Chapter 7: Planning Ethernet VLANs 7-1 Copyright © 1998, Cisco Systems, Inc.

7-2MCSIPlanning Ethernet VLANs Copyright © 1998, Cisco Systems, Inc. Define VLANs Describe VTP domains Identify uses for VLANs Identify the planning process for VLANs Use a VLAN planning table Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to: Objectives

7-3MCSIPlanning Ethernet VLANs Copyright © 1998, Cisco Systems, Inc. What Are VLANs? Broadcast Domain 1 Broadcast Domain 2

7-4MCSIPlanning Ethernet VLANs Copyright © 1998, Cisco Systems, Inc. What Are VTP Domains? Domain A Domain B Domain C

7-5MCSIPlanning Ethernet VLANs Copyright © 1998, Cisco Systems, Inc. VTP Domain Rules Domain A Domain B Domain C

7-6MCSIPlanning Ethernet VLANs Copyright © 1998, Cisco Systems, Inc. Why Use VLANs? Accounting VLAN Engineering VLAN Marketing VLAN Fast Ethernet Floor 3 Floor 2 Floor 1

7-7MCSIPlanning Ethernet VLANs Copyright © 1998, Cisco Systems, Inc. Accommodating User Needs Users need for access to hosts and servers Practical limitations of bandwidth Any security issues

7-8MCSIPlanning Ethernet VLANs Copyright © 1998, Cisco Systems, Inc. Count the total connections Identify direct connections Subtract the direct connections from the switch ports Using the VLAN Planning Process

7-9MCSIPlanning Ethernet VLANs Copyright © 1998, Cisco Systems, Inc. Divide the remaining ports as required Create a VLAN planning table Create a physical diagram Using the VLAN Planning Process (cont.)

7-10MCSIPlanning Ethernet VLANs Copyright © 1998, Cisco Systems, Inc. Identify the following: VLAN name and ISL number Slot and port User, user group, or hub name Port type, speed, and duplex setting User location Using a VLAN Planning Table

7-11MCSIPlanning Ethernet VLANs Copyright © 1998, Cisco Systems, Inc. Define VLANs Describe management domains Identify uses for VLANs Identify the planning process for VLANs Use a VLAN planning table Summary

7-12MCSIPlanning Ethernet VLANs Copyright © 1998, Cisco Systems, Inc. Blank for IG Pagination