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2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

ISTC 2011 - Network Systems III: Scaling Networks



3 Credits
Prerequisites ISTC 2006 

This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in larger and more complex networks. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, students willbe able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, and STP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement a WLAN in a small-to-medium network.

Learning Outcomes
Manage Cisco IOS? Software licensing and configuration files

Configure and troubleshoot basic operations of routers in a complex routed network for IPv4 andIPv6- Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol (single-area OSPF and multi-area OSPF)- Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)

Configure and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operations for IPv4 and IPv6

Configure and troubleshoot VTP, STP, and RSTP

Configure and troubleshoot STP operations

Understand and describe the operations and benefits of link aggregation and Cisco VLAN TrunkProtocol (VTP)

Configure and troubleshoot advanced operations of routers and implement RIP, OSPF, and EIGRProuting protocols for IPv4 and IPv6