Lesson IGP

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Once you have reached level of comfort with Link-Layer related technologies, you will need to build on this with mastering the Interior Gateway Protocols. This IGP Class-on-Demand series provides a series of self-paced learning activities that you can perform to master this subject.

The Interior Gateway Protocols Class-on-Demand includes the following:

This self-paced Lesson Module provides a set of three complementary learning resources:

Almost seven hours of video on demand instruction on IGP Routing Protocols
Supplementary "Spot-the-Issues" soft assessment quizzes
Two hands-on labs focused on the subject of configuring IGP Routing Protocols.

The centerpiece of this Lesson Module is the IGP Routing Protocols video on demand instruction. The following split screen format of each Video on Demand module provides the powerful learning experience of looking over a CCIE’s shoulder while he both configures and explains the operation of IGP Routing Protocols:

Not only will the subject of working with IGP Routing Protocols be covered in these video on demand modules, the "issue spotting/options analysis" problem solving approach will be presented and applied as well. Adopting this problem approach is useful for solving minimally described CCIE level problems. Once this problem solving approach is adopted and internalized, a student will be able to formulate an "opening moves" strategy for any and all IGP configuration and troubleshooting tasks that may be encountered.

It is absolutely essential for a CCIE candidate to master IGP Routing Protocol issues. This topic is an indispensible core topic in the Routing and Switching CCIE lab.

In the context of the Cisco 360 Three Phase CCIE Lab Preparation Roadmap, this IGP Routing Protocol Lesson Module is recommended to be used during Phase One of this Roadmap. Furthermore, it is recommended that this Lesson Module is purchased in conjunction with the following other Cisco 360 Lesson Modules:

Frame-Relay
Link-Layer Technologies
BGP

When these three other Lesson Modules are purchased along with this IGP Routing Protocol Lesson Module, a complete set of self-paced learning content is supplied for the core foundational topic of attaining universal IPv4 unicast connectivity. The topic of attaining universal IPv4 unicast connectivity is at the center of the Routing and Switching CCIE lab.

For students planning to attend the Cisco 360 Advanced Workshop I class (CIERS1), it is highly recommended that this IGP Lesson Module, along with all three other Lesson Modules listed above, is viewed before attending class.

You will download all content for this Lesson Module on your own computer. Therefore, you will be able to view and access the content without being connected to the Internet. Also, it must be noted that you will need to also download the LockLizard DRM viewer in order to access the content of this Lesson Module.

Duration:

Almost Seven Hours of Video on Demand modules divided into five blocks Each VoD is approximately 15-30 minutes in length. For each block, a set of supporting "Spot the Issues" Soft Assessment Quizzes are provided. Two Hands-on Technology Focused Practice Labs dedicated to the subject of the IGP Routing Protocols is covered in this Lesson Module.

Target Audience

This self-paced Lesson Module is for technical professionals who need to master CCIE level problems involving IGP Routing Protocols that involve:

OSPF
EIGRP
RIPv2
Redistribution

Lesson Module Objectives

Upon completion of this self-paced Lesson Module, you should be able to formulate well defined mental simulations to perform the following IGP Routing Protocol tasks with the customary minimally described parameters commonly found in CCIE Level tasks.

Formulate an End-to-End Opening Moves Strategy for topics up to Route Redistribution
Configure OSPF
Configure EIGRP
Configure RIPv2
Configure Route Redistribution

Lesson Module Prerequisites

Following are the prerequisites for using this Lesson Module

A CCNP level of understanding of the IGP Routing Protocols as well as:

The ability to perform the configuration basics to implement IGP Protocols
Be able to perform basic Route Redistribution tasks

To view the contents of this Lesson Module, download the LockLizard DRM viewer to be able to view the VoD modules.

To locate Cisco courses that cover the listed prerequisites, go to the Cisco Training & Events web page found here

Lesson Module Outline

The VoD's in this Lesson Module cover the following topics

- BLOCK-1: Opening Moves and Introduction to IGP's

IPv6VOD1-1 Introduction to IPv6
Formulating an Opening Moves Strategy
Opening Moves for IGPs
Opening Moves for Redistribution
Creating a Task Tracking Worksheet
Introduction to IGP's

BLOCK-2: OSPF

OSPF Enabling Moves Part-1
OSPF Enabling Moves Part-2
OSPF Network Types Part-1
OSPF Network Types Part-2
OSPF Metrics
OSPF Authentication
OSPF Summarization and Default Routes
OSPF Special Area Types

BLOCK-3: EIGRP

EIGRP Enabling Moves
EIGRP Metrics and Variance
EIGRP Query Control
EIGRP Summarization
EIGRP Authentication

BLOCK-4: RIPv2

RIPv2 Enabling Commands
RIPv2 Enhanced Features
RIPv2 Filtering Updates
RIPv2 Authentication

BLOCK-5: Redistribution

Redistribution Basics
Advanced Redistribution
Controlling Redistribution

Interior Gateway Protocols Class-on-Demand Outline

Each VoD attempts to address a specific aspect or technology related to the general subject of IGP technologies deployed using the Cisco IOS. The VoD's are presented in a manner that applies the NetMasterClass "options analysis" problem solving approach. This "options analysis" problem solving approach is often exhibited in the form of an options analysis decision tree diagram. Several of these decision trees are exhibited below with the description of each of the VoD blocks contained within this series.

Opening Moves and Introduction to IGP
OSPF
EIGRP
RIPv2
Redistribution

Opening Moves and Introduction to IGP
- Formulating an Opening Moves Strategy (15 min)
- Opening Moves for IGPs (16 min)
- Opening Moves for Redistribution (14 min)
- Creating a Task Tracking Worksheet (9 min)
- Introduction to IGPs (10 min)
This set of VoD's provides a set of opening moves strategies to help the student get to the Golden Moment. Each of the five VoD's builds upon the other. After viewing the entire set of VoD's in this Block, the student should be able to perform a consistent set of opening moves on any CCIE level exam.
OSPF
- OSPF Enabling Moves (22 min)
- OSPF Network Types (36 min)
- OSPF Metrics (20 min)
- OSPF Authentication (25 min)
- OSPF Summarization and Default Routes (13 min)
This block focuses on solely on OSPF. It begins with covering the OSPF enabling moves. The second VoD covers OSPF Network Types. After viewing these first two VoD's, a student should be able to deploy a baseline OSPF configuration for any OSPF implementation. The remaining VoD's cover additional OSPF features such as metric manipulation, Authentication and Summarization.
EIGRP
- EIGRP Enabling Moves (22 min)
- EIGRP Metrics and Variance (18 min)
- EIGRP Query Control (27 min)
- EIGRP Summarization (10 min)
- EIGRP Authentication (22 min)
This block focuses on solely on EIGRP. It begins with covering the EIGRP enabling moves. After viewing this first two VoD, a student should be able to deploy a baseline EIGRP configuration for any EIGRP implementation. The remaining VoD's cover additional EIGRP features such as metric manipulation, Authentication and Summarization.
RIPv2
- RIPv2 Enabling Commands (15 min)
- RIPv2 Enhanced Features (10 min)
- RIPv2 Filtering Updates (12 min)
- RIPv2 Authentication (13 min)
This block focuses on solely on RIPv2. It begins with covering the RIPv2 enabling moves. After viewing this first two VoD, a student should be able to deploy a baseline RIPv2 configuration for any RIPv2 implementation. The remaining VoD's cover additional RIPv2 features such as metric manipulation, Authentication and route filtering.
Redistribution
- Redistribution Basics (17 min)
- Advanced Redistribution (17 min)
- Controlling Redistribution (25 min)
This begins with a presentation on issues related to performing basic route redistribution. It then transitions to a presentation covering issues related to advanced route redistribution. It ends with covering different IOS tools that can be used to control route redistribution.

Lab Outline

An absolutely mandatory activity for any CCIE level learning activity is performing hands-on practice. This Lesson Module contains two hands-on labs focused on the IGP Routing Protocols topics covered in the enclosed VOD's. Each of these two hands-on technology focused scenarios consists of:

A Scenario written with CCIE Level configuration tasks
A Detailed Answer Key
The web-based and highly interactive Mentor Guide

Lab Topology

The following minimal topology is required to perform the IPv6 Lesson Module’s hands-on technology focused labs.

Video-On-Demand — Each VoD applies the NetMasterClass "options analysis" learning and problem solving approach. (7 hours of presentations!) A PC with Windows is required for the VOD client application. Please, download test drive archive to check the procedure.

Practice Quizzes — this online testing tool will help you verify that you have learned the course material

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