

Created by Maher Haddad

Last Updated Mar 27, 2026

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Learn to build scalable, highly available switching and routing infrastructures. In this course, Switching and Routing Core Configurations and Redundancy, you will see how to design and implement enterprise switching and routing architectures that are segmented, scalable, and resilient. First, you will discover how to configure VLANs and 802.1Q trunking, implement inter-VLAN routing, and verify proper traffic isolation. Next, you will explore how to deploy Layer 2 redundancy using Spanning Tree Protocol and EtherChannel with LACP to prevent loops and increase availability. Finally, you will learn how to configure and validate dynamic routing using OSPFv2, and compare static versus dynamic routing approaches based on scalability, operational overhead, and network stability. By the end of this course, you will have the skills and knowledge o design and configure resilient enterprise networks by mastering VLANs, trunking, Layer 2 redundancy, and dynamic routing with OSPF.

Switching and Routing Core Configurations and Redundancy
Beginner
1h 36m
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Maher Haddad is a network engineer, consultant, and certified trainer with over 15 years of experience in designing, securing, and optimizing computer networks. He specializes in Cisco, MikroTik, OPNsense, and other leading networking technologies, combining deep technical expertise with a passion for clear, hands-on instruction. Maher has authored more than 80 online video courses and several best-selling books on Amazon, helping thousands of IT professionals worldwide gain practical networking skills and industry certifications. As the founder of MA ICT B.V. and MyNetworkTraining.com, he develops professional training programs used by engineers, service providers, and organizations across the world. His teaching philosophy centers on simplicity, real-world labs, and empowering learners to build, troubleshoot, and secure networks with confidence.

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