This course is designed to prepare both HP Networking and Cisco network engineers for the design, integration, configuration, management, and interoperability of an interconnected HP and Cisco network. In particular, emphasis throughout the course is on the understanding and implementation of  both industry-standard and Cisco-proprietary protocols. 

To better demonstrate and clarify these and other concepts, focus is on the current HP “ProCurve” product line, including the HP8200 zl, HP5400 zl, and HP3500 yl L3/L4 switches and the HP2900, HP2800, HP2600 access layer switches. Given the strong similarities between the CLI of Cisco’s IOS OS and HP’s “A-series” switches (acquired 3Com/H3C products), the demonstrated Cisco configuration can be readily applied to these HP products as well.

Additionally, this training provides an invaluable foundation for  students planning to take HP Networking Accredited Systems Engineer (ASE) courses and required follow-up certification exams.

Prerequisites
Students should possess some basic knowledge of LAN switching technology

Course Benefits
This online course, delivered via Class on Demand’s learning platform, provides the student with unmatched learning flexibility. From the fundamentals of the topic to the most detailed explanations the student will be able to learn from the convenience of their desk and eliminate expensive travel costs and time away from the office. Employing custom animated graphics, ultra-high quality screen captures, and HD on camera video production, every aspect of this training is designed to deliver a clear and concise explanation of the subject. Featuring John Lancaster, a recognized guru on the topic of Cisco and HP interoperability, the course provides over ten hours, the equivalent to three days of classroom tuition without the expense of travel.

Students will be able to integrate, configure and support secure HP and Cisco network switches which are deployed in an interconnected network environment. Students will gain a working knowledge of HP /Cisco Interoperability using VLANs, Link Aggregation, Spanning Tree, Rapid-PVST+ and MSTP. In addition, students will learn basic HP switch management and configuration. Including, securing and troubleshooting HP switches

Student Performance Objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:
     » Configure and Manage HP Switches
     » Secure HP Switches
     » Troubleshoot HP Switches
     » Describe VLAN Fundamentals
     » Configure and Manage VLANs on Interconnected HP and Cisco Switches
     » Configure Link Aggregation
     » Describe IEEE Spanning Tree Fundamentals
     » Integrate HP Edge Switches with a Cisco Rapid-PVST+ Core
     » Integrate HP Edge Switches with a Cisco Core Using MSTP

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