Administering Meraki MS Switches for Government v1.0 (MER-SWITCH-GOV)

This four-day, instructor-led, hands-on course is designed for IT professionals focusing on Meraki-switched networks within State and Federal Government sectors. It aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding and hands-on experience in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting networks that utilize Cisco Meraki MS and Cisco Catalyst switches. The course offers a balanced mixture of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring it is well-suited for those involved in the intricate aspects of network management and configuration.

By the conclusion of this course, participants will be well-equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of networks using Cisco Meraki MS and Cisco Catalyst switches. This includes a comprehensive understanding of how to design, implement, manage, and troubleshoot these networks effectively, making them invaluable assets to their respective government agencies or departments.

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• Understanding of Meraki Switch Fundamental Concepts
• Dashboard Navigation and Configuration for Government
• Effective Meraki Switch Troubleshooting on Government Networks
• Provisioning Meraki Switches for Government Networks
• Configuration of Organizational and Network Settings
• Utilization of Meraki Configuration Templates and Group Policies
• Meraki Network and Device Management
• Switches Stacks and Port Configuration
• Meraki IPv6 Configuration
• Meraki Port Management with ISE and Radius
• Meraki Switch Monitoring and Connectivity Troubleshooting
• Device and Connectivity Troubleshooting on Meraki Networks
• Meraki APIs for MS and Catalyst Switches

Who should sit this course?

This course is specifically tailored for professionals working in or with State and Federal Government networks who are keen on enhancing their proficiency in managing and troubleshooting networks utilizing Cisco Meraki MS and Cisco Catalyst switches. 

The course is highly recommended for:

• Network Engineers: Professionals tasked with the design, implementation, and maintenance of government network infrastructure. This includes managing both voice and data communication systems, ensuring they meet the high standards required for government operations.
• System Administrators: Individuals responsible for the daily management and configuration of government network systems. Their role is crucial in ensuring the reliable operation of Meraki services across various government departments.
• IT Professionals in Government Agencies: This group includes a wide range of IT personnel working within government agencies who require a robust understanding of secure and reliable Meraki network systems. Their work is critical in ensuring these networks comply with stringent government standards and regulations.
• Technical Support Staff: These are the frontline personnel who provide essential technical support for Meraki network systems within government environments. Their expertise ensures that any issues are promptly resolved to maintain network integrity and security.
• Cisco Certified Professionals: Individuals who have already achieved Cisco certifications and are looking to further their knowledge and expertise, specifically in Meraki Networks and Technologies. This course allows them to specialize in Meraki solutions, enhancing their skill set in the context of government network requirements.

Before taking this course, you should be familiar with:

• Basic network fundamentals and building simple LANs
• Basic IP addressing and subnets
• Routing and switching fundamentals
• Basic wireless networking concepts and terminology

OUTLINE

Module 1: Introduction to Meraki for Government

• Cisco Meraki for Government
• Meraki for Government Product Overview
• Meraki for Government Support Overview

Module 2: Meraki for Government Licensing 

• Meraki Licensing for Government Overview
• Co-Termination Licensing Overview
• Co-Termination Licensing in the Dashboard
• Subscription Licensing Overview
• Subscription Licensing in the Dashboard

Module 3: Meraki for Government Switch Overview

• Meraki for Government Switch Overview
• Meraki for Government Switch Models
• Meraki for Government Catalyst Switch 9300 Switches
• Meraki mGig Switch / AP Integrations

Module 4: Configuring the Meraki Dashboard for Government Networks

• Meraki Dashboard, Organizations, and Networks
• Organizational-Wide Configure Settings
• Configuring Administrators
• Creating Networks & Managing Inventory
• Configuring Network-Wide Settings
• Managing Switch Firmware
• Network-Wide Administrators & Users
• Network-Wide > Add Devices
• Configuring Location / Mapping Devices
• Configuring Templates

Module 5: Configuring Meraki Switches for Government Networks

• Meraki for Government Switch Overview
• Meraki for Government Basic Switch Configuration
• Provisioning Switch Stacks
• Meraki Switch Settings
• Configuring Switch Ports
• Link Aggregation
• Mirroring Switch Ports
• DHCP Server Status
• Routing & DHCP
• Meraki Switch Multicast Configuration
• Meraki MS Warm Spare & Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
• Meraki Switch Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
• Meraki Switch Access Control Lists
• Meraki Switch Access Policies (802.1X)
• Organization-Wide Radius
• Access Policy
• Meraki Switch Port Profiles
• Meraki Switch Port Schedules
• Meraki Switch Staged Upgrades
• VLAN Profiles

Module 6: Meraki Spanning Tree Configuration for Government Networks

• Meraki Spanning Tree Protocol Overview
• Cisco MST Configuration
• Meraki Switch STP Configuration

Module 7: Meraki Monitoring and Managing Catalyst Switches for Government Networks

• Meraki Catalyst Switches for Government Networks Overview
• Design Considerations for Government Networks
• Meraki Cloud Monitoring
• Catalyst Onboarding Demo
• Monitoring Cisco Catalyst Switches
• Meraki Catalyst Management Mode

Module 8: Meraki Switch Radius, ISE, Adaptive Policy for Government Networks

• Lesson 1: Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• Lesson 2: ISE with Meraki
• Lesson 3: ISE Integration with Meraki Switches
• Lesson 4: Network Access Security
• Lesson 5: Cisco TrustSec (Software-Defined Segmentation)
• Lesson 6: Meraki Adaptive Policy
• Lesson 7: ISE Meraki Connector

Module 9: Meraki Switch Security for Government Networks

• Meraki Switch Security Overview
• Infrastructure Security
• Dynamic ARP Inspection
• SecurePorts
• NetFlow

Module 10:  Meraki IPv6 for Government Networks

• Meraki IPv6 for Government Networks Overview
• IPv6 Design & Deployment
• Meraki Switch IPv6 Configuration
• Meraki IPv6 Security
• Monitoring Meraki IPv6 Switched Networks
• Troubleshooting Meraki IPv6 Switched Networks

Module 11: Monitoring Meraki for Government Environments

• Monitoring Meraki for Government Environment
• Summary Report
• Organization Summary
• Topology
• Login Attempts
• Configure Meraki Alerts
• Configure Meraki Syslog
• Configure Meraki Traffic Analytics
• Monitoring Meraki Client

Module 12: Troubleshooting Meraki for Government Environments

• Troubleshooting Meraki for Government Switches Overview
• Troubleshooting Meraki Management Tunnels
• Help & Support
• Switch Troubleshooting
• Switch Tools
• Troubleshooting POE
• Tools for Switch Troubleshooting
• Change Log and Event Log
• Client Troubleshooting
• Link Aggregation Control Protocol Troubleshooting (LACP) Troubleshooting
• Port Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting CRC Errors

Module 13:  Meraki Switch APIs and Integrations

• Meraki API and Integration Overview
• Meraki API Technologies and Tools
• Meraki Dashboard API
• Meraki and Python
• Meraki and Ansible
• Using Postman with Meraki
• Meraki Tools
• Meraki Action Batches