Introduction to Classification and Marking

Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
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Overview/Description
To mark and classify packets by using the Modular QoS command line (MQC) and by configuring Network-based Application Recognition (NBAR)

Target Audience
IT professionals with a thorough knowledge of networking concepts and Cisco technology basics who wish to extend their knowledge in the specific area of Quality of Service

Prerequisites
Completion of Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices (ICND) or Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) courses is preferred; knowledge of configuring Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)

Expected Duration (hours)
2.8

Lesson Objectives

Introduction to Classification and Marking

identify the IP-packet classification and marking options that are available at the data-link and network layers.

identify service-class requirements and how to set trust boundaries in conjunction with classification and marking.

determine QoS service-class requirements, given a scenario.

use the Modular QoS command-line interface (MQC) and Cisco IOS commands for classification, in a given scenario.

use the Modular QoS command-line interface (MQC) and Cisco IOS commands for class-based marking, in a given scenario.

use the Modular QoS command-line interface (MQC) to configure classification and marking of CoS and to configure IP DSCP marking.

identify the main features of Network-based Application Recognition (NBAR).

identify the Cisco IOS commands required to configure Network-based Application Recognition (NBAR).

configure Network-based Application Recognition (NBAR) to identify unwanted application traffic that should be dropped.

Course Number:
231231_eng