Course Overview
TOPIn 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.
This course is eligible for 18 Continuing Education Credits (ILT & ELT Modality).
Scheduled Classes
TOPOutline
TOP- 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 the network with Advanced Security features
- Switched network concepts and practices
- Wireless concepts and practices
- Endpoint management concepts and practices
- Physical security concepts and practices
- Gaining additional network insight through application monitoring
- Preparing and setting up 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
Prerequisites
TOPBefore 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
Meraki knowledge
- Implement core configurations for a full stack solution in the Meraki Dashboard
- Deploy foundational Meraki product features to meet basic IT requirements
- Understand and leverage essential Meraki Dashboard tools for troubleshooting
Who Should Attend
TOPThis 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 engineer
- Field Engineers
- IT professionals