Cisco Combined Remote Access (BCRAN) & Troubleshooting Course

- this course is no longer scheduled to run. Please refer to schedule for current course titles.

This five day instructor led course explains how to select, design and configure Cisco Remote Access solutions. The course also covers Network Troubleshooting methodology and how it's practically implemented by resolving real network faults.

The course is supplemented with many practical tips learnt from resolving many customer faults and issues. For delegates interested in the Remote Access and Support CCNP exam, all topics are covered.

This course is intended for network administrators, support or design staff who require a greater understanding of remote access technology, it's implementation and troubleshooting on Cisco products.

Course Objectives

• Given a network design, interconnect and build a functional configuration as specified by the design and installation plan
• Given a completed network implementation, verify the functionality of the network to ensure that it functions as specified
• Using the command line interface, accurately determine network device operational status and network performance
• Using the command line interface, configure access lists to meet specified operational requirements
• Using show and debug commands, display network operational parameters so that the delegate can detect anomalies
• Be able to connect, install, configure and troubleshoot Cisco based networks

Delegates are required to complete the following courses or have equivalent knowledge:

• CCNA
• CCNP Switching and Routing

Topics covered on the 5 day Cisco Combined Remote Access (BCRAN) & Troubleshooting course

• Identify Cisco Solutions to Remote Access Needs
• Using AAA to Scale Access Control in an Expanding Network
• Configuring Asynchronous Connections to a Central Site with Modems
• Configuring PPP and Controlling Network Access with PAP and CHAP
• Using ISDN and DDR Connections to Enhance Connectivity
• Optimising the Use of DDR Interfaces
• Establishing a Dedicated Frame-Relay Connection and Controlling Traffic Flow
• Enabling a Backup to a Permanent Connection
• Managing Network Performance with Queuing and Compression
• Scaling IP Addresses with Network Address Translation
• Using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to Secure Remote Access Networks
• Establish a Baseline and determining an effective trouble shooting strategy
• Practical labs resolving real network problems

Testing and Certification
This course is recommended as preparation for the BCRAN (642-821) and support exams (642-831). Passing the exams counts towards Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.