Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan, configure and test a VLAN-based solution
- Determine network resources required for implementing a VLAN-based solution for a given network design and requirements
- Produce an implementation plan and a verification plan for the VLAN-based network solution
- Configure and verify switch-to-switch connectivity, loop prevention and access ports for the VLAN-based solution using network tools
- Document results of the VLAN implementation and verification plans
- Plan, configure and test a secure layer 2 network solution and a switch-based layer 3 services solution
- Determine network resources required for implementing a secure layer 2 network solution and a switch-based layer 3 solution against vulnerabilities with organisational security policies
- Produce an implementation plan and a verification plan for each of the layer 2 and layer 3 network solution
- Configure and verify a private VLAN and features for port security and general switch security for the layer 2 network solution, using network tools
- Configure and verify routing interfaces and layer 3 security for the switch-based layer 3 network solution, using network tools
- Document results of security implementation and verification plans for each of the layer 2 and the layer 3 network solution
- Prepare infrastructure to support advanced services
- Plan, configure and test high-availability networks using multilayer switches solution
- Determine network resources needed for implementing high-availability solution for a given network design and requirements
- Produce an implementation plan and a verification plan for the high-availability network, using multilayer switches
- Configure, verify and manage first hop redundancy protocols (FHRP)
- Implement switch supervisor redundancy and use network tools to verify the high-availability solution
- Document results of high-availability implementation and verification plans