Purdue University Implementing Cisco IP Switches discussion
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1) Switch Port Security
One of the most important aspects of networking is security. Cisco switches provide a feature known as port security where you can ensure that the intended host(s), and only the intended host(s), is connected to the switch port in question. Cisco port security allows the network administrator to mandate a number of parameters to include what action to take when there is a violation. In this post you should describe the pros and cons of enabling port security and provide an in-depth description of the different options that are available to the network administrator.
Post Requirements: Your posts must use at least two (2) sources of information (properly cited using the American Psychological Association (APA) citation guidelines) in addition to the “hypermedia” already provided to you as part of the course. Your post must consist of a minimum of 250 words and a maximum of 500 words. Technical accuracy, proper in-text citations, and depth of coverage all play a critical role in your overall score.
2) VLAN Access Control List (VACLs)
Cisco provides the network administrator with a host of security tools. Among those tools are Access Control Lists, or more simply just ACLs. There are many different types of ACLs. For example, there are Router Based ACLs (RACLs), there are Port Based ACLs (PACLs), and there are VLAN ACLs (VACLs). Each type of ACL performs a different type of function with respect to securing your network.
For this post you should provide a description of the similarities and differences between VACLs, RACLs, and PACLs as well as providing a sample use case for when you would use VACLs in a network. You can watch the video tutorial below as well to gain a better understanding of the different use cases for each approach. Here is the video:
Post Requirements: Your posts must use at least two (2) sources of information (properly cited using the American Psychological Association (APA) citation guidelines) in addition to the “hypermedia” already provided to you as part of the course. Your post must consist of a minimum of 250 words and a maximum of 500 words. Technical accuracy, proper in-text citations, and depth of coverage all play a critical role in your overall score.
3) StackWise vs. VSS
In Chapter #9 you learned about Cisco’s StackWise technology as well as Cisco’ Virtual Switching System (VSS) technology. Both approaches can provide your network with high availability (HA) in the event of a failure. For this post your task is to compare and contrast StackWise and VSS with a focus on the different use cases that each technology best serves. Answer questions as to whether StackWise and VSS basically do the same thing? If not, how are they different? When would you recommend one technology over the other? What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks?
Post Requirements: Your posts must use at least two (2) sources of information (properly cited using the American Psychological Association (APA) citation guidelines) in addition to the “hypermedia” already provided to you as part of the course. Your post must consist of a minimum of 250 words and a maximum of 500 words. Technical accuracy, proper in-text citations, and depth of coverage all play a critical role in your overall score.
4) Convince Me Otherwise: PVLANs
One of the more confusing features available in Cisco switches is that of Private Virtual Local Area Networks (PVLANs). You will have an opportunity as part of this discussion post to convince me that PVLANs do have use cases that make the technology relevant today.
Here is the statement you will tackle for this post: There no longer exist scenarios where PVLANs make sense. PVLANs are simply a legacy Cisco switch feature that, for whatever reason, can still be configured on Cisco switches, but nobody is using them anymore. Convince me otherwise!
Post Requirements: Your posts must use at least two (2) sources of information (properly cited using the American Psychological Association (APA) citation guidelines) in addition to the “hypermedia” already provided to you as part of the course. Your post must consist of a minimum of 250 words and a maximum of 500 words. Technical accuracy, proper in-text citations, and depth of coverage all play a critical role in your overall score.
