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Overview
The Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions Part 1 (ECMS1) v2.1 course is designed to equip learners with the skills to understand, configure, and support Cisco Meraki solutions. Through a mix of theoretical lessons and practical lab exercises, students will explore the benefits of cloud-based management via the Cisco Meraki Dashboard, learning how to manage networks with a single pane of glass approach. They will delve into the full stack capabilities of Cisco Meraki, including MX Security and SD-WAN appliances, and MS Switches, gaining knowledge on how to administer these products effectively. The course also covers troubleshooting techniques and the integration of Cisco Meraki’s monitoring and troubleshooting tools into existing systems.
Objectives
By the end of this course, leaner will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of the Cisco Meraki Dashboard and cloud architecture.
- Configure and manage Meraki MS switches, MR wireless access points, and MX security appliances.
- Implement security measures and policies using Meraki solutions.
- Utilize real-time tools for effective network monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Integrate Cisco Meraki monitoring and troubleshooting tools into existing systems.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of networking fundamentals.
- Familiarity with network management concepts.
- Basic knowledge of Cisco products and solutions.
- Experience with IP addressing and subnetting.
- Prior exposure to network security concepts.
Course Outline
- Overview of the Cisco Meraki Dashboard
- Cloud architecture and management
- Basic switch configuration
- VLANs and port management
- Wireless network setup
- Security and access control
- Configuring MX appliances
- Security features and SD-WAN setup
- Using the Cisco Meraki Dashboard for troubleshooting
- Real-time monitoring and issue resolution
