SWITCH 2.0 : Storm Control and Port-Based Authentication


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Overview/Description

Explore the use of Storm Control on a Cisco switch, the Layer 2 threat it prevents, and how to configure and verify it. Discover port-based authentication, including its requirements, usage, and configuration. This course will help prepare for the 300-115: Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks 2.0 certification exam.



Expected Duration (hours)
0.8

Lesson Objectives

SWITCH 2.0 : Storm Control and Port-Based Authentication

  • identify the cause of data storms on switched networks
  • specify how storm control reduces the risk of L2 data storms
  • specify the steps for configuring storm control in a given scenario
  • identify required infrastructure elements for configuring an 802.1x network
  • identify the steps used to configure a Cisco switch for global 802.1x authentication
  • recognize characteristics of port-based authentication
  • recognize permissible traffic on ports secured through port-based authentication
  • specify the steps for configuring an 802.1x authenticator port

    • Course Number:
    it_ccnpstv_16_04_enus

    Expertise Level
    Expert