Cisco® Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions Part 2 (ECMS2) V1.1

The course, Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions Part 2 (ECMS2) v1.0 elevates your knowledge of Cisco® Meraki™ technology. In this advanced technical training course, you’ll learn how to plan for network deployments and integrations using the Cisco Meraki platform. Through practical hands-on instruction and experiences, you will learn how to operate Meraki networks and troubleshoot complex network incidents using the Meraki Dashboard and analytics. You will also learn how to design Meraki architectures for redundancy, high-density, and scalability by implementing comprehensive Meraki product features to meet design objectives. This course is the second of two courses that prepares you for Cisco Meraki certification.

After taking this course, you should be able to:

Plan for network deployments and integrations using the Meraki platform
Design Meraki architectures for redundancy, high-density, and scalability
Implement comprehensive Meraki product features to meet design objectives
Operate Meraki networks and troubleshoot complex network incidents using the Meraki Dashboard and analytics

Course Outline

1 - COURSE OUTLINE

Planning new Meraki architectures and expanding existing deployments
Designing for scalable management and high availability
Automating and scaling Meraki deployments
Routing design and practices on the Meraki platform
Implementing Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic shaping design
Architecting VPN and WAN topologies
Securing, expanding, and shaping the network
Switched network concepts and practices
Understand wireless configuration practices and concepts
Understand Endpoint management concepts and practices
Implement physical security concepts and practices
Gaining additional network insight through application monitoring
Preparing monitoring, logging, and alerting services
Setting up Dashboard reporting and auditing capabilities
Gaining visibility and resolving issues using Meraki features and built-in troubleshooting tools

2 - LAB OUTLINE

Creating and Applying Tags
Configuring Link Aggregation
Setting Up Port Mirroring
Establishing Auto VPN
Configuring Virtual Interfaces and Routing
Configuring Routes and Redistribution
Configuring Quality of Service
Configuring Traffic Shaping
Configuring Load Balancing
Defining Firewall Rules
Enabling Advanced Malware Protection
Enabling Intrusion Detection and Protection
Enabling Content Filtering
Configuring and Applying Access Policies
Configuring Wireless Guest Access
Configuring Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs)
Implementing RF Profiles
Implementing Air Marshal
Creating System Manager (SM) Configuration Profiles
Defining Security Policies
Enforcing End-to-End Security
Setting Up Motion Alerts
Managing Video Retention
Deploying Wireless Cameras
Enabling Alerts
Adding Monitoring and Reporting
Generating Summary Reports
Managing Firmware
Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Reporting
Troubleshooting an Offline Device
Troubleshooting Content Filtering
Troubleshooting Remote Site Connectivity

Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.

Course Outline

1 - COURSE OUTLINE

Planning new Meraki architectures and expanding existing deployments
Designing for scalable management and high availability
Automating and scaling Meraki deployments
Routing design and practices on the Meraki platform
Implementing Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic shaping design
Architecting VPN and WAN topologies
Securing, expanding, and shaping the network
Switched network concepts and practices
Understand wireless configuration practices and concepts
Understand Endpoint management concepts and practices
Implement physical security concepts and practices
Gaining additional network insight through application monitoring
Preparing monitoring, logging, and alerting services
Setting up Dashboard reporting and auditing capabilities
Gaining visibility and resolving issues using Meraki features and built-in troubleshooting tools

2 - LAB OUTLINE

Creating and Applying Tags
Configuring Link Aggregation
Setting Up Port Mirroring
Establishing Auto VPN
Configuring Virtual Interfaces and Routing
Configuring Routes and Redistribution
Configuring Quality of Service
Configuring Traffic Shaping
Configuring Load Balancing
Defining Firewall Rules
Enabling Advanced Malware Protection
Enabling Intrusion Detection and Protection
Enabling Content Filtering
Configuring and Applying Access Policies
Configuring Wireless Guest Access
Configuring Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs)
Implementing RF Profiles
Implementing Air Marshal
Creating System Manager (SM) Configuration Profiles
Defining Security Policies
Enforcing End-to-End Security
Setting Up Motion Alerts
Managing Video Retention
Deploying Wireless Cameras
Enabling Alerts
Adding Monitoring and Reporting
Generating Summary Reports
Managing Firmware
Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Reporting
Troubleshooting an Offline Device
Troubleshooting Content Filtering
Troubleshooting Remote Site Connectivity

Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.

Target Audience

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is ideal for those who regularly deploy or manage Meraki networks and want to deepen their technical expertise and understanding of the full Meraki product suite and features. This may include professionals with job titles or in roles such as: Field deployment technicians Network administrators Pre-/Post-sales engineers Service provider engineers Systems engineers IT professionals

OTHER PREREQUISITES

Before enrolling in the ECMS2 course, it is highly recommended that you have already attended and completed the ECMS1 course before attending this training. You should also have general networking understanding, Meraki-specific proficiency, and knowledge in the following areas: General network: Be actively engaged in the design, deployment, scaling, and management of enterprise networks Strong fundamental knowledge of IP addressing and subnetting schemas necessary to build local area networks Strong fundamental knowledge of dynamic routing protocols (focus/emphasis on Open Shortest Path First [OSPF] and Border Gateway Protocol [BGP]) A foundational understanding of wired and wireless Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms, packet queue operations, and practical implementations Be experienced with the design and configuration of IPsec and associated Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies A foundational understanding of network security controls/protocols, network management best practices, and data security A foundational understanding of best practice Radiofrequency (RF) design principles and practical implementations A foundational knowledge of wireless security best practices centered around access control (802.1x) and spectrum security through Wireless Intrusion Detection Systems (WIDS) and Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems (WIPS) A foundational command of standard logging/monitoring protocols (focus/emphasis on Simple Network Management Protocol [SNMP], syslog, and webhooks) and related implementation components or tools Be familiar with and have basic knowledge of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and related languages/formats (REST, JavaScript Object Notation [JSON]) Meraki knowledge: Fundamental understanding of Dashboard’s organizational structure, delineation of privileges, and overarching administrative processes Be able to outline the key components of Meraki licensing (co-termination model and expiration grace period) Have the knowledge and ability to deploy advanced security features on MX security appliances (intrusion detection/prevention, Advanced Malware Protection [AMP], Layer 3 & 7 firewall rules) Fundamental understanding of Auto VPN and its purpose when utilized in a Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) deployment Be able to describe the concepts behind a cloud-based WLAN solution and the features that can be delivered including Layer 7 traffic shaping and various guest access authentication methods Fundamental understanding of device profile containerization and remote management capabilities as managed through the Systems Manager platform Fundamental understanding of the edge architecture as implemented by Meraki MV security cameras and its implications on video retention through various configurable options