Total Time: 2 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course discusses the different dynamic routing protocols used in Cisco networks and explains how they work. The commands related to troubleshooting routing protocols that the learner needs to know to pass the exam are described. The last part of the course provides an overview of NetWare's routing protocols and the connection sequences and the diagnostic tools that relate to troubleshooting in an IPX (internetwork packet exchange) environment.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Understand the differences between static and dynamic routing
Articulate the different types of routing protocols
Use IOS commands to troubleshoot routing protocol problems
Explain the inner workings of Novell IPX
Understand and know how to troubleshoot SAP
Describe how GNS messages work and when they are used
Configure and troubleshoot IPX access lists
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of RIP and NLSP

Topics: 
Routing Protocols
Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
Internet Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP)
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
IGRP vs. EIGRP
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS)
IPX/SPX Overview
SAP and GNS
IPX EIGRP
NLSP
IPX Access Lists
IPX Troubleshooting Commands

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.