Hands On Cisco Labs: Master Course

Master Cisco Networking Concepts with Practical Real-World Labs Using Cisco Labs

What you'll learn

How to configure OSPF in single and multi-area environments.

The fundamental concepts of internal and external BGP (iBGP and eBGP).

How to establish eBGP peering between different autonomous systems.

How to install and configure Cisco Modeling Labs for practical network simulation.

Configuring and verifying iBGP for internal network routing.

Best practices for configuring EIGRP in Cisco networks.

How to configure HSRP for gateway redundancy in routed networks.

The fundamentals of VRRP and how to implement it for redundancy.

Implementing GLBP for load balancing and redundancy in Cisco networks.

How to use Cisco routers for DHCP services and configure DHCP relay.

Importance of Static and Default Routes.

The key differences between VLANs, trunking, and access ports in a network environment.

How to implement and troubleshoot Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid STP.

How to create, configure, and manage VLANs for effective network segmentation.

Best practices for configuring EtherChannel for link aggregation and redundancy.

The fundamentals of port security and how to apply it on Cisco switches.

How to prevent network loops using various loop prevention mechanisms.

How to configure 802.1X for network access control and security.

Requirements

Basic understanding of networking concepts (IP addressing, subnets, etc.).

Enthusiasm to engage in lab-heavy, hands-on learning.

Access to a computer with internet connectivity.

Familiarity with Cisco IOS commands is helpful but not required.

Interest in learning practical Cisco configurations.

A desire to improve network configuration and troubleshooting skills.

Description

Unlock the full potential of Cisco Labs in this hands-on course, Hands-On Cisco Labs: Master Course. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate network professional, this course is designed to immerse you in practical, real-world configurations using a variety of lab technologies.You can follow along with Cisco Modeling Labs (CML), Packet Tracer, GNS3, EVE-NG, or simply watch the labs for a deeper understanding. This course is all about practical, hands-on labs with a strong focus on mastering Cisco configurations. We’ll cut down on theory and dive right into the technical configurations that matter most in real-world scenarios. You’ll gain experience configuring Routing, Switching and Quality of Service, plus lots more! All of this through guided labs that replicate actual network setups. Whether you're preparing for industry certifications like CCST, CCNA or CCNP, or simply looking to enhance your practical skills for real-world networking, this course is designed for you.By the end of the course, you’ll be able to confidently configure and manage Cisco devices in real-world environments. With a series of lab-heavy exercises and practical examples, you’ll gain the hands-on knowledge that’s critical to succeed in networking. Join me, a seasoned network expert, and take your Cisco configuration skills to the next level as we work through advanced lab setups and real-world applications.This course is perfect for those looking to get practical experience without the heavy theory—it's all about learning by doing!This course will be frequently updated with new labs, configurations, and practical exercises to ensure you're always learning the most up-to-date Cisco technologies and techniques. Be sure to check back regularly for the latest content and enhancements!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 What is Cisco Modeling Labs?

Lecture 3 Installing Cisco Modeling Labs

Lecture 4 What is Cisco Packet Tracer?

Lecture 5 Why Learn Cisco?

Section 2: Cisco Modeling Labs Introduction and Basics

Lecture 6 Initial Lab Setup

Lecture 7 Add Static IP to Desktop/Server Device

Lecture 8 Desktop VNC and Console

Lecture 9 Monitor Resource Usage

Lecture 10 Delete Devices

Lecture 11 Delete Labs

Lecture 12 Cisco CML Reference Platforms

Lecture 13 CML Tools

Section 3: Switching Fundamentals

Lecture 14 Set NTP Client Configuration

Lecture 15 Setup SNMPv2 to Monitoring Server

Lecture 16 Set a VLAN IP Address

Lecture 17 Enable Console Passwords + Encrypt Local Passwords

Lecture 18 Save Configuration Best Practices

Lecture 19 AAA Switch Setup (TACACS+)

Lecture 20 SNMP Configuration - Cisco Switch with PRTG

Section 4: Switching Architecture

Lecture 21 Common Switching Architecture Fundamentals

Lecture 22 Understanding Switch Stacking in Cisco

Section 5: Switching VLANs and Trunking

Lecture 23 Access VLAN Fundamentals

Lecture 24 Trunk VLANs and Native VLANs in Cisco Switches

Lecture 25 Voice VLAN Fundamentals

Lecture 26 VLAN Real World Example

Section 6: Switching Spanning Tree

Lecture 27 PVST and Rapid Spanning Tree (RPST) Configuration

Lecture 28 Spanning Tree Loop Prevention Mechanisms

Lecture 29 Multiple Spanning Tree (MST) Configuration

Section 7: Switching Etherchannels (Link Aggregation / Port Channels)

Lecture 30 Layer 2 Etherchannel Configuration

Lecture 31 Layer 3 Etherchannel Configuration

Section 8: Switching Security

Lecture 32 Port Security Configuration

Lecture 33 802.1X Configuration

Lecture 34 DHCP Snooping Configuration

Section 9: Routing Fundamentals

Lecture 35 Static Routing

Lecture 36 Default Routing

Section 10: Network Address Translation (NAT)

Lecture 37 Port Address Translation (PAT)

Lecture 38 Cisco Router Port Forwarding

Lecture 39 Security Considerations with Port Forwarding on Cisco Routers

Section 11: Router Redundancy Protocols

Lecture 40 Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP)

Lecture 41 Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)

Lecture 42 Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP)

Section 12: Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)

Lecture 43 EIGRP Lab

Section 13: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)

Lecture 44 Single Area OSPF

Lecture 45 Multi Area OSPF

Lecture 46 OSPF Security

Section 14: Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)

Lecture 47 Internal Border Gateway Protocol (iBGP)

Lecture 48 External Border Gateway Protocol (eBGP)

Lecture 49 How to obtain BGP ASN Numbers

Lecture 50 EIGRP vs OSPF vs iBGP | In Modern Routing

Section 15: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Configuration (DHCP)

Lecture 51 Cisco Router - DHCP Server Configuration

Lecture 52 Verifying the DHCP Configuration

Lecture 53 Cisco Router - DHCP Relay Configuration

Lecture 54 Cisco DHCP Options on Routers: A Comprehensive Guide

Section 16: Upgrading IOS on Cisco Devices

Lecture 55 Upgrade Router IOS version via TFTP

Lecture 56 Upgrade Switch IOS version via TFTP

Lecture 57 Understanding TFTP and TFTP Servers in Cisco Networks

Section 17: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

Lecture 58 GRE VPN Tunnel

Lecture 59 IKEv2 VPN

Section 18: Cisco Packet Tracer Labs

Lecture 60 Initial Lab Description

Lecture 61 General Device Setup - Lab Setup

Lecture 62 General Device Setup - Set Clock | NTP Client Configuration

Lecture 63 General Device Setup - Set a MOTD and Login Banner

Lecture 64 General Device Setup - Enable Console Passwords + Encrypt Local Passwords

Lecture 65 General Device Setup - Save Configuration Best Practices

Lecture 66 General Device Setup - AAA Setup (TACACS+)

Lecture 67 TACACS+ vs RADIUS

Lecture 68 Syslog to Monitor Server

Lecture 69 Logging in a Cisco Router and Switch Memory

Lecture 70 Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) and Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)

Lecture 71 Mac Address Table - Handy Troubleshooting Tips

Lecture 72 SNMP Configuration to Monitor Server

Lecture 73 Understanding MIBs and OIDs in Monitoring Cisco Routers and Switches

Lecture 74 Netflow Configuration to Monitor Server

Lecture 75 VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)

Lecture 76 Trunk and Access Ports

Lecture 77 Native VLANs

Lecture 78 Routing Between VLANs (Router on a Stick)

Lecture 79 Layer 3 Switches vs Router on a Stick

Lecture 80 Voice VLAN and Cisco CUCME (Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express)

Lecture 81 Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP)

Lecture 82 RSTP and Portfast

Lecture 83 Port Channels

Lecture 84 Port Security

Lecture 85 BPDUGuard Default

Lecture 86 Storm Control: Protecting Against Broadcast Storms

Lecture 87 802.1x (Dot1X)

Lecture 88 DHCP Server

Lecture 89 DHCP Relay

Lecture 90 Static Routing

Lecture 91 Default Routing

Lecture 92 Floating Static Routes

Lecture 93 Standard Access Lists

Lecture 94 Extended Access Lists

Lecture 95 Named Access Lists

Lecture 96 Port Address Translation (PAT)

Lecture 97 Cisco Router Port Forwarding

Lecture 98 Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP)

Lecture 99 HSRP & Interface Tracking

Lecture 100 Single Area OSPF

Lecture 101 Multi Area OSPF

Lecture 102 External Border Gateway Protocol (eBGP)

Lecture 103 What is QoS? (Quality of Service)

Lecture 104 Quality of Service Configuration (QoS)

Lecture 105 Secret Tip to Cisco Packet Tracer

Section 19: Conclusion

Lecture 106 Beginner IT Certifications

Lecture 107 CCNA vs CCST

Lecture 108 Conclusion

Lecture 109 How to get discount codes on my other courses

Section 20: Extra Content - Cisco Small Business Device Simulation

Lecture 110 Emulator and Simulation Tools

Lecture 111 Cisco Small Business Router Comparisons

Lecture 112 Cisco Small Business Switch Comparisons

Lecture 113 Cisco Small Business Dashboard

Lecture 114 Cisco Small Business Wireless Access Point Comparisons

Lecture 115 Cisco Small Business Warranty

Lecture 116 Cisco Meraki

Lecture 117 Cisco Small Business Devices: Useful Links

Lecture 118 Switches - Status and Monitoring

Lecture 119 Switches - Flash vs RAM Memory (Logging)

Lecture 120 Switches - Administration

Lecture 121 Switches - Port Management, Smartport and VLAN

Lecture 122 Switches - Spanning Tree

Lecture 123 Switches - Diagnostic Tools

Lecture 124 Switches - IPv4 Configuration

Lecture 125 Switches - DNS Settings

Lecture 126 Switches - Security Features

Lecture 127 Switches - SSH Access and CLI Configuration

Lecture 128 Switches - Access Control Lists (ACLs)

Lecture 129 Switches - Quality of Service

Lecture 130 Switches - SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

Lecture 131 Switches - Firmware Updating

Lecture 132 Switches - Cisco Small Business Switch Stacking

Lecture 133 Routers - Status and Statistics

Lecture 134 Routers - Administration

Lecture 135 Routers - System Configuration Settings

Lecture 136 Routers - WAN (Wide Area Network)

Lecture 137 Routers - LAN (Local Area Network)

Lecture 138 Routers - RV340W Router Wireless

Lecture 139 Routers - Routing in a Cisco Small Business Router

Lecture 140 Routers - RV Series Firewall

Lecture 141 Routers - VPN (Virtual Private Network)

Lecture 142 Routers - Security Features

Lecture 143 Routers - QoS (Quality of Service)

Lecture 144 Cisco Business Wireless Access Point - Run Setup Wizard

Aspiring network engineers looking to gain hands-on experience with Cisco.,IT professionals preparing for Cisco certification exams.,Current network administrators seeking to deepen their knowledge of cisco fundamentals.,Beginners in networking who want to start with practical, lab-focused training.