300-115: Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)

This exam certifies the switching knowledge and skills of successful candidates. They are certified in planning, configuring, and verifying the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions that use the Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture.

300-115: Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)

Cisco 300-315 Exam Overview:

Exam Name	Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
Exam Number	300-115 SWITCH
Exam Number	$300 USD
Duration	120 minutes
Number of Questions	30-40 Question
Passing Score	Variable (750-850 / 1000 Approx.)
Recommended Training	Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH) v2.0 Cisco Learning Labs for CCNP SWITCH v2.0 Cisco Certification Practice Exam by MeasureUp: SWITCH (300-115) Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH) v2.0
Sample Questions	Cisco 300-115 Sample Questions
Practice Exam	Cisco Certified Network Professional Routing and Switching Practice Test

Cisco 300-115 Exam Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Layer 2 Technologies	65%	1. Configure and verify switch administration a) SDM templates b) Managing MAC address table c) Troubleshoot Err-disable recovery 2. Configure and verify Layer 2 protocols a) CDP, LLDP b) UDLD 3. Configure and verify VLANs a) Access ports b) VLAN database c) Normal, extended VLAN, voice VLAN 4. Configure and verify trunking a) VTPv1, VTPv2, VTPv3, VTP pruning b) dot1Q c) Native VLAN d) Manual pruning 5. Configure and verify EtherChannels a) LACP, PAgP, manual b) Layer 2, Layer 3 c) Load balancing d) EtherChannel misconfiguration guard 6. Configure and verify spanning tree a) PVST+, RPVST+, MST b) Switch priority, port priority, path cost, STP timers c) PortFast, BPDUguard, BPDUfilter d) Loopguard and Rootguard 7. Configure and verify other LAN switching technologies a) SPAN, RSPAN 8. Describe chassis virtualization and aggregation technologies a) Stackwise
Infrastructure Security	20%	1. Configure and verify switch security features a) DHCP snooping b) IP Source Guard c) Dynamic ARP inspection d) Port security e) Private VLAN f) Storm control 2. Describe device security using Cisco IOS AAA with TACACS+ and RADIUS a) AAA with TACACS+ and RADIUS b) Local privilege authorization fallback
Infrastructure Services	15%	1. Configure and verify first-hop redundancy protocols a) HSRP b) VRRP c) GLBP