Module 1: Overview of Hardware Platforms Supporting Cisco IOS XR Software
This module introduces students to the Cisco IOS XR Software platforms and components that currently support Cisco IOS XR Software.
Module 2: Cisco IOS XR Software Overview
This module introduces the Cisco IOS XR Software architecture, including high-availability, scalability, and other features.
Module 3: Cisco IOS XR Software Configuration Basics
This module shows the basics of Cisco IOS XR Software and how to create and review an initial configuration. The module demonstrates how to review redundancy.
Module 4: SDRs
This module provides the student with a high-level overview of SDR creation and functionality.
Module 5: Cisco IOS XR Software Installation
This module teaches the student to select, prepare, install, activate, and deactivate Cisco IOS XR Software packages.
Module 6: Cisco IOS XR Software Security
This module outlines aspects of Cisco IOS XR Software AAA, along with router security administration and access control list configuration using the command-line interface (CLI).
Module 7: Cisco IOS XR Software Operations
This module introduces the student to Cisco IOS XR Software configuration considerations and other operational features.
Module 8: Cisco IOS XR Software Routing Protocols
This module covers a basic implementation of the OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP protocols and configuration of the IPv4 address family.
Module 9: Routing Policy Language
This module teaches the student the basics of the Routing Policy Language (RPL) and illustrates a methodology to convert route maps to RPL policy.
Module 10: Multicast
This module teaches the student the basic Cisco IOS XR Software implementation of multicast routing and associated protocols.
Module 11: MPLS
This module teaches the student the implementation and configuration basics of MPLS in the Cisco IOS XR Software operating system software.
The lab outline is as follows:
- Lab 1: Hardware Discovery and Initial Configuration
- Lab 2: Software Installation
- Lab 3: Security
- Lab 4: Operations
- Lab 5: IS-IS Routing Configuration
- Lab 6: OSPF Routing Configuration
- Lab 7: iBGP Routing Configuration
- Lab 8: IPv4 Multicast Configuration
- Lab 9: Multiprotocol Label Switching
- Basic knowledge of MPLS and multicast configurations
- Basic knowledge of Cisco router security implementation