Preview: CIS436 : Internetworking Troubleshooting
Course Guide
Pr
erequisites
Course Description
Instructional Materials
Course Resources
Course Learning Outcomes
CIS411 or CIS413
This course provides students the skills to monitor, maintain and troubleshoot complex enterprise routed and switched IP networks. This course
includes the planning and execution of network maintenance and support solutions using technology based processes and industry recognized
approaches.
Requir
ed Resources
Boson Software. 2018. Boson CCNP Courseware (TSHOOT).
Drumlin Security. No date.
Javelin PDF Reader Pro 3.0. https://www.drumlinsecurity.com/javelindownloads.html
Boson Software. 2013. S
ICND1 Lab 1 Using NetSim. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6i_jtf6BjQ&feature=youtu.be
Boson Software. 2018. Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0.
Boson Software. 2018. Boson Exam Environment 3.12.
Microsoft. No date. Microsoft Office.
Microsoft. No date. Microsoft Visio.
Supplemental Resources
Raymond Lacoste. 2014. CCNP Routing and Switching TSHOOT 300-135 Official Cert Guide.
Microsoft. No date.
Office 365 Training Center. https://support.office.com/en-us/office-training-center
Cisco. 2015.
TSHOOT Exam. https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/community/certifications/ccnp/tshoot
Cisco. No date.
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches. http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps708/index.html
Cisco. No date.
Training and Certifications. http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/certifications/index.html
Cisco. No date.
CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution 3.2 and earlier. http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/cscowork/ps2425/index.html
Progress Software. No date.
What’s Up Gold? http://www.whatsupgold.com/
Network Computing. No date. http://www.networkcomputing.com/
Network World. No date. http://www.networkworld.com/
Network World. 2014.
Network packet monitoring matrix switches. http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/network-packet-monitoring-matrix-
switches
NOTE: The links in this document do not function. Please refer to your online course to view/download linked content.
Weekly Course Schedule
Week 1 - To Do List
Discuss: Introduce yourself in the Class Introductions discussion thread.
Learn: Read Boson Courseware Module 2, "Troubleshooting Tools and Techniques" and Module 10, "Preparing for the TSHOOT Exam."
Learn: Watch the video, ICND1 Lab 1 Using NetSim.
Learn: Watch the lecture.
Prepare: Review the information about certification preparation.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Network Maximization and Modeling.
Assignment: Complete the Boson NETSIM Lab
-
Troubleshooting a Network Topology.
Assignment: Complete the Boson NETSIM Lab - Network Troubleshooting.
Prepare: Prepare for the VLAN Troubleshooting paper, due in Week 4.
Prepare: Begin to work on the Boson Practice Exams, which are due in Week 11. Start with Practice Exam A.
Week 2 - To Do List
Learn: Read Boson Courseware Module 1, "Disaster Recovery."
Learn: View the PowerPoint.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Troubleshooting and Baseline Assessment.
Assignment: Complete Boson NETSIM Lab - Debug and Traceroute Commands.
Assignment: Complete Boson NETSIM Lab - Network Troubleshooting With the OSI Model.
Evaluate the steps and methodology used to troubleshoot a VLAN environment.
1
Develop a troubleshooting and maintenance plan for a VLAN environment.
2
Practice the skills for monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex enterprise routed and switched IP
networks.
3
Week 2 - To Do List
Prepare: Prepare for the VLAN Troubleshooting paper, due in Week 4.
Prepare: Practice Boson Practice Exam A, which is due in Week 11.
Week 3 - To Do List
Learn: Read Boson Courseware
Module 4, "Basic Network Services Troubleshooting."
Learn: View the PowerPoint.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Network Failure and Tools.
Assignment: Compete Boson NETSIM Lab - Reviewing Switching Configurations
Assignment: Compete Boson NETSIM Lab - Basic Debugging.
Prepare: Prepare for the VLAN Troubleshooting paper, due in Week 4.
Prepare: Practice Boson Practice Exam A, which is due in Week 11.
Week 4 - To Do List
Learn: Read Boson Courseware Module 7, "Multilayer Switch Troubleshooting."
Learn: View the PowerPoint.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Switching and the Spanning Tree Protocol.
Assignment: Complete Boson NETSIM Lab - Troubleshooting Multilayer Switched Networks, Part l.
Assignment: Complete Boson NETSIM Lab - Troubleshooting EtherChannel, Part l.
Assignment: Complete VLAN Troubleshooting paper.
Prepare: Practice Boson Practice Exam B, which is due in Week 11.
Week 5 - To Do List
Learn: Read Boson Courseware Module 6, "Switch Troubleshooting."
Week 5 - To Do List
Learn: View the PowerPoint.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, OSPF and EIGRP.
Assignment: Complete Boson NETSIM Lab - Troubleshooting EIGRP Routing.
Assignment: Complete Boson NETSIM Lab
-
Troubleshooting Spanning Tree.
Prepare: Prepare to complete XYZ Company Troubleshooting and Maintenance Plan, due Week 10.
Prepare: Practice Boson Practice Exam B, which is due in Week 11.
Week 6 - To Do List
Learn: Read Boson Courseware Module 3, "Troubleshooting Layer 3 and Beyond."
Learn: View the PowerPoint.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, DHCP and IPv6.
Assignment: Complete Boson NETSIM Lab - Troubleshooting DHCPV6.
Assignment: Complete Boson NETSIM Lab - Troubleshooting EIGRPV6.
Prepare: Prepare to complete XYZ Company Troubleshooting and Maintenance Plan, due Week 10.
Prepare: Practice Boson Practice Exam B, which is due in Week 11.
Week 7 - To Do List
Learn: Read the first half of Boson Courseware Module 5, "Basic Security."
Learn: View the PowerPoint.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Resource Allocation and Failures.
Assignment: Boson NETSIM Lab - Troubleshooting Basic BGP.
Assignment: Boson NETSIM Lab - Troubleshooting BGP.
Week 7 - To Do List
Prepare: Prepare to complete XYZ Company Troubleshooting and Maintenance Plan, due Week 10.
Prepare: Practice Boson Practice Exam C, which is due in Week 11.
Week 8 - To Do List
Learn: Read Boson Courseware
Module 9, "Troubleshooting Routing Protocols."
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Wireless Troubleshooting and Security.
Assignment: Complete Boson NETSIM Lab - Troubleshooting OSPF Routing, Part 1.
Assignment:
Complete
Boson NETSIM Lab
- Troubleshooting VoIP and Converged Networks.
Prepare: Prepare the XYZ Company Troubleshooting and Maintenance Plan, due in Week 10.
Prepare: Practice Boson Practice Exam C, which is due in Week 11.
Week 9 - To Do List
Learn: Read the second half of the Boson Courseware Module 5, "Basic Security."
Learn: View the PowerPoint.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Troubleshooting Management Access.
Assignment: Complete Boson NETSIM Lab - Configuring IOS Security, Part I VLAN ACLs.
Assignment: Complete Boson NETSIM Lab - Configuring IOS Security, Part II TACACS.
Prepare: Prepare for the XYZ Company Troubleshooting and Maintenance Plan, due in Week 10.
Prepare: Practice Boson Practice Exam C, which is due in Week 11.
Week 10 - To Do List
Learn: Read Boson Courseware Module 8, "Router Troubleshooting."
Learn: View the PowerPoint.
Week 10 - To Do List
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Complex Integrated Networks.
Assignment: Complete Boson NETSIM Lab - Troubleshooting Ticket 1.
Assignment: Complete Boson NETSIM Lab - Troubleshooting Ticket 2.
Assignment: Complete XYZ Company Troubleshooting and Maintenance Plan.
Prepare: Practice Boson Practice Exam C, which is due in Week 11.
Week 11 - To Do List
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Course Summary and Course Wrap-Up
Assignments: Submit your highest scores for all your practice exams - Exam A, Exam B, and Exam C.
Grading Scale
Participation Total Points % of Grade
Discussion Participation 200 20%
Assignment Total Points % of Grade
w01a1 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignment - Troubleshooting a Network Topology 10 1 %
w01a2 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Network Troubleshooting 10 1 %
w02a1 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Debug and Traceroute Commands 10 1 %
w02a2 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Network Troubleshooting with the OSI Model 10 1 %
w03a1 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Reviewing Switching Configurations 10 1 %
w03a2 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Basic Debugging 20 2 %
w04a1 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting Multilayer Switched Networks, Part 1 20 2 %
w04a2 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting EtherChannel, Part 1 20 2 %
w04a3 - VLAN Troubleshooting Paper 120 12 %
w05a1 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting EIGRP Routing 20 2 %
w05a2 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting Spanning Tree 20 2 %
w06a1 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting DHCPv6 20 2 %
w06a2 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting EIGRPv6 20 2 %
w07a1 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting Basic BGP 20 2 %
w07a2 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting BGP 20 2 %
w08a1 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting OSPF Routing, Part 1 20 2 %
w08a2 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting VoIP and Converged Networks 20 2 %
Participation Total Points % of Grade
w09a1 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Configuring IOS Security Part I VLAN ACLs 20 2 %
w09a2 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Configuring IOS Security Part II TACACS 20 2 %
w10a1 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting Ticket 1 20 2 %
w10a2 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting Ticket 2 20 2 %
w10a3 - XYZ Company Troubleshooting and Maintenance Plan 120 12 %
w11a1 - Boson Practice Exam A 70 7 %
w11a2 - Boson Practice Exam B 70 7 %
w11a3 - Boson Practice Exam C 70 7 %
Totals 1000 100%
Final Course Grade
Points Percentage Grade
900 - 1000
90% - 100% A
800 - 899
80% - 89% B
700 - 799
70% - 79% C
600 - 699
60% - 69% D
599
59% and below F
Unique Course Features
Primary Course Objective
In addition to academic credit, this course is designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) 300-135 TSHOOT
exam. The specific criteria to take the exam may include prerequisite exams or time in the profession. Students intending to take the CCNP 300-135
TSHOOT exam should review the requirements published by Cisco to verify that they meet the qualifications. Preparing to pass the CCNP 300-135
TSHOOT certification exam may also require optional exam practice that does not count toward students’ course grades. Successfully completing this
course does not guarantee a student will pass the certification exam.
CCNP Courseware, LabSim, and ExSim Access Codes
These digital items will be emailed to you directly from Boson. If you do not receive an email from Boson within two business days, contact
Lab Participation
You are allowed multiple attempts and feedback is provided within the Boson Environment at the end of each lab to help you understand where you
went wrong. If you do not complete the lab correctly on the first attempt, review the feedback provided and make a second attempt. If the errors persist,
take a break and attempt the lab once again. Contact your instructor immediately if you cannot successfully complete the lab after multiple attempts.
WritingAssignments
The objective of the School of Information Systems’ writing assignments is to promote attitudes and skills that will improve a student’s ability to
communicate in writing, develop research skills and documentation techniques, and encourage critical analysis of data and conclusions specific to the
course learning outcomes in the information systems and technology domain.
Attendance Policy
Assignments
This course uses the Boson platform for lab work. Boson does not directly record attendance, but attendance is recorded when you submit your work to
the assignment in Blackboard. Attendance is also captured by posting in the online discussions. Note: This policy is only for online classes. Ground
classes require actual attendance that will be defined in class by your instructor.
w11a3 - Boson Practice Exam C
Summary
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If you have already taken Boson Practice Exam C, submit the screenshot of your highest score. Your exam score will be converted from the score
provided in the Boson Exam Environment.
If you are taking the exam now, following these instructions. The practice exam is timed and will take one hour and twenty minutes to complete.
1. Open the Boson Exam Environment 3.12 and view the available practice exams by clicking the SWITCH option under the “ExSim-Max Exams”
section. You will see three practice exam options: Exam A, Exam B, and Exam C. Choose Exam C.
2. There are two modes in which to take the practice exams. To ensure the most realistic environment, it is to your benefit to take the practice exam in
“simulation mode.” The intent is for you to practice these exams to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job. Use “study mode” to help with
your learning as you take and retake the practice exam.
3. Complete the practice exam. Use the “End and Grade” function within the Boson Exam Environment 3.12 to see your score. You may redo the
practice exams multiple times as needed.
4. Click View Submitted Scores for a record of scores submitted to date. Take a screenshot of your highest score. Refer to the screenshot here as an
example.
5. Submit the screenshot. Your exam score will be converted from the score provided in the Boson Exam Environment.
Scoring Guide
Do not produce rubric 100 %
Not Submitted Submitted
w11a2 - Boson Practice Exam B
Summary
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If you have already taken Boson Practice Exam B, submit the screenshot of your highest score. Your exam score will be converted from the score
provided in the Boson Exam Environment.
If you are taking the exam now, following these instructions. The practice exam is timed and will take one hour and twenty minutes to complete.
1. Open the Boson Exam Environment 3.12 and view the available practice exams by clicking the SWITCH option under the “ExSim-Max Exams”
section. You will see three practice exam options: Exam A, Exam B, and Exam C. Choose Exam B.
2. There are two modes in which to take the practice exams. To ensure the most realistic environment, it is to your benefit to take the practice exam in
“simulation mode.” The intent is for you to practice these exams to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job. Use “study mode” to help with
your learning as you take and retake the practice exam.
3. Complete the practice exam. Use the “End and Grade” function within the Boson Exam Environment 3.12 to see your score. You may redo the
practice exams multiple times as needed.
4. Click View Submitted Scores for a record of scores submitted to date. Take a screenshot of your highest score. Refer to the screenshot here as an
example.
5. Submit the screenshot. Your exam score will be converted from the score provided in the Boson Exam Environment.
Scoring Guide
Do not produce rubric 100 %
Not Submitted Submitted
w11a1 - Boson Practice Exam A
Summary
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Text
If you have already taken Boson Practice Exam A, submit the screenshot of your highest score. Your exam score will be converted from the score
provided in the Boson Exam Environment.
If you are taking the exam now, following these instructions. The practice exam is timed and will take one hour and twenty minutes to complete.
1. Open the Boson Exam Environment 3.12 and view the available practice exams by clicking the SWITCH option under the “ExSim-Max Exams”
section. You will see three practice exam options: Exam A, Exam B, and Exam C. Choose Exam A.
2. There are two modes in which to take the practice exams. To ensure the most realistic environment, it is to your benefit to take the practice exam in
“simulation mode.” The intent is for you to practice these exams to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job. Use “study mode” to help with
your learning as you take and retake the practice exam.
3. Complete the practice exam. Use the “End and Grade” function within the Boson Exam Environment 3.12 to see your score. You may redo the
practice exams multiple times as needed.
4. Click View Submitted Scores for a record of scores submitted to date. Take a screenshot of your highest score. Refer to the screenshot here as an
example.
5. Submit the screenshot. Your exam score will be converted from the score provided in the Boson Exam Environment.
Scoring Guide
Do not produce rubric. 100 %
Not Submitted
w10a3 - XYZ Company Troubleshooting and Maintenance Plan
Summary
Click the linked activity title to access this assignment. Submit the assignment, XYZ Company Troubleshooting and Maintenance Plan.
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Overview
Use the same scenario from the VLAN Troubleshooting Paper you submitted in Week 4. In addition, XYZ Company is heavily invested in e-commerce
at all retail locations with Point of Sale systems connected to maintain a dynamic inventory and automatically generate restock orders. The XYZ
Company engineers have configured the WAN-based intranet using IPSec to support all of these locations via encrypted VPN links connected to the
nearest regional distribution center.
XYZ Company has an enterprise network consisting of a core backbone, corporate campus, two data centers, regional distribution centers, and Internet
Edge with a DMZ. For better security, the retail Point of Sale system does not have direct Internet access. At the corporate campus, the
seven departments in the company include Finance, Operations, Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Technology, and the Corporate Executive
Office. The company provides appropriate computing equipment to all of its employees. It also provides remote access for the system and network
administrators using company-provided encrypted laptops and two-factor authentication to access the XYZ Company network in order to provide off-
hours support.
Due to recent major security concerns in its campus network, XYZ Company redesigned the infrastructure so that it:
Implements VLAN segments segregating servers, workstations, and printers on separate VLANs.
Implements port security to protect against MAC layer attacks.
Implements firewalls between VLANs to protect against VLAN attacks.
Protects against spoofing attacks.
Secures the network switches.
Based on your prior success in other networking endeavors, your supervisor has asked you to write a detailed troubleshooting and maintenance plan
for your fellow network engineers for when they are on call. Additionally, this plan will be the template for the other system administrators to write
troubleshooting and maintenance plans for their areas of expertise.
Instructions
Write a 2- to 4-page paper in which you:
1. Describe the routing and switching infrastructure and the routing protocols used in the environment.
2. Illustrate the secure routing and switching infrastructure topology through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open source
alternative such as Dia. Include a depiction of all core elements of the routing and infrastructure topology using color-keyed symbols to indicate the
functionality of each item. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.
3. Suggest one overall troubleshooting methodology that you would use for your troubleshooting and maintenance plan. Provide a rationale to support
your suggestion.
4. Create the daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance processes that your fellow network engineers must follow in order to maintain the health of the
network. Provide a rationale to support your suggestion(s).
5. Analyze whether other system administrators can use the template of your plan to write troubleshooting and maintenance plans for their areas of
expertise. Justify your response.
6. Use at least three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in
the left-hand menu of your course.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment is:
Develop a troubleshooting and maintenance plan for a VLAN environment.
Scoring Guide
Describe the routing and switching infrastructure and the routing protocols
used in the environment. 15 %
Unacceptable
Did not submit or
incompletely described the
routing and switching
infrastructure and the
routing protocols used in
the environment.
Needs Improvement
Insufficiently described the
routing and switching
infrastructure and the
routing protocols used in
the environment.
Satisfactory
Partially described the
routing and switching
infrastructure and the
routing protocols used in
the environment.
Competent
Satisfactorily described the
routing and switching
infrastructure and the
routing protocols used in
the environment.
Exemplary
Thoroughly described the
routing and switching
infrastructure and the
routing protocols used in
the environment.
Illustrate the secure routing and switching infrastructure topology through
the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open source
alternative such as Dia. Include a depiction of all core elements of the
routing and infrastructure topology using color-keyed symbols to indicate
the functionality of each item. 25 %
Unacceptable
Did not submit or
incompletely illustrated the
secure routing and
switching infrastructure
topology through the use of
graphical tools in Microsoft
Word or Visio, or an open
source alternative such as
Dia. Did not submit or
incompletely included a
depiction of all core
elements of the routing and
infrastructure topology
using color-keyed symbols
to indicate the functionality
of each item.
Needs Improvement
Insufficiently illustrated the
secure routing and
switching infrastructure
topology through the use of
graphical tools in Microsoft
Word or Visio, or an open
source alternative such as
Dia. Insufficiently included
a depiction of all core
elements of the routing and
infrastructure topology
using color-keyed symbols
to indicate the functionality
of each item.
Satisfactory
Partially illustrated the
secure routing and
switching infrastructure
topology through the use of
graphical tools in Microsoft
Word or Visio, or an open
source alternative such as
Dia. Partially included a
depiction of all core
elements of the routing and
infrastructure topology
using color-keyed symbols
to indicate the functionality
of each item.
Competent
Satisfactorily illustrated the
secure routing and
switching infrastructure
topology through the use of
graphical tools in Microsoft
Word or Visio, or an open
source alternative such as
Dia. Satisfactorily included
a depiction of all core
elements of the routing and
infrastructure topology
using color-keyed symbols
to indicate the functionality
of each item.
Exemplary
Thoroughly illustrated the
secure routing and
switching infrastructure
topology through the use of
graphical tools in Microsoft
Word or Visio, or an open
source alternative such as
Dia. Thoroughly included a
depiction of all core
elements of the routing and
infrastructure topology
using color-keyed symbols
to indicate the functionality
of each item
Suggest one overall troubleshooting methodology that you would use for
your troubleshooting and maintenance plan. Provide a rationale to support
your suggestion. 15 %
Unacceptable
Did not submit or
incompletely suggested
one overall troubleshooting
methodology that you
would use for your
troubleshooting and
maintenance plan. Did not
submit or incompletely
provided a rationale to
support your suggestion.
Needs Improvement
Insufficiently suggested
one overall troubleshooting
methodology that you
would use for your
troubleshooting and
maintenance plan.
Insufficiently provided a
rationale to support your
suggestion.
Satisfactory
Partially suggested one
overall troubleshooting
methodology that you
would use for your
troubleshooting and
maintenance plan. Partially
provided a rationale to
support your suggestion.
Competent
Satisfactorily suggested
one overall troubleshooting
methodology that you
would use for your
troubleshooting and
maintenance plan.
Satisfactorily provided a
rationale to support your
suggestion.
Exemplary
Thoroughly suggested one
overall troubleshooting
methodology that you
would use for your
troubleshooting and
maintenance plan.
Thoroughly provided a
rationale to support your
suggestion.
Create the daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance processes that your
fellow network engineers must follow in order to maintain the health of the
network. Provide a rationale to support your suggestion(s). 15 %
Unacceptable
Did not submit or
incompletely created the
daily, weekly, and monthly
maintenance processes
that your fellow network
engineers must follow in
order to maintain the health
of the network. Did not
submit or incompletely
provided a rationale to
support of your
suggestion(s).
Needs Improvement
Insufficiently created the
daily, weekly, and monthly
maintenance processes
that your fellow network
engineers must follow in
order to maintain the health
of the network.
Insufficiently provided a
rationale to support of your
suggestion(s).
Satisfactory
Partially created the daily,
weekly, and monthly
maintenance processes
that your fellow network
engineers must follow in
order to maintain the health
of the network. Partially
provided a rationale to
support of your
suggestion(s).
Competent
Satisfactorily created the
daily, weekly, and monthly
maintenance processes
that your fellow network
engineers must follow in
order to maintain the health
of the network.
Satisfactorily provided a
rationale to support of your
suggestion(s).
Exemplary
Thoroughly created the
daily, weekly, and monthly
maintenance processes
that your fellow network
engineers must follow in
order to maintain the health
of the network. Thoroughly
provided a rationale to
support of your
suggestion(s).
Analyze whether other system administrators can use the template of your
plan to write troubleshooting and maintenance plans for their areas of
expertise. Justify your response. 15 %
Unacceptable
Did not submit or
incompletely analyzed
whether other system
administrators can use the
template of your plan to
write troubleshooting and
maintenance plans for their
areas of expertise. Did not
submit or incompletely
justified your response.
Needs Improvement
Insufficiently analyzed
whether other system
administrators can use the
template of your plan to
write troubleshooting and
maintenance plans for their
areas of expertise.
Insufficiently justified your
response.
Satisfactory
Partially analyzed whether
other system
administrators can use the
template of your plan to
write troubleshooting and
maintenance plans for their
areas of expertise. Partially
justified your response.
Competent
Satisfactorily analyzed
whether other system
administrators can use the
template of your plan to
write troubleshooting and
maintenance plans for their
areas of expertise.
Satisfactorily justified your
response.
Exemplary
Thoroughly analyzed
whether other system
administrators can use the
template of your plan to
write troubleshooting and
maintenance plans for their
areas of expertise.
Thoroughly justified your
response.
Cite 3 references. 5 %
Unacceptable
No references provided.
Needs Improvement
Does not meet the required
number of references; all
references are poor-quality
choices.
Satisfactory
Does not meet the required
number of references;
some references are poor-
quality choices.
Competent
Meets the required number
of references; all
references are high-quality
choices.
Exemplary
Exceeds the required
number of references; all
references are high-quality
choices.
Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements. 10 %
Unacceptable
More than 8 errors present.
Needs Improvement
7-8 errors present.
Satisfactory
5-6 errors present.
Competent
3-4 errors present.
Exemplary
0-2 errors present.
w10a2 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting Ticket 2
Summary
Click the linked activity title to access this assignment. Please make sure to double check which lab you are submitting.
Text
Each week there are two lab assignments that you must complete in the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0. Each lab will take approximately
one hour to complete.
1. Open the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 environment and view the lab user manual by clicking Open the User Manual. The answers are
also available for you to check yourself as you progress in the lab. This is a skills-based course. The intent is for you to practice these labs in order
to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job.
2. Complete the lab. Use the "Grade Lab" function within the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 to check your work. You may redo your work
multiple times, as needed.
3. Take a screenshot when you are satisfied with your work; be sure that the lab name and results appear in the background. Refer to the
linked screenshot as an example.
4. Write a short answer in the comment text box (four to five sentences) that addresses the following: Summarize the technical experiences in
completing this lab. Explain what commands were of greatest benefit to you, and provide general comments on the overall lab experience.
5. Locate the assignment link for this specific lab in the course. Submit both elements (screenshot and short answer).
Scoring Guide
Completed the lab. Summarized the technical experiences in completing
this lab. Explained commands that were of greatest benefit and provided
general comments on the overall lab experience. 100 %
Unacceptable
Did not complete or submit the lab.
Exemplary
Successfully completed the lab and submitted with all required materials.
w10a1 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting Ticket 1
Summary
Click the linked activity title to access this assignment. Please make sure to double check which lab you are submitting.
Text
Each week there are two lab assignments that you must complete in the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0. Each lab will take approximately
one hour to complete.
1. Open the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 environment and view the lab user manual by clicking Open the User Manual. The answers are
also available for you to check yourself as you progress in the lab. This is a skills-based course. The intent is for you to practice these labs in order
to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job.
2. Complete the lab. Use the "Grade Lab" function within the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 to check your work. You may redo your work
multiple times, as needed.
3. Take a screenshot when you are satisfied with your work; be sure that the lab name and results appear in the background. Refer to the linked
screenshot as an example.
4. Write a short answer in the comment text box (four to five sentences) that addresses the following: Summarize the technical experiences in
completing this lab. Explain what commands were of greatest benefit to you, and provide general comments on the overall lab experience.
5. Locate the assignment link for this specific lab in the course. Submit both elements (screenshot and short answer).
Scoring Guide
Completed the lab. Summarized the technical experiences in completing
this lab. Explained commands that were of greatest benefit and provided
general comments on the overall lab experience. 100 %
Unacceptable
Did not complete or submit the lab.
Exemplary
Successfully completed the lab and submitted with all required materials.
w09a2 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Configuring IOS Security Part II TACACS
Summary
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Each week there are two lab assignments that you must complete in the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0. Each lab will take approximately
one hour to complete.
1. Open the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 environment and view the lab user manual by clicking Open the User Manual. The answers are
also available for you to check yourself as you progress in the lab. This is a skills-based course. The intent is for you to practice these labs in order
to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job.
2. Complete the lab. Use the “Grade Lab” function within the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 to check your work. You may redo your work
multiple times, as needed.
3. Take a screenshot when you are satisfied with your work; be sure that the lab name and results appear in the background. Refer to the linked
screenshot as an example.
4. Write a short answer in the comment text box (four to five sentences) that addresses the following: Summarize the technical experiences in
completing this lab. Explain what commands were of greatest benefit to you, and provide general comments on the overall lab experience.
5. Locate the assignment link for this specific lab in the course. Submit both elements (screenshot and short answer).
Scoring Guide
Completed the lab. Summarized the technical experiences in completing
this lab. Explained commands that were of greatest benefit and provided
general comments on the overall lab experience. 100 %
Unacceptable
Did not complete or submit the lab.
Exemplary
Successfully completed the lab and submitted with all required materials.
w09a1 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Configuring IOS Security Part I VLAN ACLs
Summary
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Each week there are two lab assignments that you must complete in the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0. Each lab will take approximately one
hour to complete.
1. Open the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 environment and view the lab user manual by clicking Open the User Manual. The answers are
also available for you to check yourself as you progress in the lab. This is a skills-based course. The intent is for you to practice these labs in order
to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job.
2. Complete the lab. Use the “Grade Lab” function within the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 to check your work. You may redo your work
multiple times, as needed.
3. Take a screenshot when you are satisfied with your work; be sure that the lab name and results appear in the background. Refer to the
linked screenshot as an example.
4. Write a short answer in the comment text box (four to five sentences) that addresses the following: Summarize the technical experiences in
completing this lab. Explain what commands were of greatest benefit to you, and provide general comments on the overall lab experience.
5. Locate the assignment link for this specific lab in the course. Submit both elements (screenshot and short answer).
Scoring Guide
Completed the lab. Summarized the technical experiences in completing
this lab. Explained commands that were of greatest benefit and provided
general comments on the overall lab experience. 100 %
Unacceptable
Did not complete or submit the lab.
Exemplary
Successfully completed the lab and submitted with all required materials.
w07a2 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting BGP
Summary
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Each week there are two lab assignments that you must complete in the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0. Each lab will take approximately
one hour to complete.
1. Open the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 environment and view the lab user manual by clicking Open the User Manual. The answers are
also available for you to check yourself as you progress in the lab. This is a skills-based course. The intent is for you to practice these labs in order
to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job.
2. Complete the lab. Use the “Grade Lab” function within the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 to check your work. You may redo your work
multiple times, as needed.
3. Take a screenshot when you are satisfied with your work; be sure that the lab name and results appear in the background. Refer to the linked
screenshot as an example.
4. Write a short answer in the comment text box (four to five sentences) that addresses the following: Summarize the technical experiences in
completing this lab. Explain what commands were of greatest benefit to you, and provide general comments on the overall lab experience.
5. Locate the assignment link for this specific lab in the course. Submit both elements (screenshot and short answer).
Scoring Guide
Completed the lab. Summarized the technical experiences in completing
this lab. Explained commands that were of greatest benefit and provided
general comments on the overall lab experience. 100 %
Unacceptable
Did not complete or submit the lab.
Exemplary
Successfully completed the lab and submitted with all required materials.
w08a2 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting VoIP and Converged Networks
Summary
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Each week there are two lab assignments that you must complete in the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0. Each lab will take approximately
one hour to complete.
1. Open the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 environment and view the lab user manual by clicking Open the User Manual. The answers are
also available for you to check yourself as you progress in the lab. This is a skills-based course. The intent is for you to practice these labs in order
to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job.
2. Complete the lab. Use the “Grade Lab” function within the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 to check your work. You may redo your work
multiple times, as needed.
3. Take a screenshot when you are satisfied with your work; be sure that the lab name and results appear in the background. Refer to the
linked screenshot as an example.
4. Write a short answer in the comment text box (four to five sentences) to the following: Summarize the technical experiences in completing this lab.
Explain what commands were of greatest benefit to you, and provide general comments on the overall lab experience.
5. Locate the assignment link for this specific lab in the course. Submit both elements (screenshot and short answer).
Scoring Guide
Completed the lab. Summarized the technical experiences in completing
this lab. Explained commands that were of greatest benefit and provided
general comments on the overall lab experience. 100 %
Unacceptable
Did not complete or submit the lab.
Exemplary
Successfully completed the lab and submitted with all required materials.
w08a1 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting OSPF Routing, Part 1
Summary
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Each week there are two lab assignments that you must complete in the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0. Each lab will take approximately
one hour to complete.
1. Open the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 environment and view the lab user manual by clicking Open the User Manual. The answers are
also available for you to check yourself as you progress in the lab. This is a skills-based course. The intent is for you to practice these labs in order
to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job.
2. Complete the lab. Use the “Grade Lab” function within the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 to check your work. You may redo your work
multiple times, as needed.
3. Take a screenshot when you are satisfied with your work; be sure that the lab name and results appear in the background. Refer to the linked
screenshot as an example.
4. Write a short answer in the comment text box (four to five sentences) that addresses the following: Summarize the technical experiences in
completing this lab. Explain what commands were of greatest benefit to you, and provide general comments on the overall lab experience.
5. Locate the assignment link for this specific lab in the course. Submit both elements (screenshot and short answer).
Scoring Guide
Completed the lab. Summarized the technical experiences in completing
this lab. Explained commands that were of greatest benefit and provided
general comments on the overall lab experience. 100 %
Unacceptable
Did not complete or submit the lab.
Exemplary
Successfully completed the lab and submitted with all required materials.
w07a1 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting Basic BGP
Summary
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Each week there are two lab assignments that you must complete in the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0. Each lab will take approximately
one hour to complete.
1. Open the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 environment and view the lab user manual by clicking Open the User Manual. The answers are
also available for you to check yourself as you progress in the lab. This is a skills-based course. The intent is for you to practice these labs in order
to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job.
2. Complete the lab. Use the “Grade Lab” function within the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 to check your work. You may redo your work
multiple times, as needed.
3. Take a screenshot when you are satisfied with your work; be sure that the lab name and results appear in the background. Refer to the linked
screenshot as an example.
4. Write a short answer in the comment text box (four to five sentences) that addresses the following: Summarize the technical experiences in
completing this lab. Explain what commands were of greatest benefit to you, and provide general comments on the overall lab experience.
5. Locate the assignment link for this specific lab in the course. Submit both elements (screenshot and short answer).
Scoring Guide
Completed the lab. Summarized the technical experiences in completing
this lab. Explained commands that were of greatest benefit and provided
general comments on the overall lab experience. 100 %
Unacceptable
Did not complete or submit the lab.
Exemplary
Successfully completed the lab and submitted with all required materials.
w06a2 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting EIGRPv6
Summary
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Each week there are two lab assignments that you must complete in the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0. Each lab will take approximately one
hour to complete.
1. Open the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 environment and view the lab user manual by clicking Open the User Manual. The answers are
also available for you to check yourself as you progress in the lab. This is a skills-based course. The intent is for you to practice these labs in order
to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job.
2. Complete the lab. Use the "Grade Lab" function within the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 to check your work. You may redo your work
multiple times, as needed.
3. Take a screenshot when you are satisfied with your work; be sure that the lab name and results appear in the background. Refer to the linked
screenshot as an example.
4. Write a short answer in the comment text box (four to five sentences) that addresses the following: Summarize the technical experiences in
completing this lab. Explain what commands were of greatest benefit to you, and provide general comments on the overall lab experience.
5. Locate the assignment link for this specific lab in the course. Submit both elements (screenshot and short answer).
Scoring Guide
Completed the lab. Summarized the technical experiences in completing
this lab. Explained commands that were of greatest benefit and provided
general comments on the overall lab experience. 100 %
Unacceptable
Did not complete or submit the lab.
Exemplary
Successfully completed the lab and submitted with all required materials.
w06a1 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting DHCPv6
Summary
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Each week there are two lab assignments that you must complete in the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0. Each lab will take approximately
one hour to complete.
1. Open the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 environment and view the lab user manual by clicking Open the User Manual. The answers are
also available for you to check yourself as you progress in the lab. This is a skills-based course. The intent is for you to practice these labs in order
to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job.
2. Complete the lab. Use the “Grade Lab” function within the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 to check your work. You may redo your work
multiple times, as needed.
3. Take a screenshot when you are satisfied with your work; be sure that the lab name and results appear in the background. Refer to the linked
screenshot as an example.
4. Write a short answer in the comment text box (four to five sentences) that addresses the following: Summarize the technical experiences in
completing this lab. Explain what commands were of greatest benefit to you, and provide general comments on the overall lab experience.
5. Locate the assignment link for this specific lab in the course. Submit both elements (screenshot and short answer).
Scoring Guide
Completed the lab. Summarized the technical experiences in completing
this lab. Explained commands that were of greatest benefit and provided
general comments on the overall lab experience. 100 %
Unacceptable
Did not complete or submit the lab.
Exemplary
Successfully completed the lab and submitted with all required materials.
w05a2 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting Spanning Tree
Summary
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Each week there are two lab assignments that you must complete in the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0. Each lab will take approximately one
hour to complete.
1. Open the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 environment and view the lab user manual by clicking Open the User Manual. The answers are
also available for you to check yourself as you progress in the lab. This is a skills-based course. The intent is for you to practice these labs in order
to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job.
2. Complete the lab. Use the “Grade Lab” function within the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 to check your work. You may redo your work
multiple times, as needed.
3. Take a screenshot when you are satisfied with your work; be sure that the lab name and results appear in the background. Refer to the
linked screenshot as an example.
4. Write a short answer in the comment text box (four to five sentences) that addresses the following: Summarize the technical experiences in
completing this lab. Explain what commands were of greatest benefit to you, and provide general comments on the overall lab experience.
5. Locate the assignment link for this specific lab in the course. Submit both elements (screenshot and short answer).
Scoring Guide
Completed the lab. Summarized the technical experiences in completing
this lab. Explained commands that were of greatest benefit and provided
general comments on the overall lab experience. 100 %
Unacceptable
Did not complete or submit the lab.
Exemplary
Successfully completed the lab and submitted with all required materials.
w05a1 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting EIGRP Routing
Summary
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Text
Each week there are two lab assignments that you must complete in the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0. Each lab will take approximately
one hour to complete.
1. Open the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 environment and view the lab user manual by clicking Open the User Manual. The answers are
also available for you to check yourself as you progress in the lab. This is a skills-based course. The intent is for you to practice these labs in order
to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job.
2. Complete the lab. Use the “Grade Lab” function within the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 to check your work. You may redo your work
multiple times, as needed.
3. Take a screenshot when you are satisfied with your work; be sure that the lab name and results appear in the background. Refer to the
linked screenshot as an example.
4. Write a short answer in the comment text box (four to five sentences) that addresses the following: Summarize the technical experiences in
completing this lab. Explain what commands were of greatest benefit to you, and provide general comments on the overall lab experience.
5. Locate the assignment link for this specific lab in the course. Submit both elements (screenshot and short answer).
Scoring Guide
Completed the lab. Summarized the technical experiences in completing
this lab. Explained commands that were of greatest benefit and provided
general comments on the overall lab experience. 100 %
Unacceptable
Did not complete or submit the lab.
Exemplary
Successfully completed the lab and submitted with all required materials.
w04a3 - VLAN Troubleshooting Paper
Summary
Click the linked activity title to access this assignment. Submit the VLAN Troubleshooting Paper. Remember to ask questions early and often!
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Scenario
XYZ Company is a very large retail chain in the Midwestern United States. This company operates from a single corporate campus location and has 25
regional distribution centers that support 3,000 retail locations. XYZ Company recently deployed a new switching environment using Virtual Local Area
Network (VLAN) and Spanning Tree technology. The new switching environment includes redundant connections between each switch and includes
the HR and Finance VLANs as shown below. Devices plugged into the HR VLAN on any switch require access to the HR VLANs across all switches.
Devices plugged into the Finance VLAN require access to the Finance VLANs across all switches.
[Placeholder for image - See Dev Notes]
There have been multiple problems reported with the VLAN and Spanning Tree switching environment.
The new switching environment has exhibited the following problems:
Switch 1 HR VLAN communication cannot take place with Switch 2 HR VLAN.
Switch 2 Finance VLAN cannot communicate with Switch 4 Finance VLAN.
Switch 4 has both trunk ports to switch three continuously going from blocking to forwarding.
Root bridge election is occurring every minute.
You were brought in based on your troubleshooting knowledge to address the issues.
Instructions
Write a 2- to 4-page paper in which you:
1. Decide the troubleshooting methodology that you would use for each issue. Provide a rationale to support your response.
2. Provide the main steps that you would use to troubleshoot each of these issues and determine the tools that you would require to complete your
troubleshooting. Provide a rationale to support your responses.
3. Speculate on the main cause(s) of each of the four problems. Provide a rationale to support your responses.
4. Use at least two quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in
the left-hand menu of your course.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Evaluate the steps and methodology used to troubleshoot a VLAN environment.
Scoring Guide
Decide the troubleshooting methodology that you would use for each issue.
Provide a rationale to support your responses. 30 %
Unacceptable
Did not submit or
incompletely decided the
troubleshooting
methodology that you
would use for each issue.
Did not submit or
incompletely provided a
rationale to support your
responses.
Needs Improvement
Insufficiently decided the
troubleshooting
methodology that you
would use for each issue.
Insufficiently provided a
rationale to support your
responses.
Satisfactory
Partially decided the
troubleshooting
methodology that you
would use for each issue.
Partially provided a
rationale to support your
responses.
Competent
Satisfactorily decided the
troubleshooting
methodology that you
would use for each issue.
Satisfactorily provided a
rationale to support your
responses.
Exemplary
Thoroughly decided the
troubleshooting
methodology that you
would use for each issue.
Thoroughly provided a
rationale to support your
responses.
Provide the main steps that you would use to troubleshoot each of these
issues and determine the tools that you would require to complete your
troubleshooting. Provide a rationale to support your responses. 30 %
Unacceptable
Did not submit or
incompletely provided the
main steps that you would
Needs Improvement
Insufficiently provided the
main steps that you would
use to troubleshoot each of
Satisfactory
Partially provided the main
steps that you would use to
troubleshoot each of these
Competent
Satisfactorily provided the
main steps that you would
use to troubleshoot each of
Exemplary
Thoroughly provided the
main steps that you would
use to troubleshoot each of
use to troubleshoot each of
these issues; did not
submit or incompletely
determined the tools that
you would require to
complete your
troubleshooting. Did not
submit or incompletely
provided a rationale to
support your responses.
these issues; insufficiently
determined the tools that
you would require to
complete your
troubleshooting.
Insufficiently provided a
rationale to support your
responses.
issues; partially determined
the tools that you would
require to complete your
troubleshooting. Partially
provided a rationale to
support your responses.
these issues; satisfactorily
determined the tools that
you would require to
complete your
troubleshooting.
Satisfactorily provided a
rationale to support your
responses.
these issues; thoroughly
determined the tools that
you would require to
complete your
troubleshooting.
Thoroughly provided a
rationale to support your
responses.
Speculate on the main cause(s) of each of the four problems. Provide a
rationale to support your responses. 30 %
Unacceptable
Did not submit or
incompletely speculated on
the main cause(s) of each
of the four problems. Did
not submit or incompletely
provided a rationale to
support your responses.
Needs Improvement
Insufficiently speculated on
the main cause(s) of each
of the four problems.
Insufficiently provided a
rationale to support your
responses.
Satisfactory
Partially speculated on the
main cause(s) of each of
the four problems. Partially
provided a rationale to
support your responses.
Competent
Satisfactorily speculated on
the main cause(s) of each
of the four problems.
Satisfactorily provided a
rationale to support your
responses.
Exemplary
Thoroughly speculated on
the main cause(s) of each
of the four problems.
Thoroughly provided a
rationale to support your
responses.
Cite 2 references. 5 %
Unacceptable
No references provided
Needs Improvement
Does not meet the required
number of references; all
references are poor-quality
choices.
Satisfactory
Does not meet the required
number of references;
some references are poor-
quality choices.
Competent
Meets required number of
references; all references
are high-quality choices.
Exemplary
Exceeds required number
of references; all
references are high-quality
choices.
Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements 5 %
Unacceptable
More than 8 errors present.
Needs Improvement
7-8 errors present.
Satisfactory
5-6 errors present.
Competent
3-4 errors present.
Exemplary
0-2 errors present.
w04a2 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting EtherChannel, Part 1
Summary
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Text
Each week there are two lab assignments that you must complete in the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0. Each lab will take approximately
one hour to complete.
1. Open the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 environment and view the lab user manual by clicking Open the User Manual. The answers are
also available for you to check yourself as you progress in the lab. This is a skills-based course. The intent is for you to practice these labs in order
to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job.
2. Complete the lab. Use the “Grade Lab” function within the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 to check your work. You may redo your work
multiple times, as needed.
3. Take a screenshot when you are satisfied with your work; be sure that the lab name and results appear in the background. Refer to the
linked screenshot as an example.
4. Write a short answer in the comment text box (four to five sentences) that addresses the following: Summarize the technical experiences in
completing this lab. Explain what commands were of greatest benefit to you, and provide general comments on the overall lab experience.
5. Locate the assignment link for this specific lab in the course. Submit both elements (screenshot and short answer).
Scoring Guide
Completed the lab. Summarized the technical experiences in completing
this lab. Explained commands that were of greatest benefit and provided
general comments on the overall lab experience. 100 %
Unacceptable
Did not complete or submit the lab.
Exemplary
Successfully completed the lab and submitted with all required materials.
w04a1 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Troubleshooting Multilayer Switched Networks, Part 1
Summary
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Text
Each week there are two lab assignments that you must complete in the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0. Each lab will take approximately
one hour to complete.
1. Open the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 environment and view the lab user manual by clicking Open the User Manual. The answers are
also available for you to check yourself as you progress in the lab. This is a skills-based course. The intent is for you to practice these labs in order
to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job.
2. Complete the lab. Use the “Grade Lab” function within the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 to check your work. You may redo your work
multiple times, as needed.
3. Take a screenshot when you are satisfied with your work; be sure that the lab name and results appear in the background. Refer to the linked
screenshot as an example.
4. Write a short answer in the comment text box (four to five sentences) that addresses the following: Summarize the technical experiences in
completing this lab. Explain what commands were of greatest benefit to you, and provide general comments on the overall lab experience.
5. Locate the assignment link for this specific lab in the course. Submit both elements (screenshot and short answer).
Scoring Guide
Completed the lab. Summarized the technical experiences in completing
this lab. Explained commands that were of greatest benefit and provided
general comments on the overall lab experience. 100 %
Unaccepatable
Did not complete or submit the lab.
Exemplary
Successfully completed the lab and submitted with all required materials.
w03a2 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Basic Debugging
Summary
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Text
Each week there are two lab assignments that you must complete in the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0. Each lab will take approximately
one hour to complete.
1. Open the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 environment and view the lab user manual by clicking Open the User Manual. The answers are
also available for you to check yourself as you progress in the lab. This is a skills-based course. The intent is for you to practice these labs in order
to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job.
2. Complete the lab. Use the “Grade Lab” function within the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 to check your work. You may redo your work
multiple times, as needed.
3. Take a screenshot when you are satisfied with your work; be sure that the lab name and results appear in the background. Refer to the linked
screenshot as an example.
4. Write a short answer in the comment text box (four to five sentences) that addresses the following: Summarize the technical experiences in
completing this lab. Explain what commands were of greatest benefit to you, and provide general comments on the overall lab experience.
5. Locate the assignment link for this specific lab in the course. Submit both elements (screenshot and short answer).
Scoring Guide
Completed the lab. Summarized the technical experiences in completing
this lab. Explained commands that were of greatest benefit and provided
general comments on the overall lab experience. 100 %
Unacceptable Exemplary
Did not complete or submit the lab. Successfully completed the lab and submitted with all required materials.
w01a1 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignment - Troubleshooting a Network Topology
Summary
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Text
Each week there are two lab assignments that you must complete in the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0. Each lab will take approximately one
hour to complete.
1. Open the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 environment and view the lab user manual by clicking Open the User Manual. The answers are
also available for you to check as you progress in the lab. This is a skills-based course. The intent is for you to practice these labs in order to gain
proficiency for certification and/or on the job.
2. Complete the lab. Use the “Grade Lab” function within the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 to check your work. You may redo your work
multiple times, as needed.
3. Take a screenshot when you are satisfied with your work; be sure that the lab name and results appear in the background. Refer to the linked
screenshot as an example.
4. Write a short answer in the comment text box (four to five sentences) to the following: Summarize the technical experiences in completing this lab.
Explain what commands were of greatest benefit to you, and provide general comments on the overall lab experience.
5. Locate the assignment link for this specific lab in the course. Submit both elements (screenshot and short answer).
Scoring Guide
Completed the lab. Summarized the technical experiences in completing
this lab. Explained commands that were of greatest benefit and provided
general comments on the overall lab experience. 100 %
Unacceptable
Did not complete or submit the lab.
Exemplary
Successfully completed the lab and submitted with all required materials.
w01a2 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Network Troubleshooting
Summary
Click the linked activity title to access this assignment. Please make sure to double check which lab you are submitting.
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Each week there are two lab assignments that you must complete in the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0. Each lab will take approximately
one hour to complete.
1. Open the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 environment and view the lab user manual by clicking Open the User Manual. The answers are
also available for you to check yourself as you progress in the lab. This is a skills-based course. The intent is for you to practice these labs in order
to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job.
2. Complete the lab. Use the “Grade Lab” function within the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 to check your work. You may redo your work
multiple times, as needed.
3. Take a screenshot when you are satisfied with your work; be sure that the lab name and results appear in the background. Refer to linked screenshot
as an example.
4. Write a short answer in the comment text box (four to five sentences) that addresses the following: Summarize the technical experiences in
completing this lab. Explain what commands were of greatest benefit to you, and provide general comments on the overall lab experience.
5. Locate the assignment link for this specific lab in the course. Submit both elements (screenshot and short answer).
Scoring Guide
Completed the lab. Summarized the technical experiences in completing
this lab. Explained commands that were of greatest benefit and provided
general comments on the overall lab experience. 100 %
Unacceptable Exemplary
Did not complete or submit the lab. Successfully completed the lab and submitted with all required materials.
w02a2 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Network Troubleshooting with the OSI Model
Summary
Click the linked activity title to access this assignment. Please make sure to double check which lab you are submitting.
Text
Each week there are two lab assignments that you must complete in the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0. Each lab will take approximately
one hour to complete.
1. Open the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 environment and view the lab user manual by clicking Open the User Manual. The answers are
also available for you to check yourself as you progress in the lab. This is a skills-based course. The intent is for you to practice these labs in order
to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job.
2. Complete the lab. Use the “Grade Lab” function within the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 to check your work. You may redo your work
multiple times, as needed.
3. Take a screenshot when you are satisfied with your work; be sure that the lab name and results appear in the background. Refer to the linked
screenshot as an example.
4. Write a short answer in the comment text box (four to five sentences) that addresses the following: Summarize the technical experiences in
completing this lab. Explain what commands were of greatest benefit to you, and provide general comments on the overall lab experience.
5. Locate the assignment link for this specific lab in the course. Submit both elements (screenshot and short answer).
Scoring Guide
Completed the lab. Summarized the technical experiences in completing
this lab. Explained commands that were of greatest benefit and provided
general comments on the overall lab experience. 100 %
Unacceptable
Did not complete or submit the lab.
Exemplary
Successfully completed the lab and submitted with all required materials.
w02a1 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Debug and Traceroute Commands
Summary
Click the linked activity title to access this assignment. Please make sure to double check which lab you are submitting.
Text
Each week there are two lab assignments that you must complete in the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0. Each lab will take approximately one
hour to complete.
1. Open the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 environment and view the lab user manual by clicking Open the User Manual. The answers are
also available for you to check yourself as you progress in the lab. This is a skills-based course. The intent is for you to practice these labs in order
to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job.
2. Complete the lab. Use the “Grade Lab” function within the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 to check your work. You may redo your work
multiple times, as needed.
3. Take a screenshot when you are satisfied with your work; be sure that the lab name and results appear in the background. Refer to the
linked screenshot as an example.
4. Write a short answer in the comment text box (four to five sentences) that addresses the following: Summarize the technical experiences in
completing this lab. Explain what commands were of greatest benefit to you, and provide general comments on the overall lab experience.
5. Locate the assignment link for this specific lab in the course. Submit both elements (screenshot and short answer).
Scoring Guide
Completed the lab. Summarized the technical experiences in completing
this lab. Explained commands that were of greatest benefit and provided
general comments on the overall lab experience. 100 %
Unacceptable
Did not complete or submit the lab.
Exemplary
Successfully completed the lab and submitted with all required materials.
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w03a1 - Boson NetSim Lab Assignments - Reviewing Switching Configurations
Summary
Click the linked activity title to access this assignment. Please make sure to double check which lab you are submitting.
Text
Each week there are two lab assignments that you must complete in the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0. Each lab will take approximately one
hour to complete.
1. Open the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 environment and view the lab user manual by clicking Open the User Manual. The answers are
also available for you to check yourself as you progress in the lab. This is a skills-based course. The intent is for you to practice these labs in order
to gain proficiency for certification and/or on the job.
2. Complete the lab. Use the “Grade Lab” function within the Boson NetSim Network Simulator 11.0 to check your work. You may redo your work
multiple times, as needed.
3. Take a screenshot when you are satisfied with your work; be sure that the lab name and results appear in the background. Refer to the linked
screenshot as an example.
4. Write a short answer in the comment text box (four to five sentences) that addresses the following: Summarize the technical experiences in
completing this lab. Explain what commands were of greatest benefit to you, and provide general comments on the overall lab experience.
5. Locate the assignment link for this specific lab in the course. Submit both elements (screenshot and short answer).
Scoring Guide
Completed the lab. Summarized the technical experiences in completing
this lab. Explained commands that were of greatest benefit and provided
general comments on the overall lab experience. 100 %
Unacceptable
Did not complete or submit the lab.
Exemplary
Successfully completed the lab and submitted with all required materials.
