FSNE: Colocation Data Center Project
Description
Another common extension of the network is to add a hot-site for disaster recovery and redundant network services. A Co-located Data Center will provide us redundancy in our infrastructure as well as our storage and server environments in the case of a disaster.
Introduction - 19 minutes
This module covers the introduction and how to utilize this project.
- Welcome Video (2 min)
- This module covers the introduction and how to utilize this project.
- Project Introduction (4 min)
- In this video, we will quickly break down the high-level parts of the project!
- How to Make the Most of this Project (13 min)
- In this video, we will discuss how to take advantage of the project, your time, and hands-on labs.
Planning - 53 minutes
This module covers the steps needed to plan out the project
- Welcome Video (2 min)
- In this video, we will briefly discuss what we’ll cover in this module.
- Gathering Information and Requirements (9 min)
- In this video, we walk through ways to gather the necessary info to build a viable solution to later implement.
- Diagramming the Solution (10 min)
- In this video, we will walk through the physical and logical addition of an ASA to an existing network.
- In this video, we will walk through the physical and logical addition of an ASA to an existing network.
- Bill of Material and Statement of Work (32 min)
- In this video, we’ll walk through how to properly choose and size the platforms needed to implement a solution.
Execution - 334 minutes
This module covers the steps needed to deploy the project.
- Welcome Video
- In this video, we will briefly discuss what we’ll cover in this module.
- Technical Introduction (28 min)
- In this video, we will break down what we’ll be implementing, where and why to meet the needs of the business.
- Colocation Facility Use Cases (23 min)
- In this video, we discuss the difference between AWS, GCP, and Azure to the deployment of using a colocation facility.
- Headquarters HA Cabling (10 min)
- In this video, we will add the additional cable connections and configure the IP addressing.
- Headquarters EIGRP Dynamic Routing (33 min)
- In this video, we will configure and optimize EIGRP routing in the HQ core and test connectivity.
- Colocation Edge Router and Switch Deployment (41 min)
- In this lesson, we will deploy the routers, switches, PCs, and Servers at the Colocation facility. The IP addressing is also set up here.
- Colocation LAN Switching (28 min)
- In this video, we will deploy the VLANs, trunking, VTP and STP configurations.
- Colocation LAN HSRP (15 min)
- In this video, we’ll enable High Availability in the Colo LAN!
- Colocation OSPF Routing (36 min)
- In this video, we will get OSPF working in the colo facility.
- Colocation BGP Peering to Private WAN (23 min)
- In this video, we will get eBGP peerings set up to the private WAN.
- Colocation Redistribution and Static Routing (32 min)
- In this video, we will redistribute routes between OSPF and BGP. We’ll also configure static routing to the internet.
- Colocation NAT (24 min)
- In this video, we’ll get NAT working for the web servers and provide internet access to the colo PC.
- Internet DNS (18 min)
- In this video, we will work on optimizing the SSL VPN access and web access via DNS.
- Colocation SSH Management Access (23 min)
- In this video, we will lock down access to the network devices in the colo facility and provide secure access while doing so.
Controlling - 49 minutes
This module covers the testing of the deployment.
- Welcome Video (1 min)
- In this video, we will briefly discuss what we’ll cover in this module.
- Testing (48 min)
- In this video, we’ll test out all of the newly implemented solutions and verify they all work.
Closing - 10 minutes
This module covers the closing out of the project.
- Welcome Video (1 min)
- In this video, we will briefly discuss what we’ll cover in this module.
- Project Closure (8 min)
- In this video, we will learn how to properly close out a project.
- Exit Video (1 min)
- In this video, we’ll discuss some ways to keep moving forward and getting better!
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Terry Kim
Jacob Hess
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Bill Goodwin
20 years in the computer networking industry that has included campus enterprise and Service Provider backbone support. Headed up the problem management team overseeing troubleshooting for all high profile issues at AT&T. Began teaching Cisco networking as a Cisco Netacad Instructor in 2007. My focus is to get students CCNA certified.
John Meersma
I am a Network, Collaboration, and Automation Engineer with a passion for helping others become their technical best. I have worked with and taught technology for over twenty years. Learning Cisco and becoming certified change my life. I am committed to helping others do the same.