CCNP Switch 642-813 Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks

Course Description – Enterprise Switching & Campus Network Design

This course provides extensive hands-on labs designed to teach you how to plan, configure, and verify the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions within modern campus environments. Using the Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture as the foundation, the course guides you through real-world switching scenarios that mirror production-level network designs.

You will gain a strong understanding of how switches operate in an enterprise network and develop the skills required to configure, secure, and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching features. The lessons focus on both conceptual clarity and practical application.

Throughout the course, you will cover:

1. VLANs and WLANs: creation, segmentation, and best practices

2. Optimizing Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) for stability and performance

3. Inter-VLAN routing and multilayer switching concepts

4. Enterprise security features, including port security, DHCP snooping, and dynamic ARP inspection

5. First Hop Redundancy Protocols (HSRP, VRRP, GLBP) for gateway availability and resiliency

In addition to configuration walkthroughs, the course includes troubleshooting exercises that replicate real operational challenges faced by network engineers. By working through these examples, you will build the confidence needed to deploy switching solutions effectively in any enterprise environment.

By the end of this training, you will have a comprehensive understanding of enterprise switching technologies and be well-prepared for both certification exams and real-world network engineering tasks.