Total Time: 2 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course focuses on, and provides solutions for, three types of availability and redundancy: hardware, Layer 2, and Layer 3.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
List the similarities and differences between RPR and RPR+
Use uplink interfaces for redundant switch connections
Describe the different methods of default gateway redundancy
Articulate the HSRP components, its operation, and configuration
Identify the components and operation of VRRP

Topics: 
Introduction to Availability and Redundancy
Hardware Redundancy Capabilities
Layer 2 Redundancy Design Methods
Layer 3 Redundancy Issues
HSRP Protocol Introduction
HSRP Configuration and Verification
SRM and VRRP Protocols
Gateway Load Balancing Protocol
Server Load Balancing

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.