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5 Define all VLANs.
To create logical workgroups, which are generally equivalent to Layer 2
broadcast domains or Layer 3 networks, you can define port-based,
protocol-based, and network-based VLANs, and set related modes in the
system. You must define VLANs after you define trunks and before you
define routing interfaces. For more information, see Chapter 9.
6 Configure routing interfaces and set related parameters.
You can use the following protocols to configure routing interfaces and
set related parameters:
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IP — See Chapter 11.
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VRRP — See Chapter 12.
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IP multicast
— See Chapter 13.
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OSPF — See Chapter 14.
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IPX — See Chapter 15.
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AppleTalk — See Chapter 16.
7 Configure more advanced traffic control features:
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Packet filters — To improve LAN performance, shape traffic flows, or
implement security controls with standard, custom, predefined, and
port group packet filters, see Chapter 10.
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Quality of Service (QoS) and the Resource Reservation Protocol
(RSVP) —
To classify, control, and prioritize traffic where available
bandwidth is low and your network is carrying time-sensitive or
business-critical information, use the QoS and RSVP features. For more
information, see Chapter 17.
8 Monitor the system and analyze network activity.
You can use the system’s device monitoring features such as event
logging, baselining, roving analysis, and RMON to record and analyze
your network periodically and identify potential network problems before
they become serious problems. To test and validate paths in your
network, use tools like ping and traceRoute. SNMP and MIBs provide
ways to collect performance data on your network. For more information
on these features, see Chapter 18.