Essential guide for understanding Ethernet switched networks Understand various Ethernet technologies from 10BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Learn about common switching modes, road, and architecture Delve into the architecture of the Cisco Catalyst and examine various models of Catalyst switches, including the 6000/6500, 4500, and 3750 Become familiar with VLAN concepts, including the type of trunk, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), and private VLANs Understand Multilayer Switching (MLS) and various hardware components that make MLS work Learn how to configure Cisco Catalyst switches in both native and hybrid mode Implement QoS on Cisco Catalyst switches Deploy multicast features and protocols, including PIM, IGMP snooping, and CGMP Utilize data link layer features such as BPDUs Guard, BPDUs Filter, Root Guard, Loop Guard, RSTP, and MST Evaluate design and configuration best practices Learn how to manage LANs and solve common problems Local-area network (LAN) became increasingly crowded and overburdened because of a dramatic increase in traffic, faster CPUs and operating systems, and more intensive network applications. Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals provides network administrators the campus with the most up-to-date introduction to LAN switching within a traditional Ethernet environment. This provides an easy to understand introduction to LAN switching best practices using Cisco Catalyst switches. Are you looking for an introduction to LAN switching principles and practices or a Cisco Catalyst configuration and troubleshooting reference, this book gives you valuable insight you need to design and manage high-performance campus networks.